The rate of suicide has been steadily declining in Russia. Nevertheless, Russia remains on top of the list when it comes to countries with highest suicide rates in the world. Right now the country stands at #14 in the world according to Wikipedia. Source
It is even more disturbing that teenage suicide rates are three times higher in Russia than the world average.
One of the points to keep in mind is that more males commit suicides than females in every age group, and it is especially noticeable after the age of fifteen, when males commit suicides almost twice as often as females. Source
So, what are some of the reasons that make Russia a suicidal nation?
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