A cabinet document indicates that the Russian government allocated more than 1.3 billion rubles in salaries for civilian personnel within the Ministry of Internal Affairs as a response to the higher minimum wage. The figure reflects allocations from the Government of the Russian Federation’s reserve fund intended to cover labor costs in the MIA’s civilian workforce. This move is tied to the minimum wage increase that took effect at the start of 2023. [citation: cabinet document]
The document shows that in 2023 the ministry would receive budgetary allocations totaling about 1,367,331.3 thousand rubles from the reserve fund to pay the labor of its civilian personnel across the system. The decision underscores the government’s aim to align compensation with the rising cost of living for non-military staff who perform essential internal security and administrative functions. [citation: cabinet document]
Additionally, the ministry was instructed to ensure the funds are used in a targeted and efficient manner and to submit a report on the expenditure to the government by early 2024. The emphasis on monitoring suggests a push for accountability in how these resources are deployed to support frontline and support personnel. [citation: cabinet document]
Earlier, the Russian government directed more than 2.5 billion rubles toward supporting Crimea’s tourism sector, signaling ongoing efforts to bolster regional economic activity through public funding. [citation: cabinet document]
In a broader staffing initiative, a presidential approval extended the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ workforce to nearly 940 thousand by 2025, signaling a drive to strengthen internal security and civil administration capacity. This expansion reflects long-term public safety and governance objectives as the state adapts to evolving security and administrative needs. [citation: cabinet document]
There were previously reports of a substantial misappropriation in Karachay-Cerkessia, where security forces identified theft exceeding 100 million rubles from the state budget, prompting renewed focus on financial controls and oversight alongside manpower planning. [citation: cabinet document]