Average pension in Russia declines

The nominal rate of the average pension in Russia in September reached 12,106 rubles, according to the Rosstat data.

Thus, during the year, this figure rose by 11.1%. But at the same time in real terms, on the contrary, it decreased by 4%

In September, the average pension in Russia amounted to 36.6% of the average salary, whereas a year ago this figure amounted to 34.1%, Interfax reports.