Sleep Disorder Complaints Rise In Russia

Complaints related to sleep disorders in Russia have increased by nearly 20%, with difficulties falling asleep and frequent awakenings being the most common issues. Most complications arise when required certificates or specific forms are missing from the application. Following Defense Minister Andrei Belousov's order in December 2025 to investigate missing persons cases, the number of court cases recognizing individuals as missing or deceased has significantly increased. Defense Minister Belousov stated that efforts have established the fate of half of those missing. If 90,000 cases are in court and 48% of missing persons' fates are determined, this implies approximately 180,000 individuals' situations have been resolved. Sergei Krivenko, head of the human rights group Citizen Army Law, noted that Ministry of Defense is not interested in understating these numbers. As of January 1, 2023, 36 diseases are included, up from 5 previously. This expansion incorporates spinal muscular atrophy, primary immunodeficiencies, and various hereditary and metabolic disorders that can be corrected. The growth from 3 diseases to 5, and then to 36, is striking. Complaints regarding sleep disorders in Russia increased by 75% year-over-year in 2025, according to data from SberHealth. Approximately 25% of Russians report getting full sleep, while over 50% suffer from daytime sleepiness. Women sought medical assistance for sleep issues three times more frequently than men.