Evolution of Health Care in the Traditional Societies of the Russian Far East in the 20-21st centuries

The Russian Far East is a unique corner of the world where many traditional societies had struggled to survive, despite having inherited age-old traditions. Notably, epidemiological diseases have been a factor leading to the extinction of indigenous minorities. From the position of the state to the problem of health protection of small-numbered indigenous people, new forms have emerged. Among the numerous aspects that need close scrutiny is its health care system which had evolved rapidly during the 20th and 21st centuries. In this context, this paper examines the medical care system of the indigenous people of the Russian Far East, in the early twentieth century. of The research includes comparative analysis of literature: documents international concerning medical care. The findings reveal law that and there Russian have legislation been state interventions to preserve the indigenous people of the Russian Far East. The statistics show that there has been an improvement of the demographic situation of the traditional societies.