there was an increase in the minimum amount of old age, disability and loss of breadwinner pensions. Social security-for women The right to social security provided from government and social funds, together with the right to work, provide the economic guarantee of material security for women, promote stability of labour relations, and enhance the part played by women in all spheres of society's socio-economic life. The principle of equal rights for women in the sphere of social security is reflected in the equal level of payments for men and women. At the same time, in the case of many social security benefits to which men and women are equally entitled, there is special, legal provision for additional privileges for women. Women have the right to start receiving old age pension at the age of 55, after at least 20 years' service. For men, these figures are 60 years of age and at least 25 years' service (Article 8 of the USSR Law on State Pensions). Mothers of large families enjoy preferential treatment with respect to their pension rights. Women who have given birth to and brought up five or more children start receiving old age pension at the age of 50, after at least 15 years' service. In 1981 additional privileged old age pension rights were introduced for women with insufficient length of service, who are mothers of five or more children or mothers of handicapped children. Both men and women pensioners have equal access to collective forms of social service and provision for senior citizens and the disabled; old peoples' homes and rest homes with full state maintenance. For senior citizens living at home, special social services brought directly to the home have been organized and are being developed further. They can have their groceries delivered, hot meals provided for a small charge and the necessary
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the social security system and pension benefits in the USSR, with a focus on the rights and privileges of women. The text highlights the importance of social security in providing economic guarantees and promoting stability in labor relations, and it discusses the specific benefits and privileges available to women, such as early retirement and preferential treatment for mothers of large families. Based on this content, it seems likely that the text is related to the topic of employment and social welfare.

**Category**
Employment, Health