Bashkortostan Discusses Family Support Plan Running to 2030

The government of Russia's Bashkortostan republic has outlined a plan to support families through 2030. Deputy Prime Minister and Sports Minister Ruslan Habibov chaired a meeting on a new action plan developed with the Agency for Strategic Initiatives. The main goal, according to the government, is to strengthen the institution of the family and preserve the nation.

The republic has more than 76,000 large families, and their number has grown by 17,000 over the past five years. More than 50 support measures are available to them, including allowances, free land plots, housing payments, and tax, transport and medical benefits.

Planned measures include extending discounted taxi rides for large families, targeted aid under social contracts, joint Healthy Family medical check-ups, and a 'Families Welcome Here' sign for cafes and shops. Public transport will be adapted for strollers and pregnant passengers.

Habibov said: "Behind every item of the plan is not a report line but a specific family, a specific person who relies on our support."