Starting August 1, a new service on the 'Gosuslugi' portal will…
Starting August 1, a new service on the 'Gosuslugi' portal will allow eligible citizens to receive benefits automatically using the 'Mir' card in pilot regions. The system will apply discounts for public transport, shopping, pharmacies, and cultural events without requiring paper documents.
Consensus
- The service for receiving benefits via the 'Mir' card will launch on August 1 on the 'Gosuslugi' platform.
- The pilot project will begin in three regions: Republic of Bashkortostan, Rostov Oblast, and Tyumen Oblast.
- The service will be available to multi-child families, pensioners, people with disabilities, and students.
- Discounts will apply to public transport, shopping, pharmacies, and visits to cultural institutions.
- Citizens will no longer need to carry paper documents; the 'Mir' card will serve as identification.
- The pilot project is scheduled to last until March 31, 2027.
- The results of the experiment may lead to nationwide implementation.
- Vice-Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko is overseeing the process and collecting feedback from citizens.
Points of divergence
- The service will be available starting August 1 in three pilot regions, but no end date for the pilot was mentioned. — vesti
- The pilot project will last until March 31, 2037 (note: this appears to be a typo; likely meant 2027). — kommersant
Coverage (3 sources)
- Service for receiving benefits using the 'Mir' card will appear on Gosuslugi — Вести
- Government officials explain how to receive benefits on 'Gosuslugi' via the 'Mir' card — Коммерсантъ
- Unified service for receiving benefits via 'Mir' card launches on Gosuslugi — Правительство России