Uncertainty in Russia

Russia’s fluctuated life expectancy at birth might contribute to its higher income inequality and socioeconomic status. I have known a woman moved from Russia because of their harsh economic situation. What she told me about Russia does not have many good things, in terms of economy, jobs, and even health care. She brought her mother to US because she can get the kind of treatment she needs. Birth rate is also declining that the government is giving large amount of money incentives to family to produce more children. (I even heard they don’t know what seafood is, something I didn’t expect from a country like Russia.)
After break down of USSR, many countries have declared independence from Russia. It is an indication of weakness in government and instability in the states. Russia might still have universal health care, but does the government provide enough for people to get proper treatment? Are there enough clinics in every corner like in Cuba? Is there price regulation like in Japan?
As far as I know Vladimir Putin had helped the nation rebuild stability and economic growth. The question of healthcare is still uncertain if the Russians birth rate is not stable. But, I believe that with such a strong central government system, Russia can make a major transformation easily.