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Precision agriculture cuts costs
Farmers in southern Russia are boosting profitability by 30–40% by adopting digital technologies in crop production.
15.12.2025 16:27
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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
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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
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Sergey Erokhin: “Russia is among the world leaders in digital transformation”
05.06.2025 14:35
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“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
Science and new technologies
Russian AI Platform Could Revolutionize Global Drug Discovery—One Atom at a Time
04.06.2025 15:20
Education
Russia’s EdTech Ecosystem Goes Global—With AI, Personalization and Export in Mind
04.06.2025 15:16
Digital economy
Russian Tech Finds New Frontiers in the Global South
04.06.2025 15:10
Public administration and services for citizens
Russia’s Digital Ecosystems Offer Blueprint for the Global South
04.06.2025 14:36
The nuclear industry
AI Supercharges Nuclear: How Digital Technologies Are Reshaping Reactor Performance
04.06.2025 13:29
Culture, sports and media
Future Games: Russia’s High-Tech Olympics Are Redefining What It Means to Compete
04.06.2025 13:22
Energy and housing and communal services
How AI is Turning Russia’s Utility Sector Into a Technological Export Industry
04.06.2025 13:17
Education
Russian Teens Are Turning to AI for Advice. What Does That Mean for the Future of Learning?
04.06.2025 13:15
News
Russian Developer to Protect a Space Satellite From Malware
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has built a specialized antivirus solution for the RUVDS satellite platform, extending digital protection beyond Earth’s orbit.
06:53
News
Mikhail Nikitin: “Digital Assets in Russia Are Becoming a Systemic Business Tool”
Russia has introduced a mechanism for creating digital non-public joint-stock companies, marking a fundamentally new format for business development.
00:50
News
Russian Mapping Service Adds Navigation Mode for Unstable Connectivity
The new feature helps drivers stay oriented on the road even when satellite signals drop out.
15.12.2025 23:42
News
Drones in Russia Help Crack Down on Unauthorized Construction
In Russia’s Novosibirsk Region, drones surveyed more than 11,000 hectares of land in a year, identifying signs of land-use violations on around 2,000 sites.
15.12.2025 22:37
News
Russian Students Propose an AI Model for the Metals Industry
The system tracks model degradation, signals when human intervention is needed, and automates recalibration.
15.12.2025 21:29
News
In Russia, an Oil and Gas Company Accelerates Field Development Using AI
Gazprom Neft began building digital geological models for hydrocarbon exploration and production 30 years ago.
15.12.2025 20:02
News
Russian Scientists Build a Prototype Mobile Robotic Platform
The new system is designed to monitor industrial facilities and transport cargo across challenging surfaces, including water, sand, and snow.
15.12.2025 18:58
News
In Russia, Monitoring Software Is to Predict Digital System Failures
The updated Astra Monitoring platform can automatically detect anomalies in system behavior and warn companies about problems before they escalate into serious disruptions.
15.12.2025 17:51
News
Russian Algorithm Ranks Among the World’s Top Machine Learning Tools
Thanks to its high accuracy and automated data handling, the algorithm has become an industry standard, used across Russian business and scientific research.
15.12.2025 16:40
News
Russians File Up to 2 Million Applications a Day on the Gosuslugi Portal
Digital government services are increasingly covering a wide range of everyday needs, from healthcare to education and official paperwork.
15.12.2025 15:26
News
Russian Developer to Protect a Space Satellite From Malware
Mikhail Nikitin: “Digital Assets in Russia Are Becoming a Systemic Business Tool”
Russian Mapping Service Adds Navigation Mode for Unstable Connectivity
Drones in Russia Help Crack Down on Unauthorized Construction
Industries
Russian Scientists Develop Next-Generation Signal Shapers for 5G Networks
From Signal to Meaning: A Russian IT Project Teaches Neural Networks to Understand Medical Context
Mature Oil Fields Drive New Discoveries
Precision agriculture cuts costs
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
Russia’s AI-and-Cloud Strategy in an Era of Global Volatility (part III)
Russia’s AI-and-Cloud Strategy in an Era of Global Volatility (part II)
Russia’s AI-and-Cloud Strategy in an Era of Global Volatility (part I)
“Don’t Try to Seize the Unseizable”: How Russia Can Leverage Its Advantages to Become an IT Leader
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