Demographic policy of Russia is currently one of the key tasks of the state. Demographic policy is closely related to the economic and immigration policies of the state, the development of health care, education, tax policy, as well as state regulation. The article analyzes the demographic processes in the country for 10 years (2008–2018).A number of problems affecting the reduction of the demographic situation in Russia are highlighted, as well as measures that, in the author’s opinion, will help to improve the demographic situation in the country.