Roskomnadzor announced a legal requirement for tagging foreign artists on music services, a detail reported by RIA Novosti relying on the agency’s press service. The statement explains that broadcasting services and copyright holders must comply with Russian law and ensure the possibility of labeling works created by artists who hold foreign representative status. This framing signals the state’s intent to bring transparency to how foreign influence is presented in the music scene, aligning with statutory language that assigns marking responsibilities to third parties.
Roskomnadzor’s representatives cited the law On the control of the activities of persons under foreign influence to emphasize the duties placed on third parties, including platforms and rights holders. The publication stresses that the designation covers materials connected to artists labeled as foreign agents, signaling a standardized approach across the industry. The press service notes that this is not optional but a statutory requirement under the cited statute.
On October 4, Russian music services began labeling artists who have foreign agent status. The agency says it will monitor compliance with the new requirements closely, arguing that the marker will help listeners decide who to support among the listed artists. The move appears to be part of a broader effort to increase transparency about foreign influence in content presented on streaming platforms.
Some platforms reported technical difficulties, with domestic music services previously lacking the corresponding sign next to the names of foreign managers. As of now, the exact appearance and placement of the sign have not been published, leaving listeners and industry players awaiting official guidance on display conventions. The situation highlights the practical challenges involved in implementing a new labeling system across different services.
Background context includes Morgenstern’s inclusion in the foreign agents register, a development cited before the labeling move to illustrate how the designation has been applied in practice. The reference to Morgenstern’s status underscores the broader framework guiding who is labeled and how the public might encounter those labels on music platforms.