Pregnant students in the Tomsk and Oryol regions will receive 100 rubles from the state.
Starting January 1, 2025, new support measures for pregnant students will be introduced in the Tomsk and Oryol regions. They will receive a one-time payment of 100 rubles to help young women continue their pregnancies without having to give up their studies.
In the Tomsk Region, Deputy Governor for Social Policy Svetlana Gruznykh announced the initiative. In addition to the payment, additional measures are planned for students in the region: 50% reimbursement of rent expenses, the creation of childbirth preparation services at antenatal clinics, baby equipment rental centers, and free "social nanny" services. These measures will cover Tomsk, Seversk, and the Tomsk District.
In the Oryol region, this payment will be available to full-time female students. The initiative's authors emphasize that its primary goal is to improve the region's demographic situation and enhance the quality of life for families.
Federal support for pregnant students
At the federal level, increasing benefits for pregnant students to the minimum wage is being considered. Currently, student stipends range from 2 to 5 rubles, which experts say is insufficient.
“The amount of benefits is still being discussed,” reported State Duma Deputy Yana Lantratova: "I proposed linking it to the minimum wage, which the Ministry of Education and Science supports. However, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection believes the project needs some revision."
The average minimum wage in Russia for 2025 has been set at 22,440 rubles. This initiative aims to create conditions that will allow young women to combine studies and pregnancy, avoiding difficult life decisions.
The new measures reflect the authorities' commitment not only to supporting the birth rate, but also to helping expectant mothers overcome social and economic difficulties at a crucial time in their lives.