Communist Lawmakers Submit Bill Setting Minimum Child Support at No Less Than Half the Minimum Wage

Overview

• Filed in the State Duma’s electronic database on November 26 by CPRF deputies Nina Ostanina and Maria Drobot with Senator Ayrat Gibatdinov.
• Sets statutory floors for court-ordered payments: half the minimum wage for one child, three quarters for two, and a full minimum wage for three or more.
• Targets Article 81 of the Family Code to establish a clear minimum instead of relying solely on reported income that can be understated.
• Transfers the burden of proving actual earnings to the parent not involved in raising the child, according to the sponsors.
• The measure is at an initial review stage with no stated government or majority-faction position; if adopted, it would take effect on January 1, 2026.