Document
document - a physical medium bearing information recorded in any form, such as text, audio recording, image or a combination thereof, which has identifying features allowing it to be identified and is intended for transmission over time and space for public use and storage;
Source: Federal Law No. 77-FZ dated December 29, 1994 (as amended on July 11, 2011) "On the Mandatory Copy of Documents"
3.3. Document (record): identifiable information recorded on a physical medium, created, received and retained by an organization or individual as evidence in confirming legal obligations or business activities
Source: "GOST R ISO 15489-1-2007. National Standard of the Russian Federation. Information, Library and Publishing Industry Standards System. Document Management. General Requirements" (approved by Order No. 28-st of Rosstandart dated March 12, 2007)