Russia officially completed its first implementation of the Blockchain at the governmental level. Public Bank Sberbank announced today that it is partnering with the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) to implement the transfer and storage of documents via Blockchain.

According to local sources, the move represents the first instance of direct government implementation. On the broader implications of the decision, Andrey Tsarikovskiy, secretary and deputy head of the FAS, said in Sberbank's press release:

"Our country is opening up new opportunities for the By making use of knowledge and advanced technologies Making the system a reality means that we are not only one of the current top users of Blockchain for the government in the world, but also [are pioneering its use] as a practical tool for future growth. "

The Russian The government has shown a continuing interest in advancing the development of Blockchain technology in the country for several years. In June of this year, President Vladimir Putin met Vitalik Buterin of Ethereum. In August, the public bank VEB signed an agreement with the Ethereum Foundation to develop blockchain education programs in the country

In contrast, the official position of the government on the use of the Cryptocurrency for ordinary citizens remains relatively strict.