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Demographic Development and theintroduction by the government of anumber of legislative measures aimed atincreasing the birth rate.This work does not represent a completedportrait of students; it is rathera sketch that will help see a full picture. Atthe same time, it includes several sections,which provide an insight into variousaspects of the subject. They include familymodels in the developing Russian society,family in the Soviet and post-Sovietperiods; gender aspects of research in thefield; a review of studies on variousaspects of family, birth rate, and demographicissues conducted with suppor ofthe United Nations DevelopmentProgramme in Russia; a study of familystrategies among students on the basis ofpilot projects implemented in Moscowand Irkutsk; results of the Internet surveyconducted by FINAM investment holding.The study is focused on students inRussia, their attitude to family, demographicproblems, marriage, and statedemographic policy, development offamily strategies in society, personalvalues, and motivations in the implementationof their plans in life.Some of their quotes read: “In the marketeconomy, to be able to sell yourselfat the labour market one should be singleand have no family commitments inorder to take risks”. “We should find aplace in life to be able to provide for ourselvesin future, however, making a careerand having children should not beopposed, it is really important to have anopportunity to combine family and work.Although at the moment I do not see any.”At the presentation of the study,Moscow State University lecturer, Dr.Natalia Grigorieva, noted among otherconclusions that students have a difficultyin giving a definition of a family. There areconsiderable variations in their understandingof a family. Also, speaking aboutsuccess in life students mostly mentioncareer and money related factors. Today,having a family and children is not amongsocially significant priorities in their valuessystem. Although it is still there, it haslost its prominence.It is important for the state to view studentsas an active subject of demographicbehaviour and to take it intoaccount in a demographic policy.Education and further employment areviewed by the majority of students asan indicator of current situation and thebasis for further career growth. Studentsare important for the state as subjects ofthe demographic policy. They count onthemselves in family strategies and considereducation to be essential for an interestingand well paid job in future, as wellas a prerequisite for providing for themselves.However this position is supportedmainly by students of leading educationalestablishments, who are in high demandin the Russian labour market today.The majority of students would like toreceive housing support from the government.At the same time, there is nodependency attitude as they do notexpect to get free housing. The main conclusionon the basis of their answers isthat it is essential for the state to implementeffective housing policy for youngfamilies to help them acquire housing atan early stage. Therefore, the developmentof mechanisms stipulating guaranteedallocation of loans and allowances,as well as favourable mortgages withoutcomplicated bureaucratic procedures forstudents, young professionals and futureyoung parents should become a priority.Results of pilot surveys conducted inthe framework of the United NationsDevelopment Programme (UNDP), WorldHealth Organization (WHO), UnitedNations Population Fund (UNFPA),International Labour Organization (ILO)and UNICEF projects, as well as otherrecent studies and reports by Russianexperts were used in the project. In particular,outcomes of the pilot projectsimplemented in Moscow and Irkutsk, aswell as results of an Internet survey, werepresented at the event.Full text of the study is availableon the website:http://www.undp.ru/index.phtml?iso=RU&lid=2&cmd=news&id=523UNDPTel.: (7 495) 787–21–00Fax: (7 495) 787–21–01E–mail: office@undp.ruWeb site: www.undp.ru14UN in RUSSIA No.5 (60)
The UNAIDS project Stars againstAIDS was launched in early spring2008. The goal of the initiative is toattract attention to HIV-related issues,in particular the stigma of and discriminationagainst people living withHIV. Famous Russian and Ukrainianactresses, television anchors, Olympicchampions, State Duma deputies,members of the Public Chamber, andother well-known women took part inthe project. An exhibition of 25panoramic portraits by SergeGolovach, a celebrated photographer,was open to the public for one and ahalf months from September to theend of October at Don State PublicLibrary in Rostov-on-Don.‘Stars against AIDS’in Rostov-on-Don“All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law.All are entitled to equal protection against any discrimination in violation of this Declaration andagainst any incitement to such discrimination.”(Article 7 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights)The Don State Public Library is thelargest book repository in theRostov Oblast, as well as the most visited.The overwhelming majority oflibrary patrons are young people.Hundreds of students from local institutionsof higher education and publicschools come here every day. Guidedtours of the library are arranged forfirst-year students and their seniorclassmates from institutes and universitiesin Rostov-on-Don. The exhibition,therefore, was attended by thousandsof young men and women, forwhom knowledge about the HIV epidemic,prevention of HIV infection,and the need for tolerance towardspeople living with HIV is critical.Fortunately, many girls and boys inRostov-on-Don moved from understandingthe problem to action. One ofthem, Roman Polikarpov, is head of theregional social organisation ‘YoungDoctors of Don’. This alliance becameone of the primary UNAIDS partnersinvolved in organizing the exhibitionin Rostov-on-Don.has changed the world,”“HIVRoman explains. “Theyouth are in grave danger; however,information and some elementaryrules can help anyone stay safe. The‘Stars against AIDS’ project attractsattention to the HIV problem andhighlights the importance of universalinvolvement in combatting theepidemic. This is a good example forfans of famous people to follow. The‘Stars Against AIDS’ photo exhibitionis a unique project for Rostov-on-Don.For the first time, celebrities openlydemonstrate their concern for theHIV/AIDS problem. Everybody needsto listen to and think about what theyhave to say.”oung Doctors of Don’ uses a‘Ywide variety of means to combatthe epidemic. Volunteers conduct lecturesand trainings. During the exhibition,members of the organisationpresented the ‘Dance for Life’ projectto students from Rostov-on-Don.Tatyana Bykovskaya, Minister ofHealthcare for the Rostov Oblast,addressed the youth, in particularyoung women, during the opening ofthe exhibition: “It is very importantfor us to speak openly about the problemof HIV infection, and particularlynow, when the number of womeninfected with HIV is growing. We areActress Dina KorzunUN in RUSSIA No.5 (60) 15
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