Russia Proposes Abolishing Pensions


Russia Proposes Abolishing Pensions

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Russia Proposes Abolishing Pensions

Pensioners in Russia made a request. They want the government to think about stopping pensions. The All-Russian Association made this request to the Duma.

The pensioners do not want to be a burden. They want the state to use the money for other things. They want the money to help with health and having babies.

The parliament said they will think about it fast. Irina Rodnina said not to decide too quickly. She said Russia helps people and is a social country.

Rodnina said they will talk about this idea. It is about many people in Russia. For some, pension money is the main way to live.

The Finance Ministry is planning to move money. It is a lot of pension money for 2026. This could help Russia's economy grow much faster.


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What do pensioners in Russia want the government to think about?

They want the government to think about stopping pensions.

Why do pensioners not want to receive pensions?

They do not want to be a burden and want the money to help with health and having babies.

What did Irina Rodnina say about the decision on pensions?

She said not to decide too quickly and that Russia helps people as a social country.


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Russia Proposes Abolishing Pensions