# Age and cognition in Russian politics

https://meduza.io/feature/2026/10/18/odni-i-te-zhe-lyudi-uderzhivayut-vlast-v-rossii-chetvert-veka-i-ne-molodeyut-a-mozhno-li-postavit-v-politike-vozrastnuyu-planku

Russia's parliament has the oldest average age in history. Age-related cognitive decline affects decision-making abilities. How other countries and professions handle age limits in leadership is being studied.

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#age #cognition #politics

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Created: 2026-10-28T14:53:53.364067+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-28T14:53:53.364067+00:00

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Original source: https://meduza.io/feature/2026/10/18/odni-i-te-zhe-lyudi-uderzhivayut-vlast-v-rossii-chetvert-veka-i-ne-molodeyut-a-mozhno-li-postavit-v-politike-vozrastnuyu-planku