“From January 1, it will be completely free for all pensioners.” New benefit introduced

Russian pensioners are getting a long-awaited opportunity: from September 1, the country will introduce a special benefit that significantly expands their opportunities and allows them to save significantly. Pension expert Anastasia Kireeva spoke about these important changes.

A key innovation will be an increase in the opening hours of regional centers for active aging, which allow older people to lead a rich and varied lifestyle. According to the expert, such centers will now be open on Sundays.

“The main centers for active longevity, located in all major areas, will work not only on weekdays, but also on weekends. This means that pensioners will be able to engage in interesting activities for free almost every day,” explained Anastasia…