Russian Youth Prioritize Career Over Family

Russian youth do not consider family formation a priority goal.

Consensus

Russian youth aged 18 to 29 do not consider creating a family a priority in the next one to two years.
Career, financial well-being, and personal health are more important to young Russians than starting a family.
The trend of low family priority among youth is linked to a focus on material achievements and personal success.
The Russian government has introduced or proposed measures to support families and children.

Psychologist Marianna Abravitova attributes the trend to decades of societal emphasis on material success, fitness, and travel, with little focus on family and children. — vm
The state is increasing funding for family and child support, and there is a proposal to allow pensioners to claim tax deductions for grandchildren's medical treatment and education. — vm
A survey by the VCIOM Analytical Center found that building a family ranked second to last among nine life priorities for young people. — vesti
Duma deputy Marina Kim proposed a 'maternal salary' for non-working parents until their child reaches seven years old. — vesti