Russia requires bloggers and Telegram channel owners with more than 10,000 subscribers to register with Roskomnadzor

ChainCatcher news, according to MediaZona, Putin signed a law on August 8 that requires website bloggers and owners of Telegram channels with at least 10,000 subscribers to register with Roskomnadzor in a timely manner.

The document stipulates that bloggers who do not report their specific audience to Roskomnadzor are prohibited from placing advertisements and soliciting donations, and other channels are not allowed to repost their publications. The law also imposes restrictions on the number of SIM cards that can be sold to an individual. Foreigners can own up to 10 SIM cards, while Russian citizens can own up to 20.