Published: 15 October 2011
This article examines the feasibility of working potential, which has the current generation of older people. Based on the analysis of the results of sociological research the author shows that the labor activity of retirees is a definite benefit for the Russian society as well as in its social structure of the share of older population. The involvement of these groups in their work within the powers of the process is an important factor in improving of their social well-being.