PoliticsRussia proposes raising maximum age for women’s military service
The Russian government has submitted a bill to the State Duma that would raise the maximum age for women in military service from 45 to 50. It would also raise their reserve-age limits to 55 for officers and 50 for other ranks. The government says the changes would provide additional social guarantees and help women qualify for pensions and other benefits.
Russia proposes raising maximum age for women’s military service