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Russian Maria calls plan for increased childbearing pathetic

Russia could face "veritable extinction" if the birth rate doesn't increase, according to President Vladimir Putin. He said women who don't want children should be sent to psychologists to "promote a positive attitude towards motherhood." "Cruel and completely ineffective," says 25-year-old Maria.

World

7 Jan

Hidden Russian roots - was Nikolaj Majorov from Denmark?

The months immediately after Russia launched its offensive war against Ukraine were the worst. At the time, Swedish figure skating star Nikolaj Mayorov hid his Russian roots. "Then I was Nikolaj from Denmark," says the 25-year-old who hopes to compete in the Olympics.

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