title: Long-term care for the elderly and persons with disabilities in Saratov Region, Russia.
abstract: In Russia, charity started developing into a public welfare system after the transition to Christianity. Peter the Great played an important role in establishing the social welfare system. According to his decree from June 8, 1701, "charity houses for beggars, sick people, and elderly" started their existence. During the reign of Catherine II, also known as Catherine the Great, decrees about public welfare were approved at regional levels.
authors.affiliation: Saratov Oblast Ministry of Health and Social Development, Saratov, Russia. mzsr@saratov.gov.ru
authors.forename: Tamara
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Andreeva
authors.forename: Alexander
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kozyrev
authors.forename: Stela
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bivol
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008297:Male; D012426:Russia; D012946:Social Welfare