Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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Since the beginning of 2025, inspectors have conducted 273,000 inspections across Russia. This is 20,000 fewer inspections than in 2024, when temporary partial restrictions on inspections were in effect. Meanwhile, thanks to the implementation of a risk-based approach and digital tools, the effectiveness of inspections continues to improve. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko during a summary of the country's oversight and regulatory activities for 2025.
"The main outcome of 2025 in the area of control and supervision was the final transition to a risk-based approach for scheduling inspections. This assumes that an inspection is conducted only if the inspector has information that there is a high probability that regulations are being violated at the facility. In other cases, control measures are replaced, whenever possible, with preventive visits. Because the primary goal is not to record violations, but to prevent them. This has significantly increased the effectiveness of inspections. Currently, inspections scheduled using a risk-based approach are showing an 88% effectiveness rate. By comparison, before the reform of control and supervision activities in 2019, this figure was below 40%. Moreover, the number of inspections has decreased by 5.6 times compared to 2019, while the level of citizen protection remains at the required level," commented Dmitry Grigorenko.
The second important outcome of 2025 is related to the digitalization of control and oversight. Thanks to the "Inspector" mobile app and the introduction of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) into control activities, more opportunities for remote inspections have emerged. Thus, 51,000 inspections were conducted using the "Inspector" mobile app in 2025, a 25-fold increase from the previous year. UAVs also became more frequently used in inspections and preventative maintenance in 2025: the number of inspections using UAVs increased 68-fold (6,800), while the number of preventative maintenance activities increased 1.9-fold (2,700).
Also, at the direction of Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko, a mechanism for "automatic fines" was developed, including for the sale of expired goods. The bill passed its first reading in the State Duma on February 11. It proposes a mechanism similar to the system of fines for traffic violations. If the labeling system (GIS MT) detects the sale of an expired product, a fine will be issued automatically.
Also, starting in 2025, pre-trial appeal options were expanded. This service on Gosuslugi now covers all possible grounds for appeal across all types of government oversight. At the same time, the number of complaints about inspections in the overall structure of appeals decreased last year, accounting for only approximately 16% of the total (7,000). Complaint review time also decreased: by 1.4 times (an average of 8 business days).
Digitalization remains the primary focus for regulatory and oversight activities in 2026. Artificial intelligence technologies must be integrated into at least three departmental information systems. 25% of all activities, including preventive measures, must be conducted remotely, without in-person interaction. Where possible, at least 10% must be conducted using UAS.
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