Representatives of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) have developed a draft law to change the procedure for providing social services to foreign citizens residing in the country. As reported on August 27, the document has been submitted to the government of the Russian Federation for review.
The draft law proposes amendments to the federal law "On the Fundamentals of Social Services for Citizens in the Russian Federation." According to the proposal, except in cases stipulated by international treaties, all social services for foreigners, including social, domestic, and medical assistance, would be provided exclusively on a paid basis.
According to party leader Leonid Slutsky, this initiative was put forward to reduce the burden on regional budgets and ensure targeted social assistance. The authors of the project believe that foreigners should independently cover the costs of the social services provided to them, including food, clothing, and essential items.
Furthermore, the LDPR has sent requests to regional heads for information regarding social payments and their recipients. Party representatives noted that based on the results of this monitoring, amendments could be made to regional legislation to reduce expenditures and ensure priority for Russian citizens in social support measures.
It should be noted that this draft law is currently only at the proposal stage and must be reviewed and approved by the Russian government in accordance with established procedures. At present, social services for migrants are provided in accordance with existing legislation.
