Russia's 2027 budget to spend two rubles on military for every one on welfare, schools, and hospitals

Russia's draft budget for 2027 points to a deepening shift of state resources toward the military at the expense of social spending. According to available figures, for every ruble allocated to welfare, education, and healthcare, two rubles are being directed to the armed forces.

The share of civilian spending in the economy is projected to fall to about 9% of gross domestic product. That would mark the lowest level recorded since 2005, underscoring how far military priorities have come to dominate Russia's public finances.

This budget structure reflects the Russian government's ongoing choice to prioritize funding for the armed forces over investment in areas such as education, healthcare, and social support for citizens. In recent years, that balance has consistently tilted further toward the military sector.

The shrinking share of civilian spending could have long-term consequences for ordinary Russians, including reduced access to healthcare, lower funding for the education system, and constrained social benefits. Economists and observers point to the figures as one of the clearest signs of how thoroughly the war has reshaped Russia's state budget and spending priorities.

The budget plan has not yet been finalized, but it already signals a longer-term trend: military spending's share of the federal budget keeps rising, while resources traditionally set aside for social needs continue to shrink.