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Russia funds IVF baby boom to battle population slump

Russia's current population of 146 million is predicted to fall by 4 to 12 million by 2035

For three years, Valeriya Pashko has been trying to get pregnant. Now her last hope is IVF, provided free by Russia's health service as authorities try to avert a new drop in the birthrate.

"My husband and I are really relieved to be getting reimbursed. This costs a lot of money," said the 23-year-old social worker.

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