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Engineering AI: How a Volgograd Platform Is Rewriting the Rules of the Patent Game
Researchers at Volgograd State Technical University are developing an AI system designed to help Russian enterprises develop new technologies in-house.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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‘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
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“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
Point of view
“Better to See Once”: Konstantin Mayor on How Russia Is Building a Digital Future
05.06.2025 14:03
News
Russia’s IT Sector Posts Nearly 28% Average Annual Growth Over Five Years
04.06.2025 19:27
Digital products and platforms
Russia’s Tech Export Strategy Is Winning Over the Global South — and Challenging the West’s Digital Monopoly
04.06.2025 15:30
News
Magadanenergo Improves Power Reliability Through Digitalization
Magadanenergo has completed a series of digitalization projects to upgrade equipment and improve the quality of power supply.
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News
Kamensk-Uralsky Metallurgical Plant Moves to Automate Business Processes
The Kamensk-Uralsky Metallurgical Plant is rolling out a full-scale automation project using platform 1S:ERP Metallurgiya (1C:ERP Metallurgy).
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News
Students From 12 Regions Build Cyber-Immune Protection for Environmental Robot
Finalists at a national tech competition developed security architectures to protect AI-driven autonomous systems.
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News
Satka Students Recreate Russia’s Oldest Hydropower Plant in Virtual Reality
The project aims to bring back the early 20th-century look of a historic settlement and its industrial site.
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News
Aksioma 3.0 Cleared by FSTEC for Use in Critical Infrastructure
The asset management platform has been certified for deployment in government systems and sensitive facilities.
19.04.2026 23:45
News
UserGate Certifies uClient Cybersecurity Tool in Belarus
The approval allows the software to be used in government systems and critical infrastructure across the country.
19.04.2026 21:03
News
Russian Researchers Teach Industrial Robots to Understand Operator Gestures
The system enables contactless control of robotic manipulators using computer vision and neural networks.
19.04.2026 18:41
News
Young Engineers From the Jewish Autonomous Region Shine at National Science Festival in Perm
Students from a regional tech park drew crowds with VR, mobile, and game design projects at a major nationwide event.
19.04.2026 16:37
News
1C UNF Adds Support for New Product Label Verification Modules
The update enables retailers to validate product marking codes through the Chesny znak system using integrated modules.
19.04.2026 14:25
News
Orenburg Launches Online Cemetery Search Service
A new digital tool allows users to locate burial sites without visiting cemetery offices in person.
19.04.2026 12:20
News
Magadanenergo Improves Power Reliability Through Digitalization
Kamensk-Uralsky Metallurgical Plant Moves to Automate Business Processes
Students From 12 Regions Build Cyber-Immune Protection for Environmental Robot
Satka Students Recreate Russia’s Oldest Hydropower Plant in Virtual Reality
Industries
SberCity Builds Out Digital Infrastructure
AI Becomes a Core Engine of the Global Media Factory
Max Messenger Tops Russia’s User Activity Rankings
Innopolis Unveils InnoFish Platform to Protect Organizations from Phishing
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
Vladimir Molyanov: “Agricultural drones deliver meaningful savings in planted acreage”
Zabbix and Astra Monitoring in Industrial Environments: Competition or Synergy?
Nikita Glazyev: “It's a Quantum Leap in AgTech”
Vladimir Bubnov: “Automation Is Accelerating Even Emergency Care”
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