There's hyperbole and then there's the idea that 7,000 deaths - or even 10 times that amount - is going to have any permanent effect on a population of 145,000,

There's hyperbole and then there's the idea that 7,000 deaths - or even 10 times that amount - is going to have any permanent effect on a population of 145,000,000 people. There are 785,000 18 year old males alone in Russia. There are 748,000 17 year olds. They could lose all the 18 year olds and replace them next year. I understand there is a real discussion to be had about population growth and Russia as a whole. But the basic premise is a bit exaggerated.