Vadim Vinogradov, who leads the legislative working group focused on Internet technology and the digitization efforts of the Civil Chamber of the Russian Federation, also serves as the dean of the Law Faculty at the Higher School of Economics. He noted that certain groups within the Russian population qualify for two pensions, a fact that is supported by federal law. This information has been circulated as part of public discourse around social security allocations and pension policies, sometimes framed in casual terms like being part of the “Primer.”
According to the statutory provisions, a number of privileged persons — including certain military personnel and other supported categories — are eligible for dual pension benefits. In particular, individuals who served during the Great Patriotic War, recipients of the “Leningrad under siege” badge, and liquidators of the Chernobyl accident consequences are recognized for enhanced pension rights, effectively granting them a double pension under the applicable rules. This regime is designed to acknowledge sacrifice and long-term service while balancing broader social protection goals across the country.
Experts have also highlighted that those who invest in non-state pension funds (NPF) can accumulate double pension rights as well. This extra pension format is often described as a non-state pension provision (NPO). In this setup, a citizen selects a private fund, makes voluntary contributions, and the fund administrator then manages those funds with the aim of providing a future payout. The arrangement underscores the growing role of private retirement vehicles alongside state programs, and it is presented as a way to supplement future income during retirement.
Vinogradov advised the public to perform comprehensive research before committing to any pension-related agreement with a nonprofit or private organization. The aim is to avoid falling into financial schemes that mimic legitimate programs, such as pyramid structures or other fraudulent arrangements. This practical guidance stresses due diligence, transparency, and the importance of verifying a provider’s rights to offer such benefits before trusting a plan with personal savings.
Previously, representatives from the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, along with figures from the Russian University of Economics, including members of the Human Resources Management Department, noted that some individuals may be eligible for a pension rate as low as 25 percent under certain circumstances. This remark reflects ongoing discussions about eligibility thresholds, pension adequacy, and the balance between earned benefits and statutory minimums within the broader pension system, as observers examine how these elements interact with national economic policy and demographic trends.