[Verginius Rufus]

Yes, Russia's neighbors envy its natural wealth, moral values, and lower life expectancy (at least for men).

In all the countries bordering Russia, men live longer on average than in Russia (although in Kazakhstan and Mongolia the margin is small). Too much alcoholism in Russia the reason?

[NorseViking]

Drinking is unpopular in Russia for quite some time. And a life expectancy numbers are better than before too.