Russia rolls out sweeping new laws for families, courts and Indigenous rights
A series of new legal and financial measures have been introduced in Russia, affecting families, students, disabled individuals, and Indigenous communities. The changes also include updates to judicial procedures, banking regulations, and support for the film industry. Large families will keep receiving monthly childbirth and child-rearing benefits even if their income per person slightly exceeds the regional subsistence minimum. The threshold for eligibility has been raised to allow a 10% buffer above the minimum.
Regional supreme courts will now oversee justices of the peace within their areas as higher judicial bodies. They will also handle cases as cassation courts, reviewing decisions from lower courts.
The Bank of Russia will access the population data registry to identify citizens in the Central Credit History Catalog. This step aims to verify financial information more accurately.
Spouses of those killed during the special military operation who have not remarried will gain free access to higher education. A dedicated quota will cover bachelor’s and specialist degree programmes for eligible applicants.
Disabled individuals who independently purchased rehabilitation equipment before January 1, 2025, will receive compensation without risk of enforcement proceedings. The same protection applies to prosthetics and orthopaedic devices bought by veterans before that date.
The government will fully fund the production and distribution of national animated films for children and young audiences. This initiative seeks to boost domestic animation projects.
A new system will assess driving schools using performance indicators, evaluation criteria, and regular checks. The goal is to improve the quality of professional driver training.
Additionally, the procedure for confirming the nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyle of Indigenous small-numbered peoples will be clarified. This adjustment aims to streamline recognition and support for these communities. The measures expand financial aid for families, strengthen judicial oversight, and enhance educational and social protections. They also introduce stricter standards for driving schools and provide clearer guidelines for Indigenous groups. The changes are set to take effect in the coming months.
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