The document discusses downshifting as a cultural movement where individuals choose a simpler lifestyle with less stress and lower pay in exchange for more fulfillment. It provides examples of Russians who have downshifted, such as a married couple who moved from Moscow to New Zealand for a better quality of life with fewer financial obligations. While downshifting has advantages like improved health, it also has disadvantages such as lack of access to modern medicine and social isolation from family if living remotely. Overall, downshifting appears to be a growing trend as a response to deteriorating economic conditions.