OREANDA-NEWS  Some Russians will receive pensions ahead of schedule in June in connection with the celebration of Russia Day, the Social Fund's press service told RIA Novosti.

It is noted that payments for long weekends will be transferred up to and including June 11. "Some pensioners will receive their pension in advance in June. Payments to bank accounts for the long weekend on June 12-14 will be transferred up to and including June 11," the message says.

As indicated in the department, the early payment schedule will affect all types of pensions, including insurance and social, funded, old-age and disability pensions.

Earlier it was reported that a number of citizens will receive a pension increase from June 1.