The leadership of Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development announced a bold move during SPIEF-2022: a nationwide platform for buying and selling electric vehicles will be rolled out to streamline online vehicle transactions. This initiative aims to leverage digital signatures issued by the State Services system to uphold secure, verifiable exchanges. In official remarks, the ministry confirmed that the electronic trading service is already undergoing tests, setting the stage for a broader rollout in the near term.
Officials indicated that the new electronic marketplace is slated to become publicly available within the summer season, marking a significant step in digitizing consumer commerce in the automotive sector. The intent is to simplify the process of selecting, selecting and transferring ownership of vehicles through a centralized, legally backed online environment, reducing friction and accelerating transactions for buyers and sellers alike.
Alongside this development, regulatory bodies in Russia, including the Ministry of Digital Development and the Ministry of Industry and Trade, have greenlit updates to the rules governing online service delivery. The revised framework will allow purchasers who order goods from online stores to preview products before payment, reflecting a shift toward enhanced transparency and consumer protection in remote purchases.
Maxim Parshin, a deputy minister overseeing digital development, communications, and mass media, emphasized the program’s broader impact on the SME landscape. During ongoing efforts to digitize small and medium-sized enterprises, the ministry noted that a substantial number of licenses have already been issued through the initiative, underscoring tangible progress in digital adoption among Ukrainian and Russian-speaking business communities. The record of licenses demonstrates growing confidence from companies embracing online operations as part of a modern economy.
The broader program to support SME digitalization was launched in 2021 as a cornerstone of the federal Digital Technologies project. Its objective is to foster a faster, more cost-effective shift toward digital tools across sectors. A notable feature of the program is the provision that eligible enterprises may access Russian software at a significant discount, enabling more businesses to experiment with and deploy digital solutions that boost productivity and competitiveness. The initiative reflects a coordinated national effort to build a resilient, tech-enabled business environment that can thrive amid ongoing digital transformation.