2.7 billion rubles were allocated to support the birth rate in St. Petersburg.
1. The Globe told how much St. Petersburg will spend on supporting families until 2029.
St. Petersburg has allocated 98 billion rubles to support families with children in 2027-2029. The funds are included in the draft city budget as part of the national project "Family". This was announced by Governor Alexander in the Globe.
They plan to allocate 49.6 billion rubles for the payment of one benefit in the next 3 years. It is intended for pregnant women who registered early as well as for one of the parents, adoptive parents or guardians of children under the age of 17.
Another 30.6 billion rubles are given to regional monthly and one-time payments to families with children. The budget allocated 2.7 billion rubles for measures to support the birth rate.
A separate area remains the provision of free meals to schoolchildren and students. For these purposes, 39.6 billion rubles will be allocated over 3 years. Thanks to this measure, more than 56% of students receive free meals.
Baglob also mentioned the support measures used in the city. St. Petersburg became the first Russian city to abolish parental fees for schooling in public kindergartens. Also, in all districts there are rental points for essential items for children under the age of two and a "social nanny" service in regional centers to assist families and children.