Pension increments set for August 1 onward
In August 2025, Russia plans to increase pensions for millions of pensioners and disabled individuals, as announced by the government. Here's what you need to know about the main eligibility criteria and other important details.
The upcoming pension increase primarily focuses on central government retirees. Eligible individuals are those who have retired on or before April 30, 2023, and their pension hike will be based on a notional increment effective from May 1, 2023. Central government employees and retirees who have not already received a court order pension benefit in their favor are the ones who will benefit from this increase.
If a retired employee has filed legal applications before tribunals, enhanced pensions will be paid retroactively for three years prior to the application month. However, cases already implemented will not be reopened, and inconsistent lower court orders will be challenged to maintain uniformity.
The monetary increase cannot exceed the amount equivalent to three pension coefficients. For pensioners who turn 80, the monetary increase amounts to 8907.70 rubles. Working pensioners will be the first to receive an increase, based on the insurance part of their pension. Disabled individuals of the 1st group will also receive an increase of the same amount.
The annual increase is determined by individual pension coefficients (IPC) accumulated through employer's insurance contributions from the previous year. Pensioners who have dependents can receive an additional payment of 2969.23 rubles per person, but not more than for three people.
The increases will be implemented at both federal and regional levels. Pensioners can contact the Russian Social Fund to find out if they are eligible for an increase and receive a detailed calculation. It's also worth noting that there are funds for pensioners upon termination that are mandatory, but not everyone knows about the nice top-ups.
However, the detailed criteria for other categories beyond central government employees or working retirees in Russia for the August 2025 pension increase were not explicitly outlined in the available search results. It's recommended to stay updated with the latest news on the subject to ensure you are well-informed about any changes that may affect your pension.
[1] Department of Posts order dated July 17, 2025 [2] Related sources [3] Additional sources
- To be eligible for the August 2025 pension increase, one needs to have retired from the central government by April 30, 2023, and their pension hike will be based on a notional increment effective from May 1, 2023.
- While the criteria for other categories for the August 2025 pension increase in Russia are not explicitly outlined, it's vital to stay updated with the latest news to ensure one is well-informed about any changes that may impact personal-finance or retirement benefits.
