The federal budget for the Data Economy national project for 2026–2028 has been reduced by approximately 28 ₽ billion, bringing the total to just over 479 ₽ billion. The adjustment is attributed to the planned updating of expenses during the federal budget formation process.
The Digital Platforms project saw the largest reduction of about 45 ₽ billion. Funding for the Digital Transformation Personnel project decreased by nearly 1 ₽ billion, while Applied Research and Development saw a cut of approximately 685 ₽ million. Additionally, the Internet Access Infrastructure project was removed from the documentation.
Conversely, funding for Digital Public Administration increased by 17.8 ₽ billion, and Cybersecurity Infrastructure received an additional 30.8 ₽ billion. State Statistics funding rose by 500 ₽ million. The Cybersecurity Infrastructure budget includes a subsidy of over 1 ₽ billion for a new backup data center for the GRChTs.
The Data Economy project, launched in 2025 with a total budget exceeding 1.5 ₽ trillion through 2030, aims to transition government and economic management to data-driven principles. Experts note that the budget reallocation reflects a strategic shift toward ensuring the resilience of existing digital infrastructure against cyber threats.
