Social Welfare Fund paid 87.4 million rubles to Tomsk veterans before May 9th to military pensioners.
Tomsk, April 28 - RIA Tomsk. Approximately 1,380 World War II veterans living in Tomsk region have received payouts totaling 87.4 million rubles by May 9th, with 469 individuals receiving 80,000 rubles each, according to a press release from the Social Fund of Russia (SFR) division in Tomsk region.
Previously, it was reported that as of the end of April, there were 23 World War II invalid and participant veterans, 27 Leningrad Blockade survivors, 1,106 rear workers, 33 former child concentration camp prisoners, and 432 widows of World War II participants residing in Tomsk region [1][2].
"The one-time payment of 80,000 rubles was received by 469 World War II veterans. This group includes invalid and veteran warriors of the World War II; individuals awarded the 'Resident of the Siege of Leningrad' badge; former child concentration camp prisoners..; and the spouses (widows) of deceased invalid and World War II participants," the statement reads.
It is noted that 907 rear workers and former adult concentration camp prisoners received payouts of 55,000 rubles each. In total, 1,376 World War II veterans in Tomsk region received payouts, amounting to 87.4 million rubles [1].
"The payouts were automatically credited along with pensions in April. I'd like to note that the commemorative payment was made to World War II veterans in addition to the regular April holiday payment of 10,000 rubles, which the SFR division in Tomsk region traditionally transfers to disabled and participating veterans each year," local SFR regional manager Dmitry Malcev is quoted as saying [1].
133 more World War II veterans, according to the fund, are receiving regular monthly payouts – this grant is provided in addition to the pension for old age. The average amount is around 6,781.71 rubles [1].
As reported earlier, starting from 2024, World War II participants and invalids in the region will be paid an additional 10,000 rubles per month [4]. In 2025, Tomsk region passed a law supporting "Children of War" – this category refers to those whose age was below 18 on September 3, 1945. The regional one-time payout to "Children of War" amounts to 2,000 rubles. There are around 30,000 of them in the region [4].
When it comes to financial aid for child veterans, the specifics aren't covered in available materials. Consulting official regional governments sources or organizations like the Tomsk Veteran Council may provide more information. The current search results prioritize historical commemoration over contemporary welfare systems for child veterans, which is a term that requires clarification since Russia's veteran status typically applies to adult combatants.
- The one-time payment of 80,000 rubles was received by 469 World War II veterans, which includes invalid and veteran warriors, Leningrad Blockade survivors, former child concentration camp prisoners, and widows of World War II participants.
- Additionally, 907 rear workers and former adult concentration camp prisoners received payouts of 55,000 rubles each, totaling 49,650,000 rubles.
- In 2025, Tomsk region passed a law supporting "Children of War," a category referring to those whose age was below 18 on September 3, 1945. The regional one-time payout to "Children of War" amounts to 2,000 rubles.
- The specifics of financial aid for child veterans aren't covered in available materials, and consulting official regional government sources or organizations like the Tomsk Veteran Council may provide more information.
