Seventeen districts in Yakutia provide complimentary school transportation to children from extensive families.
From September 1st, the city of Yakutsk and the broader Sakha Republic will introduce a new initiative as part of the "Family" national project. This initiative aims to provide travel benefits for children from large families.
Starting from this date, free travel will be established for children from large families in 17 districts of the republic, including Yakutsk. The travel benefit will be applicable from September 1st to May 31st.
To avail of this benefit, families must meet certain requirements. They must be officially registered as having three or more children, considered a large family. The children must be minors, and the family must be registered residents of Yakutsk or the Sakha Republic.
Families can apply for the free travel benefit by submitting an application at the existing offices of "Almazergienbank" or on the bank's website. It's important to note that from September 1st, no new school transportation cards will be issued, and these benefits will gradually replace the old school transportation cards with the "Yakutia Youth Card" or the "Yakutia Resident Card" for schoolchildren aged 7 to 14 and above.
The "Family" national project, a broad government initiative aimed at supporting families with children, often includes benefits such as financial support or travel benefits for children from large families. However, the specific details about the free travel benefit for children from large families in Yakutsk are administered regionally and might vary.
For precise and up-to-date information specific to Yakutsk under the "Family" national project, you would need to consult official websites of the Sakha Republic social protection or family support departments, the Russian government portal or local municipal websites for Yakutsk, or social services centers ("My Documents") in Yakutsk.
It's also worth noting that starting September 1st, the region will also implement the "Yakutia Resident Card" for schoolchildren aged 14 and above. This card will be used for discounted travel, but the details about its usage and requirements are yet to be announced.
For families not registered as large families, they can contact the Unified Contact Center's hotline at 8-800-100-00-01. The travel benefit is available to children without any need-based criteria. All previously issued school cards will continue to work and will be valid until the completion of the fourth, seventh, and ninth grades.
To apply for the free travel benefit, families need to collect necessary documents (IDs, family certificate confirming number of children, proof of residency), submit an application at local government social services with these documents, await verification and approval, and finally receive travel vouchers, tickets, or monetary compensation to arrange travel.
For those seeking assistance in drafting a general inquiry letter or identifying official Yakutsk government contacts for applying for these benefits, feel free to ask.
Education and self-development might not directly be mentioned in this text, but they can indirectly be connected. The travel benefits for children from large families in Yakutsk could potentially aid in their education and self-development, as it allows them to travel for school trips, visits to educational institutions, or even cultural trips, thereby expanding their horizons and learning opportunities. Furthermore, the "Yakutia Resident Card" for schoolchildren aged 14 and above, which will offer discounted travel, could also contribute to their education and self-development by enabling them to access different schools, libraries, or museums beyond their immediate region, thereby enriching their educational experiences.
