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Abortion and contraception rules in The Russian Federation

SHAPE classifies family planning and abortion rights in the Russian Federation as restricted, combining abortion law and contraception policy.

Restricted framework

Last checked 14/09/2026 · This is information only, not advice or a recommendation.

  • Abortion: Abortion is available on request through 12 weeks, with mandatory waiting periods; recent policy measures have reduced practical access in some regions and facilities.
  • Contraception: EPF's 2026 contraception-policy score is 37.8%; the atlas records no national coverage recorded.
  • Interpretation: The status combines legal rules and national policy access; regional availability and individual eligibility may differ.

[Sources: https://abortion-policies.srhr.org/countries/ ; https://www.epfweb.org/sites/default/files/2026-02/CCInfoEU_A3_EN_2026_FEB22-HiRes.pdf]

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