Five useful facts about it:
1. The amount is determined on the child's birth date. 2. One parent of the newborn receives the benefit in any region, regardless of income or employment. 3. For twins or triplets, payment is made for each child. 4. A regional coefficient may increase the amount if you work in the Far North. 5. If one spouse works and the other does not, the employed spouse receives it. If both work, the mother receives it. If neither parent works, they may apply through Gosuslugi, Social Fund of Russia offices or multifunctional public service centres (MFCs).