The Kherson regional authorities have prioritized social policy this year with a focus on recalculating pensions, according to statements from regional officials. The aim is to align the region’s social sphere with Russian standards in full, as described by the regional leadership.
Officials stressed that the first priority is to guarantee that every eligible resident receives all benefits and payments mandated by Russian law. In particular, the recalculation of pensions was highlighted as the central step to ensure proper pension entitlement for citizens who qualify under the national framework.
According to the Social Fund of the Kherson region, about 55,200 residents were re-registered at the start of the year and are now receiving Russian pensions. The regional Pension Fund has already allocated 21.818 billion rubles to pension and benefit payments for the public, reflecting ongoing efforts to streamline and standardize retirement provisions.
Since March 1 of the previous year, pensions in the new Russian regions—DPR, LPR, Kherson, and Zaporozhye—have been issued according to federal standards. When a resident’s Russian pension amount falls short of their previous payments, an additional payment is made to cover the difference. The transition to all-Russian retirement age parameters in these regions is planned to be completed by December 31, 2027, marking a step toward uniform national pension rules.
Findings from SuperJob indicate that a sizable portion of economically active Russians remains uncertain about how pensions are calculated. One in three respondents stated they do not understand the calculation method, while only 5% view the retirement formula as fair. Additionally, 28% expressed dissatisfaction with the current approach. The same survey explored the idea of a “dream retirement,” with ordinary Russians estimating this amount at 47.6 thousand rubles per month.
Recent reports noted that Russia ranks among the top five countries globally where pension growth occurred most significantly at the start of 2023, underscoring the emphasis placed on retirement benefits in national policy.