There have been two major Russian ministerial orders (prikaz) numbered that carry significant legal weight, depending on whether you are interested in historical fingerprinting databases or current administrative rules for refugees. 1. The Historical "Dactyloscopy" Order (1999)

A more recent Order No. 643 from September 14, 2020 , was passed specifically to update supply and equipment norms for internal police units and educational institutions.

It established the official Provisions on the Formation and Maintenance of the Information Array created during state fingerprint registration.

In the late 90s, Russia was modernizing its crime-fighting tools. Order 643 was the "blueprint" for how the government would collect, store, and share fingerprint data across different branches of the military and security services. It ensured that if someone was fingerprinted by the border guard, that data could be legally accessed by the police or the FSB for criminal investigations. 2. The Modern Refugee Status Order (2017)

It approved the Administrative Regulations for the Ministry of Internal Affairs to provide "forced migrant" (refugee) status and extend its duration.

In the current legal landscape, Prikaz MVD No. 643 refers to an order issued on . This order shifted focus from criminal data to humanitarian administration.