Eligible recipients receiving pension increases from September 1st.
Russian pensioners turning 80 in August 2025 will receive an increased pension starting September 1, marking a significant step towards improving the living standards of the elderly in the country.
The increased fixed payment for pensioners over 80 is a social support measure stipulated in Article 17 of the Federal Law "On Insurance Pensions." This increase, which is the same across all regions and does not change with a change of residence, will bring the base pension amount for this age group to approximately 17,815.40 rubles in total benefits.
If a pensioner previously received an I group disability allowance, the doubling of the fixed payment will replace this supplement. The final pension payment amount will be 19,129.40 rubles. This increase is in addition to the annual pension indexation, which in 2025 has already been indexed by 5.1%.
The recalculation will occur automatically based on pension records, eliminating bureaucratic obstacles for the elderly. Working pensioners will also receive an increase on the same terms.
For a pensioner who previously received 23,000 rubles, the total income from September will be 33,221.70 rubles. Those who wish to check the receipt of funds can use the "Gosuslugi" mobile app or contact the Social Fund's client service if there are discrepancies between expected and actual amounts after September 10.
The increase in pension benefits for Russians aged 80 and above involves a base pension increase to about 17,815 rubles per month in 2025, with labor veterans of this age group reportedly receiving pensions around 30,000 rubles monthly.
Ongoing discussions in the State Duma (the Russian parliament) focus on increasing payments for certain pensioner categories, especially the elderly and labor veterans, with the intention to elevate their minimum income level. While explicit details on future indexation percentages for 80+ pensioners are not specified, the State Duma plans to review and potentially increase pension payments further in the coming months, suggesting ongoing adjustment mechanisms responding to inflation and social needs.
The initiative to increase payments and index them over time aims to uplift the minimum pension living standards for elderly and labor veteran populations across regions, possibly reducing regional disparities indirectly. However, the large pension gap versus high-tier pensions, such as those of deputies (nearly 10 times), remains a political issue, with suggestions to narrow this gap to improve fairness and social stability.
In summary, 80-year-old pensioners in Russia have seen their monthly pensions raised to at least about 17,800 rubles base, with labor veterans receiving around 30,000 rubles, and the State Duma is actively considering further increases. These adjustments help raise the minimum income floor for elderly pensioners nationally, but significant disparities remain compared to high-tier pensions like those of deputies.
- This increase in the base pension amount for Russians aged 80 and above, as stipulated in Article 17 of the Federal Law "On Insurance Pensions", is a significant step towards personal-finance improvement for the elderly.
- The ongoing discussions in the State Duma aim to increase payments for certain pensioner categories, specifically the elderly and labor veterans, as a means of improving their personal-finance situations and elevating their minimum income level.
