Moscow centenarian population reaches nearly 1,400

The number of residents aged 100 or older in Moscow has increased by nearly 200 over the past year, bringing the total to approximately 1,400 centenarians. According to data from the Moscow Department of Labor and Social Protection, the city's elderly population continues to grow.

In addition to the centenarians, the city is home to 432,000 residents over the age of 80 and 65,000 residents over the age of 90. This marks an increase from October of the previous year, when there were 1,200 residents aged 100 or older and 415,000 residents over 80.

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin issued a statement congratulating the city's elderly citizens on the International Day of Older Persons. He expressed gratitude for their contributions to the development of Moscow and their roles in raising future generations.