Kotyakov noted that "support for expectant mothers is in great demand."
He said that “representatives of the parent community, public organizations, representatives of United Russia spoke about the need to increase benefits for those in greatest need.
“The Russian Ministry of Labor will work out the President's order to introduce such payments as soon as possible.
We are already preparing the necessary regulatory documents.
The payment will be operated by the Russian Pension Fund, ”the minister said.
Earlier, during his message to the Federal Assembly, Putin announced new support measures for children growing up in single-parent families and pregnant women in difficult situations.
Among other things, the president proposed to provide for women who were registered in the early stages of pregnancy and are in a difficult financial situation, a monthly payment in the amount of 6350 rubles on average in Russia.