Galina Semenova, a Candidate of Economic Sciences from the Department of State and Municipal Finance at the Russian University of Economics named after GV Plekhanov, discussed the pension payment schedule with Hitting the Primer. The clarification focuses on pension disbursements planned for January 2023 and how December payments will affect eligible citizens. The explanation highlights that the January pension will be paid in December for certain retirees, aligning with the New Year holiday schedule and the end-of-month processing window. This adjustment is tied to the work calendar of employees at the Russian Post, which manages many of the pension disbursement operations. There is an emphasis that no additional New Year supplement is included with the pension; however, it is noted that some employers provide extra support for retired staff in the form of a one-time payment, a gift, or a food package. The value of these informal benefits can reach up to four thousand rubles per recipient.
The article also notes changes in the higher end of the pension supplement for dependents. The maximum amount of extra payments to dependents rises to seven thousand two hundred rubles. This surcharge applies specifically to the child of a pensioner who is under eighteen. Additional allowances extend to grandchildren under eighteen or to grandchildren aged eighteen to twenty-three when there are no other working-age relatives who are legally obligated to support them. This nuance reflects how supplemental support structures interact with age and family responsibilities within the pension system. In practice, these arrangements may influence the total monthly income of a retiree and their dependents during the holiday season and beyond. The discussion also touches on public figures connected to pension matters, including Valery Rashkin, a former State Duma deputy who previously faced a conviction related to illegal hunting. The article notes that Rashkin has questioned or commented on the level of pension payments received from the state, illustrating how pension discourse can become part of broader political and legal scrutiny. The overall message remains that pension policy and its supplementary components are subject to administrative schedules and legislative interpretations, with real effects felt by retirees and their families. Attention is drawn to the practical implications of timing, dependents’ eligibility, and the kinds of non-formal support that accompany formal pension payments, all within the broader context of social welfare in the country. The information is presented as a summary of statements from public figures and official guidelines, intended to clarify the December and January payment dynamics for pensioners and their households. Inquiries about specific eligibility should be directed to official pension administration channels, and readers are advised to consult updated, authoritative sources for any changes that occur after publication. Attribution for the underlying statements is provided by the cited authorities and public records.