The Government will consider extending the payment of maternity benefits

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the government to consider extending the duration of the monthly child care allowance to three years. This is indicated in the list of instructions following the results of the president's press conference, published on February 26 on the Kremlin's website.

"The Government of the Russian Federation should consider extending the duration of payment of the monthly child care allowance until the child reaches the age of three," the document says.

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