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Aging in the Soviet Union: a west Siberian perspective.

D B Shimkin1

  • 1Department of Anthropology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign 61801.

International Journal of Aging & Human Development
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Elderly individuals in Kemerovo, Siberia, experience strong family integration and respect. However, harsh living conditions and limited specialized facilities pose significant challenges for aging populations.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Geriatrics is not a recognized medical specialty in the Soviet Union.
  • Ethnographic observations on aging populations are limited.
  • Understanding the challenges faced by the elderly in industrial Soviet cities is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct ethnographic observations on the aged and aging in Kemerovo, Siberia.
  • To supplement observations with insights from medical personnel.
  • To review existing literature on geriatrics in the Soviet context.

Main Methods:

  • Ethnographic fieldwork over a six-month period in Kemerovo.
  • Interviews with local medical personnel.
  • Literature review on geriatrics within the Soviet Union.

Main Results:

  • The aged are well-integrated into families and generally respected.
  • Difficulties include harsh living conditions, transportation issues, and inadequate nutrition.
  • There is a significant lack of specialized facilities for the elderly.

Conclusions:

  • Despite social respect, the elderly in Kemerovo face substantial environmental and systemic challenges.
  • The absence of specialized geriatric care impacts the well-being of the aging population.
  • Further research and resources are needed to address the needs of the elderly in similar contexts.

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