CAN HUMANS LIVE TO 150? PUTIN’S ALLY LEADS RUSSIA’S MASSIVE LONGEVITY RESEARCH PUSH!
Russian scientists are studying aging monkeys to uncover the biological secrets of longer human life. The research is being led by Mikhail Kovalchuk, a longtime associate of President Vladimir Putin and head of Russia’s Kurchatov Institute.
The institute houses more than 7,000 monkeys from 22 species. Researchers are examining older primates, studying their blood, brains, blood vessels, and other organs. A specialized blood-sample bank has also been established to investigate the aging process.
Russia reportedly plans to allocate nearly 18 billion rubles to health-preservation technologies between 2027 and 2029, including research aimed at extending healthy human lifespans.
Putin previously discussed the possibility of humans living to 150 during a conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping in September 2025. However, scientists have yet to demonstrate that humans can achieve such longevity through medical technology.
Russia’s ambitious research raises a fascinating question: could breakthroughs in biotechnology fundamentally change how long humans live?