Moscow, Oct. 14 -- Russia's information technology (IT) sector has more than doubled its contribution to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) over the past six years, reflecting the expansion of domestic digital services, software development and technology infrastructure, according to the Russian government, as reported by TV BRICS.

According to TV BRICS, Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Secretariat Dmitry Grigorenko shared the figures, as quoted on the government's official website, highlighting the growing role of the digital economy in Russia's overall economic development.

Revenue generated by accredited IT companies, including online marketplaces, digital education platforms and technology integrators, reach...