A quantitative analysis of fertility dynamics in small cities of Russia

Abstract

The results of comparing the fertility dynamics across Russia and in small cities of Ural in 2006-2010 are provided. Certain components have been studied using structural decomposition. According to the analysis, the fertility behavior of population in small cities is more susceptible to the influence of different factors than in Russia in general. Special measures are necessary to encourage fertility in small cities. In these measures, the specifics of demographic dynamics, population, and lifestyle in small cities must be considered, as well as the higher potential efficiency of their external effects in comparison with big cities. © 2012 Pleiades Publishing, Ltd.