Emergency social support payments in the Moscow region have exceeded 120 million rubles. Around 15,000 people in the region received targeted assistance under this program.
According to the regional Ministry of Social Development, this assistance is provided to citizens experiencing economic hardship. To qualify, a person's per capita income must have fallen below the region's subsistence level due to circumstances beyond their control.
Who can receive this assistance?
Support can be provided in cases such as job loss, disability or illness. In these situations, up to 7,000 rubles per family member, or up to 10,000 rubles for individuals living alone, may be paid.
In the event of damage to or complete loss of housing or property, the amounts increase. For damage caused by fire, accident or natural disaster, up to 30,000 rubles per family member, or up to 50,000 rubles for those living alone, may be paid.
How to apply
This assistance can be received only once a year. Applications are made online through the regional state services portal.
The regional administration stressed that emergency social assistance is essential support for citizens facing hardship. The statement noted that the payments provide a significant safety net in the current conditions.