Social contract: what it is

Russia

Available if income per person is below the regional subsistence minimum. Usually up to 350,000 ₽ for a business (as an individual entrepreneur or self-employed), up to 200,000 ₽ for a personal subsidiary plot, up to 30,000 ₽ for training, and payments while looking for a job. Apply to the social protection authority, an MFC or through Gosuslugi; if the terms are not met, you may be asked to return the money.

Kazakhstan

In Kazakhstan a social contract is concluded when targeted social assistance (АСП, ASP) is granted: the family undertakes to look for a job, study or run its own business.