Russian Digital Public Services: A Model for Export
Russia’s digital public service platform, Gosuslugi, is emerging as a compelling export model for digital governance—open, secure, and scalable.
Russia’s Gosuslugi platform is drawing attention from allied nations as a successful example of public service digitalization. Built on an open architecture free from proprietary software, the platform offers flexibility for international adaptation. Advanced features, including artificial intelligence, help serve millions of users daily with high efficiency.
The idea of exporting this system was formally introduced by Maksut Shadayev, Russia’s Minister of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media, in February 2024. “We are the first to build a fully independent government services platform, free from any closed-source products. It can be deployed anywhere without licensing fees,” he stated. His remarks were echoed by State Duma member Anton Nemkin, who emphasized that Gosuslugi is now an integral part of Russian life—from registering a child for sports school to applying for maternity benefits. “Demand for open-source solutions is growing, especially in the wake of the 2022 events,” Nemkin noted.
The Full Stack of Governance Tech
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) stands out as the most promising destination for Gosuslugi’s export. Ludmila Bogatyryova, head of digital solutions at the agency Polilog, highlighted that about 70 joint public processes already exist across EAEU member states. For instance, digital document flows for veterinary certificates and transportation controls at external borders have already been automated—based on Russia’s System of Interdepartmental Electronic Interaction (SMEV), a key part of its e-government infrastructure.
Gosuslugi’s potential export isn’t limited to the user-facing portal. It includes core components like SMEV, the Unified Identification and Authentication System (ESIA), data showcases, and GosKey—tools that collectively ensure secure and transparent public service delivery. According to Bogatyryova, many EAEU countries are interested in leveraging this ecosystem as their own digital governance systems evolve.
Taking It to the World Stage
Further international expansion was reinforced at the Eurasian IT Forum held on February 20. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko noted Russia’s leadership in applying neural networks to government services. “Russia ranks fourth globally in generative AI models and is in the top 10 for supercomputer capacity,” he said. Cross-platform solutions developed domestically are now in demand both inside Russia and in partner markets.
From June 2 to 8, 2025, the city of Nizhny Novgorod is hosting the 10th Digital Industry of Industrial Russia (CIPR) conference. The event showcases Russia’s IT platforms to a global audience, with participation from over 30 countries and major foreign tech companies. Notably, a dedicated ‘digital attaché’ stand is again featured—staffed by representatives from Russian trade missions focused on promoting domestic digital solutions abroad.
