A Russian senator wants to stop a popular TV show about teen mothers from airing. Deputy Chair Yulia Lazutkina thinks the program "Mom at 16" makes teenage pregnancy seem normal. She believes girls who have babies at 16 probably cannot raise good citizens.
Lazutkina shared her concerns during a meeting with youth agency head Grigory Gurov. She suggested they work together to ban the program completely. The senator mentioned that this fits with broader efforts on population policy but needs proper boundaries.
Gurov talks about the money some Russian regions pay to pregnant students. He said these payments should help those who need support, not encourage more teen pregnancies. The discussion happens as Russia considers limiting access to birth control methods. Officials in St. Petersburg also want to create fines for anyone who convinces women to end pregnancies.
Lazutkina shared her concerns during a meeting with youth agency head Grigory Gurov. She suggested they work together to ban the program completely. The senator mentioned that this fits with broader efforts on population policy but needs proper boundaries.
Gurov talks about the money some Russian regions pay to pregnant students. He said these payments should help those who need support, not encourage more teen pregnancies. The discussion happens as Russia considers limiting access to birth control methods. Officials in St. Petersburg also want to create fines for anyone who convinces women to end pregnancies.
