The Competing Demands for Women’s Labor: the Role of Women in Long-Term Care Provision in the Russian Federation

This report focuses on demographic trends within Russia, in order to assess women's participation in the labor force and how this may be affected by the increasing demand for long-term care. The report identifies the vital role of Russian women in providing both formal and informal long-term care. This first section places the topic in context, noting that migration to Russia is declining and is not likely to compensate for population losses and the aging of the population.