Russia's Kolyma region abolishes kindergarten fees to support families
Families in Russia's Kolyma region will no longer pay for kindergarten from March 1. The decision was announced by Governor Sergey Nosov during a live Q&A session. The move follows a proposal by local deputies from the United Russia party to ease financial pressure on parents with young children.
The initiative to scrap parental fees came from United Russia deputies in the Magadan Regional Duma. Victoria Golubeva, Deputy Speaker of the Duma, highlighted the measure as a major step in supporting families across Kolyma. The region has already provided free summer camp vouchers for all schoolchildren, including trips to Crimea and Krasnodar.
The abolition of kindergarten fees aligns with United Russia's broader People's Program, which prioritises support for families, motherhood, and childhood. While no official data confirms how many Russian regions currently offer free kindergarten, Kolyma is now among those taking concrete action.
The new policy will take effect on March 1, removing a financial burden for parents in the region. Local authorities have framed the decision as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen family welfare. The measure builds on existing support, such as free summer camps for schoolchildren.
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