Putin contributed to State Duma amendments to increase subsistence minimum

Russian President Vladimir Putin introduced amendment to the State Duma to increase the minimum wage (minimum wage) and the subsistence minimum, reports TASS.

Increase the cost of living by 8.6 percent The head of state proposed on November 18. According to Putin’s proposal, the subsistence minimum will grow to 12,654 rubles. Mrometa should grow by 8.6 percent, up to 13,890 rubles.

The President indicated that many social benefits are tied to the size of the subsistence minimum, including surcharges for pensions and payments to families with children. Indexed, pointed Putin, it is necessary and pensions, above the level of actual inflation.

/Media reports.