Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko has announced that the majority of foreign software has Russian versions, with approximately 80% of them available. Furthermore, more than 50% of these versions are either in the final stages of development or are already prepared for release.
Chernyshenko emphasized the importance of Russia’s pursuit of technological autonomy in maintaining national sovereignty. Despite facing external sanctions, the country remains committed to promoting digitalization and implementing crucial projects across various sectors, including aviation, metallurgy, and petrochemistry. In fact, Russia is currently working on 12 projects deemed “particularly significant.”
In his remarks, Chernyshenko also highlighted a new Russian service designed for civil servants. This service integrates a range of functions, such as email, file storage, and tools for online conferences. Additionally, Russia has been recognized as one of the top 10 countries leading the way in digitalizing public administration.
Chernyshenko further pointed out that, as per the President’s decree, there is an ongoing process to transition all state and regional IT systems to the GOSTECH platform. This ambitious project serves as a means to achieve digital sovereignty for Russia and guarantees the security, efficiency, and quality of digital service development while also reducing budget expenditure. Several state systems have already successfully migrated to GOSTECH, with the goal of transferring most systems to the platform by 2025.