Russia's Baby Bounty: Cash for Pregnant Schoolgirls?

Explore Russia's controversial policy offering cash subsidies to pregnant female students, including underage schoolgirls. Seen as a "desperate" measure amidst a severe population crisis, critics call it "bribing births". We'll unpack the debate: is this genuine support or an unethical gamble that may encourage teen pregnancy and academic disruption? Discover why this policy, offering around US$1,200, reflects a shift towards more extreme measures in Russia's urgent push to boost its birth rate.