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Yaroslavl Governor Confirms Death of Klavdiya Gadyuchkina, Sets Age at 114

Archival metric books list her birth on December 5, 1910, placing her just days short of 115.

Overview

  • Regional authorities first reported her passing as occurring on the 117th year of life before the governor issued a correction later Monday.
  • Governor Mikhail Evraev said records show Gadyuchkina was born on December 5, 1910, and offered condolences to her family.
  • He described her as Russia’s longevity record-holder and noted her recent public recognition.
  • Officials highlighted that LongeviQuest listed her among the five oldest people globally in October 2025.
  • Regional tributes emphasized her four-decade career at the Krasny Pereval factory and her large, multi‑generation family, portraying her as a witness to key 20th‑century events.