12 September 2007: A night to remember

One Russian province is suffering from a declining population, and has decided that its future depends on it taking action.

So today has been designated "Family Contact" day. It is unofficially being described as "Conception Day".

The theory is that children conceived today will be born on or around Russia's Constitution Day on June 12. Mothers who succeed in giving birth on that day wil get prizes, the nature of which are yet to be confirmed.

A series of concerts and exhibitions will take place today and employers have been encouraged to grant workers a day off.

SaintFM thinks that the best time to grant workers a day off might have been tomorrow - to recover.