The Russian people will always remember the veterans of the Great Patriotic War as heroes and defenders of their homeland. However, their life at the present time is not developing in the best way. Most veterans face severe financial and housing difficulties.
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Step 1
According to social studies, almost 50% of veterans in Russia need social support. This is about 200 thousand people. It is believed that the reason for this is that there is no centralized, systemic solution to the problem in the Russian state. Veterans, in fact, are on the provision of their relatives, friends and compassionate people.
Step 2
The pensions of Russian veterans are much lower than those of war veterans in other countries. Monthly payments to veterans in Russia are less than 30 thousand rubles. According to the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation, the average pension they receive is 26,940 rubles. Taking into account the additional material support, the average monthly cash income of veterans of the Great Patriotic War is 27 thousand 864 rubles, and the widows of dead servicemen receive 25 thousand 21 rubles.
Step 3
In large Russian cities, war veterans who receive such a pension find it very difficult, given the current prices for goods and services of housing and communal services. Some retirees still do not have their own homes, and a significant part of the funds they receive goes to pay for medical services and medicines.
Step 4
Nevertheless, the life of veterans also has a lot of bright moments. They are highly respected in society. They are especially warmly congratulated on Victory Day, May 9, as well as on other days of Russia's military glory. Veterans become the main guests and spectators of military parades and festive events, they are dedicated to concerts and presented with valuable gifts. There are various social benefits for veterans in the country.
Step 5
Unlike Russia, war veterans in Germany receive a pension of at least 1,000 euros per month, which translates to roughly 40,000 rubles. In addition, the monthly pension of German veterans can reach 8 thousand euros, depending on the rank of the former soldier and on his military "merits". In France, veterans have a privilege. The amount of the pension is more than 6,000 euros per year, which is quite a good benefit. And the annual payments to UK veterans are $ 9,500. To these you can add weekly additional social benefits and various other privileges.
Step 6
Most European countries, unlike Russia, celebrate Victory Day in World War II on May 8. On this day, various events are held in the main squares of the cities. Veterans themselves take an active part in military parades, who are greeted and honored with joy and pride by their descendants.
