Better Than Us (TV Series)

Episode Four (2018)

Sergey Sosnovskiy: Alexei Stepanovich Losev

Quotes 

• Svetlana Toropova : Alexei Stepanovich, you have mentioned several times during our conversations that the "Early Pension" program offers countless benefits to society. Are there really no drawbacks?

  Alexei Stepanovich Losev : What are the potential drawbacks? People who are forty/forty-five years old, they are still relatively young, but then they no longer have to work. They can do anything they want. They can rest, spend time on their hobbies - it's total freedom.

  Svetlana Toropova : Is that a good thing?

  Alexei Stepanovich Losev : Sorry. I don't understand.

  Svetlana Toropova : People want to feel that they are needed. After so many years of working, they'll be forced to adapt to a new reality. What if they're still full of energy and plans?

  Alexei Stepanovich Losev : Well then, they can dedicate more time to their family. They can finally spend time with their spouses. As they say, to live peacefully.

  Svetlana Toropova : So basically, whether we want it or not, after we've worked for twenty-five years, we're forced to retire.

  Alexei Stepanovich Losev : Yes. Respected and honored.