ABORTION RIGHTS IN RUSSIA
” It is often claimed that Russia isn’t traditional and Christian but degenerate and decadent because of its high abortion rates.” Soviet women commonly resorted to abortion as a way to end unwanted pregnancies. In the post-Soviet decades, the emergence of a market economy, the availability of modern contraceptive methods, and increased knowledge about contraception have all contributed to improving sexual culture. The number of abortions has decreased significantly and would have declined even more rapidly were it not for certain issues, among them the absence of a system of sex education. But in 1920, rate of abortion has been increased. RUSSIAN FEDERATION Law No. 5487-1 of 22 July 1993 on Fundamentals of Russian Federation Legislation on Public Health Care. Article 36. Artificial abortion Every woman has the right to decide independently the question of motherhood. Artificial abortions are performed ...