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Decree of the President of the Russian Federation on the Development of Artificial Intelligence in the Russian Federation

DECREE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION On the Development of Artificial Intelligence in the Russian Federation

Executive order State lawEastern Europe · RUin force

This presidential decree establishes Russia's national strategy for the development of artificial intelligence up to the year 2030. It sets out qualitative goals, short-term and medium-term objectives, and basic principles focused on boosting domestic AI capabilities, scientific research, and commercial competitiveness. The decree mandates the Russian Government to incorporate amendments into the Digital Economy national program and allocate federal budget funds for implementation.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

Office of the President of the Russian FederationGovernment (executive) · RU
Lead issuer
Legal forceLegally binding
Under whose authorityState law
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

National governmentPublic sector bodiesCompaniesAI developers and providersResearchers and academics

This document is for government officials, policymakers, researchers, and developers seeking to understand Russia's national policy and strategic objectives for artificial intelligence.

Sectors
Cross-sectorTelecommunications and digital services · information technology and digital economyResearch and science · scientific research and development

What the document contains

What's covered

The document covers Russia's national strategy for AI development, defining core concepts, global and domestic market context, basic operational principles, priority application directions, and implementation mechanisms. It addresses scientific research support, software and hardware development, data availability, workforce training, and regulatory frameworks.

What's missing

Specific binding technical standards, detailed liability rules for AI failures, and explicit enforcement mechanisms are not detailed in the text.

Key takeaways
  • The strategy outlines short-term goals up to 2024 and medium-term goals up to 2030 to establish Russia as a leading AI power.
  • Basic principles include the protection of human rights, security, transparency, technological sovereignty, and support for competition.
  • Priority directions focus on cross-cutting AI applications in economic sectors and the social sphere such as healthcare and education.
  • The Russian Government is directed to formulate a federal project titled 'Artificial Intelligence' and provide adequate budget allocations.
  • Mechanisms for implementation involve coordinated actions across federal and regional bodies, scientific organizations, and the business community.
Principles it states
protection of human rights and libertiessecuritytransparencytechnological sovereigntyinnovation cycle integrityreasonable thriftsupport for competition
Outline
· I. General Provisions
· II. Development of Artificial Intelligence in Russia and Around the World
· III. Basic Principles of the Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence Technologies
· IV. Priority Directions of the Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence Technologies
· V. Goals and Primary Objectives of the Development of Artificial Intelligence
· VI. Mechanisms for the Implementation of This Strategy
Issued10 October 2019
Length6,867 words · 18 pages
FormatNot recorded
Scopenational

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

1/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

creating an integrated system for regulating the social relations arising in line with the development and use of artificial intelligence technologies

Section V, Paragraph 24(f)

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Dignity

3/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

ensuring the protection of the human rights and liberties guaranteed by Russian and international laws, including the right to work

Section III, Paragraph 19(a)

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Oversight

2/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

delegating the possibility of individual decision-making to information systems that function on the basis of artificial intelligence

Section V, Paragraph 49(c)

screening score · 2026-10-23

Privacy

3/5

Protection of personal data and private life

Here, personal and other data, access to which is restricted by federal laws, must be reliably protected

Section V, Paragraph 40

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Transparency

3/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

transparency: the intelligibility of artificial intelligence work and the process whereby it achieves results

Section III, Paragraph 19(c)

screening score · 2026-10-23

Enforcement

1/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

That the Government of the Russian Federation shall: a) prior to December 15, 2019, ensure the incorporation of amendments into the national program

DECREE

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Impact Assessment

2/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

the prevention and minimization of the risks of negative consequences of the use of artificial intelligence technologies

Section III, Paragraph 19(b)

screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

Physical AI Governancecore
artificial_intelligence national_strategy research_and_development technological_sovereignty economic_competitiveness
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