Health workers in small towns, regional centers and villages will have their salaries raised from April 1. In settlements with a population of less than 50 thousand inhabitants, monthly additional payments for doctors will be 50 thousand rubles.
In cities where from 50 thousand to 100 thousand people live, doctors will receive 29000 rubles, and nursing staff - 13 thousand ruble. It was previously reported that the Russian government will increase social pensions by 7.5% from April1. The amount of payments will depend on the number of people living in populated areas, RIA Novosti reports.