Regional ZAGS Offices Become More Accessible
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In the heart of every individual's life, we find moments such as the birth of a child, weddings, and changes in family status that are always marked by the presence of the government. As digital services advance, the registration of citizens' status becomes more convenient. And with the advent of the federal project "Государство для людей" (State for People), the interaction between people and the government takes a leap forward.
So, in Krasnoyskaia Krai, the federal project is actively implemented thanks to Governor Mikhail Kotyukov's directive since 2024, and the Krai's ZAGS Agency plays a significant role in it. The implementation of the project marks the embodiment of the human-centered principle - services become more accessible for residents of Krasnoyskaia, with minimal effort and time spent visiting government offices.
A shining example of this new relationship is the opening of the ZAGS Office's cabinet on February 10th in the densely populated Solnechnoy. Now, thousands of people can register their children, obtain necessary documents, and get married without wasting time on the commute into the city. The address is ул. 60 лет Образования СССР, 31, within the Federal Taxation Service's building, making it extremely convenient for Solnechnoy residents to access a wide range of government registration services.
According to Elena Privalova, the main specialist for information support of the ZAGS Agency in Krasnoyskaia Krai, the decision to open the cabinet was made based on an analysis of visitation:
"There have always been heavy foot traffic in the Sakhalin District's office. Observing a significant number of signed documents, we realized the need to open additional kiosks to reduce the number of people in line and make service more comfortable."
"Residents of Solnechnoy have long requested the opportunity to receive ZAGS services. The district has its infrastructure, and having a dedicated office - it's extremely convenient for local residents," stated Lyudmila Rabinina, head of the ZAGS office in the Sakhalin District of Krasnoyskaia. "Currently, we offer services such as registration of birth and death, marriage and divorce, document reissues, and certificates in Solnechnoy. The Family and Maternity Center is located nearby, so many can also get any missing documents by coming to us to resolve other life issues."
In the future, the registrars hope a dedicated Solnechnoy branch will open.
"Of course, we would love to see a full-fledged branch built in the district, with a spacious building and a convenient parking area, for the convenience of local residents," commented Lyudmila Rabinina.
The main services of ZAGS have only recently become available in Solnechnoy, but the popular staff-favorite service of registering children, has already been available online since 2023 through the network of regional offices - in maternity hospitals in the city and the region.
The first "remote" ZAGS office opened in 2023 at the Perinatal Center of Krasnoyskaia. "This was the first experience, which immediately demonstrated the popularity of the online newborn registration service. As a result, a dozen such kiosks have been opened since then. This result comes from the joint work of the regional Ministry of Health and the ZAGS Agency as part of the federal project "Государство для людей" (State for People)" - explained Elena Privalova.
The ZAGS kiosks operate in all maternity hospitals in Krasnoyskaia, in addition to which, in the medical centers of support cities such as Achninsk, Kansk, Minusinsk, Yeniseisisk, Lesosibirsk, and Norilsk. The mothers of babies are happy to use this opportunity to obtain their child's first document — the birth certificate, and today, more than 80% of all newborns leave the maternity ward already with their first document.
"The service is very popular with mothers. They appreciate saving time, not having to travel elsewhere after leaving the maternity ward, and being able to relax at home with their baby," notes the agency specialist.
Interestingly, registering a newborn can be done at the maternity ward even if the parents are not married; in such cases, the father is invited to the 'medical' ZAGS office for the registration and establishment of paternity by mutual agreement.
Registering children at the maternity ward is also beneficial for the offices of ZAGS because it helps to form an up-to-date database of newborns, allowing for the planning of social programs and the development of targeted support measures for families with children[1]. The Krai's ZAGS Agency plans to expand the range of available services in medical institutions[5].
In ordinary district ZAGS offices, efforts are made to increase the convenience for visitors. For example, the ZAGS office in Krasnoyskaia's Central and Railway District on ul. Lenina, 97 has extended its operating hours to accommodate citizens better. Now, attendants are welcomed from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM every Tuesday without a lunch break[5].
Svetlana Palchkova, head of the department, explained the decision:
"We made this decision to be closer to people, to make it easier for them to take time off work, allows for better scheduling of their day, and register themselves and their loved ones during convenient hours, such as during lunch or after work."
The changes mentioned here are the beginning. According to the project "Государство для людей" (State for People), the focus shifts from paperwork to the interests of people. Services will increasingly adapt to the needs and abilities of Krasnoyskaia's residents, and a significant portion will be provided electronically, without formalities and institute-hopping – exactly the kind of relationship modern people expect from the government[1][5].
The Photo was provided by the Krai's ZAGS Agency
- The ZAGS Office's cabinet in Solnechnoy, which was opened on February 10th, provides lifestyle-related services such as registration of birth and death, marriage, and divorce, making it more convenient for residents in 2024.
- In Krasnoyskaia Krai, the federal project "Государство для людей" (State for People) has brought about a new era of easy access to government services, with a focus on home-and-garden matters, such as the opening of the Solnechnoy ZAGS Office's cabinet within the Federal Taxation Service's building.
- One of the key services offered at the Solnechnoy ZAGS Office is the registration of children, which has been available online since 2023, reducing the need for physical visits and making it more efficient for families.
- The ZAGS kiosks, operating in all maternity hospitals in Krasnoyskaia, including Solnechnoy, are the future of government services, offering electronic registration options and adapting to the needs and abilities of Krasnoyskaia's residents, embodying the human-centered principle of the federal project "Государство для людей" (State for People).

