Tomsk Oblast Boosts Pensioner Support in 2025, Aiding 283,000 Elders
Tomsk Oblast, a region in Russia, is home to 283,000 pensioners, with a significant increase in payments and support for the elderly in 2025. The oldest resident is 104 years old, with the oldest man being 101 from the Kolpashevsky District.
The average retirement pension in Tomsk Oblast is 25,700 rubles, received by 252,000 pensioners, which is 88% of the total. Since the beginning of the year, 1,735 pensioners have benefited from an additional monthly payment of 8,907 rubles. This extra support is also extended to pensioner parents with underage children or students up to 23 years old, who can receive up to 8,907 rubles for three children.
The region has 61 centenarians, including 3 men and 58 women. Over 24,000 people aged 80 and above receive a doubled fixed pension part. The year 2025 saw three increases in pension payments: 7.3% in January, 2.2% in February, and a substantial 14.75% in April. Most pensioners, 131,000, live in Tomsk, with 56,000 still working. Additionally, 30,000 pensioners receive a social pension, paid to those without sufficient work history or pension coefficients, five years later than the standard retirement age. The region is also home to 3,765 people aged 90 and above.
In Tomsk Oblast, pensioners have seen significant increases in their payments and support in 2025. The region is committed to caring for its elderly population, with various initiatives to improve their quality of life.
