The resident card of the Nizhny Novgorod region can be used as a key for the intercom.

      On June 26, 2026, at 18:17 Society The plastic "Resident Card of the Nizhny Novgorod Region" can now be used as an electronic key for entering the building. The project was implemented in collaboration with the company Dom.ru. To activate the function, a permanent confirmed registration of residence on the Gosuslugi portal is sufficient. The Center for Coordination of Digital Economy Projects in the region explained that the integration is aimed at increasing convenience and developing urban digital infrastructure. They noted that the card can replace a traditional key, and the binding is done based on the user's registration data. The function is available in buildings where compatible intercoms from Dom.ru are installed. If there is a confirmed permanent registration on Gosuslugi, the card is activated automatically. When changing the registration address, the card will be re-linked to the new place of residence. Access to the intercom can be disabled at any time through the personal account on the "Resident Card of the Nizhny Novgorod Region" project portal. Earlier, the ecosystem of the "Resident Card" expanded and received integrations with regional services. In particular, a service called "My Sport" appeared, allowing the card to be used as a pass to sports facilities and to issue subscriptions to sports complexes and other venues. Additionally, the portal now offers a map of free Wi-Fi spots and a service called "Lost Animals Search," where artificial intelligence is used to find the owners of cats and dogs. The development of state digital services using AI aligns with the objectives of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State," which is being implemented in Russia from 2025 by order of President Vladimir Putin. It was previously reported that starting July 1, cash payments will no longer be accepted on public transport in Nizhny Novgorod. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.