“In general, it was in the plans for 2020. If we talk about the actual implementation, then, most likely, it will be 2021, because there it will be necessary to change the standard in the first place, ”he explained to RIA Novosti.

To begin with, it will be necessary to digitize the registry entry on the issuance of the certificate and mark.

“This is primary, this is what has legal force. Of course, if I want to get a paper copy, I can order it and they will give it to me, ”Kachanov noted.

He also spoke about plans to digitalize the results of the exam and diplomas of higher education.

At the same time, the Ministry of Communications believes that the digitalization of documents will help reduce cases of fraud and fakes.

“There will be an existing state database, where at any time it will be possible to digitally send a request and instantly receive an answer whether this information is really, reliable,” the representative of the ministry explained.

Earlier, the State Duma adopted a law on the introduction of electronic labor books in Russia since 2021.

The first deputy head of the United Russia faction, State Duma deputy Andrei Isaev, in an interview with the FAN, emphasized that the transition from paper work books to electronic will be voluntary.