Which of the following statements most accurately describes current population trends in Russia?

The population is increasing due to immigration from neighboring countries.

The population is increasing due to high birthrates and low death rates.

The population is decreasing due to low birthrates and high death rates.

The population is decreasing due to frequent wars and territorial losses.

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Russia in 2015 has a positive demographic growth rate of just over 0.5%, or not as high as countries like Canada or Brazil, which turn around 1% (more or less).

In the year 2016, however, the rates were negative, with a decrease in the number of births and an increase in the number of deaths.

So the correct answer is:

The population is increasing due to high birthrates and low death rates.