Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a package of federal laws affecting several sensitive areas at once — digital identification of citizens, the financial market, education, security, and gambling regulation. The documents form a new regulatory framework focused on digitalization and strengthening government control.
One of the most resonant decisions was the approval of the legal mechanism for using the domestic messenger MAX as a digital identity identifier. In the future, the service can be used as an alternative to a passport when receiving services, confirming status, and interacting with government and educational institutions. As part of the same approach, students are transferred to the digital accounting format via MAX, and the paper record book is saved only upon individual application.
On a social level, an important innovation was the mechanism of voluntary self-prohibition of gambling. Citizens will be able to independently restrict access to bookmakers and other forms of gambling entertainment, which is considered as a tool for preventing gambling addiction and reducing social tension.
The legislative package also strengthens the sovereignty of the legal system. The execution of decisions of foreign courts is explicitly prohibited if they contradict national interests or are made without the participation of Russian jurisdictions. This step continues the policy of reducing external legal pressure.
The financial sector has received additional restrictions: the rules for issuing microloans have been tightened, including requirements for assessing borrowers' solvency and controlling the interest burden. According to experts, this should reduce the level of indebtedness of the population and the risks of social instability.
A separate block of changes concerns transport security. Fines for transporting children without child restraints have been doubled, which is aimed at reducing child injuries and increasing driver responsibility.
Collectively, the signed laws reflect the transition to a more stringent regulatory model based on digital tools, the prevention of social risks and the strengthening of the internal legal framework.
