A senior official at the State Duma has called for bloggers to be assigned a formal code within the All-Russian Classifier of Types of Economic Activity (OKVED), framing their work as a recognizable economic contribution. This stance reflects a push to bring online content creators into a structured regulatory framework, alongside broader discussions about how digital activity should be categorized for statistical and legal purposes.
According to the deputy who spoke on the matter, assigning a dedicated OKVED code to blogging would provide clarity for the sector and enable a range of practical benefits. The proposal also suggests inviting various political groups to encourage bloggers to form associations, with the aim of fostering coordination, standard-setting, and accountability across the growing community of online publishers. The emphasis is on ensuring that blogging is treated as a serious professional activity, with organized representation and clear parameters for compliance.
As the audience reach of bloggers continues to rival, and in some cases exceed, traditional media, the conversation around regulatory classification gains urgency. Recognized industry observers note the potential for bloggers to influence public discourse, consumer behavior, and information flows on a national scale. The question then becomes how the legal and administrative environment can accommodate this influence while maintaining transparency and fairness for all stakeholders.
Recent coverage highlighted discussions at the ministry responsible for digital development, and the national standards agency, about drafting amendments to OKVED that would place blogging within the realm of economic activity. A lawmaker who has advocated similar changes emphasized that while many bloggers are professional and law-abiding, the activity should operate within a robust legal framework. The underlying objective is to provide a consistent basis for regulation, taxation, and professional accountability, without stifling creativity or自由 expression.
Earlier discussions within industry circles indicated a shared recognition of the need to formally acknowledge the blogosphere within OKVED. Proponents argue that clear classification would support data collection, policy analysis, and the development of industry guidelines that reflect current practices in content creation, monetization, and distribution. The aim is to establish a stable, predictable environment that supports responsible growth while offering consumers greater transparency about the origins and nature of online content.