Imagine What Russia Might Look Like in 2040

In 2040, Putin's imperial dream failed as Russia is a second-rate power, relying on nuclear weapons and UN seat.

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Russia's population, which peaked at 142 million before the Ukraine invasion, has already fallen below 120 million in 2040 due to casualties and migration.

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Russian population decline continues due to economic issues and lack of interest in having families, leading to youth emigration.

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Russian demographics show deaths exceed births by half a million. Ethnic Russians now 60% of population, with low fertility rates and emigration.

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Russia's population decline is due to many reasons, including the economy and sanctions that limit technology and exports.

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The world is rapidly moving beyond traditional sources of oil and gas, damaging Russia's economy heavily reliant on exports.

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Lower oil and gas prices hurt the Russian budget, causing revenue decline, reduced public investment, and lower social welfare payments.

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Russia's economy, now around $2.5 trillion, has declined due to heavy reliance on China, with most exports and imports flowing there.

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