Siluanov spoke about the indexation of social benefits in 2026

In Russia, social benefits will be indexed according to the inflation rate in 2026. This was announced on October 1 by the head of the Ministry of Finance Anton Siluanov, noting that such a decision has already been included in the draft federal budget for 2026 submitted by the government to the State Duma.

"This year, we expect an increase in inflation of 6.8%, and, accordingly, social payments are indexed by this amount," TASS quoted the minister as saying at a meeting of the United Russia party program committee.

The Finance Minister added that the budget package takes into account the indexation of pensions above the inflation rate of 2026. This decision was made based on an analysis of inflation growth in 2025, as well as wage growth.

"That is, the level of pension indexation from next year is not taken into account twice, but this double increase in pensions has been postponed to January 1, and we propose to do it once by 7.6%. That is, the average pension amount at the end of the year will be 26,697 rubles," Siluanov said.

Pension indexation in 2026: when payments will be increased

The insurance pension will be indexed once next year.

Natalia Koshikhina, a member of the Federation Council Committee on Social Policy, announced on September 28 that some Russians will be able to apply for increased pension payments by the end of this year. She clarified that pensions for military retirees and former employees of law enforcement agencies will increase. This is due to salary indexation by 7.6%.

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