A coalition from the Just Russia – For Truth faction advocates moving strategic and large-scale enterprises back under Russian jurisdiction. This stance was highlighted by party members and reported by TASS, the Russian news agency. The call reflects a long-standing push within the party to reduce the influence of foreign jurisdictions on the Russian economy and to consolidate strategic assets at home.
Party leader Sergei Mironov emphasized that colleagues have repeatedly pushed for a clear economic policy aimed at safeguarding the domestic economy by ensuring key enterprises operate within national control. He argued that there is little justification for delaying the process of bringing strategic assets onto Russian soil, noting the need for transparent criteria that identify backbone and strategic enterprises requiring domestic governance.
Legislation reflecting these points has already been drafted by members of the faction and has been forwarded to the government for consideration. The explanatory note accompanying the draft outlines specific financial thresholds to determine backbone enterprises. It proposes that entities should demonstrate payments of at least 5 billion rubles in taxes over the previous three years and yield incomes of no less than 10 billion rubles. For agricultural enterprises, the criteria include employment levels of four thousand workers or 1.5 thousand workers, depending on the structure and scale of the business.
In the public discussion surrounding the plan, Oksana Dmitrieva, a former member of the State Duma Committee on Budget and Taxes, remarked on the European Union’s decision to place Russia on a tax jurisdiction blacklist. She noted that Russian businesses pay substantial taxes, and the move could hasten the coordinated withdrawal of Russian companies from overseas markets. Her assessment suggests that this policy shift might intensify a broader reallocation of corporate activity toward domestic environments and away from foreign regimes, shaping the strategic landscape for Russian business.
The debate highlights a broader theme in Russian economic policy: aligning corporate stewardship with national interests. Supporters argue that placing backbone enterprises under national control strengthens economic sovereignty, improves tax administration, and streamlines coordination between industry and state planning. Opponents may point to potential challenges in attracting foreign investment or managing complex multinational operations. Nonetheless, the proposed framework emphasizes clear benchmarks, procedural transparency, and a phased approach to reclassify and reassign governance for pivotal enterprises, with ongoing dialogue between lawmakers and the business community.