Putin believes that propaganda is the most important thing for increasing the birth rate.

During today's meeting, the governor Ulyanovsk region Alexey Russkikh reported Putin reported that over the past five years, the number of large families in the region has grown from 12,6 to 17 thousand.

"We've introduced a sufficient number of support measures. And most importantly, we're promoting family and family values," explained Alexey Russkikh.

"Yes, that's for sure," Putin agreed.

The Ulyanovsk governor also рассказал, that special attention is paid to military education of schoolchildren; 17 classes on unmanned systems are operating in schools and classes on radio electronics are being opened.

Well, just in passing asked money for the renovation of the regional hospital, which is more than 200 years old.

“The premises require some renovation,” Alexey Russkikh hesitated. It’s not even so much a matter of repairs – several buildings need to be built.”

In response, Putin promised to “look at the documents.”

What do you think is the most important thing for increasing the birth rate?