Igor Antropenko, a deputy of the State Duma representing the “United Russia” party, has officially proposed granting Russian citizens who hold the title “Veteran of Labor” the right to retire one year earlier than the established national retirement age.
The deputy sent the corresponding appeal to Anton Kotyakov, the Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Russian Federation.
The appeal specifies that shortening the mandatory retirement period by one year for recipients of the “Veteran of Labor” title would be an effective measure aimed at upholding social justice, enhancing the quality of life for these citizens, and subsequently mitigating social tension within society. Antropenko urged the Minister to thoroughly consider and endorse this vital legislative initiative.
Antropenko noted that while the “Veteran of Labor” status currently provides various social benefits and privileges, it does not inherently grant the holder the right to early retirement based on age.
He further elaborated on the benefits of the proposal:
“The suggested amendment to the law would serve as an additional stimulus in combating `shadow` employment among our citizens. Furthermore, it offers significant support to those individuals who, in accordance with labor legislation, began their working lives as early as 14 years old and will have accumulated substantial labor seniority by the standard retirement age. It is essential that we support these hardworking citizens at the state level.”
