Open AccessSOCIAL PROTECTION OF VETERANS OF MILITARY ACTIONS IN THE REPUBLIC OF MORDOVIA: THE PRACTICE AND ITS IMPROVEMENT
Author(s) -
Т В Соловьева,
E.G. Pankova,
D.A. Bistyaikina
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
kazanskij socialʹno-gumanitarnyj vestnik
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2079-5912
DOI - 10.24153/2079-5912-2020-11-4-32-36
Subject(s) - social protection , legislation , legislature , social security , political science , public administration , business , public relations , law
The article analyzes the concept of the status of «veteran» and «combat veteran» occurs in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation. The authors consider the definition and main directions of social protection of this category of persons. It is noted that in the Russian Federation, regions can independently set benefits in increased amounts or introduce additional benefits for veterans. Therefore, the exact list of social support measures may differ in different regions of the Russian Federation. The authors present a detailed analysis of social support measures for combat veterans in the Republic of Mordovia. These include housing benefits, land incentives, pensions, tax benefits to veterans, as well as other types of benefits and measures of social support of veterans of combat operations in RM (setting the phone in priority mode; care in medical facilities of the Ministry of defence, Ministry of interior and other relevant agencies; provision of artificial limbs and orthopedic goods on the conditions stipulated by law, etc.) At the same time, the authors note that in General, the system of social protection of combat veterans needs to be improved in the following aspects: the development of legislative acts that expand the regulatory framework for social support, protection of the rights and legitimate interests of combat veterans; the development of a program-target method of experience in social management of the sphere of social protection and social support of combat veterans, protection of their rights; informing combat veterans and their family members about the possibilities of implementing rights and guarantees through positive social interaction with social management entities, state authorities, specialised organisations, etc. The authors conclude that the system of social protection of combat veterans in the Republic of Mordovia includes a system of measures to implement social guarantees regulated at the Federal and regional levels, as well as the creation of conditions necessary for their normal life, including reducing the negative impact of social risks.