Russian Ingenuity?!Huh? Faced with declining population growth the leaders of one area of Russia are not taking it, er standing up. They have created a contest. Rumbear loves the grand prize. However, just remember that sometimes just being in the game and giving it 100% effort can be satisfying too!
Russians get day off to procreate, then win prizes
Moscow - A Russian region of Ulyanovsk has found a novel way to fight the nation's birth-rate crisis: It has declared Sept. 12 the Day of Conception and for the third year running is giving couples time off from work to procreate.
The hope is for a brood of babies exactly nine months later on Russia's national day. Couples who "give birth to a patriot" during the June 12 festivities win money, cars, refrigerators and other prizes.
Moscow - A Russian region of Ulyanovsk has found a novel way to fight the nation's birth-rate crisis: It has declared Sept. 12 the Day of Conception and for the third year running is giving couples time off from work to procreate.
The hope is for a brood of babies exactly nine months later on Russia's national day. Couples who "give birth to a patriot" during the June 12 festivities win money, cars, refrigerators and other prizes.
The 2007 grand prize went to Irina and Andrei Kartuzov, who received a UAZ-Patriot, a sport utility vehicle. (emphasis added!)
We here at the Chronicles SALUTE Irina & Andrei!! Enjoy that SUV and.....
No comments:
Post a Comment