Benefits for participants of the Special Military Operation in the Kirov region: payments and assistance for families

      Benefits for participants of the special military operation in the Kirov region: payments and assistance for families

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      Since May 15, 2026, a unified set of benefits for participants of the special military operation (SMO) and their families has been in effect in Russia. The Kirov region has maintained its own support measures and supplemented them with federal ones. We explain what payments, compensations, and benefits are currently available in the region.

      What has changed since May 15

      Presidential decree No. 327 of May 15, 2026, introduced a unified minimum set of benefits for participants of the SMO. This includes a subsidy for gasification of at least 100,000 rubles, free psychological and emergency medical assistance, priority enrollment of children in schools and kindergartens, free meals, and assistance with employment. By June 1, the Kirov region aligned its regional support measures with the decree. Currently, there are 92 support measures in the region: 39 federal, 49 regional, and 4 municipal.

      Main regional benefits

      Participants of the SMO are compensated up to 15,000 rubles per year for firewood, provided with a subsidy for gasification of up to 100,000 rubles, and compensated for the replacement of gas equipment — up to 15,000 rubles for one type of equipment. Families of SMO participants are reimbursed 100% of contributions for major repairs. Veterans of combat operations have access to free dental prosthetics, excluding implants and prosthetics made of precious metals. For entrepreneurs, preferential rates apply under the simplified tax system: 1% under the "income" scheme and 5% — "income minus expenses."

      Taxes and payments

      Participants of the SMO are exempt from transport tax for one vehicle, as well as from property tax — for an apartment, house, and garage. The land tax is reduced based on the cadastral value of 600 square meters of the plot. Upon signing a contract through the military enlistment office or collection point in the Kirov region, 800,000 rubles are paid: half from the federal budget and half from the regional budget. For injuries, compensation ranges from 1 to 3 million rubles depending on severity. Group I disabled individuals receive an additional 1 million rubles. The family of a deceased SMO participant is entitled to a federal payment of 5 million rubles and regional compensation. Veterans of combat operations receive 4,838 rubles monthly, while those disabled due to military injury receive 8,794 rubles.

      Support for families and education

      The pregnant wife of a mobilized individual can receive a one-time allowance of 45,000 rubles, and a monthly child allowance of 19,000 rubles regardless of family income. Children of deceased SMO participants and children of Group I disabled individuals receive 5,000 rubles per month, while children of Group II disabled individuals receive 3,500 rubles. Children of SMO participants are exempt from kindergarten fees and provided with free hot meals in schools. Students in grades 1-6 have priority for after-school programs. Free clubs, sections, and camp vouchers are also available for children. Children of SMO participants can receive compensation for tuition costs at federal universities in the Kirov region. The president has signed a document confirming the list of benefits for military personnel, volunteers, and their families. Regions are recommended to apply these measures at least until the end of the year following the completion of the special operation, and for disabled combat veterans — indefinitely.

      Transport, housing, and healthcare

      Participants of the SMO on leave and their family members can travel for free on public transport, excluding taxis. Disabled SMO participants are reimbursed 50% of the cost of compulsory motor third-party liability insurance (OSAGO). Preferential mortgage programs are available for SMO participants: mortgages at up to 2% per annum, family mortgages at 6%, and rural mortgages from 0.1% to 3%. In the event of the death of an SMO participant or the granting of Group I disability, the state pays off loans. Families of the deceased can receive funds for home repairs once every 10 years. Medical assistance for SMO participants and their family members is provided out of turn. Free psychological assistance and sanatorium-resort treatment are available. Disabled SMO participants can undergo free rehabilitation, receive technical rehabilitation aids, and adapt housing through the "Defenders of the Fatherland" fund.

      Social support and employment

      Family members of SMO participants are accepted into social service organizations out of turn. For parents of participants, the maximum fee for stationary social services has been reduced from 75% to 50% of income. SMO participants can obtain preferential loans, consultations, and assistance in business registration. Through a social contract, up to 350,000 rubles can be obtained for starting a business.

      Municipal benefits and applications

      In several districts, additional support measures are in place: free meals for siblings of children of SMO participants, compensation for school camps, and benefits for renting municipal property. The certificate of a family member of an SMO participant is issued at the multifunctional center (MFC). For compensations and subsidies, one must contact social protection authorities. Most benefits are provided only upon application — they are not assigned automatically.