The Russian parliament is considering a law that would ban the promotion of child-free lifestyles, imposing hefty fines for individuals, state officials, and companies found guilty of spreading such ‘propaganda’. The move aims to boost Russia’s declining birth rate and reinforce traditional values in a world the Kremlin perceives as hostile to its vision. However, the proposed legislation has sparked mixed reactions, with some Russians supporting it while others criticize it as unnecessary and intrusive.