Russia’s Social Fund Prepares Pension Records for 1.5 Million People Eligible in 2026

Overview

• The fund is moving to proactive pension awards that can be issued without a personal visit or with only a minimal document set.
• Specialists update and verify individual accounts one to two years before eligibility to secure accurate benefit calculations.
• In 2026 the standard retirement thresholds are 64 for men and 59 for women under the ongoing transition schedule.
• Eligibility for an insurance pension requires at least 15 years of covered service and 30 pension coefficients, with limited options to purchase missing periods and points.
• Early-retirement pathways include long service (men at 62 with 42 years, women at 57 with 37), designated professions and northern tenure, and in some cases two years early after redundancies when requirements are met.