The State Duma reacted to the idea of banning the propaganda of idleness

Russians should be taught to work from childhood so that they understand the value of the money they earn. Yaroslav Nilov, chairman of the State Duma Committee on Labor, Social Policy and Veterans' Affairs, expressed this opinion on Monday, August 25, reacting to the idea of banning the propaganda of idleness in the country.

Earlier that day, Elina Zhgutova, chairman of the Ivan Tea socio-political movement for the protection of traditional Russian values, issued an appeal to that effect. Life.Ru . She said that singer and showman Prokhor Chaliapin is a prominent representative of the ideology of idleness, which must be banned in Russia.

"I don't follow Chaliapin, but in general I think that we need to focus on good Russian proverbs: "patience and hard work will wear everything out" and "live and learn forever." The second proverb in a different interpretation is promoted by the International Labor Organization, calling on all citizens to be in demand on the labor market, so that they focus their whole lives on the need to improve their qualifications, new knowledge, new skills," the deputy said in an interview with Lenta.Ru .

He noted that some bloggers imitate an idle lifestyle by showing photos against the background of expensive hotels and cars or trying on expensive jewelry. All this fake information disorients young people and does not bring anything useful, the parliamentarian is convinced.

He stressed that it is necessary to teach children to work, to give them the opportunity to start earning money as early as possible.

"It's not for nothing that our labor legislation allows us to work from the age of 14. Yes, without prejudice to health, studies and with the consent of parents, but it is already possible," concluded Nilov.

In turn, Chaliapin disagreed in an interview with 360.ru with the assessment that he allegedly promotes an idle lifestyle. He stated that he is a taxpayer and works hard. Chaliapin noted that his lifestyle does not contradict the laws, he is an artist and a showman.

Earlier, in March, the head of the Accounts Chamber of the Russian Federation, Tatyana Golikova, reported that about 14.4 million Russians who do not pay taxes, but are consumers of social security, are in the shadow of the state.

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