Average pension for non-working Russians reaches 25,839 rubles

As of September 1, 2026, non-working pensioners in Russia averaged 25,839 rubles a month.

That was up from 24,007 rubles in 2025.

The figures cover people who were not working, while the average for working and non-working pensioners combined was 25,500 rubles in September.

That combined average had increased by 8.3% over the period.

Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said the average old-age insurance pension is expected to reach 29,904 rubles in 2027.

He also said the minimum cost-of-living figure is set to rise by 6.8% next year, to 20,227 rubles.

Some pensioners who normally receive payments between the first and tenth of the month are expected to get their December and January 2027 payments together in December.