Abortion, HIV/AIDS and Russia's infant mortality rates are on the increase. At the same time, the nation's birthrate and population growth are dramatically decreasing with many children being adopted abroad.
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Editor's choice of books concerning Russia's health.
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How did the grand-daughter of Queen Victoria and sister to the Tsarina end up a martyred nun?
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How does the average Russian diet size up nutritionally?
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