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E-Commerce Turnover in Russia Grows Sixfold

Law on platform economy is set to make the sector more efficient

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E-commerce turnover in Russia has increased sixfold in recent years, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said at a strategic session on regulating the platform economy.

He stressed the importance of protecting the interests of consumers and suppliers in such a fast-growing market.

“This is a very important area for the country, affecting virtually all domestic industries. It strengthens business activity in the economy, increases the resilience of small manufacturing enterprises and creates additional opportunities for the social sector,” Mishustin said.

Digital platforms connect sellers and buyers directly, reducing costs for entrepreneurs and helping them access new markets. Most online commerce is concentrated in marketplaces, ride-hailing services and food delivery platforms.

To Protect Consumers and Businesses

“More than one million sellers are developing their businesses through these platforms, expanding their customer geography and using the most advanced tools available,” Mishustin said.

To protect all market participants, the Russian government is updating the regulatory framework. A federal law on the platform economy will take effect in October 2026. Digital platforms will be required to interact with state information systems to strengthen product quality and safety oversight.

“We expect the new mechanisms to support further dynamic growth of Russian digital platforms and increase competition in the market, enabling not only companies but also individual entrepreneurs to launch projects, enter new areas of activity and expand trade across the country through marketplaces,” Mishustin said.

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