Svetlana Bessarab, a member of the State Duma Committee on Social Policy, reminded that the amount of pension cannot be lower than the subsistence level established by the government. writes about this RT.
He said that as of April 1, 2025, those receiving social pensions will face an indexation of 14.75 percent.
According to him, persons receiving relevant payments whose pension is below the established subsistence level have already begun to receive social benefits.
“So, in line with the instructions of our President, our pension cannot be below the subsistence level. Therefore, there is a recalculation with every increase…” said the MP.
The cost of living per capita in Russia in 2025 is set at 17,733 rubles.
January 6, Moscow Regional Duma deputy, chairman of the Moscow Region Pensioners Association Anatoly Nikitin recommended Returning the retirement age in Russia to the level before the start of the pension reform – 60 years for men and 55 years for women.
Commenting on the initiative, Bessarab said: statedthat this is impossible. He emphasized that the transition process planned for pension reform until 2028 is still ongoing.
Previous experts saidThis is the time when Russian pensioners can expect an increase in their income.
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Source: Gazeta
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