Russian Social Pensions to Rise 6.7% as of April

15:59; 29 January 2026 year

On April 1, 2026, Russia will implement a planned increase in social pensions, with payments set to rise by 6.8%. This measure is enshrined in the budget law for the Пенсионного и Социального Страхования Fund for 2026-2028, signed by President Vladimir Putin. Following the hike, the average social pension, according to budget materials, will reach 16,590 rubles. Social pensions are provided under the State Pension Insurance Act. Eligible recipients include individuals receiving pensions for old age without sufficient insurance contributions, people with disabilities, including disabled children, as well as those who have lost their breadwinners. Additionally, social pensions are granted to children whose parents are unknown. (In Russia, social pensions are a form of state support for those who do not meet the requirements for standard pensions or other forms of insurance-based benefits.)

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