Posted 29 ноября 2021,, 09:22

Published 29 ноября 2021,, 09:22

Modified 24 декабря 2022,, 22:37

Updated 24 декабря 2022,, 22:37

The authorities decided to abandon the "satanic" name "QR-code"

The authorities decided to abandon the "satanic" name "QR-code"

29 ноября 2021, 09:22
Фото: 1place.su
The Russian authorities have decided to abandon the term "QR-code" and are trying to come up with a new name for the document that would provide citizens with access to public places during the coronavirus quarantine.

As reported by Mediazona*, the discussion of a new name for QR-codes is actively underway in the government and the presidential administration. RBC sources close to the ruling circles told about this.

“They want to refuse the term “QR-code”, because, according to the data of closed sociological surveys, more than 50% of Russians have a negative attitude to this concept”, - the message says.

Officials complained that some Russians consider the phrase “QR-code” satanic, and some believe that the introduction of these codes is associated with a restriction of civil liberties.

The term “QR-code” can be replaced by such names as “health passport”, “health certificate”, “green pass”, “covipass”, “sanitary passport” and others.

Since November 12, two bills on the introduction of mandatory QR-codes throughout the country are under consideration in the State Duma. They are planned to be used in transport, shopping centers and restaurants. To get a digital pass, you need to be vaccinated or have proof that a person has already had covid and has antibodies. Also, the exemption will be available to those to whom doctors have issued a medical exemption from vaccination.

The new rules for access to public places are expected to go into effect everywhere on February 1. Meanwhile, a number of regions have already introduced mandatory codes on their territory, which caused discontent among a significant part of citizens.

* Listed by the Ministry of Justice in the register of foreign media agents.

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