Pension age in Russia passed in lower house of parliament, says Duma

The bill that raises pension age in Russia has passed the third and final reading in the lower house of parliament - the State Duma.

The draft law raises the retirement age by 5 years to 65 for men and to 60 for women. It had been amended in line with President Vladimir Putin proposals to soften reforms following mass protests across Russia.

To become law, the bill needs to be passed in the upper house and then signed by President Vladimir Putin.