International cooperation of Russia and Members of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in the Area of Social Security

摘要

Interstate cooperation of CIS countries in the area of social insurance is of critical importance in the framework of the Customs Union. In terms of Common Economic Space (CES) member states' integration the disclosure of common and distinctive features of social security systems is of the highest priority for both the countries. The article covers the "social insurance" phenomenon with detailed analysis of international legislation, legislation of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan in the area of social security and insurance.