Conditions for the appointment of an old-age insurance pension
The provisions of the Constitution of the Russian Federation provide that the Russian Federation is a social state. The implementation of this provision is connected with the implementation of state policy to ensure a decent life and free development of a person. Currently, the economy is in a crisis situation, which, in turn, negatively affects the standard of living and well-being of citizens. The social groups that are especially susceptible to the negative influence of economic and political factors are pensioners. In recent years, the pension reform has repeatedly undergone numerous changes that had both positive and negative factors affecting people's lives. The Russian Federation provides state support for the elderly. Russian legislation provides for guarantees of social security by age. Within the framework of this article, the conditions for assigning an old-age insurance pension are examined, the main gaps in the legislation are identified and ways to solve the identified problems are proposed.