Civil servants in certain roles are eligible for an extra payment equal to 45 percent of their base salary as a recognition of long service. This arrangement was reported by financial advisor Inna Filatova through URA.RU. The policy targets a range of professionals including astronauts and pilots, teachers, firefighters, physicians, tax service personnel, and federal civil servants. The core requirement to qualify for this bonus is a minimum length of public service of 18.6 years.
Filatova noted that additional funds were allocated specifically for individuals who participated in the special operation. In addition to the base long service supplement, veterans who served in conflicts can access a monthly cash payment. The amount specified was 3,896.19 rubles for standard veterans, while injured veterans are entitled to 6,328 rubles per month. These figures were highlighted during the discussion as part of the broader compensation framework for those who served in challenging circumstances.
Yulia Finogenova, a professor at the Department of State and Municipal Finance at the Russian University of Economics GV Plekhanova, previously reminded the public about special pension contributions for Russian citizens. She explained that individuals who began working before 2002 are eligible for a pension that includes bonuses. Finogenova pointed out that prior to 2002 the maximum bonus for work experience could reach as much as 11.4 thousand rubles.
On September 7, a proposal related to the so-called 13th pension gained attention in the State Duma. Deputy Speaker Boris Chernyshov, representing LDPR, introduced the bill during a parliamentary session held ahead of a birthday. The intention behind the project is to provide retirees with annual financial support in the form of a one-time pension supplemental payment before the beneficiary’s birthday. The discussion framed the measure as a means to improve retirees’ income stability and simplify the timing of benefit receipt.
Public discussion around retirement benefits often touches on the optimal path for pension outcomes. Observers note that policy changes in this area can influence decisions about when to retire, how to plan for income in later years, and how governments balance long term fiscal sustainability with immediate relief for retirees. As these programs evolve, the focus remains on ensuring that pension provisions align with the needs of veterans, long-serving public employees, and retirees across the federation, while maintaining clear criteria for eligibility and predictable payment schedules. The broader context also includes ongoing debates about social protections for workers who contributed to public services over multiple decades, as well as the impact of demographic shifts on pension finances. [citation: URA.RU]
In summary, the landscape of Russian pension and long service compensation features targeted allowances for specific occupations, enhanced veteran benefits, and ongoing legislative discussions about the timing and size of pensions. The combination of bonuses tied to service length, special operation allocations, and potential extensions like the 13th pension reflect a multi-faceted approach to retiree support that continues to unfold in public policy discourse. [citation: Finogenova, GV Plekhanova; URA.RU; parliamentary records]