Published on: 2026-10-01
Source: Government of the Russian Federation –
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Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova addressed the International Day of Older Persons with a video greeting.
From the transcript:
Video greeting from Tatyana Golikova on the International Day of Older Persons
10 hours ago
T. Golikova: Dear friends!
Today, October 1, is observed as the International Day of Older Persons.
In our country, there is a special attitude towards the older generation. As Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin said, our moral duty is to actively support the older generation, which has made a huge contribution to the development of the country.
Consistent efforts are being made in Russia to improve the quality of life for people of the “silver age.” A Strategy of Actions in the interests of senior citizens, planned until 2030, has been adopted and is being implemented. It covers a wide range of longevity issues: financial support, medical care and disease prevention, creation of conditions for active participation in society, employment support, and development of social services.
The primary source of income for the older generation is pension provision. We are consistently working to increase it. From 2025, indexation has been reinstated for working pensioners. In 2027, pension indexation will occur twice: from February 1st — according to the actual inflation rate of 6.8%, and from April 1st — an additional 3.3%.
For older people who continue to work, there are free retraining programs under the national project “Personnel.” They provide an opportunity not only to acquire a new profession but also to update knowledge according to current requirements.
For self-realization of those who are already retired, active longevity programs operate in all regions of the country. They have already covered over 15 million people.
Such projects provide an opportunity to accomplish what has sometimes been postponed for a lifetime. Elderly people engage in creativity, physical exercise, attend clubs based on their interests, acquire new knowledge, and help others.
The unconditional pledge of active longevity is health. To this end, the geriatric service is being developed. There are 86 geriatric centers and about 1.4 thousand offices operating in the regions. Approximately 8 thousand geriatric beds have been created in medical organizations. As part of the strategy, new areas of geriatrics in cardiology, neurology, and others continue to be developed, and telemedicine consultations are being implemented for residents of remote areas.
For those who need external assistance, residential-replacement technologies are being developed. “Hospital at home,” foster families for elderly people, mobile teams — all this allows a person to receive care in a familiar environment, in the comfort of their own home, surrounded by relatives and loved ones.
An important project for the entire social sphere is the long-term care system. Currently, this opportunity covers more than 184 thousand citizens in need.
For those who for various reasons cannot stay at home, we create comfortable conditions in social inpatient facilities. These modern institutions are built according to new designs, with conditions as close to home as possible: rooms for one or two people, separate bathrooms, spaces for leisure activities, communication, creative pursuits, and physical exercise. Since 2019, around 80 new institutions have been built with more than 8,000 places. And we will continue this work thanks to the national project “Family.”
All of this is aimed at one goal – so that older people are surrounded by care and feel comfortable.
Dear friends, be healthy! May each of your days be filled with interesting activities, smiles, love, and the warmth of your loved ones!
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