On June 20, 2025, Russian Federal Service for Technical Supervision (Rostekhnadzor) released new version of Elevator Safety Technical Regulations (GOST 53779-2025), implemented nationwide on March 1, 2026. Core updates:

1. International alignment: Fully aligned with ISO 8100 international standards, unified safety design, components, testing specifications, eliminating trade barriers;

2. Safety strengthening: Safety gears, speed governors, door systems, braking systems upgraded, SIL safety level certification, redundant design;

3. Energy efficiency requirements: New elevators above level 2 energy efficiency, mandatory energy feedback, standby energy consumption reduced by 50%, energy efficiency label public disclosure;

4. Cybersecurity: Smart elevators must comply with cybersecurity specifications, anti-hacker, data encryption, authorized access, stock transformation completed by 2027;

5. Old elevators: Annual assessment for over 15 years, mandatory renewal for over 25 years, unqualified elevators stopped;

6. Maintenance specifications: Maintenance cycle 14 days, records electronically archived for 10 years, maintenance units Rostekhnadzor registered;

7. Import certification: Imported elevators must GOST-R certified, affix EAC mark, prohibited uncertified import. The regulations improve Russia elevator safety and technical level.