In Roskomnadzor a request was made by the Deputy Minister of communications and mass media Alexei Volin confirmed “RG” in the Ministry of communications. Initially, due to the complex epidemiological situation of the inspection was postponed until 30 April.
in addition, as from the letter of the Ministry of communications addressed to the President of the Union of journalists Vladimir Solovyov (has “RG”), the Agency together with the representatives of the media industry have formed and submitted to the government a complex of measures on decrease in tax pressure, a partial postponement of payments and the freezing of inspections in respect of the media. “At the moment the proposals being explored by the Ministry of economic development on behalf of Cabinet,” the document reads.
Earlier, the Ministry of communications has sent letters to heads of regions with the request to ensure the smooth operation of organizations producing and producing media. The reason for this was the message from a number of regions about the disruption of print media. The Ministry has asked the authorities to provide an opportunity for employees of registered media to perform their duties as people in the context of the epidemic, it is crucial to obtain reliable information about the situation in the country. Later Alexey Volin has informed “RG” that the conditions for the smooth operation of the media across the country.
