The Russian government has sharply reduced social spending. The nominal cut in social policy funding in the federal budget will exceed 15% already in 2027, and taking inflation into account - even more. The government plans, in particular, to reduce spending on payments to large families, as well as benefits for the birth of a child, writes Nezavisimaya Gazeta.

The Russian government has sharply reduced social spending. The nominal cut in social policy funding in the federal budget will exceed 15% already in 2027, and taking inflation into account - even more. The government plans, in particular, to reduce spending on payments to large families, as well as benefits for the birth of a child, writes Nezavisimaya Gazeta.