As of February 1, 2025, maternity capital for the first child in Russia has been increased by 7.3 percent through a decree issued by President Vladimir Putin after last year’s review. The move continues the government’s practice of adjusting family support to match inflation and rising living costs, helping families facing the expenses that come with a new member joining the home. The first payment now totals 676,398 rubles, and eligibility remains tied to families that have not previously claimed maternity capital. For families expecting a second child in 2025, the total maternity capital rises to 893,835 rubles, and if a family had not previously received maternity capital, the full amount is paid to them. If maternity capital was already granted for the first child, 2025 opens the door to an additional payment of 217.4 thousand rubles for the second child, a provision designed to reinforce support for larger families and to reflect a continued emphasis on extended family welfare.
In February, the lump-sum payment at birth rises to 26.4 thousand rubles. For working Russian citizens, the monthly allowance for caring for a minor up to 1.5 years old increases to 68.9 thousand rubles. These updates are part of a broad policy framework that seeks to sustain family stability during the early, costly years of parenting. The specifics about how maternity capital funds can be used in 2025 are discussed by various media outlets and official channels, with guidance on planning and eligibility. Earlier discussions in the State Duma had considered increasing payments from the remaining maternity capital, a topic that has sparked public conversation about the best allocation of these funds.
Analysts see these changes as a balancing act between providing meaningful social support and maintaining fiscal responsibility. The State Duma had previously welcomed the idea of increasing payments from the remaining maternity capital. The headline figures for 2025—676,398 rubles for the first child, 893,835 rubles for the second child, and an additional 217.4 thousand rubles if the first payment has already been claimed—underline the year’s framework. The February birth lump sum and the higher monthly care allowance add both immediate and ongoing relief for new parents, reinforcing the government’s ongoing commitment to family welfare as demographic policy evolves.