Putin's Confidant Unveils Controversial Plan to Resettle Russian Villages with Migrants

A plan to resettle Russian villages with migrants has been proposed by Sergey Markov, a diplomat and political scientist who served as a confidant to Vladimir Putin. Markov's plan involves populating villages with families from different nationalities, aiming for a 50/50 split between men and women from different national backgrounds over 10-15 years. The goal is to reverse depopulation and promote Russification. "The plan is to create a balanced demographic mix," Markov explains in a recent interview. "This will lead to a natural Russification process, as the children will speak Russian." Critics argue that the plan could lead to social tensions and cultural clashes. The long-term consequences of this initiative remain uncertain, raising questions about cultural assimilation and the potential impact on the unique character of Russian villages.