Biogerontology in Russia: from past to future

The paper presents major steps of gerontology development in Russia. The issues of training in gerontology and geriatrics, institutional infrastructure within the Gerontological Society of the Russian Academy of Sciences and its activities have been considered therein. Some results of Russian resear...

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Published in:Biogerontology (Dordrecht) 2011-02, Vol.12 (1), p.47-60
Main Authors: Anisimov, Vladimir N., Khavinson, Vladimir Kh, Mikhailova, Olga N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aging
Aging - physiology
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Biomedical Research
Cell Biology
Councils
Developmental Biology
Geriatrics
Geriatrics/Gerontology
Gerontology
Humans
Life Sciences
Original Paper
Physics
Physiology
Research centers
Russia
Science
Society
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Summary:The paper presents major steps of gerontology development in Russia. The issues of training in gerontology and geriatrics, institutional infrastructure within the Gerontological Society of the Russian Academy of Sciences and its activities have been considered therein. Some results of Russian researchers obtained during 2005–2010 have been summarized as well. Special attention is given to the prospects of gerontology in Russia.
ISSN:1389-5729
1573-6768
DOI:10.1007/s10522-010-9307-2