Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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In Russia, the development of the Migom biometric boarding service is nearing completion. Its testing with a limited group of users is planned for 2026. Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko assessed the technical solution during a working visit to the Leningrad Region.
"Russians have already used biometric services over 150 million times. Using biometrics, citizens quickly and conveniently pay for purchases and metro fares, and receive services online and at multifunctional centers. We see demand for this technology, and our goal is to create all the conditions for its secure and widespread use. We are currently finalizing the development of a biometric boarding service. This will greatly simplify all pre-flight procedures. Passengers will not need to present documents when checking in for domestic flights, entering the "clean zone," or at the boarding gate," noted Dmitry Grigorenko.
The Migom boarding service is implemented using the state-owned unified biometric system. To use it, you must register your information in advance and authorize the use of biometrics during boarding.
Pulkovo Airport will serve as a pilot site for testing the biometric boarding service. A demonstration of the barrier-free user experience took place on October 3, attended by Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko, VEB.RF Chairman Igor Shuvalov, Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov, and Leningrad Region Governor Alexander Drozdenko.
The biometric access system for business lounges is now operational, and biometric payment is available. The necessary equipment for testing the service's full functionality has also been installed and configured.
It was noted that a number of legislative amendments are planned to implement the project. Biometrics will be used as an alternative to passports during pre-flight procedures. Passengers will always be able to choose how to board—using biometrics or an ID card.
Pulkovo Airport's infrastructure was previously modernized with the support of the state-owned corporation VEB.RF.
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