Benefits for the jobless vary widely from country to country. 1) What benefits are the jobless in France, Germany, and Russia entitled to? On what conditions?

in France the unemployed must have worked at least 91 days in past 12 months; and must be seeking work. They are entitled to (can claim, receive, are provid­ed with) 57,4% of salary. The duration of benefits available to a person under 50 is up to 30 months; a person over 50 can claim (is provided with, can receive) a benefit up to 45 months. In Germany an unemployed person must have worked at least 12 months in the last three years and must be seeking work. First 12-32 months the unemployed receive (are pro­vided with/can claim) 60-67% of paycheck. After: 53-57% (depending on family size) is/are available to the jobless (the unemployed).

In Russia an unemployed person must have worked at least 11 months. Compensation depends on an unemployed person's average salary. First 3 months the unemployed receive (can claim, are provided with) 75%; next 4 months — 60%, after that — 45% + 10% on every dependable family member. After a year minimal average salary is available.