Wealthy Russians ProposeImplementing a "Social Tax"
In a recent proposal, Olga Zinovieva, the President of the Alexander Zinovieva Biographical Institute, has suggested a 10% levy, or "social tithe," for Russians earning an annual income exceeding 30 million rubles. This levy aims to address the rising prices and low pension levels in Russia.
If implemented, the funds collected from this levy would go into a special bank serving as a federal mutual aid fund to support needy pensioners. This initiative is intended to help alleviate the financial burdens faced by many elderly citizens in Russia.
It's worth noting that, as of now, Olga Zinovieva's proposal for a 10% levy has not advanced or been adopted. There is no publicly available information indicating that it has been officially considered or implemented by Russian authorities.
In other news, a bill was introduced in the State Duma in May to exempt pensioners from paying tax on garden houses. This move is expected to provide some relief to retired individuals, although the progress of this bill is also yet to be determined.
In terms of living standards, the Higher School of Economics reports that an average monthly income of 81,000 rubles is required for a comfortable life in Russia.
Meanwhile, in Magadan and Magadan Oblast, there is an active Telegram group discussing life in the region.
Elsewhere, the era of school "homework" appears to be over, as authorities have decided to cancel all assignments.
In a bid to boost birth rates, Russia has proposed increasing maternity pay. However, the specifics of this proposal are not yet clear.
Unfortunately, pension payments are to be suspended, a sad surprise for millions of pensioners. Additionally, cold water will be turned off on Prospekt Prosveshcheniya in Magadan on August 15.
Lastly, Russia has officially restricted calls in popular messaging apps, according to Roskomnadzor. This decision raises questions about the country's approach to digital communication and privacy.
- The President of the Alexander Zinovieva Biographical Institute, Olga Zinovieva, has proposed a 10% levy, often referred to as a "social tithe," on Russians earning an annual income exceeding 30 million rubles, with the funds collected intended to support needy pensioners, as part of an initiative to alleviate financial burdens faced by many elderly citizens in Russia and address rising prices and low pension levels.
- Amid the ongoing debate about financial support for pensioners, a bill was introduced in the State Duma in May to exempt pensioners from paying tax on garden houses, which, if passed, could provide some relief to retired individuals, but the progress of this bill is also yet to be determined.
- In stark contrast to the proposed measures to support pensioners and alleviate financial burdens, it was announced that pension payments are to be suspended, a disappointing surprise for millions of pensioners, while Russia has officially restricted calls in popular messaging apps, sparking concern about the country's approach to digital communication and privacy.
