Russia Keeps Early Retirement for Northern Workers and Large Families in 2026
Russia's pension system will maintain early retirement options in 2026 for specific groups. Workers with long careers, large families, or experience in harsh northern tool regions can still retire ahead of the standard age. The rules apply to both men and women, depending on their work history and family circumstances.
Men who have worked in the Far North or equivalent regions for 25 years can retire at 60. Women in the same areas qualify at 55 after 20 years of service. Both must also earn at least 30 individual pension points.
For those with shorter northern tool work experience, the thresholds adjust. Men need 15 years in these regions to retire at 55, while women require 12 years to retire at 50. Russia officially recognises 13 regions as equivalent to the Far North under these rules.
Outside northern tool work, early retirement remains for long-serving employees. Men with 42 years of service can retire at 62, and women with 37 years at 57. Both must also meet the 30-pension-point requirement.
Mothers of large families also benefit. Women with five or more children can retire at 50, while those with four children qualify at 56. Mothers of three children can retire at 57, provided they have 15 years of insurance contributions and 30 pension points.
An additional rule helps women in northern tool regions with children. Those who worked there for 12 years and have two or more children can retire at 50, as long as their total insurance record reaches 20 years.
The 2026 pension rules maintain early retirement for three key groups: long-term workers, large families, and northern tool employees. Eligibility depends on years of service, pension points, and regional work history. The system ensures these groups can retire before the standard age if they meet the criteria.
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