The Federation Council approved a law on an electronic mail system…
The Federation Council approved a law on an electronic mail system based on 'Russian Post'. The Council of the Federation approved legislation that introduces an electronic mail system based on JSC 'Russian Post' and shifts the delivery of legally significant messages from government agencies to digital form via the state services portal.
Consensus
- The Russian Federation Council approved a law related to 'Pochta Russia'.
- The law establishes an electronic postal system operated by 'Pochta Russia'.
- The system will handle legally significant messages from government bodies, central banks, state companies, and entities with over 50% state ownership.
- Messages delivered through the system are considered received if accessed within seven days of posting.
- The law introduces a mechanism for digital delivery of official communications via the State Services portal.
- Pochta Russia will be responsible for delivering registered letters from government bodies, central banks, and state-owned organizations.
Points of divergence
- The law aims to modernize postal infrastructure, support digital transformation of the industry, and strengthen the financial stability of 'Pochta Russia'. — vesti
- A monthly fee will be charged for legal entities and individual entrepreneurs (excluding state institutions) for using the electronic mailbox; physical persons will pay per message sent. Government bodies are exempt from fees. — interfax
- Social payments such as pensions and benefits will be delivered by federal postal services at a tariff not exceeding 1.5% of actual amounts paid, starting January 1, 2027. — interfax
- Credit institutions are prohibited from charging fees for accepting utility payments via electronic payment methods through 'Pochta Russia'. — interfax
- Advertising is allowed on postal documents delivered by federal postal services, occupying no more than one-third of the document area. — interfax
- Mobile operators must transmit 'Pochta Russia' messages free of charge and without delay. — interfax
Coverage (2 sources)
- The Federation Council approved the law supporting 'Russian Post' — Вести
- The Federation Council approved the law on an electronic mail system based on 'Russian Post' — Интерфакс