Russia oldest in history. Pensioners are increasing, workers are in short supply, the budget is crackling

Zdjęcie: Foto: REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov


The share of people 55+ has reached historical highs in modern Russia. They account for 30 percent of Russia's population of more than 146 million. This is very bad news for the country's finances. After all, Russia is the country with the lowest retirement age in Europe. On top of that, it is waging a self-induced war.