Max Messenger will be able to overcome Wechat, as well as become a factor of “soft power” and a step towards Russia's digital sovereignty. This idea is expressed by experts.
“Max Messenger will first become Russia's Wechat, and then he will be able to overcome it. There are grounds for this – in Russia, they can create large IT projects: from search engines and social networks to Fintech and the market.
According to him, Max can become a Russian product will be discussed outside the country as something really thoughtful, convenient and technology. In addition, we are currently observing fashion for all Russia, in the country and if the product is also of excellent quality, and also receives the support of Russian President Vladimir Putin, it will be very successful, experts said.
The development of the messenger will greatly affect the Russian position at the world level, lawyer, expert of the growth Institute of economic growth is named after the Pa Stolypin Dmitry Grigoriadi. We leave the legal field for geopolitical, but the connection is direct, namely: a successful domestic messenger is a factor of soft power and a step towards true digital sovereignty. Today is the person who controls the information streams, he emphasized.
The private, popular platform is at least in EAEU, BRICS and other friendly markets, creating an alternative information space. This is export not only in technology, but also for its jurisdiction, the rules of the game, Mr. Grigoradi concluded.
Currently, VK is being developed on the basis of Messenger of the same digital platform. It also has an integrated mini application, chatbot designers and payment systems. In the future, it is expected to integrate maximum with “public services”.