The Ministry of Digital Transformation has released an order that approves a list of programs to be placed in Russian app stores. An accompanying publication is available on the official portal of legal information.
The list names Gosuslugi, Gosuslugi Avto, Gosuslugi Kultura, and Gosuslugi itself. The ministry notes that the list will continue to grow over time as decisions are made. This expansion approach was confirmed by a ministry statement, which said that future additions would be coordinated with businesses and government departments.
In the ministry’s words, the process of adding new applications will involve ongoing cooperation with industry partners and responsible agencies. The order describes app stores as computer programs designed to help consumers search for, view, and obtain software used on technically sophisticated products. The document does not specify which entities are bound by the order, though initial communications during the drafting phase highlighted RuStore as the initial platform involved in the plan.
The order, signed by Minister Maksut Shadayev, specifies that its provisions take effect on September 1, 2022. This timeline reflects the government’s intent to regulate the placement of essential public and service-oriented apps within national app ecosystems.
Previously, a report from socialbites.ca discussed a separate government initiative related to housing and IT professionals, noting that the preferential mortgage rate for IT workers could be reduced to 3%, a recommendation aligned with broader digital economy strategies. This context helps illustrate the government’s broader approach to supporting the technology sector as part of a wider modernization effort. Users and industry observers should watch for further updates as the administration continues to refine how digital services are accessed and promoted across platforms [citation: Ministry of Digital Transformation].