Russia's Nuclear Sector Goes Fully Domestic on Software

In a major digital sovereignty move, Russia’s nuclear industry has transitioned entirely to homegrown software across more than 133,000 workplaces.

Employees at Russia’s nuclear organizations have shifted to using exclusively Russian-made software — from operating systems to browsers and antivirus tools. The transition now covers over 133,000 workplaces across 150 organizations, all funded internally by Rosatom, the country’s state nuclear corporation.

This transformation is part of a broader national effort to develop industrial centers of IT competence. In the first phase alone, 66 new Russian IT products were created and are now being rolled out across approximately 500 companies, spanning sectors from retail to transportation. These domestic tools are reported to match their foreign counterparts in functionality, making the switch not just politically attractive but economically sensible as well.

Most of the first-wave projects are expected to be completed by the end of next year. Meanwhile, a second wave of digital projects, launched in May, is already underway. It will deliver another 49 IT initiatives by the end of 2027 — bringing Russia closer to full independence from foreign software.