Anton Gorelkin
Anton Gorelkin is a Russian politician and the Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Information Policy, Information Technologies, and Communications in the State Duma. He has been involved in legislative initiatives related to the regulation of online content and has recently been a key figure in discussions surrounding a draft law requiring online cinemas to obtain distribution certificates for films, reflecting ongoing tensions between government ministries over media regulation.
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Anton Gorelkin, the first deputy chairman of the State Duma's committee on information policy, mentioned that the restriction on WhatsApp was partly due to leaks of diplomatic negotiations.
Дуров счел, что для веры в безопасность WhatsApp нужно быть «безмозглым» — РБК
Russia· 2026-01-27
Anton Gorelkin is the first deputy chairman of the committee on information policy, information technology, and communications who introduced the initiative for fines on website owners.
Думе предложили штрафовать сайты за авторизацию через зарубежные сервисы — РБКRussia· 2025-11-14
Deputy Anton Gorelkin announced the launch of the verification bot.
Un administrator cu drepturi depline sub forma unui stat. Ce este în neregulă cu botul Telegram al Roskomnadzor din Rusia – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2025-10-07
Anton Gorelkin announced the launch of the Telegram bot @Trustchannelbot for the registration of large Telegram channels.
В России популярных блогеров обязали передавать права от телеграм-каналов боту Роскомнадзора
Belarus· 2025-10-03Anton Gorelkin stated that Russia is under digital attack.
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Indonesia· 2025-09-21
Anton Gorelkin is the Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Information Policy of the State Duma.
Russland will Whatsapp und Telegram durch die eigene Entwicklung Max ersetzen
Switzerland· 2025-09-02
Anton Gorelkin mentioned that Russian authorities used the EU's decision as an argument to adopt similar norms.
наличие RuStore и MAX в гаджетах стало обязательным — РБКRussia· 2025-09-01
Anton Gorelkin mentioned that Russian authorities used a European decision as an argument to adopt similar norms.
наличие RuStore и MAX в гаджетах стало обязательным — РБКRussia· 2025-09-01Anton Gorelkin highlighted Max as an alternative to Whatsapp during a statement about its potential ban in Russia.
Appen Max ska hjälpa Putin få kontroll över nätet
Sweden· 2025-08-21
Anton Gorelkin, deputy head of the lower house of parliament’s information technology committee, said the platforms would need to open legal entities in Russia.
Russia clamps down on WhatsApp and Telegram over data sharing | Russia
United Kingdom· 2025-08-13
Anton Gorelkin stated that WhatsApp should prepare to leave the Russian market due to potential blocking.
Назвали причину ограничения звонков в Telegram и WhatsApp в России: Вчера, 19:06
Kazakhstan· 2025-08-13Anton Gorelkin claimed that WhatsApp is likely to be included in the list of software from unfriendly countries.
Роскомнадзор заявил об ограничении звонков в Telegram и WhatsApp — РБКRussia· 2025-08-13
Senior lawmaker Anton Gorelkin said that Russia was under digital attack.
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Pakistan· 2025-08-01Parlamentarul Anton Gorelkin a declarat că Rusia se află sub atac digital.
Compania aeriană rusă Aeroflot a anulat mai multe zboruri. Un grup de hackeri pro-ucraineni au revendicat un atac cibernetic masiv asupra companieiMoldova· 2025-07-28
Anton Gorelkin explained the implications of a new law regarding advertising in banned social networks.
В Думе рассказали, когда накажут за старую рекламу в запрещенных сетях — РБКRussia· 2025-07-25Anton Gorelkin is the first deputy chairman of the IT committee of the State Duma and the author of the amendments regarding content blocking.
Комитет Думы поддержал блокировку контента за «дискредитацию ценностей» — РБКRussia· 2025-07-20Anton Gorelkin is the first deputy chairman of the IT committee of the State Duma and the author of the amendments regarding content blocking.
Комитет Думы поддержал блокировку контента за «дискредитацию ценностей» — РБКRussia· 2025-07-20Anton Gorelkin warned that the popular messenger WhatsApp should prepare to exit the Russian market.
ISW: Кремль може заборонити популярний месенджер задля контролю над інтернет-ресурсами
Ukraine· 2025-07-19Anton Gorelkin, the Deputy Chairman of the State Duma's Information Technology Committee, stated that it is time for WhatsApp to prepare to leave the Russian market.
واتساپ در آستانه فیلتر شدن در روسیه
Iran· 2025-07-19
Anton Gorelkin stated that WhatsApp should prepare to leave the Russian market.
В России заговорили о блокировке WhatsApp: 18 июля 2025, 14:29Kazakhstan· 2025-07-18Anton Gorelkin, the first deputy chairman of the IT committee of the State Duma, stated that WhatsApp is likely to be included in a list of software from unfriendly countries subject to restrictions.
В Госдуме заявили, что WhatsApp пора готовиться к уходу из России — РБКRussia· 2025-07-18Deputy Anton Gorelkin stated his willingness to discuss the law with industry representatives.
Кинопрокатчики сообщили о массовом переносе премьер зарубежных фильмов — РБКRussia· 2025-07-10
Deputy Anton Gorelkin stated his willingness to discuss the new rental certificate regulations with industry representatives.
Кинопрокатчики сообщили о массовом переносе премьер зарубежных фильмов — РБКRussia· 2025-07-09Anton Gorelkin is the first deputy chairman of the Committee on Information Policy and a co-author of the initiative.
Из законопроекта о кино попросили исключить «преференции для пиратов» — РБКRussia· 2025-06-27
Anton Gorelkin is the first deputy chairman of the Committee on Information Policy and a co-author of the initiative.
Из законопроекта о кино попросили исключить «преференции для пиратов» — РБКRussia· 2025-06-26Anton Gorelkin reassured users of Lesta's games that they would not be accused of supporting extremism.
Суд удовлетворил иск Генпрокуратуры к издателю «Мира танков» — РБКRussia· 2025-06-03
The bill was prepared by a group of deputies and senators, including Anton Gorelkin.
Путин подписал закон о запрете рекламы в Instagram — РБКRussia· 2025-04-07
Anton Gorelkin stated that the labeling of musical performers recognized as foreign agents will allow users to make an informed decision about supporting such artists.
В России рынок подписного стриминга вырос почти на 50% — РБКRussia· 2025-04-03Anton Gorelkin announced potential fines for advertisers using unregistered Telegram channels.
Горелкин анонсировал штрафы из-за незарегистрированных телеграм-каналов — РБКRussia· 2025-03-01Anton Gorelkin is the deputy chairman of the committee on information policy involved in the legislative initiative regarding film distribution licenses.
Министерства поспорили из-за прокатных удостоверений в онлайн-кинотеатрах — РБКRussia· 2025-02-18
