Because of the catastrophic social and economic situation in those times. During these times there were parts of Moscow that didn't get any heating during winter, that's how bad it was. Many didn't get paid for months, some for years and many companies were closed at that time. I still don't understand the logic in going to work even though you receive no payment.
I've been there in 1998 and I remember a situation where children were stealing food out of my hands in broad daylight on a highly frequented street. (I would have given it to them anyways if they would have asked)
I guess that many lost hope during these times and therefore didn't plan to have families.
Since then much has changed for the better, at least in economic terms. Income per capita has increased 400%, unemployment has decreased below 5%, people can make plans for their future, get married and have children.
I've been there in 1998 and I remember a situation where children were stealing food out of my hands in broad daylight on a highly frequented street. (I would have given it to them anyways if they would have asked)
I guess that many lost hope during these times and therefore didn't plan to have families.
Since then much has changed for the better, at least in economic terms. Income per capita has increased 400%, unemployment has decreased below 5%, people can make plans for their future, get married and have children.