Abortion in Russia Abortion in Russia Abortion in Russia is legal as an elective procedure up to the 12th week of pregnancy, and in special circumstances at later stages. In 1920, Russian Soviet Republic became the first country in the world to allow abortion in all circumstances, but over the course of the 20th century, the legality of abortion changed more than once, with a ban being enacted again from 1936 to 1955. Russia had the highest number of abortions per woman of child-bearing age in the world according to UN data as of 2010. In terms of the total number, in 2009
Abortion in Vietnam are not more than six weeks pregnant. Vietnam has one of the highest abortion rates in the world. A study conducted by the Hanoi Central Obstetrics Hospital found that 40% of all pregnancies in Vietnam are terminated each year. Abortion in Vietnam With abortion being legalized in Vietnam since the 1960s, it is one of the most liberal countries with respect to abortion laws and policies. Due to its focus on family planning, the State has enabled free and unrestricted access to abortion services and contraceptive services in the country. Vietnam also has one of the highest rates of abortion