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Meanwhile, Back in Russia…

The birth rate in Russia has been falling at an alarming rate.  Life expectancy is dropping, too.  If Russia is to keep from emptying out, the country needs to make more Russians.

According to the Moscow Times, Vladimir Putin, has let it be known that he believes every Russian family should have at least three children.  And to help them get there, he’s hired Boyz II Men.  Seriously.

President Vladimir Putin’s crusade to raise the country’s birth rate is set to get the support of three powerful voices on its behalf.

A baritone and two tenors, that is.

The stylish trio of Boyz II Men, the most successful R&B group of all time, is coming to Moscow on Feb. 6. The group will perform a selection of their classic and new romantic ballads, hopefully giving Russian men some inspiration ahead of St. Valentine’s Day.

The band members Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman and Nathan Morris answered The Moscow Times’ questions about their upcoming concert, growing up, Russian fashion and the possibility of writing a song about Moscow.

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Alan Cross

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