New developments in Russian Pension Law (review of changes in 2024)

New provisions that were enshrined in the pension legislation of Russia in 2024 or entered into force during the specified period are examined. In particular, it concerns the indexation of insurance pensions for working pensioners: it examines the history of the emergence of the principle of pension indexation in Russian law; the reasons and procedure for canceling indexation, as well as the legal basis for its resumption. Issues related to changes in the legislative regulation of pension savings: a new procedure for the payment of pension savings; opportunities created in 2024 for citizens to transfer these funds into long-term savings are covered. In addition, the legal positions of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation on pension cases, formulated by it in the review of practice adopted in the summer of 2024 are analyzed. Special attention is paid to the legal positions related to the confirmation of special work experience required for the early assignment of an old-age insurance pension. The legal positions of the Supreme Court are studied regarding the methods of proving special work experience, the procedure for including such periods as internship and residency by medical workers, etc. Conclusions are formulated on the significance of the provisions under study for the protection of the pension rights of citizens in Russia.