Russian Governor : Take a Day Off to Procreate

Russian Governor Sergei Morozov has taken the James Bond film "From Russia With Love" seriously. He has given his province the day off so they can, well, have sex. Not only will the couples have fun in the sack, they are also eligible for a number of prizes. Winners (those who conceive) will receive a number of prizes ranging from free refrigerators to automobiles.

The "patriotic procreation" comes at a time when the population in central Russia has been dwindling. The program is in its third year and it is working. On June 12th, which is exactly nine months after "patriotic procreation" day, 78 babies were born compared to an average day of 28.

Of the day Morozov said:

“If there’s a good, healthy atmosphere at home within the family, if the husband and wife both love each other and their child, they will be in good spirits and that will extend to the workplace. So there’ll be a healthy atmosphere throughout the country,”

With the population in Cleveland declining at a rapid rate maybe Mayor Frank Jackson should take some advice. Everyone can use a new a car, right?