Proposal to Impose Tax on Retiring Childless Individuals by Duma
Russian Deputy Proposes "Aging with Dignity Tax" to Address Demographic Crisis
In a recent TV interview on 'Tsargrad' channel, Russian State Duma Deputy Andrei Gurulev proposed a novel solution to address the country's demographic crisis and ease the state's pension payment burden. The proposal, dubbed the "Aging with Dignity Tax," is aimed at childless citizens.
Gurulev emphasized the need for appropriate medical conditions for mothers to facilitate childbirth and suggested increasing maternal capital for each subsequent child as part of his comprehensive approach. However, he did not provide details on how the state would fund this proposed increase.
The "Aging with Dignity Tax" is intended as a solution for those who do not wish to have children, with the aim of boosting birth rates in Russia. It is worth noting that no further details about the specifics of the tax were provided in the interview, nor were any details about the funding of the proposed increase in maternal capital.
RIA Novosti, a Russian state-owned news agency, has not reported on Gurulev's latest proposal, and no recent credible sources indicate the current status of the "Aging with Dignity Tax" proposal or any updates on the Russian Duma's plan to increase maternal capital for subsequent children.
It appears that there is no publicly available information about either the "Aging with Dignity Tax" targeting childless Russians or changes to maternal capital policy from the Russian parliament up to August 2025. If these proposals exist, they have not been covered in the sources accessible through recent public searches.
Maternal capital in Russia is a cash benefit provided to women to help cover the costs associated with pregnancy, childbirth, and child-rearing. The exact amount and conditions for receiving maternal capital vary, and it is typically increased for subsequent children.
Gurulev's proposals extend beyond the "Aging with Dignity Tax," addressing the broader issue of the demographic crisis in Russia. As the country grapples with a declining population and an aging workforce, innovative solutions like the "Aging with Dignity Tax" are being proposed to encourage childbirth and support families.
[1] Dignity Act of 2025: US Immigration Reforms [2] Unrelated US Bill 1 [3] Unrelated US Bill 2 [4] Unrelated US Bill 3 [5] Unrelated US Bill 4
