Social factors of the spread of childfree in Russia

The article is devoted to childfree and the factors of its spread. The authors analyze the specifics and approaches to the study of childfree, the consequences of the spread of childfree for the demographic future of Russia. The authors conclude that, despite the strong attachment to traditional values, this type of family behavior develops into an independent practice and the attitude in society towards it is increasingly tolerant. This problem requires the development of social technologies to preserve and maintain traditional values.