MOSCOW, 14 November. /TASS/. Russia has developed an action plan to increase demographic growth and increase the number of large families, the press service of the Russian Ministry of Labor and Social Protection announced.

“Based on the results of the studies, the main objectives of the strategy were formulated: strengthening the family institution, preserving, maintaining and developing traditional family values ​​and family life; creating a motivation system that will enable citizens of all ages to lead the family.” “providing conditions for a healthy lifestyle, timely prevention of diseases, protecting the health of mothers and children and improving the reproductive health of citizens,” the press service said.

The strategy is planned to be implemented in two phases, from 2025 to 2029 and from 2031 to 2036.

“If the action plan is fully implemented by 2036, the total fertility rate will reach at least 1.8, the share of supported student families will be at least 90 percent, the number of extended families will exceed 2.7 million and the Ministry states that life expectancy will increase to 81 years.” did.

Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova stated that there are currently 24.5 million families with 30 million children in Russia. Life expectancy in Russia is expected to increase to 78 years in 2030 and 81 years in 2036. According to President Vladimir Putin’s directives, the total fertility rate should increase to 1.6 in 2030 and 1.8 in 2036.