As of September 1st, a law comes into effect in the Russian Federation titled "On the Protection of Children from Information Harmful to Their Health and Development." Specifically, this involves mandatory age category labeling for video games, as outlined in the law.
There are five ratings in total: 0+, 6+, 12+, 16+, 18+. The labeling should cover no less than 5% of the surface area.
According to the law's text, the game's rating is determined by the publisher independently. In cases where an examination reveals violations, fines range from 20,000 to 500,000 rubles.
It's worth noting that many publishers have long voluntarily used the European PEGI rating system. This system is supported by most game console manufacturers, as well as publishers and developers of interactive games. However, the question lies not so much in publishers' willingness to categorize games by age but in the necessity of such labeling for users themselves. According to a study by Digital Spy, 71% of British gamers generally do not pay attention to age restrictions, with only 5% considering them mandatory.