Vladimir Putin raises Russia retirement age; approval rating falls - Washington Times

Vladimir Putin raises Russia retirement age; approval rating falls - Washington Times

Putin's decision to raise retirement age sinks approval rating, triggers nationwide protests

People hold posters reading from left “Pension reform is a funeral in life, Stop robbing people” during a protest against the government’s plans to raise the retirement age, in front of the Russian State Duma, the Lower House of the ... more >

By Marc Bennetts - Special to The Washington Times - - Thursday, July 19, 2018