Russia's parliament is considering a law that would ban 'child-free propaganda' with heavy fines, in an effort to address the country's declining birth rate. The law would outlaw the promotion of a child-free lifestyle in various forms of media, including the internet, films, and advertising. President Vladimir Putin has encouraged women to have at least three children, emphasizing the importance of securing the future of Russians. The proposed legislation would impose fines of up to 400,000 roubles ($4,300) for individuals, 800,000 roubles ($8,602) for state officials, and up to 5 million roubles ($53,763) for companies found guilty of 'child-free' propaganda.