Large-scale pension increase in April: to whom and by how much will be indexed
From April 1, 2025, indexation of social pensions is planned in Russia, their size will increase by 14.75%. The social pension is intended for Russians who do not have the necessary work experience or a sufficient number of accumulated pension points, for disabled or bereaved citizens. Details of the large—scale increase can be found in the Izvestia article.
Who will have their pension indexed starting from April 1, 2025: the full list
The social pension is a form of state support for citizens with limited or complete disability and permanent residence in Russia, it is indexed annually on April 1. The social pension is financed from the federal budget. The measure of assistance is prescribed for various reasons, including age, disability and loss of breadwinner.
In 2025, the minimum retirement age will be 63 for women and 68 for men. In the future, the age limits will gradually increase: in 2026 — to 64 and 69 years, and by 2028, women will be able to receive a social pension from the age of 65, and men from the age of 70.
Additionally, the parents and spouses of military personnel who died in the line of duty are eligible for payment. To receive a pension, you must provide the SFR with supporting documents: a marriage certificate, a passport, and a medical and social examination report.
Foreign citizens with a residence permit in Russia can also count on this payment if they have lived in the country for at least 15 years and have reached the prescribed age.
In addition, children are entitled to a survivor's pension until the age of 18, and in full-time education, payments are extended until the age of 23.
Social pension increase in April: what is it, by how much
Since April 1, 2025, indexation of social pensions is planned in Russia. The increase will affect about 4.2 million citizens. Among them are elderly people who do not have sufficient work experience to pay an insurance pension, children with disabilities and children with disabilities, as well as citizens who have lost a breadwinner.
In November 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the law on the budget of the Pension and Social Insurance Fund for 2025-2027. According to this document, social pensions will be increased by 14.75% in 2025. The federal budget allocated 825 billion rubles for the implementation of indexation.
In 2025, the social pension for the loss of the breadwinner will amount to 8,824 rubles, and the social pension for orphans (who have lost both parents), taking into account indexation, will amount to 17,648 rubles. The payment to disabled children will increase to 21,177 rubles. Disabled people of the first, second and third groups will receive an increase to 17,648, 8,824 and 7,500 rubles, respectively.
The key difference between social and insurance pensions lies in the sources of their financing. Social benefits are covered from the state budget, while the insurance payment consists of pension contributions from working citizens. In addition, it is established at the legislative level that the amount of social benefits cannot be lower than the established minimum subsistence level in the region.
A social pension is awarded from the first day of the month in which a citizen submitted an application, if he meets the necessary criteria. At the same time, the payment is indefinite, and its provision is regulated by Federal Law No. 166 of December 15, 2001.
Increase in the state pension in April: what is it, by how much
The state pension in Russia is a regular cash payment aimed at providing financial support to certain categories of citizens. It compensates for lost earnings or provides a livelihood and is paid on the basis of the Federal Law "On State Pension Provision in the Russian Federation". This pension is funded from the federal budget.
For pensioners, the basic living wage in 2025 is set at 15,250 rubles. If a citizen's pension benefit is less than that, he is entitled to an additional payment.
In addition to social pensions, State pensions include a long-service pension paid to civil servants upon reaching a certain length of service. The old-age pension is also a state pension and is provided to Russians upon reaching the age set by law. State pensions also include disability, survivor's and social pensions.
The key difference between a state social pension and an insurance pension is that its amount is set depending on the recipient's category and does not require insurance experience. While the insurance pension is formed at the expense of pension contributions from citizens, the state payment is fully funded from the country's budget.
Pension indexation in 2025 and 2026: when, to whom, amount
In 2026, social pensions will be indexed by 4.5%, and in 2027 — by 4%. The federal budget provides for 895 billion rubles for 2026 and 950 billion rubles for 2027 for implementation. After the indexation, scheduled for April 1, 2025, the amount of the social pension will reach 15,456 rubles.
In addition, in 2026, a new system of indexation of insurance pensions will be introduced in Russia, which will take place in two stages. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin clarified that from February 1, the annual increase will take into account the inflation rate for the previous year, and from April 1, it will be based on an increase in the income of the Insurance Fund.
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