Raising a child in Russia can cost between 390,000 to 630,000 rubles in the first year, with costs potentially higher depending on individual needs and regional standards of living. The Russian government offers various financial support programs to families with children to help offset these expenses.

Parents can receive a one-time payment of 26,941.71 rubles upon the birth of a child. Women on maternity leave are entitled to a benefit amounting to 100% of their average earnings, with a minimum of 103,285 rubles and a maximum of 794,355 rubles, depending on the length of the leave.

Families are also eligible for monthly childcare benefits up to 1.5 years, calculated as 40% of the average earnings for the two years prior to maternity leave, with a minimum of 10,103.83 rubles and a maximum of 68,995.48 rubles per month.

Maternity capital is provided, with 690,266.95 rubles allocated for the first child and an additional 221,895.1 rubles for the second. If no capital was received for the first child, 912,162.09 rubles are granted for the second.

A unified monthly allowance for children under 17 years old is available, ranging from 50% to 100% of the regional subsistence minimum for children, based on the family’s financial need. Additionally, regional governments may offer their own benefits, payments, and gifts for newborns.