As of October 2026, Russia has secured second place worldwide in the number of individuals subjected to cryopreservation. The leading domestic player in this field, the KrioRus company, reports storing 109 bodies or brains at ultra-low temperatures. A notable aspect of the Russian practice is the significant share of international clients: according to current data, 31 of the total patients are citizens of foreign states, which highlights the global demand for Russian cryonic facilities.
Technological Process and Industry Scale
Cryopreservation is a complex technological process in which biological objects are immersed in an environment with extremely low temperatures, reaching -196 degrees Celsius using liquid nitrogen. The purpose of this procedure is to prevent tissue degradation in anticipation of future medical advancements that would hypothetically allow for the restoration of the body's vital functions. Currently, the United States remains the world leader, with 566 individuals in specialized storage facilities.
Contradictory Data
Despite statistical success, sharp debates surround the concept of "resurrection." On one hand, cryonics enthusiasts point to progress in nanotechnology and biology, claiming freezing is a "ticket to the future." On the other hand, the scientific community unanimously states: as of October 2026, there is no clinical or experimental evidence that the cryopreservation process is reversible. Modern medicine lacks the technology to thaw and reanimate these objects, relegating the service to the realm of fundamental hope rather than guaranteed medical procedure.
