Over 970 Student Mothers Get Maternity Benefits in Moscow Region
Increased maternity and childbirth benefits will allow female students to feel financially secure and focus on the most important thing — the happiness of motherhood, — noted Alexey Putin, Deputy Head of the Social Fund Department for Moscow and the Moscow Region.
Consensus
- More than 970 female students in Moscow and Moscow Region received maternity benefits in one year.
- The benefit amount is calculated based on the regional subsistence minimum for working-age adults.
- In Moscow, the benefit is approximately 135,000 rubles; in Moscow Region, it is 103,000 rubles.
- Eligible recipients are pregnant female students enrolled in full-time programs at universities, vocational training institutions, or research organizations.
- The benefit covers the entire maternity leave period: 70 days before and 70 days after childbirth.
- The benefit is available regardless of whether the student receives a scholarship or studies on a budget or paid basis.
- Applications must be submitted within six months after the end of maternity leave.
- Applications can be submitted via the Gosuslugi portal, in person at a Social Fund office or MFC, or through other designated channels.
- Required documents include a medical certificate of pregnancy and a document confirming full-time enrollment.
- The Social Fund makes a decision on the benefit within 10 working days.
- The Social Fund continues expanding support for young parents balancing studies and child-rearing.
- The benefit aims to provide financial security and allow students to focus on motherhood.
Coverage (2 sources)
- More than 970 students from the Moscow region received maternity and parental allowance for the year — Вечерняя Москва
- In one year more than 970 students of Moscow and the Moscow region received a maternity allowance — РИАМО