The limit for the 'Puskinskaya Karta' program card is being… (карта · пушкинский · цирк)
The limit for the 'Puskinskaya Karta' program card is being increased to 7,000 rubles, with a sub-limit of 2,000 rubles set for purchasing tickets to events at state circuses. If the bill is adopted, these changes will take effect on September 1, 2026.
Consensus
- The Ministry of Culture of Russia has prepared a draft government decree to increase the limit of the 'Pushkinskaya Card' from 5,000 to 7,000 rubles.
- The program is proposed to be expanded to include state circuses with a sub-limit of 2,000 rubles for circus tickets.
- The draft decree was published on July 7 on the official portal of normative act projects.
- If adopted, the changes will come into force on September 1, 2026.
- The 'Pushkinskaya Card' program was launched on September 1, 2021, at the initiative of President Vladimir Putin.
- Eligible users are Russian citizens aged 14 to 22 years.
Points of divergence
- The average ticket price for circus performances in Russia is exactly 2,000 rubles according to data from 'Rosgoscirka' and major state circuses. — fontanka
- The idea to expand the program to include circuses was proposed by Edgar Zapasny, director of the Big Moscow Circus, in March 2025 during a meeting of the Council on Culture and Art, and supported by President Vladimir Putin. — kommersant
- The expansion into state circuses is based on a presidential directive. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Proposal to increase the limit of the 'Pushkin Card' and include circuses in its program — Фонтанка
- 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