Politics · Russia · 10 hrs ago
Russian state pensions are set for two increases in 2027
Russian pensioners, including people living in Sevastopol, are set to receive two increases to their insurance pensions in 2027.
Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova said the increases are included in the Social Fund’s budget.
The first is planned for 1 February and is expected to match 2026 inflation, provisionally forecast at 6.8%.
The second is planned for 1 April and is expected to reflect growth in the wage fund, provisionally estimated at 3.3%.
The final rates will depend on economic results for the year.
The two-step increase would restore a practice last used in 2019, according to the report.
Russian pensioners are set to receive two pension increases in 2027, the first time since 2019.
Insurance pensions are due to rise on 1 February in line with actual inflation in 2026.
A second increase is planned for 1 April, based on wage-fund growth.
The preliminary estimates are 6.8% for the February increase and 3.3% for the April increase.
Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova said final figures will depend on economic results for the year.
- Who
- Russian pensioners, including recipients of insurance pensions.
- What
- Two pension increases are planned in 2027. The increases are provisionally estimated at 6.8% and 3.3%.
- When
- 1 February and 1 April 2027.
- Where
- Russia, including Sevastopol.
- Why
- The February increase is linked to 2026 inflation, and the April increase to wage-fund growth.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Russia last had two pension indexations in one year, according to the article.
Insurance pensions are scheduled to rise in line with actual inflation in 2026.
A second increase to the insurance part of pensions is planned, based on wage-fund growth.
- February increase
- Provisionally 6.8%, based on 2026 inflation
- April increase
- Provisionally 3.3%, based on wage-fund growth
- Announcement
- Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova
- Sevastopol pensioners
- About 120,000
- Sevastopol old-age insurance pension
- Average exceeds 25,300 rubles
What people are saying
The final figures will depend on actual economic indicators at the end of the year, but funds for all social obligations have been fully included in the budget.
Sources
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