Vladimir Putin instructed the Ministry of Labour to increase pensions to the residents of Crimea to the Russian level

President Vladimir Putin has instructed the Ministry of labour at the earliest possible to increase pensions to residents of Crimea to Russia, they can grow almost in 2 times, writes ITAR-TASS.

“All citizens of Russia (and the people of Crimea will soon be citizens of Russia – the legal procedures will be completed soon) must have equal conditions. How you actually carry out the work is your affair. Examine it with the State Duma deputies and make sure it gets done. And don’t delay; get it done as quickly as possible”, - said Mr Putin, addressing the Minister of labour Maxim Topilin.