Abstract:

This essay analyzes the four aspects of the Russian electronic records management: the legislation developments, the construction of related standards, “electronic records preserving center” plan and the practical progress. The study shows that, “Law for Electronic Signature”, “Law for Information, Information Technology and Information Technology Protection” along with other important laws of the Russian Federation have attached some importance on the legal certification and role of these electronic records. Russia has introduced a series of international standards for electronic records management including ISO/TR 18492、ISO15489、ISO23081, which have set rules for the collection, statistics and preservation of the electronic records for the official and national archives. Russia has strengthened its centered control on electronic records and brought forward the “Electronic Records Preserving Center” plan. As to the practical progress of electronic records management, Moscow electronic records archives (ЦАДЭНМ) has rich experience in technology, approach and management. However, the Russian archival institutions are faced with the problems,such as limited conditions, lack of professional staffs and financial funds, which have influenced the effects and quality of the electronic records management.

Key words: Electronic records, Electronic records preserving center, Moscow electronic records archives（ЦАДЭНМ）, Russia