Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin is once again in the center of discussion. Will Putin live for 194 years? The world’s attention is on Russia’s longevity project. This time the reason is not any military operation or diplomatic move, but the claim related to his alleged longevity. The claim is rapidly going viral on social media that Russian scientists have developed such a technology, through which Putin can live for 194 years. However, there is no official or scientific confirmation of this claim. Despite this, the Russian government’s billion dollar anti-aging project has attracted the world’s attention.
In fact, the Russian government is working on a massive national project called “New Health Preservation Technologies.” Its estimated cost is $26 billion (approximately Rs. 2.5 lakh crore). The project aims to increase the average lifespan of Russian citizens, slow the aging process, and develop new medical technologies to prevent serious diseases.
Is special technology being prepared for Putin?
Social media and some unconfirmed reports claim that President Vladimir Putin will be the biggest beneficiary of this project, and that special work on gene therapy and DNA-based technologies is being conducted with him in mind. However, so far, the Russian government, scientific institutions, or any reputable scientific journal have not stated that any special longevity program is underway for Putin or that technology has been developed to extend his lifespan to 194 years.
Research is underway on DNA and gene therapy
This Russian project focuses on areas such as gene therapy, regenerative medicine, cellular therapy, and understanding the biological processes of aging. Scientists aim to slow aging and give people longer, healthier lives. However, current science offers no evidence that a human’s lifespan can be extended beyond 194 years.
Putin’s daughter is also in the news
According to reports, Maria Vorontsova, President Putin’s daughter and an endocrinologist by profession, is said to be overseeing this national health project. Mikhail Kovalchuk, head of the Kurchatov Institute, is also reportedly involved in the initiative. However, claims that this project was created solely for Putin have not yet been confirmed.
Discussion about living 150 years with Xi Jinping?
A purported audio clip also circulated on social media, claiming that Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the possibility of living to 150 or beyond through organ transplants during a military parade in China. However, this audio clip has not been independently verified and is not accepted as fact.
Why does Russia need this project?
Russia has long faced the challenge of increasing its average life expectancy. The country’s average life expectancy has been lower than in many European countries due to the prevalence of heart disease, cancer, and other serious illnesses. The government says new health technologies and medical research will benefit the entire country.
Will Putin really live to be 194?
At present, the answer is ‘no’. Russia’s longevity project is real, but there is no credible scientific evidence to support claims such as Vladimir Putin living to 194, a special gene therapy being developed for him, or doubling the human lifespan. According to experts, these claims should be considered unverified and misleading, not factual, until concrete scientific evidence supports them.
What technologies are being worked on?
Gene therapy is being used to slow cell aging.
Bioprinting is being used to develop artificial organs.
Research is underway into the use of genetically modified animal organs for xenotransplantation.
Techniques such as cryotherapy are also being studied.
How the project is working
Russia’s Deputy Science Minister Denis claimed that the project could be a major weapon in the fight against aging. Under this project, scientists are developing gene therapy designed to slow cellular aging, preventing aging at the DNA level. The second phase of the project involves bioprinting. It claims to have bioprinted a mouse thyroid gland from human organ cells. The aim is to create organs through bioprinting. Scientists are also working on xenotransplantation, creating organs from mini pigs that can be transplanted into humans if needed. To achieve this, they are genetically editing them to resemble the human body. Furthermore, work is underway on cryotherapy, which involves treating tissues at very low temperatures, especially to restore tissue after injury.