“The very fact of winning is not a ground for deprivation of benefits.

The point is that these funds, as well as earnings, will be taken into account when assessing the needs of the family, ”the ministry said in a statement.

As stated in the press service of the department, the draft resolution, aimed at public discussion, clarifies the rules for assessing the income and property of citizens who may be assigned a child allowance.

“When assessing income, in this case, not only earnings will be taken into account, but also the funds won in the lottery or on the sweepstakes,” they noted.

Earlier, the Ministry of Labor presented a new project that clarifies the rules for providing payments for Russians with low incomes.