how Russians will begin to receive benefits for housing and communal services from December 25

From December 25, 2023, updated rules for submitting applications for subsidies to pay for housing and communal services will come into force.

The main change concerns the mandatory use of an enhanced electronic signature – unqualified or qualified – when submitting an application through the State Services portal and regional online services. This innovation is aimed at increasing the security of the process and protecting the personal data of citizens.

An enhanced unqualified electronic signature (UNEP) is an electronic signature that confirms the authorship of a document and guarantees its immutability after signing. It is easier to obtain than a qualified electronic signature (QES) and is suitable for most online transactions, including applying for utility subsidies. Get UNEP…