The Russian authorities are considering changes to the All-Russian Classification of Economic Activity (OKVED) that would treat blogging as an official economic activity. This initiative is reported by the newspaper News and has moved into public discussion within government circles.
State Duma deputy Yana Lantratova has put forward the idea of aligning blogging with other recognized economic activities. She notes that many bloggers are skilled and law-abiding professionals, but believes the field should operate within the legal framework. The deputy argues that blogging has grown into a substantial source of income for many individuals, and that some influencers currently do not meet tax obligations.
Vladimir Zykov, who leads the Association of Professional Social Network Users and Messengers, supported the proposal. He stated that bloggers should earn their income within the law. Under current rules, many bloggers register as individual entrepreneurs or self-employed persons; if the bill passes, the requirement to register might disappear for this activity.
Earlier reports indicated that the Russian segment of domestic social networks hosted a growing number of bloggers after monetization features on foreign platforms were limited. This shift led to more ad integrations and drove the expansion of accounts on alternative sites, signaling a broader trend in content monetization across platforms.
The discussions come in the context of broader regulatory considerations that accompany the digital economy. If adopted, the proposed amendments could simplify compliance for many content creators while increasing regulatory visibility for blogging as a commercial activity. The evolving policy landscape reflects ongoing efforts to balance creative work, taxation, and legal responsibility in the online space.
Source: News and official communications related to the draft amendments.