Putin's Immortality Obsession: Secret Labs Under Caucasus Mountains?
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly pursuing a national priority of extending human life, investing heavily in scientific research and development.
- Secret laboratories are allegedly hidden beneath the Caucasus Mountains, focusing on gene manipulation, bioprinting, and organ cultivation to combat aging.
- Former MI6 chief Sir Richard Dearlove dismissed Putin's ambitions for eternal life as
Vladimir Putin has reportedly initiated a secret project to achieve immortality, establishing hidden laboratories deep within the Caucasus Mountains. The Russian president, who has publicly discussed living up to 150 years with advancements in biotechnology, has made extending human life a national priority.
The initiative involves a significant investment of 20 billion pounds into a new department called 'New Health Preservation Technologies.' Scientists are reportedly focusing on two key areas: bioprinting living tissue and cultivating human organs in animals, with the goal of complete organ replacement by 2030. Research also includes studying animals like naked mole rats, known for their cancer resistance, and immortal jellyfish.
It is a wonderful illusion. Many people in powerful positions would like to be there forever. But it is a bit ridiculous that Putin has such thoughts. The idea that he will cheat death? Forget it. He is mortal.
One of the alleged hubs for this research is the Sirius center near Sochi, a facility founded by Putin himself. While appearing as a science and technology university and elite boarding school, it is rumored to house secret labs dedicated to gene manipulation and anti-aging research. Professor Yevgeny Rogaev leads the effort, promising that new technology could save 175,000 lives by 2030.
Despite these ambitious endeavors, former MI6 chief Sir Richard Dearlove has called Putin's aspirations for eternal life "mildly ridiculous," stating, "He is mortal." A Western diplomat also noted that Putin is "completely obsessed" with the desire for eternal life. The reports suggest that Putin's quest for longevity is a deeply personal and consuming ambition.
He is completely obsessed with the desire for eternal life.
Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.