Russia's 'Year Of The Family' Has Meant A War On Abortion And Divorce
With Russian President Vladimir Putin declaring 2024 the Year of the Family, the pressure was on lawmakers and local governments to go the extra mile.
They didn't disappoint.
From an intensifying campaign against abortions, new 'family studies' classes for schoolchildren, and tougher hurdles to get divorced, last year saw Russia invade new territory in its fight for 'traditional family values.'