PM: Russian govt prepares 3rd package of economic support

MOSCOW, Apr 27 (PRIME) -- The Russian government is preparing a third package of measures to support the economy, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said Monday at a meeting with his deputies.

“The government is already preparing a third package of measures that will be aimed at restoring the normal rhythm of the economy. I ask the Economic Development Ministry to work out all the proposals and submit them to the government on April 30,” Mishustin said.

He also said the government may consider a gradual abolishment of restrictions for work of enterprises as the situation with coronavirus improves.

“As the situation changes for the better, it will be necessary to consider a gradual abolishment of restrictions on the activities of individual organizations and individual entrepreneurs,” Mishustin said.

He ordered the Labor and Social Protection Ministry, the Economic Development Ministry, the Federal Service for Consumer Rights Protection and Human Welfare Oversight and the Healthcare Ministry to prepare relevant proposals until the end of the week.

He also said that a number of healthcare and cultural enterprises could be included in the list of systematically important enterprises.

Mishustin also ordered governors to keep additional social payments to medical staff amid the coronavirus outbreak despite the federal government assistance.

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