THE DEMOGRAPHIC POLICY IN MODERN RUSSIA

Abstract

The article discusses the fundamental documents of the Russian Federation in the field of demographic policy. As priorities the author emphasizes: reduction of mortality rate. Increasing the duration of active life. Tasks maintain the momentum of increasing fertility. Strengthening the institution of the family. Attraction of labour migrants. The author analyzes the new demographic program of V. V. Putin and the results of demographic policy. It is concluded that the solution of demographic problems is directly dependent on the effectiveness of social measures aimed at creating favorable social conditions and improving the living standards of the population. The article also describes the results of a survey of 100 teachers and students on the issue conducted by the author in Karachay-Cherkessia state University named after U. D. Aliev. The opinions of respondents on the conditions and factors of increasing fertility are revealed.