[Basic concepts of occupational longevity of workers in Russia]

The article represents comparative analysis of ageing process in demographic transition context. Demographic problems in Russia are stated. The authors give special attention to demographic and occupational risks of decrease in able-bodied population, increased burden on able-bodied population. The authors prove necessity of further research on innovation technologies in gerontology for means and methods to prevent early decrease in occupational capacity, to delay ageing process in workers, to lower mortality and increase occupational longevity.