The ministry of digital will oblige to pre-install a Russian search engine in all equipment

From July 1, Russian users will be provided with “the ability to use the Russian search engine for

default,” writes Kommersant. 

The ministry explained that the procedure for determining the search engine will be established by a government decree.

The default search engine will appear:

  • in smartphones,
  • Smart TV,
  • computers,
  • laptops.

Pre-installation of software is part of the strategy,aimed at import substitution and development of Russian digital products. The innovation will create more balanced conditions for competition between domestic developments and foreign services. 

Press service of the Ministry of Digital Affairs

First of all, the authorities want to support Yandex, the source said.

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