Roskomnadzor briefly published a draft outlining the procedure for maintaining a register of social media pages with more than 10,000 subscribers. The document appeared on the portal of legal acts but was soon removed.
The agency explained the removal, stating that the text was published by mistake due to a technical error. They confirmed the draft was incomplete and needed revisions.
Before the draft was taken down, the media accessed its contents. The document outlined that channel owners with more than 10,000 subscribers must submit specific information to Roskomnadzor.
Legal entities would need to provide their name, legal form, and registration number. Individual entrepreneurs and individuals would have to share their full names and other personal details. Foreign companies would be required to provide their name, country of incorporation, and tax or trade registration details.
Channel owners would also need to submit contact information, including phone numbers, email addresses, and IP addresses used for registration. In case of any changes or page deletions, Roskomnadzor must be informed.
If a channel’s subscriber count drops below 10,000 or the page is deleted, it could be removed from the registry. Channels not included in the registry would not be able to post ads or request donations, and their content could not be reposted.
This move follows a law signed by President Vladimir Putin in August, requiring the deanonymization of bloggers. The law will take effect on November 1, 2024.