Lyudmila Ivanova-Shvets, an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Resources Management at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Economic University named after Plekhanov, discussed a strategy to boost family benefits, as reported by Hit the Lining. The central idea is that the value of payments to a family will be determined by the average per-capita income in the region.
Historically, families could receive a payment amounting to half of the regional subsistence minimum. Today, that threshold no longer guarantees that a family will surpass the minimum average per-capita income. In response, the benefit can be increased by up to 75 percent, with the exact amount subject to regional variation if a family relocates to a different area.
The adjustment depends on the cost of living in the new area of the Russian Federation. If living costs are higher, the benefit may rise; conversely, if the regional minimum is lower, the amount could decrease. This framework aims to align support with local economic conditions and family needs. [Citation: Hit the Lining]
Meanwhile, former Rosatom president Alexei Likhachev outlined measures to assist families of mobilized workers. He stressed that Rosatom will broaden both material and social support for employees called to service in the NMD region.
He noted that a formal order had been signed and forwarded to industry organizations. The plan includes extending not only the ongoing monthly payment of 50,000 rubles but also a suite of other supports: continued mortgage-rate relief and rental housing assistance, coverage for kindergarten and children’s vacation expenses, and ongoing lump-sum payments for difficult life circumstances. These actions reflect a broader commitment to sustaining families during mobilization periods, with implementation details coordinated through relevant industry bodies. [Citation: Rosatom]