Some Russian parents get regional school prep payouts

GD Deputy Svischev: a number of families may receive regional payments for preparing children for school.

Consensus

There is no federal school preparation payment in Russia at present.
Regional authorities set their own support measures for school preparation.
Eligibility for regional payments typically includes large and low-income families, as well as families with children with disabilities.
Required documents for applications include passport, birth certificates, proof of family status, income statements, and bank details.
Applications are usually submitted via Gosuslugi, MFC, social protection offices, or schools.
Application deadlines vary by region, with some ending in August and others extending to October.
Starting in 2026, families with two or more children may receive a family tax benefit through partial NDFL refund.
In some regions, families can get compensation for school and sports uniforms if they keep receipts.

The head of the Public Chamber's family commission, Sergey Rybalkichenko, called for a universal school preparation payment for all families with children aged 7 and above, arguing that school preparation costs 20–30 thousand rubles and that a 10-thousand-ruble payment in 2021 was helpful. — vesti
Dmitry Sviщev emphasized that regional payments are not a lottery but require awareness and timely application, and cited examples of families receiving up to 15 thousand rubles. — m24
Some regions offer compensation for school and sports uniforms up to 15 thousand rubles, with receipts required. — tg_tass_agency