A draft about a parent’s obligation to support their child during university studies was submitted to the Russian State Duma, as reported by DEA News with a link to the document.
According to the explanatory note accompanying the bill, it would require parents to provide support for adult children under the age of 23 who pursue full‑time study in educational institutions.
If parents fail to reach an agreement on child support, the bill envisions a court determining a fixed monthly payment amount to be set aside for the child’s support.
The bill also outlines scenarios for ending this financial obligation, including the student being expelled, completing their studies, or reaching the age of 23.
Olga Pilipenko, a former member of the State Duma Committee on Science and Higher Education, stated that Russia should begin building rental housing near universities to accommodate students who need housing solutions.
Earlier reports note that dormitories could be expanded to serve low‑income students as part of broader housing measures for students.