The Social Policy in Respect of Pensioners in the Conditions of the Pandemic: A Study of Russian and Foreign Experience

Abstract

Persons of retirement age are the most vulnerable category of citizens requiring support from the state during a pandemic. The article considers social support measures, as well as measures taken in various states and aimed at reducing the incidence and mortality rate among the population (self-isolation regime, transition to remote work, mask regime, recommendations for visiting public places at certain hours). Based on an analysis of social policy and measures implemented in these countries, measures have been proposed to increase social guarantees in Russia against persons of retirement age during the coronavirus pandemic.