Ministry of Labor of the Russian Federation planned to increase unemployment benefits by 70%

Ministry of Labor of the Russian Federation is preparing a bill that would increase the maximum unemployment benefits by 70%.
This was in February, the Minister of Labor and Social Protection Maxim Topilin.
"We are preparing a bill that will allow us in the framework of the funds allocated to the benefits they redistribute in favor of those people who have a lot of experience, who really were in a difficult situation. And calculations show that we can actually double the size of the maximum benefit may be increased by 70%. You just have to make this choice and to discuss with all "- Topilin said.
Funds for this action plan to get through the elimination of benefits for those who have not previously participated in the insurance system and those who are first looking for a job. According Topilin, this category should be offered retraining and jobs, according to RIA "Novosti".