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Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree “On measures to ensure socio-economic stability and protection of the population in the Russian Federation.” This was reported by the press service of the Kremlin.
According to the document, the top officials of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, taking into account geographical features, need to take measures to ensure socio-economic stability, as well as take additional measures of targeted support for various categories of citizens who find themselves in a difficult life situation. In particular, it was instructed to maintain the availability of social services and ensure the uninterrupted functioning of life support facilities.
The decree also says that governors should conduct operational monitoring of retail prices for essential goods, take additional measures to eliminate the increased demand for certain types of goods and services. In addition, it is necessary to monitor the situation on the labor market and the implementation of measures to proactively support employment, and provide support to organizations and individual entrepreneurs.
“The adoption of other measures aimed at ensuring socio-economic stability and protecting the population in the Russian Federation, including those provided for by the Federal Law of December 21, 1994 No. 68-FZ “On the protection of the population and territories from natural and man-made emergencies”” , the decree says.
In addition, at a meeting with mayors, Putin announced an increase in the minimum wage, the subsistence minimum and the salaries of state employees: “I understand that rising prices are seriously affecting people’s incomes. Therefore, in the near future we will make a decision to increase all social payments, including benefits and pensions. We will raise the minimum wage and the subsistence minimum, as well as increase salaries in the public sector,” he said.
Source: Rosbalt
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