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Russia: Decree approving the Interim Rules for processing sick leave certificates, the appointment and payment of temporary disability benefits in case of quarantine

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garant.ru (19.03.2020) Citizens who are quarantined after a trip abroad can apply for an electronic sick leave through the Unified Portal of Public Services. The government approved temporary rules for processing sick leave certificates, appointments and sick leave payments during the quarantine period. The document applies to persons who arrived in Russia from countries where cases of new coronavirus infection were registered, as well as to persons living with them.

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Russia: Kazan city will deliver shopping of the elderly home

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rg.ru (20.03.2020) A hotline has been opened in Kazan for single elderly citizens in connection with the threat of the spread of coronavirus. Pensioners will be able to order food and medicine delivery by phone to their homes so that they do not go out into public places once again. According to the Rospotrebnadzor, people over the age of 60 are especially exposed to COVID-19. With the disease, the risk of complications, including viral pneumonia, is high. To provide the elderly with everything necessary will be specially formed units from social workers and volunteers.

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Russia: Cabinet will provide tax deferral to companies in the field of culture and sports - Russian newspaper

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rg.ru (20.03.2020) Tax breaks due to coronavirus will provide taxpayers in the fields of sports, culture and cinematography. Government introduces deferral of insurance premiums for small businesses Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin instructed the Federal Tax Service to grant them a deferral of taxes and insurance premiums, the due date of which is due until May 1, 2020. Previously, this support measure was used for the tourism industry and passenger air travel.

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Putin offered to give out capital for the first child

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EastRussia (15.01.2020)  The maternity capital program will be expanded in Russia. It will begin to be issued in full to families after the birth of the first child. This was announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin during his annual address to the Federal Assembly.

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