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Tyumen Engineers Build Compact Robot Janitor for Urban Snow Removal
Winter places heavy strain on both drivers and pedestrians, requiring constant snow clearing by maintenance crews and municipal equipment. Now robots are joining the workforce, with a new compact machine developed by students at Tyumenskii Industrialnyi Universitet (Tyumen Industrial University, TIU).
17.03.2026 11:56
Culture, sports and media
Yakutian Scientists to Train AI to Locate Mammoth Tusks in Permafrost
In the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), researchers have begun developing a novel AI-based system to locate mammoth tusks. The Pleistotsen (Pleistocene) project brings together geophysicists, paleontologists and software engineers.
17.03.2026 11:54
Digital products and platforms
On Speed and Usability First: Glavgosekspertiza Launches Nearly 10 Online Services
Glavgosekspertiza Rossii (Russia’s Main Directorate for State Expertise), the agency responsible for reviewing and approving project documentation, has introduced around 10 online services designed for project owners and developers.
17.03.2026 11:50
Cybersecurity
SberFactoring Strengthens Container Security With Kaspersky Solution
SberFactoring has strengthened the security of its container infrastructure, a core layer of cloud and microservices architectures, using Kaspersky Container Security from Laboratoriya Kasperskogo (Kaspersky Lab). The move secures containerized applications across the entire lifecycle, from development to production.
17.03.2026 11:47
Science and new technologies
Researchers in Krasnodar Region Build AI Tool to Detect Illegal Construction
Scientists from Kubansky gosudarstvenny tekhnologichesky universitet (Kuban State Technological University), Kubansky gosudarstvenny agrarny universitet (Kuban State Agrarian University) and Moskovsky fiziko-tekhnichesky institut (Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology) have developed an AI-based technology to identify unregistered buildings and land-use violations.
17.03.2026 11:45
Industry and import substitution
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Education
Not Child’s Play: Moscow Graduates Its First Cohort of Young Drone Engineers
Students in the program didn’t just study theory. They soldered circuit boards, configured autopilots and launched drones at a real DOSAAF training ground. The course culminated in full-fledged UAV project defenses.
17.03.2026 11:42
Digital economy
Teplotekhnika Launches B2B Platform for Engineering Systems Market
Teplotekhnika has launched a B2B platform, tt46.ru, for ordering engineering and climate equipment, offering more than 15,000 products. Digital solutions like this are rapidly expanding and beginning to reshape industry-specific markets.
17.03.2026 11:38
Public administration and services for citizens
Digital Shield Against Debt Collectors: Filing Complaints Over Illegal Calls Gets Easier
Government digital services continue to expand protections for citizens. A new tool on Gosuslugi (Public Services portal) allows users to quickly file complaints over unlawful actions by creditors and debt collectors.
17.03.2026 11:36
Communications and telecom
Russia Launches First Subscription Service for Earth Observation Data
The new service will significantly simplify access to fresh satellite imagery for businesses. Such data is widely used in natural resource exploration, agriculture, construction and many other sectors.
16.03.2026 18:57
Medicine and healthcare
AI Reviews the Images, the Physician Makes the Diagnosis
Artificial intelligence is increasingly used in the daily work of physicians in Russia. New digital tools help doctors analyze patient data more quickly and make clinical decisions directly during medical appointments.
16.03.2026 18:54
Extractive industry
Russian Mining Companies Increase Reporting Transparency
The mining industry is accelerating its transition to digital platforms for tracking ESG indicators – environmental, social and governance metrics. The shift is driven by tightening international requirements for sustainability reporting.
16.03.2026 18:52
Agricultural industry
A Robot Will Watch Over Bananas in Sochi
An autonomous platform designed to monitor and care for banana plantations in greenhouses has been developed and tested in Russia. One device can replace the work of two agronomists.
16.03.2026 18:49
Transport and logistics
Sky Under Control
Companies Bespilotnye Sistemy and ZALA from Russia’s Udmurt Republic have developed technologies for the remote identification of unmanned aerial vehicles. Data on drones will now be transmitted in real time to airspace monitoring systems.
16.03.2026 18:46
The nuclear industry
HSE Researchers Teach Computers to Predict Electronics Overheating
Engineers from the Moscow Institute of Electronics and Mathematics at HSE University have developed an automated system for calculating thermal operating modes in electronic devices.
16.03.2026 18:44
Energy and housing and communal services
Russia to Manage Utility Infrastructure Through a Unified Digital System
Russia is preparing to launch a new state information platform called Upravlenie Kommunalnoy Infrastrukturoy (Utility Infrastructure Management). According to the Russian government, the system will serve as the foundation for a unified digital framework for the country’s housing and utilities sector.
16.03.2026 18:41
Industry and import substitution
Heavy Equipment Goes Online
Buying an excavator, truck crane or front loader can now be done “in a single click.” Russia’s United Machinery Group (UMG) has announced the launch of a specialized heavy-equipment marketplace.
16.03.2026 18:36
Territory management and ecology
Smart Sports Centers: AI Helps Manage Athletic Facilities in the Moscow Region
The Moscow Region is expanding its “Smart FOK” initiative, a project designed to manage sports facilities using artificial intelligence. Since 2024, sports complexes have gradually been integrated into a system that relies on neural networks and intelligent cameras to track visitor flows and generate operational data.
15.03.2026 13:54
Culture, sports and media
AI Programming Recognized as a Competitive Sport in Russia
Russia’s Ministry of Sports has added artificial intelligence programming to the official discipline of “sport programming.” The decision makes it possible to organize sanctioned competitions focused on building machine learning algorithms.
15.03.2026 13:46
Digital products and platforms
Russian IT Firm Develops Method to Remove Users’ Biometric Traces from Facial Recognition Systems
Russian technology developer Kryptonit, part of X Holding, has introduced a method that can selectively remove a person’s digital profile from facial recognition systems. The solution allows individuals to withdraw consent for the processing of their biometric data.
15.03.2026 13:35
Science and new technologies
66 Percent of University Faculty Use Neural Networks in Their Work
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond experimental use and becoming a routine working tool in research and teaching environments. According to a survey, 66 percent of faculty members and researchers in Russia regularly use AI in their work. The study was conducted by the ITMO Center for Science Communication, Yandex Education and the Center for Technologies for Society at Yandex Cloud. It surveyed staff members from 16 Russian universities who combine teaching with research activity.
15.03.2026 12:53
Education
Amigo, You Are in Russia: Krasnoyarsk Student Builds Chatbot for Latin American Students
A linguistics student at Siberian Federal University (SibFU) combined Python programming with real stories from Ecuadorian students to create a virtual assistant that speaks to them in their native Spanish.
15.03.2026 12:41
Digital economy
Digital Wallets at the Central Bank: Russians to Access the Digital Ruble in Fall 2026
Elvira Nabiullina has officially announced that mass adoption of the digital ruble will begin in Russia on September 1, 2026. The third form of the national currency is currently undergoing testing, while banks and businesses are preparing the necessary infrastructure.
15.03.2026 12:25
Public administration and services for citizens
New AI Development Body Established in Russia
The Russian government has created a subcommission responsible for the development and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies. Deputy Prime Minister – Chief of Staff of the Government of the Russian Federation Dmitry Grigorenko has been appointed to lead the new body.
15.03.2026 11:14
Communications and telecom
Russia to Build Infrastructure for Managing a National Orbital Station
The project calls for deploying command and communication equipment across Russia to support operations of a future national space station.
14.03.2026 14:14
Medicine and healthcare
Algorithm Sees More: Russia Develops AI System for Medical Imaging Analysis
Researchers at the Artificial Intelligence Institute of Innopolis University have introduced a prototype AI system designed to analyze medical images. The new platform is called Innovit.
14.03.2026 13:48
Extractive industry
Cherepovets Steel Mill Comes Under the Watch of “SOVA”
Cherepovets Metallurgical Plant (CherMK), part of the Severstal group, has completed pilot tests of the SOVA digital video analytics system based on computer vision technology. The platform identifies workplace safety violations in real time.
14.03.2026 13:40
Agricultural industry
Russia Accelerates Transition of Agriculture to Domestic Software
By 2030, at least 80% of Russia’s agricultural enterprises are expected to replace foreign software with domestically developed digital platforms.
14.03.2026 13:20
Transport and logistics
Next-Generation Test Facility
Researchers at Samara National Research University named after S. P. Korolev have developed a unique test complex for small gas turbine engines used in unmanned aerial vehicles.
14.03.2026 13:11
The nuclear industry
Digital Twins Used to Model the Closed Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Scientists in the Russian city of Snezhinsk have held a scientific seminar focused on modeling technologies for the nuclear fuel cycle. Researchers discussed how advanced digital tools can replace complex and costly experiments, enabling the design of radiochemical production processes in a virtual environment.
14.03.2026 12:49
Energy and housing and communal services
Snow Under AI Surveillance: A “Digital Inspector” Is Reshaping Utility Oversight in Arkhangelsk
The “Digital Inspector” project in Arkhangelsk has been operating for less than a year but has already demonstrated tangible results. Artificial intelligence helps identify violations in the work of property management companies and keeps city streets cleaner and safer.
14.03.2026 12:10
Industry and import substitution
Crimea Invests in the Future
Crimea’s industrial sector has faced a persistent labor shortage in recent years. To address the challenge, companies are accelerating automation and digitalization across production lines while launching new programs to train specialists and provide stronger social support.
14.03.2026 11:16
Territory management and ecology
AI Guards Birds on an Island in Russia’s Primorye Region
In Peter the Great Bay in the Sea of Japan lies a protected area established nearly half a century ago. The Far Eastern Marine Reserve was created to preserve the region’s unique marine and island ecosystems. Today it is home to more than 5,000 species of plants and animals.
13.03.2026 10:19
Culture, sports and media
Memory in Digital Form: Vyborg Launches Search School With VR Technology
Vyborg is launching a new season of the search school Oblast slavy (Region of Glory). The central event will be the presentation of the VR film Soldatskie tropy. Sinyavinskie vysoty (Soldiers’ Paths. The Sinyavino Heights), which allows viewers to immerse themselves in the events of World War II.
13.03.2026 10:16
Digital products and platforms
New Level of Comfort: Russian Company Modernizes 35 Employment Centers in Kuban
Russian telecom operator MTS has completed a digital upgrade of 35 employment centers across Kuban. With electronic queue systems and digital terminals now in place, visitors can access services faster and more comfortably.
13.03.2026 10:12
Cybersecurity
Tatarstan Government Deploys Security Vision Platform to Strengthen Cybersecurity
The government of Tatarstan has strengthened protection of the region’s digital infrastructure by deploying the Security Vision platform. The system automatically monitors the security of regional government programs, detects threats quickly and helps resolve digital disruptions before they escalate. The platform connects more than 20 ministries and agencies, reducing incident response times from several hours to minutes.
13.03.2026 10:08
Science and new technologies
World-Class Breakthrough: Russian Scientists Create a New Architecture for a Controllable Quantum Memory Chip
Scientists from the Kvantum Park cluster at Bauman Moscow State Technical University, together with the Federal State Unitary Enterprise VNIIA imeni N. L. Dukhova, have developed and tested a prototype of a controllable quantum memory device – effectively a “quantum random-access memory” (quantum RAM) component designed for future quantum computers.
13.03.2026 10:05
Education
Education Innovations Emerging From Nakhodka: Primorye Hosts “Best Educational Project” Competition
In Russia’s Primorye region, educators are running experiments, launching engineering labs and inspiring children to take an interest in science.
13.03.2026 10:01
Digital economy
Ckassa Uses AI to Strengthen Security in Fintech Services
The team behind the fintech company Ckassa has shown that innovation in financial technology is not limited to large banks. Smaller regional IT firms are also shaping the industry. Developers from the city of Perm are integrating artificial intelligence into their internal processes to improve both the quality and security of financial services.
13.03.2026 09:57
Public administration and services for citizens
Moya okhota App Lets Novosibirsk Hunters Get Permits Digitally
Electronic documents are becoming standard for hunters and anglers as well. The success of the Novosibirsk region demonstrates how regional digital services can modernize wildlife management and simplify access to permits.
13.03.2026 09:53
Communications and telecom
Tricolor Upgrades Broadcasting System
Under the Tricolor Federal project, the signal is now transmitted from a new orbital position at 75 degrees east longitude.
12.03.2026 10:21
Medicine and healthcare
Robot Replaces Paramedic: Russia Introduces Electronic Medical Checks for Drivers
Russia has introduced a robotic terminal for pre-trip medical examinations of drivers. Instead of visiting a paramedic before starting a shift, employees can now undergo health checks using an automated system.
12.03.2026 10:18
Extractive industry
From Production to Repair
Artificial intelligence and machine-vision technologies are being introduced into well-repair operations in Russia’s oilfield service sector. One notable example comes from TN-Service, a company within the Tatneft structure.
12.03.2026 10:15
Agricultural industry
Digital Guardian of the Land
The project to develop an AI system for restoring soil fertility is being advanced by Sber in the Republic of Kalmykia. The artificial intelligence–based technology is designed to combat the desertification of agricultural land.
12.03.2026 10:12
Transport and logistics
AI to Safeguard Road Quality
Researchers at Donskoy gosudarstvennyy tekhnicheskiy universitet – DGTU (Don State Technical University) in Rostov-on-Don are developing an artificial intelligence algorithm designed to assess road conditions and generate optimal repair schedules. The goal is to reduce unnecessary spending while keeping road infrastructure in better condition and making maintenance decisions more data-driven.
12.03.2026 10:10
The nuclear industry
Sevmash Introduces Technology to Accelerate Nuclear Submarine Construction
An engineer at Russia’s Sevmash shipyard has developed a design and manufacturing solution that speeds up the installation of onboard equipment in nuclear submarines. The technology reduces labor requirements and can save more than 80 million rubles (about $960,000) by sharply lowering the number of required labor hours.
12.03.2026 10:07
Energy and housing and communal services
Tambov Residents Gain Real-Time Digital Oversight of Housing Repairs
Homeowners in Russia’s Tambov region can now monitor the progress of major repairs in their apartment buildings in real time through federal online platforms – GIS ZhKKh (State Information System for Housing and Utilities) and the mobile application Gosuslugi Dom (Public Services Home).
12.03.2026 10:04
Industry and import substitution
Data-Driven Forestry: How SVEZA Is Digitizing Russia’s Timber Industry
The timber group SVEZA not only develops its own IT solutions but also shares best practices with other industry players, supporting the development of digital skills and the adoption of Russian technologies.
12.03.2026 10:02
Territory management and ecology
Russia Tests Drone Designed to Fight Complex Industrial Fires
Russia has tested a new firefighting drone capable of extinguishing industrial fires within minutes. The system, called Gruzovik M-500, operates at heights of up to 100 meters and is designed to function even in dense urban environments.
11.03.2026 10:07
Culture, sports and media
Moscow Region Is Digitizing Its Sports Infrastructure
This year, an AI system will begin analyzing attendance across 300 sports complexes in the Moscow region. The technology will help identify underused facilities and recommend ways to make better use of them.
11.03.2026 10:03
Digital products and platforms
Russian Scientists Develop Interactive Map to Assess Learning Progress of Students With Intellectual Disabilities
Researchers in Russia have developed an interactive digital map designed to evaluate the learning progress of students with intellectual disabilities. The tool allows educators and specialists to identify students’ strengths and challenges, determine which skills are easier for them to master and develop personalized teaching recommendations.
11.03.2026 09:59
Cybersecurity
BI.ZONE Updates Cybersecurity Platform for Large Enterprises and Holding Companies
Russian cybersecurity firm BI.ZONE has introduced an updated version of its BI.ZONE GRC platform designed for large corporate groups. The system helps holding companies manage cybersecurity across multiple subsidiaries from a single operational center, replacing fragmented protection practices with unified security standards.
11.03.2026 09:53
Science and new technologies
Perm Scientists Create a High-Precision 3D Digital Model of the Bolshaya Mechkinskaya Cave
In Russia’s Perm region, researchers have taken another step toward developing speleotourism at the Bolshaya Mechkinskaya Cave, a protected natural site. Using integrated laser scanning of the underground cavity, specialists created a highly accurate three-dimensional digital model of the cave.
11.03.2026 09:50
Education
Digital Nomads: Kamchatka Scientists Teach Neural Networks to Speak Koryak
In Russia, researchers have introduced a digital language course called KORYAK TUYU, and it can be downloaded anywhere – from Chukotka in the Far East to Kaliningrad on the Baltic coast.
11.03.2026 09:46
Digital economy
Digital Transformation of the Ruble: The Evolution of Russia’s Monetary System
Russia is implementing a large-scale economic initiative – the digitalization of the ruble. The project is not intended to replace traditional cash and non-cash payments but to introduce an additional form of money circulation.
11.03.2026 09:40
Public administration and services for citizens
Getting a Digital ID in Max Messenger Becomes Easier for Large Families, Pensioners and People with Disabilities
In Russia, access to social benefits and public services is becoming easier to manage digitally. Citizens can now obtain an electronic ID used to confirm eligibility for social programs through Gosuslugi and the national messenger Max, expanding the reach of digital government services.
11.03.2026 09:37
Communications and telecom
MTS Exolve Deploys Voice Robot for the Far East’s Largest Bakery Producer
The deployment shows how Russian telecom operators are increasingly offering AI-powered tools that help businesses automate routine operations, handle surges in customer calls and improve service quality without expanding staff.
10.03.2026 14:47
Medicine and healthcare
Gold Nanoparticles and Infrared Light: Russian Scientists Develop a Way to Attack Tumors Without Chemotherapy
Researchers in Russia say they have developed a new approach to treating malignant tumors. Scientists at National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, working with an international team, have created a technology designed to destroy cancer cells using light and specially engineered nanoparticles.
10.03.2026 14:40
Extractive industry
NSCAR to Showcase Industrial Vehicle Monitoring System
Russian developer NSCAR, known for its transport safety and video monitoring technologies, is preparing to present a new monitoring system designed for mining operations. The company will demonstrate its specialized solutions at an industry exhibition scheduled for March 18–20 at the Novosibirsk Expocentre.
10.03.2026 14:34
Agricultural industry
Smart Oversight: AI Helps Russia Monitor Agricultural Compliance
In Russia’s Oryol and Kursk regions, inspectors are using artificial intelligence–driven analytics to identify regulatory violations in agriculture. The approach allows authorities to analyze massive data streams and focus inspections on high-risk cases without disrupting compliant farms and agribusinesses.
10.03.2026 14:23
