Members of Parliament from the `A Just Russia – For Truth` faction are set to introduce a bill to the State Duma proposing financial compensation of at least one million rubles for large families. This payment would serve as an alternative to the land plots currently provided by the state for housing construction. The document, obtained by RIA Novosti, was developed by party leader Sergey Mironov and his first deputy Dmitry Gusev. According to the party`s press service, the bill is scheduled for submission to the State Duma on Wednesday.
The explanatory note accompanying the draft law states that its purpose is to establish the option of monetary compensation in lieu of land provision at the federal level. Current legislation already allows large families (those with three or more children) to receive free land plots or other forms of social support, as determined by regional regulations. The new bill aims to standardize this measure nationally, setting a minimum compensation amount of one million rubles to enhance its accessibility.
Commenting on the initiative, Sergey Mironov highlighted that land plots allocated by regions are often inconveniently located, lack necessary utilities, and are far from populated areas. Due to the high costs associated with developing such plots and building homes, many families decline the offered land. While some regions currently provide compensation of 200,000-250,000 rubles, the proposed bill seeks to significantly increase this amount and extend the practice nationwide.
Prior to drafting the bill, experts conducted a real estate market analysis, concluding that a compensation of at least one million rubles is necessary for meaningful support. It is proposed that the program be funded by the federal budget, with the Russian government given the authority to establish the procedures for providing this lump-sum payment.
Dmitry Gusev emphasized that the primary goal of the initiative is to make support for large families more accessible and effective. “The search for a suitable land plot often turns into a complicated process. Monetary compensation is a sensible alternative that will allow families to decide independently how best to utilize these funds. For instance, they could improve their living conditions or allocate the money to other essential needs,” Gusev concluded.
