According to her, the amount of payments will depend on the number of people living in populated areas, RIA Novosti reports.

The specialist said that in cities where from 50 thousand to 100 thousand people live, doctors will receive 29 thousand rubles, and nursing staff - 13 thousand rubles.

In settlements with a population of less than 50 thousand inhabitants, monthly additional payments for doctors will be 50 thousand rubles, and for mid-level health workers - 30 thousand rubles.

It was previously reported that the Russian government will increase social pensions by 7.5% from April 1.