The Russian government has prepared a draft resolution on the pre-installation of RuStore on Smart TV
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- The Government of the Russian Federation has prepared a draft resolution on the pre-installation of the Russian application store RuStore on TVs with the Smart TV function.
- Use of RuStore will be voluntary for device owners.
- The Ministry of Digital Development must submit proposals to change the list of programs required for pre-installation for 2027, taking into account RuStore, by March 1, 2027.
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Why It Matters
Russia has a mechanism for mandatory pre-installation of certain Russian programs on devices with the Smart TV function. RuStore is a Russian application store developed as an alternative to foreign platforms.
The Government of the Russian Federation has prepared a draft resolution on the pre-installation of RuStore on TVs with the Smart TV function, the Ministry of Digital Development reported.
“The government has prepared a draft resolution that creates the legal and technical opportunity for pre-installation of the Russian application store RuStore on TVs with the Smart-TV function. Use is voluntary for device owners,” the department said in a statement.
It is noted that RuStore will be included in the mechanism for mandatory pre-installation of programs on Smart TV. Pre-installation of an application does not mean that device owners are required to use it.
The list of Russian programs required for pre-installation in 2027 will be adjusted to take into account the installation of RuStore on TVs. The Ministry of Digital Development must submit proposals to change the list by March 1, 2027.
Open Questions
- Which programs can be excluded from the list of required preinstallations to enable RuStore?
- How will TV manufacturers respond to the new requirement?
- Will RuStore be available on all Smart TV models or only on new ones?
