The new bill addresses a temporary halt to the wage indexation for most Russian public employees, extending through January 1, 2025. Notably, this suspension does not cover personnel in the armed forces or law enforcement, a distinction confirmed by the press service of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation and reported by TASS. (Source: Ministry of Finance press service, quoted by TASS.)
According to the ministry, the recalculation of salaries for the army and security agencies will be considered in a separate procedure. This separate review implies that any adjustments or back payments for those specific groups will be evaluated in a future decision, outside the current broad suspension affecting other civil service categories. (Source: Ministry of Finance press service, quoted by TASS.)
On October 25, the State Duma of the Russian Federation approved the first reading of a bill that would suspend wage indexation for several categories, including civil servants, judges, assistants to deputies and senators, police officers, and military personnel. During the session, some lawmakers proposed removing the suspension rule for the military and security forces, allowing recalculation of their payments to proceed independently of the general rule. (Source: State Duma records, quoted by TASS.)
In the period beginning October 1, the government announced a 10.5 percent salary increase for military and security personnel. The raise applied to both contracted and compulsory service members. Additional increases covered the pay for personnel holding special ranks within police, internal affairs bodies, the National Guard, penitentiary institutions, the fire service, customs authorities, and federal courier services. These adjustments illustrate the government’s approach to balancing field responsibilities with compensation amid broader financial considerations. (Source: Ministry of Finance press service, reported by TASS.)
The discussion surrounding these moves reflects ongoing debates about wage policy for state employees and security forces, as well as the practical implications for budgeting and public service delivery. Observers note that while wider suspension may cap immediate salary growth for many civil servants, targeted decisions for the military and law enforcement point to a nuanced strategy that seeks to preserve essential funding where it is most directly linked to national security and public safety. (Source: government briefings and expert analyses, via TASS.)
Overall, the developments underscore a transitional period in which pay scales for different public groups are being recalibrated. The government and legislative bodies appear to be weighing the tradeoffs between administrative savings and the incentives needed to retain skilled personnel across core security and public administration roles. (Source: official statements summarized by TASS, and parliamentary records.)