The Russian government has decided to keep the maximum and minimum unemployment benefits for the same level. The corresponding decree was signed by the Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin , reports TASS citing the press service of the Cabinet.
Thus, the maximum payout is 12,130 rubles, and the minimum is 1,500 rubles. “In this case, the first three months, the citizen will be paid 75% of earnings, but not more than the maximum amount of the benefit, and the second three months – 60% of earnings, but not more than 5 thousand rubles,” – specified in the explanatory note.
Earlier it was reported that the remote procedure for issuing pensions and benefits in Russia will be extended for 2021. It was noted that the simplified payment procedure will be extended to citizens who have left the country for permanent residence. If by the end of next year such a measure proves to be effective, then remote registration can be fixed on an ongoing basis.