Legal policy of Russia to maintain health and promote a healthy lifestyle during 2001 - 2010

Preservation of health and formation of a healthy lifestyle of the population is an important mission of any civilized state. In 2001 - 2010 a number of regulatory legal acts were adopted in the Russian Federation, they were aimed at improving indicators in this area. The analysis conducted by the author showed that in 2020 there still exist many problems. The aim of the study was to update the regulatory framework of the above period, aimed at improving healthy longevity in Russia. The author’s conclusions can contribute to the improvement of legislation in this area nowadays.