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Russia May Use E-mail Addresses As ID Tools

Categories: Eastern & Central Europe, Russia, Governance, Technology, RuNet Echo

The Russian minister of communication and mass media Igor Shegolev said [1][RUS] that Russia considered using e-mails accounts as additional identifications for Russian citizens along with traditional passports. According to the minister, it would make it easier for the government to communicate with citizens.