Russia's Family Policy

Abstract

This article discusses Russia's latest family policy debates and developments. Most would agree that family policy is the essential component of social policy strategy in Russia, but the way it is seen differs. Depending on the focus of the analyst, Russia's family policy can described as paternalistic, conservative, pro-natal or neo-liberal. To look at the issue from a broader perspective, this article treats family policy as a multidimensional strategy and analyses it in terms of communication, benefits, and legislation.