According to the Izvestia newspaper, the main reason for the changes is the replacement of traditional letters with electronic ones, as well as a forecast of a 1.5-fold drop in global correspondence by 2023.

It is noted that the changes will affect about 80 percent of all branches of the company.

On April 9, Russian Post launched an online payment service for mobile communications, housing and communal services and other services, the Izvestia newspaper reports with reference to the operator.