Increase of the limit for the 'Puskinskaya Karta' program card to… (карта · пушкинский · тыс)
Increase of the limit for the 'Puskinskaya Karta' program card to 7,000 rubles with a sub-limit set at 2,000 rubles for purchasing tickets to events in state circuses. If the bill is adopted, these changes will take effect from September 1, 2026.
Consensus
- The Ministry of Culture of Russia has proposed increasing the limit of the 'Pushkinskaya Card' from 5,000 to 7,000 rubles.
- The proposal includes expanding the program to cover visits to state circuses.
- A sub-limit of 2,000 rubles is set for tickets to state circus performances.
- The public consultation on the draft decree will last until July 22.
- If adopted, the changes will come into force on September 1, 2026.
- The 'Pushkinskaya Card' program was launched in August 2021 at the initiative of President Vladimir Putin.
Points of divergence
- The proposal to expand the program to circuses was suggested by the director of the Big Moscow Circus, Edgar Zapasny, in March 2025, and supported by President Vladimir Putin. — kommersant
- The Ministry of Culture has stated that the inclusion of state circuses is in accordance with a presidential directive. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Ministry of Culture proposes increasing the 'Pushkin Card' limit to 7,000 rubles — Коммерсантъ
- Limit for 'Pushkin Card' may be increased to 7,000 rubles — Вести