Medvedev: limit indexation of pensions – a temporary measure – TASS

MOSCOW, June 9th. / TASS /. Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev considers it possible to return to the indexation of pensions on inflation in 2017, but it depends on the economic situation

“Of course, seniors are now very difficult, we are all well aware,” -. I said he was at a meeting on measures of social support of citizens.

“in general, assume the possibility, as mentioned on the social forum in St. Petersburg, to consider whether to index pensions in the next year on the inflation rate. that is, in other words – to return to the order which we have worked, “- said Medvedev. He added that all of these solutions should be finally adopted and calculated “based on actual current economic situation”

Medvedev recalled that at the beginning of this year, pensions were indexed by only 4 percent -., “As far as allowed the situation. ” “In general, (it) is a temporary measure, but our goal was, and is not to fuel inflation, thereby not impaired and pensions, and other social benefits as well. Because the worst when there is indexing, and then inflation rising costs, and there are well-known, “- said Medvedev. He reiterated that the decision on the second in this year’s indexation will be made in the first half

Prime Minister also said that the level of the minimum wage will be increased from July 1, more than 20% -. 7.5 thous. rubles, which is a “hard-won decision” and touches the order of 5.5 million people. “In the long term, as we are agreed, we will strive to ensure that, by 2020, to tighten the minimum wage to the subsistence level work,” – said Medvedev

The Prime Minister also touched on issues of supporting families. children, recalling enabling them to obtain a lump sum of the means of the parent capital in the amount of 20 thousand rubles last year and 25 thousand rubles -… in the current (corresponding to the law on the eve passed by the Parliament)

Medvedev also said, that the regions in this year allocated 4.6 billion rubles for the organization of rest and rehabilitation of children in difficult situations (orphans, disabled, etc.). “Of course, it is important that they were able to go this summer camp”, – concluded the head of the Cabinet

Earlier. He appeared on the Internet video, shot in Crimea on the eve of Medvedev during a brief dialogue with the inhabitants of the peninsula. Crimeans complained to the Prime Minister that they have low pensions and the indexation of 4%, according to them, incorrectly calculated. Medvedev admitted that the money in the budget for the indexation of pension benefits is not, and has promised to solve this problem as the appearance of additional funds.

At the same time, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Russian government aimed at the fulfillment of all social obligations to their citizens. “It is always possible, or out of context as such to take a phrase, or taken from general conversation; in the words of all may be the same, but after the Spirit sense can otherwise look” – said Putin

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