In Russia giving birth is free, as is whatever-long stay is hospital (in shared room). Of course, you can have private room, where father, mother and child can

In Russia giving birth is free, as is whatever-long stay is hospital (in shared room). Of course, you can have private room, where father, mother and child can stay for as little as 100$ a night. Actually, state pays mother about 7000$ for second child in addition to all normal allowances and benefits.