A monthly payment to a mother, father or other relative who looks after a child under one and a half. For working people it is 40% of average earnings for the last two years.
In Russian:Пособие по уходу за ребёнком до 1,5 лет·Posobie po ukhodu za rebenkom do 1,5 let
Work and salaryChecked by the editorial teamChecked: September 2026
Paid by the Social Fund: 40% of average earnings for two years, in 2026 from 10,837.20 to 83,021.18 ₽ a month, free of personal income tax (НДФЛ). Since 2024 the allowance is kept if you return to work early. Non-working parents are usually entitled to the unified allowance.
Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan the State Social Insurance Fund (ГФСС) pays working parents 40% of average monthly income each month, less 10% pension contributions (ОПВ), up to a cap (income is counted up to 7 MZP). Non-working parents get a fixed allowance set in MRP.
Belarus
In Belarus the childcare allowance is paid for longer, until the child is three; the amount is a percentage of the average national salary (35% or 40% depending on which child it is).
This information is for reference only and does not constitute financial, tax or legal advice. Prepared by our editorial team, last checked: September 2026. Found an error? Write to us.
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