[Timedrifter]

I think Russia has the shortest life span of any majority white country.

That would be Moldova. Anyway it is true that Russian male lifespans have increased from 58 to 64 during the Putin years. The support for Putin has to do with the absolute disaster Russia was in when he took office. If you went to Russia in 2000 it was an entirely different place than today. Sure there are still tons of problems but his support within in the country comes from the fact that the average man in the street is without a doubt quite a bit better off today than when he came into office.

[EEGator]

Thanks for the correction. I could see why many Russians support him, just not any FReepers. I was unaware things have became far better in Russia.

Now I have to read up on Moldova.