Russia proposes expanded Chernobyl subsidies for all affected residents
Russian lawmakers have put forward a plan to expand housing and utility bill subsidies for those affected by the Chernobyl disaster. The A Just Russia party drafted the proposal, which would remove current restrictions on who qualifies for support. Leader Sergei Mironov shared the details on his Telegram channel last week. Under existing rules, only certain housing types qualify for assistance. People living in purchased or inherited homes, for example, receive no subsidies. The new draft law would scrap these exclusions and make the benefit available to all affected residents, regardless of property ownership.
The proposed subsidies would cover half of housing payments, utility bills, and capital repair contributions. This matches the 50% discount already given to disabled Chernobyl survivors. Party officials argue that the change would create fairer access to social support for everyone impacted by the disaster. *A Just Russia* has now prepared the bill for submission to the State Duma. If approved, the measures would apply to all Russians still dealing with the aftermath of the 1986 nuclear accident.
The initiative aims to close gaps in the current system by offering equal financial relief. Residents affected by Chernobyl would no longer face restrictions based on how they obtained their homes. The next step depends on the Duma’s review of the draft law.
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