Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has signed an amendment to the national Land Code to provide free land parcels to families with three or more children, the Kremlin said on Thursday.
"In line with the amendments to the Land Code, citizens with three or more children will be granted free parcels of land held in state and municipal property, including for the purpose of individual housing construction," the amendment said.
The measure is part of a wider government policy to provide broader support to families and reverse a severe population decline.
During his annual address to the nation in November, Medvedev outlined a range of proposals aimed at supporting families with many children.
"Caring for the future generation is the most reliable, intelligent and noble investment," Medvedev said.
