The parliamentarian explained that the State Duma granted special powers to the government until the end of this year, so that it would be possible to carry out such decisions without the participation of the legislative branch of power.
She added that the population will start receiving increased pensions from June 1.
“The most important thing is that the task of combating poverty will be fulfilled,” the deputy stressed.
Earlier, Mishustin announced the signing of a decree on the indexation of pensions and the minimum wage by 10%.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a 10% increase in pensions for non-working pensioners from June 1 and a 10% increase in the minimum wage and the cost of living.