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Plans have been announced for additional indexation of insurance pensions in Russia.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova spoke about how insurance pensions will be indexed. RIA Novosti reported this.
According to her, from April 1, 2027, these payments will increase by an additional 3.3 percent. She clarified that the final figures will be based on the results of the current year.
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Insurance pensions in Russia will be additionally indexed by 3.3% from April 1, 2027, said Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova. The Ministry of Labor clarified that in 2027 indexation will take place twice: on February 1 and April 1.

In Russia, in 2027, the practice of two indexations of insurance pensions will be resumed after a break since 2015. The first will take place on February 1 at 6.8%, the second on April 1 at 3.3%, said Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova.

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