Putin’s Birthday Gift to Himself: Living Longer Than You, Comrade
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin turned 74 years old, an age that most Russian men do not reach due to the country's low male life expectancy. Russia's overall male life expectancy is about 68 years, and many men die young from causes like the war in Ukraine, health issues, and other social problems.Key Facts
- Putin is 74 years old, older than the average Russian man’s life expectancy.
- The average life expectancy for Russian men is around 68 years.
- Only about 30% of men born in Putin’s year (1952) live to be 74.
- Russia has a high death rate for young men, partly due to the war in Ukraine.
- Approximately 259,000 men have died in the Ukraine conflict by last count.
- Drug deaths and HIV continue to be significant problems in Russia.
- Alcohol-related deaths have declined due to government controls since 2003.
- Many Russian regions have male life expectancies below the national average, some as low as 58 years.
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