Russian legislation provides for social support measures for the families of deceased (deceased) combat veterans. They are specified in Article 21 of the Federal Law of 12.01.1995 N 5-FZ “On veterans”.
Military personnel, as well as civilians who took part in battles, served military units, received an award or were wounded, can be recognized as veterans of military operations. Article 3 of the Federal Law “On Veterans” contains a list of persons who belong to veterans of military operations. The annex to the Federal Law also lists combat operations, for participation in which the status of a combat veteran is assigned.
Social support measures are provided to disabled family members of a deceased (deceased) combat veteran who were dependent on him and receive a survivor’s pension.