37.5 million Russians will receive an increase in insurance benefits in 2027. Payments will be increased in two stages: from February 1 - by 6.8%, and from April 1 - by an additional 3.3%. Chairman of the Social Fund of Russia Sergey Chirkov announced this at the State Duma plenary meeting. In total, about 43 million people will receive pensions next year. In addition, as of April 1, the social pension will increase by 6.8%. Linking to the index will also affect disabled children and people with disabilities since childhood. According to the forecast of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Anton Sileonov, by the end of 2027 the average old-age pension will reach 29,904 rubles.