“In my view, without a doubt the most important effect of the national projects has been an increase in life expectancy from 65 to 69 years. An increase by four years within this relatively short period is a major success. These figures are a result of our effective investment in people and people’s wellbeing… The effectiveness of national projects is evident. This is why we have decided to continue them and expand them into other sectors if necessary.
Vladimir Putin At a meeting of the Presidium of the Council on National Priority Projects in Tambov
