About running prodromoi announced by the Minister of industry and trade of Russia Denis Manturov. He said that this programme will start operating in full only by 2019.

The Minister noted that the implementation of the food aid program has received the consent of the Ministry of Finance. Currently, the issue about the sources of its funding.

Denis Manturov told that the term "food stamps" will be changed to "food certificates".

Alexander Khamidullin, a member of the Public chamber of the Russian Federation (OP RF), has a different opinion regarding the start of the program. He believes that we must act now.

"The main question now is where to find these 300 billion. Although, in my opinion, to start program cards need not wait for 2018. Let the Finance Ministry will find 100 billion and runs this program for running this year. For the poor it would still be significant support", — said A. Khamidullin.

The food aid will apply only to low-income earners who will be able to buy only domestic products in a particular category, primarily perishable (fresh meat, fish, vegetables) and personal hygiene products, seeds and seedlings. Alcohol and tobacco products in programs not included.

Payment will occur via credit card "the World", which will earn monthly points. Withdrawals in this map is impossible, but maybe its replenishment.

The Ministry of industry and trade of the Russian Federation estimated the cost of the program of food assistance to the poor and to stimulate consumer demand 300 billion rubles.

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