Federation Council Approves Bill Crediting Volunteer SVO Service Toward Length-of-Service Pensions

Overview

• Senators approved a government-sponsored measure to count time served in volunteer formations when establishing length-of-service pensions.
• The rule applies to units created under the federal On Defense law.
• The eligibility targets participants in the special military operation who served in recognized volunteer groups.
• The change affects the specific category of length-of-service pensions, not general pension benefits.
• RIA Novosti reported the Federation Council’s decision on December 19.