Agency for Strategic Initiatives: Almost 10% of Russian citizens experience in state of deep depression

About 10% of Russian citizens (15 million people) are in a state of deep depression, according to a long-term study conducted by the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI).

According to Report's Russian bureau, the study involved around 40,000 people.

"Almost 10% of citizens are in a state of deep depression - about 15 million people in the country. Among the most massive situations are a long-term serious illness, the death of a loved one and the repayment of a large loan," the study notes.