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RIF 2025
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Industries
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Artificial Intelligence
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Industries
Medicine and healthcare
More Accurate Than a Sniper: How AI in Russia Is Helping Fight Cancer
Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death in Russia and worldwide. Addressing it requires not only the expertise of physicians but also the use of advanced technologies. Artificial intelligence is becoming one of the most promising tools, actively applied in diagnostics, treatment planning, and drug development. Despite challenges, Russia is steadily carving out a niche in this global race.
22:35
Extractive industry
Digital Evolution in Oil Production
Partnership between Russia’s IT sector and the oil industry is no longer at the beginning stage—it is now rapidly evolving. For an economy where even a 1% boost in operational efficiency creates a multiplier effect, digital technologies are becoming central to competitiveness and safety.
22:27
Agricultural industry
IT-Livestock: Agroeco Group Unveils Digital Transformation Strategy
Agroeco Group has completed a large-scale project to design a comprehensive digital strategy covering all areas of its business. The plan, which runs through 2030, is expected to sharply increase margins and transform one of Russia’s leading agricultural holdings into a benchmark for agri-tech modernization.
22:08
Transport and logistics
Smart Traffic Lights in Kaluga
Digital transformation of urban transport is gaining momentum across Russian regions, and Kaluga has become a showcase of how modern technology can radically reshape urban mobility.
21:52
The nuclear industry
Breakthrough into the Future: Rosatom Launches "Digital Lesson" in Omsk
Rosatom, together with the government of the Omsk region, is rolling out a regional “Digital Lesson” to give schoolchildren and university students their first practical introduction to quantum computing and the materials of the future. The program aims to build a talent pipeline, linking schools and universities with the engineering traditions of local industries.
21:45
Industry and import substitution
Energy and housing and communal services
The nuclear industry
Transport and logistics
Agricultural industry
Extractive industry
Medicine and healthcare
Communications and telecom
Public administration and services for citizens
Digital economy
Education
Science and new technologies
Cybersecurity
Digital products and platforms
Culture, sports and media
Territory management and ecology
Energy and housing and communal services
Robots on the Jobsite: Developers Tackle Workforce Shortages in Construction
Russia’s booming housing market is running up against a severe shortage of skilled labor. To keep projects moving, developers are turning to robotics. One of the first movers is Samolet, which has begun deploying plastering robots on its construction sites.
21:38
Industry and import substitution
Russia Builds "Sovereign Clouds"
Russia has taken another step toward technological independence by launching dedicated server rental services powered by domestic Baikal-S processors. The project aims to strengthen data security, reduce reliance on Western vendors, and create a foundation for exporting sovereign cloud technologies abroad.
21:28
Education
Skolkovo Gymnasium Launches AI and Robotics Training Program for Teachers Across Russia
Skolkovo’s elite school is scaling up its experimental course in AI and robotics, making it available to teachers nationwide to train the next generation of tech innovators.
13.09.2025 23:06
Territory management and ecology
Tatarstan’s Digital Twin: The Region Moves to a New Stage of Development
Tatarstan is building a comprehensive digital twin of its entire territory — an ambitious project that will transform how the region is managed. Led by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Utilities, the initiative will create a precise 3D model of the republic, serving as a planning, management, and infrastructure development tool.
13.09.2025 15:05
Culture, sports and media
The Tour Guide of the Future: Robots at the Museum Entrance and Conversations with Pushkin
At the “Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030” forum, industry experts imagined what tour guides could look like in a decade. Their vision showed how guides are evolving from simple narrators into mediators between the past and the future. The event took place at the new campus of Bauman Moscow State Technical University with support from the Museum of Moscow.
13.09.2025 14:55
Digital products and platforms
Chinese Advertisers Spend Over $13 Million on VK in 2025
Foreign investment in VK Ads is surging. In the first half of 2025, Chinese advertisers spent 1.2 billion rubles (about $13 million) on the platform — a 22% year-over-year increase. Their focus spans gaming, entertainment, and e-commerce.
13.09.2025 14:41
Cybersecurity
Math vs. Hackers: Omsk Scientist Wins Grant for Cybersecurity Research
Alexey Magazev, a professor at Omsk State Technical University, has received a grant of 1.5 million rubles (about $16,000) from the Russian Ministry of Science and the Russian Science Foundation. His project aims to create mathematical models for predicting attacks, assessing risks, and analyzing hacker behavior — with a focus on adapting models to the "non-stationary" nature of cyber threats.
13.09.2025 14:28
Science and new technologies
Bioinformatics Lab in Tomsk: How Sber and SibGMU Are Building the Digital Future of Russian Medicine
In Tomsk, a new bioinformatics lab has opened at the Siberian State Medical University with the support of Sber. The initiative combines science, education, and technology to transform biomedical research and medical practice in Russia.
13.09.2025 14:21
Education
Under the Parthenon’s Arches: Future Architects in Bashkiria Study Antiquity Through VR
Architecture students in Russia are stepping into ancient temples and walking the streets of Pompeii — all without leaving the classroom. Virtual reality is transforming how the next generation learns about architectural heritage.
13.09.2025 14:01
Digital economy
BNPL Is Reshaping E-Commerce in Russia
At the PLAS Forum 2025, the spotlight shifted from technology to consumer behavior. Russians are living in a new financial reality: from splitting payments in a supermarket to buying a car on Ozon without ever setting foot in a bank. This shift is fueling the growth of a unique digital ecosystem.
13.09.2025 13:52
Public administration and services for citizens
Ministry Expands Russia’s “White List” of Internet Resources
Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development has widened the set of online resources that remain accessible during internet restrictions, aiming to keep essential government and economic services running in any situation.
13.09.2025 13:41
Communications and telecom
MAX Will Always Stay Connected
Russia’s national messenger MAX has been included in the list of services that will remain operational even during mobile internet shutdowns.
12.09.2025 16:08
Medicine and healthcare
Digital Shield for Mental Health: How Russian IT Solutions Help Heal Invisible Wounds
Russian researchers have developed a program for screening post-traumatic stress disorder and motivating people to seek help. The system has been officially registered and is already in use at the outpatient unit of Samara Psychiatric Hospital and in departments of Samara State Medical University (SamSMU).
12.09.2025 15:53
Extractive industry
AI Advantage: Reducing Downtime at Yakovlevsky Mine
Yakovlevsky Mining and Processing Plant (part of Severstal, located in Belgorod region) has unveiled an in-house computer vision solution to monitor ore passes. Developed jointly by Severstal Digital, Severstal-Infocom, and plant specialists, the system aims to minimize downtime and improve workplace safety.
12.09.2025 15:39
Agricultural industry
Smart and Autonomous: Far Eastern Fields to Be Cultivated by AI-Driven Robotic Tractors
At the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, a tripartite agreement was signed to launch a pilot project making AI-powered autonomous tractors available to all farmers in the Amur region.
12.09.2025 15:31
Transport and logistics
Artificial Intelligence Transforms Russian Logistics
Russia’s logistics sector is undergoing a machine learning revolution that is turning traditional freight transport into a high-tech industry of the future.
12.09.2025 15:18
The nuclear industry
Step Towards Digital Autonomy: Kursk NPP Transitions to TORÉX System
Kursk Nuclear Power Plant has launched a large-scale transition to the Russian version of the TORÉX operation management system—featuring the new AXIOMA platform, personnel training, and plans for full industrial deployment. The project is one of the key steps in ensuring digital autonomy in the energy sector: the system is designed to make maintenance planning more transparent, accelerate supply processes, and improve the reliability of power units.
12.09.2025 14:51
Industries
Smart Meters in Russia’s Housing Sector Could Become Mandatory
Lawmakers in Russia are proposing a sweeping reform of the housing and utilities sector through the rollout of smart metering systems. The initiative, submitted to the Minister of Construction and Housing and Utilities Irek Fayzullin, calls for mandatory installation of connected sensors with real-time data collection—aimed at improving billing transparency and restoring consumer trust in utility providers.
12.09.2025 14:40
Industry and import substitution
Russia Makes Breakthrough in Predictive Diagnostics of Industrial Equipment
An innovative monitoring system for industrial electronics is moving from pilot operation to commercial scaling across the Russian market.
12.09.2025 12:19
Territory management and ecology
Seeds of the Future: Russian-Chinese Cooperation Is Transforming Forestry
In early September, Russian-Chinese cooperation took on an unexpected new theme—forestry. The agenda went beyond biodiversity conservation to include advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, drones, and digital platforms. The conversation was not only among ecologists but architects of a ‘green’ digital future.
11.09.2025 18:36
Culture, sports and media
AI Covers: Create Your Own Musical Hit
Developers from Novosibirsk have created an app called AI Covers, which lets users generate song covers with the help of artificial intelligence in a single interface. The product opens up new opportunities for creativity and learning.
11.09.2025 18:26
Digital products and platforms
President of the World’s Largest Country Launches Channel on Russian Messenger MAX
Russia’s national messenger MAX has reached a new milestone: the Kremlin announced that President Vladimir Putin now has an official channel on the platform. Citizens can now access key updates in just a couple of clicks—without leaving their conversations.
11.09.2025 18:10
Cybersecurity
Systematic Fight Against Spam: MAX Blocks 67,000 Suspicious Accounts
In August 2025, Russia’s national messenger MAX blocked about 67,000 suspicious accounts, mostly for spam distribution. Accounts used for fraudulent activity were permanently removed. More than 13,000 malicious files were deleted. Users pressed the 'Report' button 27,000 times, and the average response time was under four minutes.
11.09.2025 17:36
Science and new technologies
Russia Speeds Up Code Testing
A Russian AI-based system for software testing is proving to be a breakthrough in automation, economic efficiency, and technology exports.
11.09.2025 16:16
Education
Into the Future: AI Learns to Predict Student Mistakes
By 2030, language education is expected to undergo major changes. An AI system capable of predicting student language errors before they happen could become a breakthrough in the field of education.
11.09.2025 16:00
Digital economy
Skip the Bank Visit: SberBusiness Simplifies Life for Entrepreneurs
As digital transformation accelerates, some long-standing practices in how companies interact with banks are starting to look outdated. Until recently, granting signature authority to a new employee required an in-person trip to a bank office with a stack of documents. Sber has now moved this process fully online.
11.09.2025 15:39
Public administration and services for citizens
Russia May Establish a Ministry of Artificial Intelligence
The State Duma has proposed creating a Ministry of AI and Digital Development. The new agency is expected to strengthen national and information security while accelerating the adoption of new technologies.
11.09.2025 15:25
Communications and telecom
Messenger MAX to Open Registration for Foreign SIM Card Holders
Russia’s secure messenger MAX, initially limited to users in Russia and Belarus, is preparing to gradually open registration for foreign SIM card holders while maintaining its strict focus on cybersecurity.
10.09.2025 14:34
Medicine and healthcare
Not Searching, But Reading: Russian AI Reshapes Medical Records
Irkutsk-based startup Accent has developed iambulant, an AI platform that automatically structures medical records. The company secured 15 million rubles (about $175,000) from an angel investor, showing how Russian innovation is reshaping healthcare data management.
10.09.2025 14:27
Extractive industry
Synthesis of Code and Steel: Russia Launches Universal Drill Rig Production in Orenburg
In September, a new universal drill rig entered serial production at Orenburg’s Drilling Equipment Plant, marking a milestone for Russia’s mining sector. Representatives from Rosatom attended the launch, underscoring the strategic significance of the development, which spans the entire cycle from design to proprietary software.
10.09.2025 14:04
Agricultural industry
Harvest on Schedule: Russia’s Autonomous Driving System for Farm Machinery Ready for Deployment
Russia has successfully tested its first domestically developed universal autonomous driving system for agricultural machinery. The new autopilot can be installed on any type of equipment, providing centimeter-level precision and strengthening the nation’s technological independence.
10.09.2025 13:51
Transport and logistics
Driverless Tram Rolls Out in Moscow
Moscow has become a pioneer in adopting autonomous technologies for public transport by launching passenger service on a driverless tram.
10.09.2025 13:33
The nuclear industry
Young Industrialists Visit Rosatom’s Additive Manufacturing Center
A delegation from the Industrial Mentor project visited Rosatom’s Additive Manufacturing Center in Moscow to see how traditional industry expertise is merging with industrial-grade 3D printing. Beyond a tour, the event became a hands-on lesson in prototyping, serial production of complex parts, and integrating small manufacturers into major supply chains.
10.09.2025 12:29
Energy and housing and communal services
Urban Energy: Moscow’s Innovation Contest Transforms Utilities and Power Sector
Moscow has launched the 'Energy of the City — Moscow' competition, designed to attract cutting-edge technologies for modernizing the capital’s utilities and energy systems. The initiative continues the city’s broader trend of using competitive formats to introduce innovation into the urban environment.
10.09.2025 12:20
Industry and import substitution
Smart Helmets to Boost Workplace Safety
Russian developers have taken a strategic leap in the evolution of the country’s IoT ecosystem. Their new system of smart helmets has already demonstrated impressive results, cutting workplace accidents, reducing risks, and optimizing construction logistics.
10.09.2025 12:11
Territory management and ecology
Cars Must Wait: AI in Chelyabinsk Prioritizes Pedestrian Safety
Chelyabinsk has deployed an AI-powered system that enforces traffic rules at crosswalks, preventing jaywalking and penalizing drivers who fail to yield. What once sounded like science fiction is now shaping safer, more sustainable streets.
09.09.2025 14:07
Culture, sports and media
AI to Help Russian Publishers Predict Bestsellers
Russia has developed a natural language processing (NLP) model designed to forecast the commercial success of fiction. Experts say the system could give publishers a new competitive edge. The country’s largest publishing house, Eksmo, is already testing the technology.
09.09.2025 13:47
Digital products and platforms
Virtual Avatars for Education: Russia to Launch Digital Profiles for Citizens Under 35
Russia’s digital landscape is about to change. A new feature on the Gosuslugi government services portal will create digital profiles—virtual “avatars”—for citizens under 35, mapping their social, educational, and professional trajectories.
09.09.2025 13:32
Cybersecurity
Safe Mode in Russia’s MAX Messenger Aims to Protect Schoolchildren
Russia is introducing a “Safe Mode” for students in its national messenger MAX. Activated by default, the feature restricts access to student profiles, allowing messages only from classmates, teachers, and school administrators, while blocking calls and invitations from strangers.
09.09.2025 13:11
Science and new technologies
JetOS: How a Student Project Became the Key to Russia’s Avionics Sovereignty
A graduate of the Moscow Aviation Institute, Olga Stupak, developed a testing program and methodology for JetOS—a Russian real-time operating system for onboard displays of civil aircraft MC-21 and SJ-100. What began as a diploma project is now shaping the country’s aviation independence.
09.09.2025 12:39
Education
All Roads Lead to AI: Russia’s Job Market Undergoes a Shift
In Russia, the number of job postings requiring AI skills is surging, with finance, marketing, advertising, PR, and IT leading the demand. The trend signals not just a workforce shift but also a call to action for schools, universities, and government policy.
09.09.2025 12:32
Digital economy
A “Digital Bridge” to Russia’s Far East: Tackling the Region’s Talent Gap
A new online platform aims to solve the chronic labor shortage in Russia’s Far East. It highlights not only open positions but also every government support program available to those willing to relocate.
09.09.2025 11:52
Public administration and services for citizens
Nizhny Novgorod Service Centers Move to New Technologies
New digital services are reshaping how residents in the Nizhny Novgorod region access government programs. Officials say these solutions could soon expand to other parts of Russia, offering citizens faster and more convenient interactions with public institutions.
09.09.2025 11:41
Communications and telecom
Over 50,000 Chinese Cars in Russia Connected to Telematics by MTS and Ecar Telematics
The companies announced an expansion of their cooperation at the Eastern Economic Forum, setting the stage for wider deployment of telematics solutions in China-made vehicles on Russian roads.
08.09.2025 18:29
Medicine and healthcare
Ten Seconds to Health: Russia Launches Unique Medical Assistant GigaDoc
Check your blood pressure, assess diabetes risk, measure cholesterol levels—all without waiting in line, in just seconds. In Vladimir’s Central Polyclinic, Sber has introduced GigaDoc, an AI-powered medical assistant. The system helps doctors while making preventive healthcare accessible to every patient. Once again, Russia demonstrates that the future of medicine is being built here and now.
08.09.2025 18:11
Extractive industry
Strategic Alliance Between Sber and Polyus
The signing of a major agreement between Sber and Polyus, Russia’s largest gold miner, at the Eastern Economic Forum 2025 marks a turning point for both the mining sector and the IT industry. Beyond the partnership itself, the initiative signals a shift from isolated automation to full-scale digital transformation across key industries. Its impact will extend far beyond the two companies involved.
08.09.2025 17:56
Agricultural industry
Aerial Farmers: Powerful Drones to Boost Yields in Bashkortostan
Farmers and scientists in Bashkortostan gathered in the Sterlitamak district to discuss the future of agricultural drones. With climate change reshaping farming conditions, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are emerging as a powerful tool to increase crop productivity.
08.09.2025 17:24
Transport and logistics
FESCO and Softline: A New Stage in Russia’s Logistics Digitalization
Russia’s logistics industry is entering a new era of technological development thanks to a strategic partnership between two major market players.
08.09.2025 17:04
The nuclear industry
Ural Electrochemical Plant Fully Shifts Dispatching to Russian Databases
The Ural Electrochemical Plant, part of Rosatom’s Fuel Division, has completed a major upgrade of its dispatch control system. The SCADA package eXvision has been migrated to a fully domestic data storage platform. By abandoning imported solutions, the plant reduces external risks, simplifies maintenance, and makes production automation entirely Russian-built.
08.09.2025 16:28
Medicine and healthcare
Robotic Surgery Surges in Moscow Hospitals
In just the first seven months of 2025, doctors in the Russian capital performed more than 2,000 procedures with robotic systems, matching the total for all of last year.
08.09.2025 16:26
Energy and housing and communal services
Robots in the Networks: Moscow Deploys Smart Pipe Diagnostics
In September 2025, Mosvodokanal achieved a major breakthrough in digitizing urban utilities by introducing a new tele-inspection system for diagnosing main sewer collectors and water supply pipelines. The solution reshapes how Moscow monitors and maintains its underground infrastructure, signaling potential transformation for the entire utilities sector across Russia.
08.09.2025 16:10
Industry and import substitution
Russian Machine-Building Industry Reaches Industry 4.0
One of Russia’s key industrial IT projects of 2025 is the construction of a fully digital factory. The initiative marks a technological leap: a plant in Saratov will produce truck transfer cases using robotics, AI-driven quality control, and predictive maintenance, pushing Russian industry firmly into the era of Industry 4.0.
08.09.2025 15:50
Territory management and ecology
Yakutia and Yandex: Technology to Protect Permafrost
Russia’s largest Arctic region has teamed up with tech giant Yandex to deploy a digital monitoring system for permafrost, aiming to protect ecosystems, communities, and infrastructure from the accelerating impacts of climate change.
07.09.2025 13:14
Science and new technologies
City-IT: How Tomsk’s Forum Became Siberia’s Leading Digital Platform
The City-IT conference in Tomsk has grown into Siberia’s largest technology forum, bringing together academia, industry, and government to test and launch innovations that could shape Russia’s digital future. Workplace will scope 40 sections, include hundreds of executives and thousands of participants — from students to corporate top managers. The agenda ranges from the intricacies of front-end development to industrial AI, from mobile apps to digital solutions for healthcare and electronics.
07.09.2025 12:39
