Pro-natalist policy as a social institution

Abstract

The demographic situation in Russia is characterized by negative birth rate trends. The actual indicators of the total birth rate do not correspond to the expected indicators outlined in the country’s and regions’ strategic development documents. The article describes the approach to pro-natalist policy as a newsocial institution in Russian culture.The authors outline the components of this institution.The current state of pro-natalist policy formation in Russia is demonstrated by its ongoing evolution, the introduction of new components and relationships, and the frequent amendments to legislation concerning the promotion of the birth rate and support for families with children.Understanding the institutional structure of pro-natalist policy will facilitate a methodical approach to its formulation, thus creating conditions for increasing efficiency and enabling social relations to be forecasted and organized. To strengthen the institution of the family and increase the number of people involved in relationships within the institution of pro-natalist policy,various social institutions,organizations,civil society,and the media must be involved in implementing state tasks related to birth rate and parenthood.These are the most important ideas that should be reflected in the functioning of the institution of pro-natalist policy in the very near future. Demographic problems must be addressed as a national concern with a systemic institutional approach.