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Russia ponders raising retirement age in budget crunch


MOSCOW (AFP) – Taking care of pensioners who are his bedrock of support has been a key feature of President Vladimir Putins rule, but as crisis bites, the Russian government is mooting an idea that has been taboo for 80 years: raising the retirement age.Since 1932, Russian men have been eligible to retire at the age of 60 and women at the age of 55. In numerous professions, especially hazardous ones like mining, people may retire even earlier.But the budget has come under strain as people have started to live longer, as Russian women now have a life expectancy of …read more

Source: Dunya TV

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