GV Plekhanov Ravil Akhmadeev noted that pensioners enjoy exemptions from certain taxes. In an interview with the program Hitting the Primer, the expert explained that retirees may receive benefits or exemptions for personal income tax and property taxes. These advantages, however, do not apply if a retiree engages in entrepreneurship or runs a business. The tax rules are designed to recognize the income needs of older adults while ensuring that active business activity remains subject to appropriate taxation.
Regional authorities hold a key role in shaping pensioner support. Each region has the discretionary power to offer additional aid to retirees. They can decide to increase reductions in the land tax, and they may enlarge the area of non taxable land. These regional measures allow local governments to tailor relief to the specific economic conditions and housing circumstances of their populations, providing a practical boost to pensioners’ financial stability.
Earlier discussions at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) explored ways to raise pensions in Russia. Researchers Yuri Gorlin and Viktor Lyashok cautioned that the standard of living for pensioners could become socially unacceptable unless the pension system is addressed with comprehensive reforms in the coming years. Their analysis emphasizes the need for policy actions that balance fiscal sustainability with adequate retirement income, ensuring that older citizens do not face erosion of purchasing power as economic conditions evolve.
These conversations reflect a broader policy debate about how to modernize pension provisions while keeping tax administration fair and predictable. They also highlight the importance of regional experimentation in social support, alongside national reform efforts that aim to preserve the dignity and financial security of retirees across different regions and income levels. [Citation: Hitting the Primer interview] [Citation: RANEPA analysis on pension levels by Gorlin and Lyashok]