Abramenko Sergey A.

The article analyzes the legal nature and functional capabilities of the digital ruble in the context of the public procurement contract system. Based on current and planned regulatory acts, it examines the integration of the digital ruble into the budgetary process, the application of the funds «coloring» technology, features of treasury support, and identifies key problematic issues and solutions. The conclusion is made about the transformation of the digital ruble from a payment instrument into a mechanism of preventive control over the targeted use of budgetary funds, capable of increasing the efficiency of the contract system but requiring the resolution of significant legal conflicts.