It is noted that the "Circle of Kindness" was created on behalf of the Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
“The main task of the foundation is to help children with complex, rare diseases.
They need special treatment and expensive drugs, ”the message says.
The press service of the Cabinet of Ministers explained that the fund "will provide such children with medical assistance (if necessary abroad), medicines and rehabilitation means."
It is reported that the "Circle of Kindness" is funded by deductions from the increased personal income tax rate, which is valid for incomes over 5 million rubles a year - these funds go to the federal budget. "
"In total, in 2021, the federal budget provides for 60 billion rubles for these purposes," the press service added.
Earlier it was reported that the Russian government will allocate 10 billion rubles for the purchase of medicines for children with serious and rare diseases.