Russians are trying to stave off the natural elimination of their population. How do they do it? One Russian region is declaring a holiday accompanied by prizes to try and encourage its citizens to procreate. Why Sept. 12th (the date chosen for the holiday)? Because the expectant couples would then have their babies on Russia's national day 9 months later…Long live Mother Russia!
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