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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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A Russian cosmonaut applied for a government service online for the first time while aboard the International Space Station. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko during the session "Platform of the Future: 100 Russian Projects. Digital."
The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that cosmonaut Alexei Zubritsky used biometrics to log into the government services portal and use the self-prohibition service for SIM cards listed in "life situations." The entire process took just 30 seconds. The broadcast, as part of a live video link with the ISS, took place on the sidelines of the "Digital Solutions" IT forum.
"Digitalization makes accessing services as simple as possible, making them quick and convenient. And thanks to modern technologies, including biometrics, government services can now be accessed anywhere—at home, in the office, and even in low-Earth orbit," said Dmitry Grigorenko.
"I plan to use the 'Life Situations' service and set a self-ban on SIM cards. This means that while I'm in space, I won't be able to sign up for a communications contract. I'll use biometrics to access Gosuslugi, as text messages don't reach orbit," cosmonaut Alexei Zubritsky commented on receiving the service.
In total, 2.8 million people have already taken advantage of the "Protection from Fraudsters" life situation, and more than 600,000 have taken advantage of the self-prohibition on signing a communication contract.
"Many experts recognize the quality of Russian electronic services as exemplary. And it's important that now, even when traveling beyond Earth, Russian citizens can safely use their familiar services," noted Dmitry Bakanov, CEO of the Roscosmos State Corporation.
Today, using biometrics, citizens can not only secure their Gosuslugi accounts but also check into hotels without a passport, pay for groceries or metro rides, access services at multifunctional centers (MFCs), register a business online, and much more. In all user scenarios, biometrics serves as an additional—and simplest and most convenient—way to access services.
The session took place on November 15 at the National Center "Russia" as part of the thematic program "Platform of the Future: 100 Russian Projects." During the event, Dmitry Grigorenko spoke to students from Russian universities about key digitalization trends, including the implementation of artificial intelligence, biometrics, digitalization of public administration, and the development of communications across the country. Following the lecture, he also answered questions from young professionals.
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