A representative of the Russian embassy was given a diplomatic note with a request for explanations – was transferred in a statement. Estonian authorities emphasized that Russia did not fulfill its obligations under the cooperation agreement in the field of retirement insurance. From the beginning of the year to April, the Russian pension body did not make any payments to Estonia.
As a result, almost 4,000 people living in Estonia and collecting pensions from Russia did not receive the benefits due to them.
Russia does not pay pensions. There is a solution during the crisis
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also informed that Russian pensioners living in Estonia, who affected delays in benefits, may apply for an allowance in the place of residence from local authorities, if necessary.
The amount of pension received from Russia ranges from less than 15 euros to 2.8 thousand. euro. In the inhabitants of Estonia inhabited by over 1.3 million inhabitants, the Russian minority accounts for approx. 25 percent. society.
