The Russian pension system moves through a transition period in 2025 as the reform to higher retirement ages continues. The changes are being phased in, so many people will not face a fixed retirement age this year; eligible categories still have transitional rules during the shift toward the new framework.
Under the timetable, women born in 1966 and men born in 1961 reached retirement ages of 58 and 63 in recent years respectively.
In 2025, women born in 1967 and men born in 1962 are slated to reach the new retirement ages as the transition progresses.
Additionally, Russians who qualify for early insured retirement, disability pensions, survivors’ pensions, or state support, as well as residents of new regions, will retire under their respective programs this year.
A policy assessment notes that pensions will be recalculated to reflect 9.52 percent inflation through the end of 2024, aligning with the inflation figures reported by Rosstat.
Beginning February 1, 2025, pensions will be indexed for multiple categories of citizens. The adjustment reflects the real inflation rate seen in 2024, as reported by Rosstat. The 2024 inflation figure stood at 9.52 percent according to official statistics.
Pensions will rise for both non-working and working retirees. In addition, individuals aged 80 and older will receive a double fixed pension in February. From February 1, 2025, extra payments to pensions will go to workers in coal industry organizations who meet length of service and employment conditions. Also from February 1, payments to flight crew members of civil aviation will increase, depending on length of service requirements.
The discussion also notes that some pensions include survivor benefits for eligible relatives, reflecting the provisions available within the pension system.