Lawmakers in the State Duma have identified individuals who have boosted their pension payments starting from May 1st.
Shedding Light on Support for Vulnerable Russian Citizens
Starting May 1, Russia has enhanced financial aid for specific groups of elderly citizens and those with disabilities. This news was shared by Alexei Govyrin, a member of the State Duma's small and medium-sized businesses committee, as reported in Kommersant.
- This isn't exactly fresh off the press, but rather a longstanding law, aimed at individuals who've reached the age of 80 and those carrying 1st group disabilities. For this group, their pension payments are doubled, Govyrin explained.*
For those pensioners needing round-the-clock care, a monthly stipend of 1,200 rubles is allocated, unless they're children with 1st group disabilities.*
To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War's victory, the state will dish out one-time payments to veterans and other affected groups. Specifically, disabled veterans, widows of war participants, and former adult prisoners of concentration camps will pocket 80,000 rubles, 55,000 rubles respectively.*
In addition, the allowance for pensioners with dependent family members will swell by one-third of the basic amount.*
Govyrin highlighted these measures are aimed at uplifting the most vulnerable segments of society and ensuring them a respectable standard of living.
## The Scuttlebutt on Post-Indexation Average Pensions in Russia
While there's no public word yet from a State Duma Deputy regarding the precise average pension of Russians after two indexations, as of May 2025, the average pension in Russia surpasses 23,000 rubles[1]. Recent plans indicate an early 2025 increase in pensions, reflecting a rise in inflation, but this rise in pension isn't explicitly linked to any specific State Duma Deputy's statement[2].
In the context of post-indexation average pensions in Russia, it's worth noting that science and health-and-wellness initiatives often focus on mental health, especially in aging populations. For instance, research into the psychological effects of aging, as well as methods to improve mental health in the elderly, could potentially enhance the quality of life for many Russian pensioners. Moreover, health-and-wellness programs geared towards mental health could be a valuable addition to the government's efforts in supporting vulnerable citizens, such as the elderly and those with disabilities.
