During the plenary session, a discussion broke out about the authorship of this idea: deputies recalled that they had already proposed returning indexation, which was suspended in 2016. However, during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Vladimir Putin announced plans to resume it: he addressed the Cabinet of Ministers and deputies with instructions to prepare a project and adopt it as soon as possible.
The decision was made by the head of state “at a very difficult time”, during the SVO and under financial constraints, Volodin reminded his colleagues. Speaking about the economic situation, he recalled the introduction of more than 21 thousand sanctions against Russia. And in this context, this is “his law, this is Putin’s law,” Volodin expressed confidently, speaking about the resumption of indexing. “Therefore, let us not try, each faction, to attribute this to our own account,” urged the parliamentarian so as not to try to divide the initiative.
Volodin recalled that the issue of supporting older people is always on the priority agenda of the Russian leader. In his words, the growth of the economy and the measures taken by the authorities helped make an important decision (this year the Russian Federation “has become one of the leading economies in the world in terms of growth,” Volodin noted) . He recalled the already expressed position that this issue will be a priority for the State Duma.
Let us remember that we are talking about the resumption of indexation from February 1, 2025. This will affect more than 7.8 million people, said Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. As RG wrote, he announced it the day before at an operational meeting. These citizens have strong experience and skills and are in demand in the market. “It is important to create conditions so that they can continue working, share knowledge with the younger generation of specialists. They will receive a salary and pension, taking into account annual indexation, just like those who retired,” he said. said the Chief of Staff.
