How Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to live forever
Russian President Vladimir Putin has allocated billions in state funds to an aggressive anti-aging research program, including experimental organ growth in mini pigs and 3D-printed tissue. Scientists question the feasibility of such methods, while leaked conversations reveal Putin and Xi Jinping discussing immortality as a priority. The program’s scale and secrecy have drawn comparisons to Silicon Valley biohacking trends among the ultra-rich.
What changed
New details confirm Putin’s $26 billion investment includes 3D-printed flesh, organ transplants, and cryogenic research, with leaked audio capturing Xi and Putin discussing organ transplants and longevity.
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Putin’s $26B quest for immortality: cryo-pigs, 3D flesh and state-funded science
confidence 92%Russian President Vladimir Putin has allocated billions in state funds to an aggressive anti-aging research program, including experimental organ growth in mini pigs and 3D-printed tissue. Scientists question the feasibility of such methods, while leaked conversations reveal Putin and Xi Jinping discussing immortality as a priority. The program’s scale and secrecy have drawn comparisons to Silicon Valley biohacking trends among the ultra-rich.
What's confirmed:
- Vladimir Putin has directed state funds totaling $26 billion toward research aimed at extending human lifespan, including 3D-printed living tissue and organ transplantation experiments.
- Russian scientists are developing human organs inside genetically modified mini pigs for potential transplantation, part of Putin’s broader anti-aging initiative.
- Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping were recorded in a private conversation discussing organ transplants and the possibility of living to 150 years, with neither leader expressing intent to step down.
- The Russian program includes unconventional methods such as naked ice baths and cryogenic preservation as part of longevity experiments.
- Scientists and bioethicists have raised skepticism about the practicality and ethical risks of Putin’s anti-aging research, comparing it to speculative trends among Silicon Valley billionaires.
Still unconfirmed:
- Putin is exploring cryogenic freezing as a potential method to preserve his body indefinitely, though no confirmed state-backed cryo facilities have been publicly identified.
- The Russian government is secretly funding experimental longevity treatments for a small group of elite individuals, including high-ranking officials, beyond the president.
- Putin’s research team has achieved breakthroughs in extending the lifespan of lab animals, though no human trials or verifiable results have been disclosed.