Russia loses a million people in historic population fall

Published

4 years ago

January 29, 2022

India

Russia loses a million people in historic population fall

Russia’s population fell by more than 1 million people in 2021, Rosstat reported Friday, a historic decline not seen since the collapse of the Soviet Union.

The pandemic has exacerbated ongoing population problems, with more than 660,000 people dying from the coronavirus since health officials recorded the country’s first case, according to Rosstat.

The new figures continue to show a downward trend compared to last year, when Russia’s population fell by more than 500,000.

Rosstat’s monthly Covid-related death tolls are far higher than those posted by another government website dedicated to tracking the country’s pandemic.

The figures from these government websites only take into account the number of deaths where autopsies determined the virus was the leading cause of death, for a total of just 329,443 deaths.

The discrepancy has sparked criticism that the Russian government has been downplaying the severity of the pandemic in one of the world’s worst-hit countries by cases.

Russia has struggled to contain the epidemic due to slow vaccination campaigns, limited restrictions and rampant mask wearing in public.

The pandemic death toll exacerbates the demographic crisis Russia has faced over the past 30 years related to low birth rates and short life expectancy.

Birth rates have been falling because the current generation of parents was born in the 1990s, when birth rates plummeted due to economic uncertainty following the collapse of the Soviet Union.

The number of births per woman is about 1.5, well below the minimum 2.1 required for population renewal.

Economic issues

Russia’s shrinking population has been at the top of President Vladimir Putin’s domestic agenda since he came to power more than two decades ago.

Addressing the nation, Putin has often encouraged Russians to have more children and lead healthier lifestyles in order to boost life expectancy.

The government has introduced a range of financial incentives for parents of more than one child, such as cash bonuses and favorable mortgage rates.

Putin stressed at his annual press conference in December that 146 million people is not enough for the country from a “geopolitical point of view”, hence the labor shortage.

He added that it was important to show that “having a baby is a joy” and that “there is no greater happiness in life and in the world”.

“The population crisis is an absolute failure of state policy,” said Sergey Zakharov, a demographer at the Higher School of Economics in Moscow.

He told AFP that measures to boost the birth rate encouraged families to have children earlier, but would not change how many children they wanted in total.

He said the government’s impact on birth rates was “limited” and bringing births forward into the future would lead to a “demographic disparity”.

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Amitabh Bachchan Fan Faints After Hours of Torturous Waiting

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1 week ago

May 25, 2026

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Amitabh Bachchan: Shocking Fan Incident Outside Jalsa

Amitabh Bachchan Fan Faints After Hours of Torturous Waiting

The weekly Sunday rite outside the renowned gates of Jalsa is nothing short of profoundly holy. For decades, thousands of deeply moved admirers have gathered like clockwork, hoping for a single glimpse of the iconic megastar.

Yesterday evening, that fierce commitment took a scary and sad turn. A middle-aged guy, who had been standing patiently in the scorching midday sun for more than four hours, collapsed unexpectedly.

He collapsed totally into profound sleep, landing directly on the harsh, unforgiving asphalt road. The happy, chanting crowd fell silent in an instant as reality hit in.

A Heartbreaking Moment of Desperation

According to eyewitnesses, this enthusiast travelled across various states for a two-minute glimpse of his idol. His quivering hands clutched a framed vintage photograph of the superstar.

As the searing midday heat reached its zenith, acute dehydration and utter physical fatigue overtook his body. His feeble knees bowed under the crushing weight of his never-ending, frantic wait.

He fell face first to the ground before anyone could react or grab him. The enormous crowd’s collective, frightened gasp boomed over Juhu’s normally peaceful suburban streets.

Sudden Chaos Outside Jalsa’s Gates

Within seconds, total fear spread among the observers. Fellow supporters quickly dropped their homemade banners and posters, coming to the fallen man’s rescue. Someone desperately sprayed cold water upon his pale, sweating face.

The large security crew stationed outside Amitabh Bachchan’s home acted quickly. They were able to remove the rising, panicked crowd, allowing the choking sufferer to breathe easier.

An emergency ambulance was dispatched immediately, while local volunteers attempted to revive him. In a few startling moments, the atmosphere went from exhilarating exhilaration to total horror.

The Relentless Sunday Evening Madness

Every Sunday evening, the veteran actor gracefully goes onto a high podium at his grand gates. It is a renowned custom that has completely defined Bollywood fan culture over generations.

Passionate admirers will miss meals, risk heavy monsoons, and suffer harsh summer heat waves only to see him wave. It is a profound, emotional bond that defies all reasonable logic.

For this heartbreakingly loyal admirer, the powerful emotional rush combined with severe physical tiredness proved to be a highly perilous, almost lethal combination on the boiling, sweltering concrete.

Security Personnel Scramble to Prevent Tragedy

Local police officers responded promptly to the chaotic scene, attempting to manage the emotionally charged throng. Medical staff administered quick, vital first aid on the scene, examining his critically weak and decreasing pulse.

The comatose man was gingerly put onto a canvas stretcher, still clutching his prized, sweat-soaked image of the actor. He was sent to a local hospital for emergency treatment.

On-duty medics eventually confirmed that he had severe heatstroke and acute, life-threatening dehydration. Fortunately, his medical condition improved after he received repeated IV infusions and intensive, appropriate care.

A Stark Warning for Star-Worshippers

This terrible, tragic episode has generated a heated, much-needed debate about the extreme limits of celebrity worship in India. Blind passion should never result in the death of an innocent person.

Jalsa is an undisputed historical monument to love, but yesterday it served as a grim, sobering lesson. Extreme physical endurance for a brief moment can easily result in a catastrophic medical tragedy.

As thousands of passionate individuals continue to flow to Mumbai every day, the fine line between beautiful appreciation and life-threatening devotion becomes increasingly, dangerously blurred for these fragile worshippers.

Terrifying Boundaries of Human Obsession

The burning passion that motivates these ordinary folks to risk their own health is both wonderful and scary. It emphasises the megastar’s immense, godlike influence over millions of hearts.

While the legendary actor continues to express love to his devoted fans, this dangerous occurrence demonstrates that safety should always come first. No fan should have to bleed or faint on the street in order to catch a passing shadow.

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