A proposal has been submitted to the Russian Prime Minister suggesting a progressive childcare allowance system. The allowance amount would increase with each child in a family, aiming to stimulate larger families and improve the country’s demographic situation.

The suggestion comes from Yana Lantratova, head of the State Duma Committee on the Development of Civil Society. Lantratova proposes maintaining the current allowance of 40% of the average income for the last two years for the first child. However, for the second child, the allowance would increase to 50% of the average salary.

For the third child, the allowance would be 100% of the average salary, and for the fourth, it would be 150%, with subsequent children receiving an even higher percentage. Lantratova believes this initiative will help increase the birth rate, reduce poverty among families, and improve their material well-being. She sees it as a potential catalyst for restructuring the entire demographic policy of the country.

The demographic situation in Russia is a key concern driving this proposal. Lantratova references Rosstat forecasts, indicating a potential population decline to 130.6 million by 2046 under a pessimistic scenario.

In 2025, the minimum monthly allowance is projected to be approximately 9,227 rubles, while the maximum could reach almost 69,000 rubles. The average payment amount in the country currently ranges from 15,000 to 20,000 rubles per month, according to various sources.