How to get a free New Year's gift for a child from the state

Who can qualify for free New Year's gifts?

This depends on the regional authorities, because it is they who, by local laws, determine the conditions for receiving free gifts. Typically, children can apply for them:

• from large families;
• from low-income families;
• with one parent;
• With disability;
• left without parental care;
• whose parent died in the line of military duties.

Conditions may vary depending on the region. For example, in the Ryazan region gifts issue children from large and at the same time low-income families, children with disabilities, children of military personnel who died in the line of duty. The child must be between 2 and 14 years old inclusive. He must live in the Ryazan region and together with the person who applies to social security for a gift.

In Moscow, such opportunities are not centrally reported, but according to news reports Councils can conclude that gifts are given to children from 3 to 12 years old from low-income families and with disabilities. A

on government procurement It is clear that sweets are bought for this purpose every year.

But in the Leningrad region for gifts can claim children from 3 to 12 years old with disabilities, from large low-income families and in difficult life situations. Also, an individual municipality may introduce additional categories of recipients.

To find out exactly how things are in your region, you need to contact local social services. They will guide you there.

How to get a free New Year's gift

There is no universal algorithm; it depends on the specific administration. In some places you need to apply in person or send documents by mail, in others multifunctional centers accept applications.

Typically the following set of documents is required:

• a copy of the parent's or official representative's passport;
• a copy of the child's birth certificate;
• document confirming the preferential category: income certificates or disability, certificate of a large family, and so on.

But in specific regions the list may be expanded. So, if cohabitation is required, you will need to provide a certificate confirming this fact.

What will they give?

Presents may vary. They are usually bought on a competitive basis and consist of sweets and, if the budget allows, toys. But, for example, in the Kamchatka Territory there is a cash payment, with which parents themselves will be able to buy something for their child at their discretion.

When to apply for a free New Year's gift

The timing also depends on the region. But it’s better not to delay scouting the situation and submitting an application. The sooner you do this, the better your chances of being in time.

Thus, the Yuzhnoye Butovo district administration in Moscow began accepting applications from the 13th of November. And in the Leningrad region last year, calls from parents were waiting until the New Year. Perhaps this will be the case this December.