Over 450 Families Received Benefits for Third Child in Pskov

Regional Support Program for Families with Three Children

In Pskov Region in 2026, over 450 young families received one-time payments related to the birth of their third child. These measures are part of a regional social project aimed at encouraging childbirth and supporting large families.

The payment amount is approximately 50,000 rubles per family, which is part of a comprehensive government policy to improve the demographic situation. The program has been in effect since early 2026 and is funded by the regional budget.

Funding and Scope of Support

A total of about 25 million rubles is allocated for social payments in Pskov Region in 2026. In addition to payments for the third child, the region also allocates funds to improve housing conditions for young families and provides benefits for utility payments.

According to the Ministry of Social Policy of Pskov Region, by the end of the third quarter of 2026, 453 families had received payments. This is more than 60% of the planned number of recipients, indicating strong demand for the program among the population.

Social Impact and Demographic Situation

Support for families with three or more children helps stabilize the population size in a region that traditionally experiences declining birth rates. In 2025, birth rates in the region fell by 4%, causing concern among authorities.

Payments for the third child are intended to reduce the financial burden on families and encourage the desire to have more children. Analysis of demographic statistics shows that such measures are already positively influencing birth rates in neighboring regions.

Response from Families and Local Authorities

Young parents who have received payments note significant assistance in covering expenses for baby food, clothing, and medical services. Many families plan to use the funds to improve their housing conditions.

The head of the Pskov Department of Social Protection emphasized the importance of such programs: “Supporting families is a priority for our region, and we will continue to expand assistance measures to create comfortable conditions for the growth and development of children.”

Comparison with Other Russian Regions

Pskov Region is among the regions actively implementing payments for the third child: in Vologda Region, over 5,000 families have received state support since early 2026, while in Voronezh Region, more than 30,000 families have benefited, with total funding reaching several billion rubles.

In neighboring Tomsk Region, over 400 families have already received similar payments, confirming a nationwide trend of increasing social support for young large families.

Conclusion

Payments to more than 450 families in Pskov Region for the birth of their third child represent an important step in strengthening social support and improving the region’s demographic situation.