The general tendency in Russia is to produce clear, concise, and accessible content supported by effective design. Simple and clear language is widely promoted in UX writing and digital communications.
Even though Russia doesn't have any laws or standards for plain language (yet), many online resources are written in simple and understandable language to make important information more widely accessible. For example, the government portal Gosuslugi.ru follows the main principles of plain language to provide accessible information about state and municipal services. The Central Bank of the Russian Federation launched the Fincult.info website to give clear financial advice and "form a financial culture among citizens." The telecommunication company Beeline explains its services in "simple language that everyone understands."
In 2018, a project named "Translation into Easy and Plain Languages in Russia" was launched to promote and develop these concepts at all levels and offer educational programs. In 2022, the project group started developing a national standard for plain Russian.
Russia
Russia promotes clear communication in digital services and UX writing, with initiatives like Gosuslugi and Fincult, and work underway since 2022 toward a national plain language standard.
Norway
Norway’s plain language movement advanced from early initiatives to a 2022 language law, supported by long-term government programs, and the ISO standard adopted in 2023.
