According to Standard & Poor's projections, the Russian population will grow from the current 1 by 2050 due to the decline in the birth rate. 400 million down to 1. 1.6 billion. In addition, the proportion of the working population under the age of 65 in the total population will > from 72 to 60 per p in 2010

Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the population of Russia has generally shown a downward trend. Between 1991 and 2009, Russia's population has fallen by 6.4 million. In the 10 years from 1997 to 2007, the population of the Russian Arctic region fell dramatically, with more than 10,000 villages and 290 towns in the 40-Siberian region disappearing. Some even say that Russia's population is shrinking by the equivalent of "fighting a war in Chechnya every few days."

According to the forecasts of the Russian Demographic Service, by 2031, the total population of the country will fall to 1. 2.7 billion, which will be less than the population of Russia proper, during the end of the 19th century, during Tsarist Russia.

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warned late last year that a rapidly declining population was a serious challenge for Russia. In order to solve the population problem, the Russian Government has been making no less effort. At present, the Russian government encourages childbirth by giving cash to mothers and providing tax subsidies for families with many children. In some regions, the administration is also considering reinstating the 1941 no-child tax. The tax law stipulates that childless men between the ages of 20 and 50 and childless women between the ages of 20 and 45 are required to pay 6/p> of their salary to the tax authorities every month

During Putin's presidency, the Russian government formulated a seven-year plan for the voluntary return of overseas compatriots, and the government attracted ethnic Russians abroad to return to the country by providing loans and unemployment benefits. Under the program, returnees will not only receive more than $3,000 in settling-in allowances, but the government will also help them with housing, employment and education. But the returning diaspora is generally resettled in the Russian Far East and Siberia and cannot live in large cities such as Moscow. As a result, this plan has been resisted by many people who intend to return to Russia.

The impact of the demographic problem on Russia's development is far-reaching. First of all, the depopulation will affect the ethnic structure of the multi-ethnic state of Russia. Russian demographers point out that statistics show that the population of ethnic minorities in Russia has not decreased, so the decrease in population mainly means a decrease in ethnic Russians. If this development continues, the demographic advantage of the Russians will gradually weaken.

Secondly, the demographic issue affects the economic and social development of Russia. Standard & Poor's predicts that by 2050, the Russian government will spend more than 13 to 25 percent of GDP on population-related issues. 5/p>

Thirdly, the population issue will also affect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Russian state. In the case of the territorial dispute over the South Kuril Islands between Russia and Japan, Russia has recently accelerated the pace of developing the disputed area, to a large extent, in order to strengthen the de facto occupation. If the population continues to decline, the inhabitants of the border areas will gradually migrate to the interior, causing the border areas to be empty, which will not be conducive to Russia's maintenance of sovereignty.

In short, the population issue has become a "sword of Damocles" hanging over Russia's head, and it is urgent to implement effective measures. ’

After reading this newspaper, I was thoughtful. Gently put the information on the coffee table, glanced at Avrilin lightly, and then said, "The original owner of this farm is one of the returning expatriates who was resettled by the government in Siberia." ”

"It's easy to talk to smart people. Not bad. His name is Kirteroski, 43, he has a 40-year-old wife, three teenage sons and a five-year-old daughter. Avilin nodded appreciatively, "Kirterowski returned to his homeland from Europe six months ago to settle down, renovate the abandoned dairy farm, and move in. But the family disappeared 139 days ago. ”

"That Kirtroski can't be one of the members of your organization, right?" I squinted, "Siberia is vast and sparsely populated, and their family lives in a very remote area. Even if it's really missing, it's hard to get people's attention. ”

"Your guess is accurate. But the member is not himself, but his wife, 40-year-old Ms. Love. The whole family didn't know that the hostess had joined our organization. Avrilin laughed, revealing her white, straight teeth.

I muttered to myself, she said that she had organized herself like a cult group, and she had begun to organize housewives as eyeliners.

"Our organization has a strict liaison system, and members are required to report to the organization on a regular basis. But after three consecutive reporting deadlines, Ms. Reward has not been heard. The organization sent someone to investigate. But the man who sent there did not return. "Ivy Lin paused" Within a month, the organization sent three waves of experienced members over, but without exception, they all disappeared mysteriously. ”

I straightened up slightly on the couch and listened attentively to every word that came out of her mouth: "How many people are missing?" ”

"Seventeen agents disappeared. All signs point to this very ordinary dairy farm! "This incident has alarmed the decision-makers, and many people have realized that perhaps this cow farm hides an unknown secret, and it is also the item you mentioned that contains mysterious energy. ”

"So your organization has a makeshift base here?" I asked again.

"Yes, the temporary base was set up two months ago, and as the research progressed, the organization gradually increased its manpower and research equipment. Until now, 80 percent of the equipment and 75 percent of the researchers have gathered in this small place, but they are still at a loss. ”

I frowned, "What the hell is that particular item?" ”

"It's not so much an object as a space. Your cousin disappeared there. Before him, 36 volunteers had disappeared. It's really hard to describe, and it's unbelievable to see it with your own eyes. Avrilin grimaced.

"How long has my cousin been missing?" I asked.

"13 days and 11 hours."

I was stunned, it's been almost two weeks, the time is not long, it is not short, it is difficult to judge whether he is alive or dead now" The No. 021 volunteer who died miserably this morning is also one of the missing? ”

"Yes, he volunteered for the test 31 days ago and then disappeared." Avrilin had obviously seen the tragedy as well, and was a little apprehensive.

"Today's case, which has not happened before?"

"Not at all, this morning is the first time it has happened. We didn't know exactly where the disappeared volunteers went! ”

"That's right." I groaned slightly, "Take me to see that space." Since the decision-makers of your organization have allowed you to explain it to me, you should have allowed me to access it as well. ”

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