For the second time since early August, wartime benefits have been increased in Kabardino-Balkaria. The region ranks last in the family wealth rankings. 

The regional one-time payment to military personnel who signed a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense from August 15 to December 31, 2024, has increased. from 1,1 million to 1,5 million rubles. 

"The decision was made in accordance with the instructions of our President, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, who places the highest priority on measures to support military personnel participating in the Second Military District." wrote head of the republic Kazbek Kokov On my Telegram channel. The last time the regional payment in the republic was increased was on August 1. 

By the end of 2023, Kabardino Balkaria took last place in welfare rating families in Russian regions. The rating is calculated based on the potential remaining income of a two-parent family with the regional average salary after the minimum subsistence level. 

Over the past couple of months, regional leaders have been actively raising wages for participating in the war. Two days ago, for example, they announced an increase in payments to contract soldiers to 1,6 million rubles.  stated in Karachay-Cherkessia Circassian republic, and five days ago it became known about the fourth one in a year raising payments in Krasnodar Territory.