Imagine a future where the world’s workforce and its families face an unprecedented challenge: a sharp decline in population that threatens the very fabric of society. That future is fast approaching in Russia. The latest news reveals a staggering population crisis with births plummeting to 1.22 million in 2024 — the lowest since 1999 — while deaths rise by 3.3% annually, creating a projected labor shortage of 11 million by 2030 (source) .