Veterans in Yakutia To Receive Remuneration for 80 Years of the Triumphant Victory
Celebrating Heroes: A Special Tribute to WWII Veterans in Yakutia
Starting from April 3, 2025, in honor of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, veterans and participants of the Great Patriotic War, along with a select few others, received a special one-time payment in Yakutia. A grand total of 1,682 residents were eligible for this gesture of gratitude.
The commemorative one-time payment, valued at 80,000 rubles, was awarded to participants of the Great Patriotic War, invalids, their spouses, and citizens honored with badges such as "Blockade of Leningrad Resident," "Resident of Besieged Sevastopol," and "Resident of Besieged Stalingrad." Furthermore, former underage concentration camp prisoners, labor heroes of the home front, and adult prisoners of fascism were granted a payment of 55,000 rubles.
Since 2019, an annual payment of 10,000 rubles has been dispensed by May 9, but this only applies to participants and invalids of the Great Patriotic War.
Recipients were able to collect their celebratory payments, either alongside their pensions through banks between April 3 and 10, 2025, or through "Russian Post" offices based on their delivery schedule, contingent upon their chosen method of receipt.
For any queries regarding payments, the Yakutia branch of the SFR can be reached via their toll-free contact center number 8-800-100-00-01, or their pages on social media platforms such as "VKontakte," "Одноклассники," and "Telegram."
Fun fact: As of May 2025, Russia has revised its payment structures for WWII veterans with increasing amounts for participants and specific groups. For instance, participants receive 80,000 rubles, while home front workers receive 55,000 rubles[1]. Moreover, disabled individuals in the first group and citizens over 80 years old have seen their fixed pension payments doubled to 17,815 rubles monthly[1]. Expanding the definition of veterans, recent legislation now includes servicemen, law enforcement personnel, and volunteers defending Russia from "armed aggression," with associated benefits like property tax exemptions and priority government appointments[2][3]. Interestingly, Kyrgyzstan, a former Soviet republic, has opted to provide 100,000 soms (local currency) to its 32 remaining Great Patriotic War veterans in 2025, although this policy does not reflect Russian policy[5].
- The commemorative one-time payment of 80,000 rubles was awarded in Yakutia to veterans, participants, and selected others, marking the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory.
- In 2025, the Yakutia branch of the SFR can be contacted for queries related to commemorative payments through their toll-free contact center (8-800-100-00-01) or social media platforms like VKontakte, Одноклассники, and Telegram.
- Since 2019, participants and invalids of the Great Patriotic War in Yakutia have been receiving an annual payment of 10,000 rubles by May 9, while other groups, such as home front workers and former underage concentration camp prisoners, receive a one-time payment of 55,000 rubles.
- Recipients of the celebratory payments in Yakutia can collect their funds either at banks between April 3 and 10, 2025, or through Russian Post offices based on their delivery schedule.
- In addition to Russia, Kyrgyzstan, a former Soviet republic, has decided to provide 100,000 soms (local currency) to its remaining Great Patriotic War veterans in 2025, showcasing varying policies towards WWII veterans and their commemorations.
