Mikhail Batin

Transhumanist

Mikhail Batin is a Russian businessman, politician, and prominent figure in the field of longevity research and advocacy. Born on July 3, 1972, Batin has dedicated much of his career to promoting and supporting research into aging and life extension.1

Professional Background

Batin graduated from Kostroma State University and began his career in business, founding a consulting company called United Consultants FDP in 1995.1 He later transitioned into politics, serving as a deputy of the Kostroma Oblast Duma in 2004 and as Chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions of the Kostroma region from 2005 to 2008.1

Longevity Research and Advocacy

Batin is best known for his work in the field of longevity:

Science for Life Extension Foundation: He is the founder and president of this organization, which supports research projects studying the mechanisms of aging and longevity.1 2
Open Longevity: Batin is the CEO and co-founder of Open Longevity, a project focused on advancing longevity research and promoting life extension technologies.3 4
Longevity Political Party: He was among the founders of the world's first Longevity political party, established in Moscow in July 2012.1
Research Involvement: Batin serves as the Director of the Regenerative Medicine Laboratory at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.1

Philosophy and Approach

Batin is a follower of Russian cosmism ideas and is considered an advocate of Russia's transhumanist movement.1 He actively supports and organizes conferences on genetics of aging and longevity, including the 2nd International Conference "Genetics of Aging and Longevity" in Moscow and the Third International Conference on Genetics of Aging and Longevity in Sochi, Russia.1

Mikhail Batin's work through Open Longevity and other initiatives demonstrates his commitment to advancing research and public awareness in the field of longevity and life extension. His LinkedIn profile, under the username mikhail-batin-02a56a45, lists him as being based in Santa Monica, California, indicating his involvement in the global longevity research community.4 5