Russia Proposes Raising Poverty Line to 45K Rubles
Here is how citizens themselves assess the poverty threshold: according to polls, it amounts to 44-45 thousand rubles. In this regard, he noted, social policy is based on a distorted picture, therefore the poverty line and subsistence minimum need to be raised to 45 thousand rubles.
Consensus
- The official poverty line in Russia is currently set at 16,903 rubles.
- Lawmakers in the State Duma proposed increasing the poverty line to 45,000 rubles.
- The proposed increase is based on the real cost of basic living expenses.
- The current poverty threshold is considered unrealistic by the lawmakers.
- The proposed change aims to align social policy with actual living costs.
Points of divergence
- Sergei Mironov, head of the 'Fair Russia' party, made the proposal and stated that the 45,000 ruble threshold corresponds to the real cost of a consumer basket calculated by his party. — vesti
- Mironov also called for raising the minimum wage (MROT) to 60,000 rubles and introducing 13th salaries and pensions to catch up with inflation. — vesti
- The Ministry of Labor previously reported that poverty in Russia has decreased to 6.7% due to the introduction of a unified benefit. — vesti
- The proposal was made by deputies, without specifying the party or individual responsible. — tg_moscowmap
Coverage (2 sources)
- In the State Duma called to raise the poverty line and subsistence minimum to 45 thousand — Вести
- Recognizing all Russians with a salary of 45,000 ₽ as poor was proposed in the State Duma — Новости Москвы