News
Industries
Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence
Laws and standards
Point of view
About project
Partners
Advertising
Contacts
РУССКИЙ
News
Industries
Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence
Laws and standards
Point of view
IT Russia Media
The nuclear industry
MIPT Scientists Speed Up Nuclear Process Simulations by a Factor of 20
Researchers at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) have developed a new software code for modeling atomic nucleus fragmentation. The system dramatically accelerates calculations involving the formation of light nuclear fragments.
06.06.2026 15:22
All news
Important
Important
Latest news
Important
Current
Point of view
Foreign Git Platforms Are a Risk for Russian Companies. Here’s Why
Git long ago stopped being just a version-control system. The platform where your repositories live has become the center of engineering operations: source code, commit history, CI/CD pipelines, secrets, issue tracking, code reviews, build artifacts – everything flows into a single environment. Losing access to that platform is not an inconvenience. It is a development shutdown.
03.06.2026 17:42
Point of view
Tomato-Picking Robot Arm Aims to Take Over Harvesting Tasks
Anton Vlasenko, a student at the Information Technology Faculty of Novosibirsk State University, has developed an intelligent robotic manipulator designed to automate tomato harvesting in commercial greenhouses. Built using 3D-printed components, including a gearbox, articulated arm segments, brackets, and a gripper, the system can distinguish ripe tomatoes from unripe ones, track the ripening schedules of different varieties, and return later to fruit that is not yet ready for harvest.
01.06.2026 17:18
Point of view
Alexander Demidov: “It’s Not Just Us Helping AI – AI Is Helping Us Too”
How Neural Networks Are Transforming the Electronics Industry
29.05.2026 14:00
Point of view
Vladimir Bubnov: “Automation Is Accelerating Even Emergency Care”
A Russian IT company has developed a proprietary digital solution designed to streamline ambulance services and public-sector operations, covering the entire workflow from call intake to billing and data reporting.
06.04.2026 15:38
Point of view
Julia Belikova: “We Have Built an Operating System for Russia’s Fishing Industry”
A digital platform for organising fish storage and wholesale trade has been launched in Russia
03.04.2026 12:24
Science and new technologies
Vision Without Lidar: How a Russian Breakthrough Is Redefining Robotics Perception
An international research team with participation from MIPT has introduced the stereo vision technology Un-ViTAStereo, designed to estimate distances without expensive lidar sensors or manual depth labeling by using the Depth Anything V2 model as a supervisory signal.
02.04.2026 12:21
The nuclear industry
Russian Universities Train Specialists for Nuclear Robotics
Seven Russian universities, including Tomsk Polytechnic University and the Seversk Technological Institute of NRNU MEPhI, are to establish a core laboratory focused on specialised robotic systems for next-generation nuclear energy.
01.04.2026 12:52
Point of view
Zabbix and Astra Monitoring: Import Substitution or a Partnership to Boost Productivity
Russia’s IT market is undergoing a fundamental shift – and in monitoring, the real change is not just about replacing tools, but about seeing what actually drives the business.
25.03.2026 14:15
Point of view
Natalia Markova: “Our Digital Reality Has Overtaken the Visions of Sci-Fi Writers”
A Russian property tech expert explains how smart home technologies are reshaping everyday life – not just in individual flats, but across entire residential districts
23.02.2026 19:35
Point of view
Alexander Goldstein: “Vibe Coding Is a New Reality That Could Reshape Software Development”
IT expert discusses the trends redefining modern development
16.02.2026 16:59
Point of view
Sergey Lebedev: “The market does not need gadgets – it needs resilient navigation systems that actually work in real-world conditions”
Satellite navigation systems are developing at pace in Russia.
03.02.2026 13:38
Point of view
Russia’s AI-and-Cloud Strategy in an Era of Global Volatility (part III)
As the global AI market faces turbulence, inflated expectations, and signs of an infrastructural correction, Russia is pursuing a quieter but more resilient path — one built on open-model adaptation, cost efficiency, sector-specific solutions, and long-term technological sovereignty rather than headline-driven AGI races.
07.12.2025 14:17
Point of view
Russia’s AI-and-Cloud Strategy in an Era of Global Volatility (part II)
While the U.S. AI ecosystem leans heavily on proprietary APIs and high-cost infrastructure, China is betting on open-source LLMs as the foundation of a new global industrial expansion. Russia, observing this shift, sees in China’s approach a strategic alignment with its own long-term priorities: efficiency, sovereignty, and technology built for real-world resilience.
06.12.2025 15:32
Point of view
Russia’s AI-and-Cloud Strategy in an Era of Global Volatility (part I)
As the global AI market shakes under financial turbulence, hardware bottlenecks, and spiraling cloud costs, Russia is betting on a slower, steadier, and ultimately less risky path — one built on open-model adaptation, diversified hardware, and technological sovereignty.
05.12.2025 15:48
Point of view
Natalia Miloslavskaya: Cyberattacks Are Becoming More Sophisticated
As digital networks grow increasingly complex and the global economy becomes ever more dependent on IT, cyberattacks are evolving in scale, sophistication, and impact. Information security is transforming into a core industry essential for governments, enterprises, and citizens alike. In this in-depth interview, Natalia Miloslavskaya, Professor at the Department of Information Security of Banking Systems at the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, discusses the latest trends shaping cybersecurity in Russia and beyond.
24.10.2025 14:14
Point of view
A New Reality: Why Russian Civil Servants Are Learning to Work with AI
Russia’s National Artificial Intelligence Development Strategy sets an ambitious goal: by 2030, at least 80% of workers — including government employees — should be using AI tools in their everyday tasks. Thousands of municipal and state officials across the country are already learning how to apply neural networks to daily work. IT RUSSIA spoke with Kirill Pshinnik, co-founder and CEO of Zerocoder University, about what this transformation means, why it matters, and how it will reshape governance
23.10.2025 00:29
Point of view
‘We Are Different’: How Russia’s Regions Are Training the Next Generation of IT Professionals
The Russian IT and AI education market has experienced explosive growth over the past year. Between January and June 2025, the number of online schools teaching artificial intelligence skills doubled compared to all of 2024. The annual turnover of AI education projects is expected to exceed 5.6 billion rubles (around $63 million). According to Russia’s Ministry of Science and Higher Education, 'Informatics and Computer Engineering' became the most popular major among 2025 graduates, with 869,158 applications—an average of 22 candidates per place. And now, students can acquire sought-after skills without leaving their home regions.
23.10.2025 00:12
Medicine and healthcare
Russian AI-Powered Bionic Arms: How 'Motorica' Is Transforming Lives
Russian medtech company 'Motorica' has rapidly grown from a small startup into a global prosthetics innovator. With $50 million in annual revenue and a presence in 15 countries, the firm is creating intelligent prosthetics powered by artificial intelligence and neural interfaces
18.10.2025 17:32
Education
Iron Logic: Moscow Hosts Russia’s First Open National Robotics Olympiad
Russia is launching its first-ever nationwide robotics olympiad for school students, marking a milestone in the country’s growing commitment to STEM education and technological development. The event invites young engineers to compete in two areas — unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and mobile robotics — turning classrooms into launchpads for innovation.
11.10.2025 19:20
Culture, sports and media
Virtual 360-Degree Tours Are Attracting Tourists to Transbaikalia
A unique historical museum in Siberia’s Transbaikalia region can now be visited without leaving home. The Decembrists Museum in Chita has gone digital, offering a full 360-degree virtual tour — the first step toward a complete VR mapping of the region’s cultural landmarks.
05.10.2025 21:30
Cybersecurity
Russian Railways Strengthens Cybersecurity with Kaspersky Lab Partnership
Russian Railways (RZD) has signed a strategic agreement with Kaspersky Lab to strengthen cybersecurity across its critical infrastructure. The collaboration will launch pilot projects and deployments based on KasperskyOS, creating an import-independent security platform for the nation’s transport sector.
05.10.2025 20:19
Digital economy
Investors Are Flocking to Russia’s Digital Financial Assets
Russia’s fast-growing market for digital financial assets (DFAs) is emerging as a new driver of the country’s digital economy. Amid rising investor interest and high borrowing costs, DFAs are becoming a preferred alternative for raising capital and diversifying portfolios.
05.10.2025 18:42
Communications and telecom
Rostelecom Launches Turbo Cloud, a New Cloud Provider for Business
Rostelecom has launched a new technology brand, Turbo Cloud, targeting corporate clients across Russia with a strong regional presence and investments of about 40 billion rubles over the next few years.
04.10.2025 22:56
Public administration and services for citizens
“Digital ID” in Max Messenger: Your Mobile Wallet for Identity
In today’s world, smartphones already handle payments, tickets, and passwords. Russia is now taking the next step by embedding identity credentials directly into Max, its national messenger app, offering citizens a secure and convenient alternative to paper and plastic IDs.
23.09.2025 15:42
Point of view
“There’s No Such Thing as Pure AI”: Robert Vasiliev on What Artificial Intelligence Really Is – and Whether It Could Take Over the World
Artificial intelligence is one of the most talked‑about technologies of our time: feared, worshipped, debated over dinner tables. At the same time, it’s entering our daily lives and workplaces. But what exactly lies behind the term? We spoke with Robert Vasiliev, Vice President of the Association of AI Laboratories (ALRII), to cut through the hype. Where does AI genuinely deliver results, where is it overrated, and what might the future hold?
15.09.2025 16:25
Place of Power: Russia’s Main IT Platform RIF-2025 Generates Ideas for the Future
01.09.2025 19:14
Point of view
Amir Khamitov: 'Act Now – and Russia Will Emerge as a Leader in Digital Sports'
26.06.2025 12:52
Culture, sports and media
Making the Impossible Possible: How Russian VFX Studios Are Building a New Cinematic Reality
14.06.2025 14:58
Digital products and platforms
Exporting Russia’s GovTech: Digital Platforms Reach the Global South
14.06.2025 14:48
Point of view
Sergey Erokhin: “Russia is among the world leaders in digital transformation”
05.06.2025 14:35
News
Russian Researchers Develop Software to Improve LNG Production Efficiency
The system analyzes plant operations and identifies problems that can be corrected.
22:47
News
Moscow Students Build Robot to Combat Invasive Arion vulgaris
The device offers a more environmentally friendly alternative to conventional pest-control methods.
20:54
News
St. Petersburg to Expand Biometric Fare Payments Across Public Transport
The system is already being used successfully in the city's metro.
18:37
News
Russia to Develop Nuclear Reactors for Data Center Power Supply
The project is being developed by engineers and scientists from MEPhI and Rosatom.
16:48
News
Drones and AI Begin Inspecting Housing Renovation Quality on Sakhalin
Inspecting a single building takes no more than 15 minutes.
14:18
News
Moscow Region Signs Five Industrial Robotics Agreements at SPIEF
The agreements were signed during SPIEF 2026.
12:21
News
Russian Researchers Teach AI to Measure Forest Carbon From Satellite Images
Researchers from Skoltech, Irkutsk National Research Technical University, and the AIRI Institute have developed a machine-learning algorithm that estimates carbon stocks in forests using satellite imagery. The study was published in Scientific Reports with support from a grant provided by the Russian Science Foundation.
10:16
News
AI-Generated Visuals Debut on the Mariinsky Theatre Stage
The Mariinsky Theatre hosted a concert titled "Theatre Music," becoming the first event in the venue's history to feature visuals created with generative AI. The performance marked the 150th anniversary of the Union of Theatre Workers of Russia.
08:29
News
Sber Opens Cyber Threat Intelligence Platform to International Partners
Sberbank has granted businesses and government organizations in Belarus and other friendly countries free access to its Threat Intelligence cyber threat management platform, Deputy Chairman Stanislav Kuznetsov said on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
06.06.2026 22:37
News
CICADA8 Expands Into Indonesia as Its First Overseas Market
Russian cybersecurity developer CICADA8 is launching operations in Indonesia, the company's first international market. Regional systems integrator Walden Global Services will serve as its strategic partner in the country.
06.06.2026 20:21
News
Russian Researchers Develop Software to Improve LNG Production Efficiency
Moscow Students Build Robot to Combat Invasive Arion vulgaris
St. Petersburg to Expand Biometric Fare Payments Across Public Transport
Russia to Develop Nuclear Reactors for Data Center Power Supply
Industries
Sber Offers a Digital Response to Global Challenges
Talking Tree Brings Bashkortostan to Life for SPIEF Visitors
Marketplace and Messaging: Russian E-Commerce Giant Develops Its Own Messenger
Beeline Launches AI Model “Kibervnuk” to Protect Teenagers From Scammers
Cybersecurity
New law on digital currency: how the electronic payment market will change
Breakthrough in cybersecurity: new methods of personal data protection
Cybersecurity in the Age of Digitalization Analysis of Current Threats and Protection Methods
Artificial Intelligence
Digital Tools Empower Government Functions
Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life: Russia’s Practical Implementation
Artificial intelligence has learned to recognize users' emotions
Robotization of production: how automation is changing the labor market
Laws and standards
Russia Calls for Unified International Norms in Digital Security
The Russian Model of Digital Integration as a New Framework for Global Cooperation
Russia Proposes AI Governed by Human Conscience
Blockchain is more than cryptocurrency: unexpected uses for the technology
Point of view
Foreign Git Platforms Are a Risk for Russian Companies. Here’s Why
Tomato-Picking Robot Arm Aims to Take Over Harvesting Tasks
Alexander Demidov: “It’s Not Just Us Helping AI – AI Is Helping Us Too”
Data Is the New Gold: Russia Is Shaping a New Model of Digital Security
Opinions and Analytics
