Russian Civil Servants to Be Assessed by AI

The Russian government is considering delegating HR management in the public sector to artificial intelligence. This move is expected to both stimulate the development of digital tools and streamline the work of government agencies, making services more transparent and accessible for citizens.

AI at the Heart of Government HR

Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development has proposed transforming the Federal State Information System for Civil Service Personnel Management (FGIS “Goskadry”) into a unified digital platform. The platform would incorporate integrated AI support for recruiting, evaluating, training, developing, and rotating civil servants. Currently, FGIS covers 862,000 public employees, 49 federal bodies, and about 2,500 regional agencies. It handles payroll for over 290,000 workers and offers personal accounts to more than 429,000 users.

If implemented, this initiative could be a major catalyst for the Russian IT sector. Demand will rise for platform-based and AI-powered solutions, analytics, system integration, and HR technologies. Public administration efficiency is also expected to grow, thanks to reduced duplication of processes and lower IT costs. Citizens, too, will benefit: government services will become more transparent and easier to navigate.

Globally, this effort would represent a compelling case study in centralized, AI-enabled government personnel management—potentially drawing interest from countries with large public sectors.

The active phase of Russia’s long-term digital transformation strategy was announced by the president back in 2020. He emphasized that by 2030, artificial intelligence and big data analytics should transform the slow, cumbersome bureaucracy into an effective management tool. Now, midway through this process, having built the institutional base and tested new digital services, Russia is entering the deployment phase. In 2025, these technologies are being rolled out across all segments of public administration. A newly developed online monitoring system is expected to ensure real-time oversight of the digital transformation process, not only within specific sectors but across the entire government. It’s a critical step toward meeting Russia’s 2030 digital transformation goals

Dmitry Desyatnichenko

Head of the Economics Program at the Presidential Academy in St. Petersburg

Driving Technological Advancement

Russia’s modular, AI-augmented platform could become a viable export product. Domestically, the upgraded FGIS will be in demand for its improved automation of onboarding, learning, assessment, and rotation planning.

This transformation will boost demand for HR-tech, especially tools for employee development, training, and data analytics. The project will also strengthen Russia’s digital government infrastructure by integrating FGIS with the federal employment portal and the national treasury system.

A History of Digital Reforms

Russia’s public sector digitization has been underway for years. In 2019, the government workforce was cut by 10%, and payroll systems were centralized via FGIS. In 2021, electronic applications for civil service jobs were introduced, marking a turning point in digital HR processes. Between 2022 and 2024, FGIS absorbed 34 more HR functions, personal accounts were activated, and its HR capabilities expanded.

In 2024, a presidential decree on national goals provided a legal foundation for platform development. The initiative gained momentum with new government downsizing measures and performance-based evaluations announced that fall.

Ready to Compete on the Global Stage

Russia’s digital government transformation aligns with global trends in public-sector HR platforms, already in use by major banks and telecom providers. Such systems not only maintain workforce structures but also enhance staff quality and rotation.

Russian IT products—especially in HR—are ready to compete internationally. Their strengths include ethical AI integration, intuitive interfaces, and robust data security. However, to succeed globally, developers must meet stringent cybersecurity and data protection standards. Clear algorithm oversight and anti-discrimination safeguards will also be crucial.

If these conditions are met, the upgraded FGIS could become a core tool of Russia’s digital government—and an exportable solution for other nations. It’s a step forward in the ongoing digital transformation of Russian public administration.