State Duma Session Highlights Focus on Social Support and Pension Reforms
The core discussion during the spring session of the State Duma centered on turning the president’s message into concrete policy, with a strong emphasis on backing SVO participants, their families, and broader social guarantees. This summary reflects the contributions of a St. Petersburg State Duma deputy and United Russia faction member, who shared key points via his Telegram channel.
According to this deputy, the United Russia faction aligned with the party’s People’s Programme to craft legislation that strengthens social support for families with children, pensioners, and other vulnerable groups. The aim is to widen the state’s social commitments, ensuring a more robust safety net for those in need while maintaining sustainable fiscal practices.
Among the pivotal decisions discussed during the sixth session was backing the initiative proposed by the Governor of St. Petersburg to index pensions for working pensioners. The plan envisions adjustments designed to keep pension benefits aligned with living costs and real wages, recognizing the ongoing contributions of pensioners who remain in the workforce.
Projections presented at the session indicate that roughly eight million people are anticipated to benefit once the law takes effect in the new year. The plan calls for federal budget allocations of approximately 96.5 billion rubles in 2025, 170 billion rubles in 2026, and 260 billion rubles in 2027 to implement the pension indexing. These figures reflect a substantial fiscal commitment and signal a broader strategy to modernize social transfers in line with changing economic conditions.
In explaining the fiscal approach, the same spokesperson noted the need for new, fair tax measures to support the expanded social obligations. A shift toward a progressive tax structure was discussed as a means to ensure adequate revenue for social programs while maintaining economic balance.
The deputy emphasized that United Russia initiatives also aim to strengthen the socio-economic situation of SVO participants, safeguard the right to work for their spouses, and deliver additional payments to their children. These steps are positioned as part of a comprehensive effort to cushion families against economic shocks and to promote long-term stability for households connected to SVO service.
The group’s agenda continues to prioritize families with children, alongside targeted actions in health and education. Additional measures are outlined to create economic incentives for professionals in medicine and teaching, reflecting a broader understanding that human capital is a cornerstone of national development.