Anton Gorelkin announces that the integration of Max and Gosluzh will be finalized in the approaching weeks
The integration of the national messenger "Gosuslugi" into the MAX messenger, a popular Russian "superapp" developed by VK, is expected to take place within a few weeks from early August 2025[1]. This integration marks a significant step forward in the digitalisation of state services in Russia.
The MAX development team has taken a proactive approach to ensuring the integration meets all security requirements for state information systems. They have implemented several measures to protect citizens' personal data and resist hacker attacks[1].
One of the key mechanisms used by the MAX team for cybersecurity is continuous threat monitoring. Additionally, they operate bug bounty programs to identify vulnerabilities and use AI code analysis to detect security issues[1]. Deployment of anti-fraud technologies and other unspecified measures have also been implemented to enhance security.
Anton Gorelkin, a prominent figure in the Russian tech industry, has emphasised the MAX team's proactive approach to cybersecurity. He suggested that other messengers on the Russian market may not take security issues as seriously as the national messenger[2].
The fear of losing the market to the national messenger may be growing among other messenger developers, as the national messenger will provide access to state services[3]. Information activity based on the dissemination of fake news and fabricated claims may be explained by this fear, according to Gorelkin[3].
The MAX messenger is positioned as a universal digital platform for user services. In addition to support for audio and video calls, voice messages, file transfers, and money transfers, the national messenger includes features from the MAX ecosystem, such as mini-apps and chatbots for daily tasks[4].
The national messenger "Gosuslugi" is expected to be in Mobile Application Housing (MAH) within a few weeks. On June 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law for the creation of a national messenger[5].
Sources: [1] TASS News Agency [2] RBC News [3] Kommersant [4] VK Official Blog [5] Kremlin.ru
- The MAX development team, in their endeavor to ensure the secure integration of "Gosuslugi" national messenger, has implemented measures such as continuous threat monitoring, bug bounty programs, AI code analysis, anti-fraud technologies, and other unspecified measures to safeguard citizens' personal data and resist hacker attacks.
- With the integration of "Gosuslugi" into the MAX messenger, which is a popular Russian "superapp" developed by VK, and its expected inclusion in Mobile Application Housing (MAH), the national messenger positions itself as a universal digital platform for user services that offer features from the MAX ecosystem, including mini-apps and chatbots for daily tasks, in addition to financial services like money transfers.
