It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the press service of the Ministry of Labor.

“Over 130 thousand employees of social institutions - boarding schools for senior citizens, people with disabilities - will be able to receive an additional payment for work during a pandemic. For these purposes, 7.7 billion rubles will be required from the federal budget, ”the report said.

It is noted that the funds will be used to support those professionals who remain during the quarantine period together with citizens living in boarding houses.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed the Russians to establish additional payments for employees of social institutions for a period of three months - from April 15 to July 15.