Dmitry Grigorenko opens the programme of Russian delegation’s participation in the Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou
Dmitry Grigorenko opens the programme of Russian delegation’s participation in the Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou
Dmitry Grigorenko opens the programme of Russian delegation’s participation in the Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou
Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Executive Office Dmitry
Grigorenko has opened the programme of Russian delegation’s participation in the Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou.
Under his leadership, the delegation will take part in key events of the international exhibition over the coming days, presenting Russia’s experience
in digitalisation.
In his speech at the exhibition’s opening ceremony, Mr Grigorenko highlighted Russia’s well-developed and competitive IT sector: “We have our own search engines, social networks, antivirus software, and digital platforms. Almost 70 percent of Russian internet users choose a domestic browser to search for information, and our marketplaces and services are used by millions of people daily,” he said.
For the past four years, Russia has ranked among the world’s leaders in e-commerce growth, with annual increases of around 30 percent.
More than 10 million people use Russian mobile applications every day to order food delivery or taxis.
The country’s experience in developing a platform economy has also had a profound impact on public administration. The government services portal, which currently ranks eighth in terms of monthly audience among Russian online services, exemplifies the digitalisation of interaction with citizens. The website provides access to more than 1,600 services, and over 117 million Russian citizens are now registered on it, or around 95 percent of the population over the age of 14.
“We are delighted to share our accumulated IT experience with our Chinese colleagues. The Hangzhou Global Digital Trade Expo is becoming an excellent platform for exchanging best digitalisation practices. This is important not only for government agencies but also for businesses,” the deputy prime minister noted.
The Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou is a major international platform dedicated to the development of global digital trade, the exchange of experience, and the showcasing of innovative technologies.
