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Russia Boosts Aging Research Funding to $2 Million

9/13/2025

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Russia's state science foundation has boosted funding for aging and life extension research, as reported by Novaya Gazeta Europe.
The Russian Science Foundation (RSF) is backing 43 aging projects from 2021 to 2025, a significant increase from seven projects in 2016-2020.
One project is reportedly led by President Vladimir Putin’s alleged daughter.
RSF grants now range from 4 million to 7 million rubles ($47,000-$83,000) annually, up from 3 million to 6 million rubles in 2017.
Overall funding for aging projects increased from 21 million rubles ($250,000) in 2016-2020 to at least 172 million rubles ($2 million) in 2021-2025.

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Russia's state science foundation has boosted funding for aging and life extension research, as reported by Novaya Gazeta Europe.
The Russian Science Foundation (RSF) is backing 43 aging projects from 2021 to 2025, a significant increase from seven projects in 2016-2020.
One project is reportedly led by President Vladimir Putin’s alleged daughter.
RSF grants now range from 4 million to 7 million rubles ($47,000-$83,000) annually, up from 3 million to 6 million rubles in 2017.
Overall funding for aging projects increased from 21 million rubles ($250,000) in 2016-2020 to at least 172 million rubles ($2 million) in 2021-2025.