Russia Plans Detailed Discussion on Raising Retirement Age: Document
Russia has experienced a shrinking workforce over the last several years and now plans to review a proposal that would increase the retirement age for Russian workers. Russian men have access to their pensions at age 60, while women do at 55. Putin has spoken that he believes the retirement age could be raised gradually.
See "Russia Plans Detailed Discussion on Raising Retirement Age: Document", The New York Times, May 14, 2015