COVID-19 as a factor of aggravation of the demographic situation (regional aspect)
Abstract
The article presents an analysis and assessment of the current demographic situation in the Republic of Tatarstan in 2019–2020 in the context of the dynamics that have developed in the regions of the Volga Federal District. Such indicators as natural population growth / decline, marriage, divorce, birth rate and mortality are considered. In recent years, on average, positive trends in demographic processes have been observed in the Russian Federation and the Republic of Tatarstan. For 2020 the demographic situation in the region has changed under the influence of various factors related to the global economic crisis and the pandemic: a decrease in the marriage rate, an increase in the mortality rate, young people are not in a hurry to have children, if they do, it is only one child. An increase in mortality and a decrease in the birth rate can lead to depopulation of the population. The demographic situation of the republic has acquired a special character, which requires immediate measures to resolve it. The analysis of the demographic indicators of the Republic of Tatarstan in the context of the spread of COVID-19 will allow identifying the most pressing demographic problems and identifying priority areas of demographic policy, and the relevant ministries and departments will develop effective measures to counter COVID-19, taking into account regional specifics.
About the Author
G. F. ZinatullinaRussian Federation
PhD in Sociology, leading researcher.
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For citations:
Zinatullina G.F. COVID-19 as a factor of aggravation of the demographic situation (regional aspect). Kazan economic vestnik. 2021;(1):48-53. (In Russ.)