Russia Invests Over 800 Billion Yuan in Longevity Research; Putin's Pursuit of Immortality Draws Attention

Russian President Vladimir Putin appears deeply interested in anti-aging and longevity, with the Kremlin prioritizing research into organ printing, mini-pigs, cryogenics, and gene engineering, backed by a $26 billion investment. This is part of the 'New Health Preservation Technologies' project. Scientists are researching gene therapies to slow cellular aging and lab-grown organs. However, unlike Silicon Valley billionaires, the Russian team rarely publishes peer-reviewed research in international journals. Critics, including former Russian researchers, suggest that the project may be more about political optics than scientific breakthroughs, as the country continues to face low life expectancy rates compared to Western nations.