Elderly people were completely exempted from these payments

Russia provides compensation and discounts for pensioners throughout the country.

Russians of retirement age can save on utility bills. For example, they may not pay tax on one item of each type of property: an apartment, a house or a garage. This right is enshrined in the country's legislation.

In addition, pensioners can receive benefits on land and transport taxes. The conditions and amount of benefits are determined at the regional level. To take advantage of the benefits, you need to submit an application at your place of residence and provide documents confirming your pensioner status.

As for benefits in the housing and communal services sector, some categories of elderly people can receive both federal and regional preferences. First of all, this concerns disabled pensioners, labor veterans and…