The deputy now known for her role in the State Duma Committee on Family, Women and Children spoke on Moscow Talks about education policy and family support. She described a plan for students who become parents to switch to budget-funded education, aiming to ease the financial load for young families that want to continue their studies and build a stable future.
She stressed that a family with three children represents a central priority for the country, arguing that the state should provide extensive support to such families to encourage higher birth rates and social stability. In her view, backing families who expand is a public investment in demographic resilience and long term national vitality.
Regarding the student population, she noted that there should be a pathway from paid tuition to budget funded slots when a child is born. This change would not only foster continuity in education but also reduce the likelihood that new parents must interrupt their studies for maternity leave. A program is being considered to help young mothers and fathers pursue higher education with greater convenience, ensuring they can balance family responsibilities with academic ambitions.
Additionally, she suggested creating university based groups responsible for the supervision and care of children. Such initiatives would provide practical support to student parents, making it easier to manage coursework while meeting the needs of young families on campus.
There was also mention of broad bipartisan support for measures as part of the policy landscape, including a law that would provide capital payments to fathers who have children conceived through surrogacy. This aspect of the discussion reflects a broader attempt to adapt family policy to changing family formations and care needs, with the aim of fostering child well being and parental engagement across the society. These points were presented as part of ongoing legislative consideration and public policy dialogue among members of the State Duma and related committees.