President Vladimir Putin reiterated that large families in Russia will continue to receive subsidies amounting to 450 thousand rubles to help with mortgage payments. This commitment was confirmed during a recent briefing reported by the Russian Agency for Legal and Judicial Information (RAPSI). The pledge comes as the government aims to sustain support for families at a time of economic flux, aligning with broader social policy goals that prioritize stable homeownership for households with many children.
On Tuesday, January 23, Putin met with participants and prizewinners from the events titled This Is Our Family and Family of the Year. The gathering occurred at the All-Russian Family Forum Relatives and Loved Ones, underscoring the administration’s focus on family welfare as a central pillar of national policy. The forum serves as a platform to examine measures that strengthen family stability, child welfare, and long-term demographic resilience across regions.
During the discussion, the president emphasized the effectiveness of direct financial support, noting that the payments are intended to supplement families’ income. He indicated that the government would continue to fund and extend this measure, signaling a sustained commitment to mortgage relief for large families and encouraging local authorities to maintain vigilance over how these funds are allocated and utilized. The emphasis on direct assistance reflects a preference for straightforward, transparent support that can reduce financial pressure on sizeable households.
The four-day family forum Relatives and Loved Ones began on January 19 at the site of the international exhibition and forum Russia. The subsequent sessions are scheduled to continue at VDNKh in Moscow, bringing together participants from across the federation to discuss best practices in family policy, child care, education, and social protection programs that affect large families and their communities.
Putin also called for a comprehensive review of all legitimate measures designed to support large families, stressing that regional initiatives must be subject to supervision to ensure accountability and efficiency. He encouraged authorities to assess the effectiveness of existing benefits and to identify gaps where new or improved forms of assistance might be warranted, while maintaining consistency with national priorities for demographic growth and family stability. This statement aligns with ongoing efforts to harmonize federal and regional programs, ensuring coherent policy delivery and measurable outcomes for families nationwide.
The president concluded by expressing support for expanding the preferential family mortgage program, signaling openness to scaling up opportunities that can make housing more accessible for large families and similar households. The dialogue reflects a broader strategy to combine direct subsidies with targeted housing incentives, aiming to reduce barriers to homeownership and to foster long-term economic security for families that shoulder higher household expenses.