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Russia’s Nuclear Icebreaker Simulator Competes for Top Maritime Prize

News Russia’s Nuclear Icebreaker Simulator Competes for Top Maritime Prize A St. Petersburg-built simulator for training crews of Russia’s nuclear icebreakers has made the shortlist for the country’s top maritime award, highlighting the Arctic’s strategic role and the future of the Northern Sea Route.

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Russia Pushes Mining Robotics Into the Spotlight With Open Webinar

News Russia Pushes Mining Robotics Into the Spotlight With Open Webinar On October 28, Tsifra Robotics will host an open webinar on mining automation—a gateway to the future of global extraction where autonomous machines are already rewriting the rules.

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Russia Sets Out to Define Copyright Rules for AI-Created Works

News Russia Sets Out to Define Copyright Rules for AI-Created Works As artificial intelligence becomes part of everyday life, Russia is drafting legal frameworks to define authorship and developer responsibility for AI-generated works.

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Russia’s Neural Networks Scan Earth From Space to Predict Disasters

News Russia’s Neural Networks Scan Earth From Space to Predict Disasters AI trained on satellite data is scanning Siberia, the Komi Republic, and beyond—spotting wildfires, deforestation, and natural disasters in real time, while pushing territorial monitoring to a new level.

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Russia Arms School Agriculture Teachers With Digital Skills

News Russia Arms School Agriculture Teachers With Digital Skills As farming in Russia undergoes rapid digital modernization, schools are preparing teachers to pass on new skills in robotics, drones, and data-driven agriculture to the next generation.

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Russia Stages National Cyber War Games to Train Student Defenders

News Russia Stages National Cyber War Games to Train Student Defenders At the end of October, Russian students will step into large-scale cyber war games, defending against simulated hacks in a bid to train the country’s next generation of digital guardians.

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Russia’s Autonomous ‘Strannik’ Boat Charts New Course for Remote Logistics

News Russia’s Autonomous ‘Strannik’ Boat Charts New Course for Remote Logistics

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Russian Mathematician Uses AI to Stop Bridges and Elevators From Shaking Apart

News Russian Mathematician Uses AI to Stop Bridges and Elevators From Shaking Apart A breakthrough by Vladislav Litvinov of Syzran could make elevators, bridges, and industrial structures safer by preventing catastrophic resonance before it starts.

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Russia Pilots ‘My Pet’ App to Give Stray Animals a Home

News Russia Pilots ‘My Pet’ App to Give Stray Animals a Home A pilot project in Tyumen will use a unified digital system to connect shelters, veterinarians, and citizens to find homes for stray animals across Russia.

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AI Helps Moscow Theater Reimagine the Russian Soul

News AI Helps Moscow Theater Reimagine the Russian Soul At the Oleg Tabakov Moscow Theater, artificial intelligence is not replacing actors—it is amplifying them, bringing Vasily Shukshin’s timeless characters to life with digital stagecraft.

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Moscow’s 47-Story Space Hub Aims to Redefine Russia’s Space Program

News Moscow’s 47-Story Space Hub Aims to Redefine Russia’s Space Program The launch of a massive hub in Moscow unites more than 30 leading aerospace companies and labs under one roof, setting the stage for Russia’s post-ISS ambitions and AI-driven spacecraft design.

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Russian Arctic Icebreaker Simulator Named Finalist in National Innovation Award

News Russian Arctic Icebreaker Simulator Named Finalist in National Innovation Award Engineers in St. Petersburg have developed a digital training complex for Arctic icebreaker captains that has been recognized as one of the country’s top 10 innovations.

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Russia Introduces Digital Oversight for Construction of Waste Recycling Plants

News Russia Introduces Digital Oversight for Construction of Waste Recycling Plants Starting September 1, 2025, every stage of building waste recycling facilities in Russia must be logged in a nationwide online system, ensuring transparency and accountability in the sector.

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St. Petersburg to Open Artificial Intelligence Development Center

News St. Petersburg to Open Artificial Intelligence Development Center In 2026, Russia’s northern capital will launch a dedicated AI development center, positioning the city as a national hub for advanced technologies.

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Russia Builds Regional IT Hubs to Decentralize Tech Industry

News Russia Builds Regional IT Hubs to Decentralize Tech Industry From Orenburg to St. Petersburg, Russia is rapidly creating IT hubs that attract talent and investment outside Moscow, signaling a nationwide shift toward decentralized tech growth.

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Russia Develops Key Component for Securing Smart Homes on KasperskyOS

News Russia Develops Key Component for Securing Smart Homes on KasperskyOS A new driver built for KasperskyOS integrates smart home devices into a single protected ecosystem, dramatically increasing resilience against cyberattacks.

13.09.2025 23:56

Russia Unveils 'Elections 2.0' Digital Platform Built on Domestic Software

News Russia Unveils 'Elections 2.0' Digital Platform Built on Domestic Software A new generation of Russia’s state digital infrastructure has been launched. The upgraded 'Elections 2.0' system operates autonomously, integrates with key government services, and emphasizes security and technological sovereignty.

13.09.2025 21:44

Russian Graduate Student Builds Digital Ecosystem to Make Studying Easier

News Russian Graduate Student Builds Digital Ecosystem to Make Studying Easier A postgraduate at Timiryazev Agricultural Academy has developed 'Raspisoniy,' a gamified app that turns class schedules into an interactive study ecosystem.

13.09.2025 20:37

Russians Embrace E-Voting for Housing Management Decisions

News Russians Embrace E-Voting for Housing Management Decisions Across Russia, residents of apartment buildings are increasingly using a digital platform to vote on property management issues, making the process faster, safer, and more transparent.

13.09.2025 19:20

Russian Scientists Develop Resilient Connectivity Without Traditional Infrastructure

News Russian Scientists Develop Resilient Connectivity Without Traditional Infrastructure Researchers at St. Petersburg State University of Telecommunications have introduced an algorithm that keeps networks stable, even in regions with no conventional telecom infrastructure.

13.09.2025 18:20

Neural Networks in Russia Help Create 3D Skull Bone Implants

News Neural Networks in Russia Help Create 3D Skull Bone Implants At a Novosibirsk research center, AI is now assisting surgeons not only in preparing for operations but also in manufacturing custom 3D-printed implants for skull bones.

13.09.2025 17:08

Russian Aluminum Mining Management System Wins Major IT Award

News Russian Aluminum Mining Management System Wins Major IT Award Russia’s mining industry is adopting digital tools to optimize production data. A platform called ZIIoT, developed by the Cifra Group, has now been honored with the prestigious IT Elements Awards.

13.09.2025 16:00

Orenburg Launches First Nationwide Online Exhibition of Young Artists

News Orenburg Launches First Nationwide Online Exhibition of Young Artists For the first time in its 14-year history, Russia’s ‘Young Artists: Art and Traditions’ competition has gone fully online, making contemporary art accessible far beyond Orenburg.

13.09.2025 14:54

Russian Scientists Turn Electric Vehicle Braking Into a New Energy Source

News Russian Scientists Turn Electric Vehicle Braking Into a New Energy Source Researchers at Siberian Federal University have built digital algorithms that turn braking losses in electric transport into energy gains, feeding up to 30 percent back into the grid.

13.09.2025 13:37

Russia Uses AI to Launch Production of the Country’s Lightest Glass Bottle

News Russia Uses AI to Launch Production of the Country’s Lightest Glass Bottle A Siberian glassmaker has introduced AI-driven technology to cut weight, reduce environmental impact, and optimize costs in bottle production.

13.09.2025 12:28

Russians With Disabilities Find Jobs in the Nuclear Industry Thanks to Digital Tools

News Russians With Disabilities Find Jobs in the Nuclear Industry Thanks to Digital Tools Digital training and remote work programs launched by Rosatom are opening the doors of the nuclear industry to people with disabilities across Russia.

13.09.2025 11:21

Irina Volynets: 'Artificial Intelligence and Parental Involvement Can Help Protect Children's Health'

News Irina Volynets: 'Artificial Intelligence and Parental Involvement Can Help Protect Children's Health'Russian schools are introducing high-tech systems to automatically monitor the quality of children’s meals. Children’s Rights Commissioner Irina Volynets praised AI as a powerful tool for safeguarding student health.

13.09.2025 09:59

Russia’s Smart Home Cuts Energy Use by 12 Percent in a Typical Apartment

News Russia’s Smart Home Cuts Energy Use by 12 Percent in a Typical Apartment Yandex, together with environmental engineers, has shown that a standard smart home kit can substantially reduce energy consumption and CO₂ emissions—without requiring residents to change their daily habits.

13.09.2025 08:19

Russia Unveils First AI Agent Ecosystem for Full-Cycle Software Development

News Russia Unveils First AI Agent Ecosystem for Full-Cycle Software Development T-Bank’s subsidiary has launched a unique 'agent mode' for programmers, capable of independently completing complex tasks and dramatically accelerating software creation. The ready-made B2B solution currently has no direct analogues on the Russian market.

13.09.2025 06:56

Scientists in Tyumen Develop Digital Assistant for Smart Farming

News Scientists in Tyumen Develop Digital Assistant for Smart Farming Researchers in Tyumen have built a mobile app that guides farm machinery drivers in real time, calculating optimal routes and fertilizer amounts to save resources and boost crop yields.

13.09.2025 01:39

Russia to Create a Unified Cybersecurity Shield for Its Transportation System

News Russia to Create a Unified Cybersecurity Shield for Its Transportation System Russia has begun building a nationwide cybersecurity center to protect its entire transportation sector. A key priority will be safeguarding mobile apps and digital services used by drivers.

13.09.2025 00:23

Russian University Opens Lab to Train Students in Digital Subsurface Technologies

News Russian University Opens Lab to Train Students in Digital Subsurface Technologies In Russia’s Perm region, oil companies are helping strengthen educational infrastructure. At Perm Polytechnic University, a new lab is giving students hands-on experience with the digital tools used to explore and develop subsurface resources.

12.09.2025 23:17

Moscow Launches Digital Ecosystem for Electric Vehicle Drivers

News Moscow Launches Digital Ecosystem for Electric Vehicle Drivers The city of Moscow is rolling out a major expansion of its electric vehicle charging network. All new stations will be integrated into unified mobile apps, allowing drivers to find, reserve, and pay for charging sessions in real time.

12.09.2025 22:06

Russian AI Service Cuts Data Storage Costs Threefold

News Russian AI Service Cuts Data Storage Costs Threefold The Russian company OBIT has created an artificial intelligence–powered compression service for Rosseti Siberia, helping the utility slash storage expenses by a factor of three while avoiding costly hardware upgrades.

12.09.2025 20:57

Artificial Intelligence Helps Russian Doctors Diagnose Stroke

News Artificial Intelligence Helps Russian Doctors Diagnose Stroke In Russia’s Novosibirsk region, neural networks are being used to process medical images, speeding up diagnosis and helping physicians detect strokes at an earlier stage.

12.09.2025 19:41

Russia Launches Digital Archive With VR Tour to Mark 85 Years Since Battle in the Far East

News Russia Launches Digital Archive With VR Tour to Mark 85 Years Since Battle in the Far East In Chita, officials unveiled an innovative educational website that uses virtual reality and artificial intelligence to bring new depth to the history of the little-known 1939 Khalkhin Gol conflict.

12.09.2025 18:38

Russian Company Develops Automated Climate Control System for Warehouses

News Russian Company Develops Automated Climate Control System for Warehouses Sensors monitor humidity and temperature, then transmit the data to a smart relay that controls the contactors of the ventilation equipment.

12.09.2025 17:25

Russia to Let Travelers Check Into Hotels via the MAX Messenger

News Russia to Let Travelers Check Into Hotels via the MAX Messenger The Russian Ministry of Economic Development has drafted a regulation that would allow hotel guests to check in using the national messenger app MAX, relying on the country’s Unified Biometric System. The measure could roll out as soon as March 2026.

12.09.2025 16:31

Artificial Intelligence Will Start Monitoring Russian Boiler Houses

News Artificial Intelligence Will Start Monitoring Russian Boiler Houses In the Moscow region town of Istra, authorities are preparing to put boiler houses under AI control. The system promises to spot malfunctions faster, cut fuel losses, and manage processes remotely.

12.09.2025 15:15

On Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, Robot 'Polina' Helps Residents Find Medicine

News On Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, Robot 'Polina' Helps Residents Find Medicine A digital assistant called 'Polina' is proving effective in Kamchatka’s regional call center, guiding citizens through government services, scheduling doctor appointments, and even helping locate critical medicines. At the same time, similar AI systems are being deployed nationally to analyze government programs and predict risks.

12.09.2025 14:02

Russian Scientists Use Neural Networks to Boost the Efficiency of Hydrodiodes

News Russian Scientists Use Neural Networks to Boost the Efficiency of Hydrodiodes Researchers at Omsk Polytechnic University are training artificial intelligence to determine the ideal geometry of hydrodiodes, devices that control liquid flow. The project shows how neural networks are entering even highly specialized fields of engineering.

12.09.2025 12:47

In Russia, Drones Are Helping Scientists Track Whales in Real Time

News In Russia, Drones Are Helping Scientists Track Whales in Real Time Russian scientists have begun using drones to tag whales in the Sea of Okhotsk, allowing real-time tracking of their movements. The breakthrough shows how drones are rapidly expanding beyond agriculture and education into ecological research.

12.09.2025 11:33

Cyber Insurance in Russia Poised for Growth Amid AI Risks

News Cyber Insurance in Russia Poised for Growth Amid AI Risks As artificial intelligence spreads deeper into enterprise systems, businesses face new categories of risk—forcing Russia’s cyber insurance market to expand from its modest beginnings.

12.09.2025 10:28

Russian University Deploys AI to Match Students With Academic Advisors

News Russian University Deploys AI to Match Students With Academic Advisors At Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, a new machine learning system helps students and PhD candidates quickly find the right mentor by analyzing research interests, skills, and compatibility.

12.09.2025 08:37

Russia Is Developing Tech to Transmit Touch Over Distance

News Russia Is Developing Tech to Transmit Touch Over Distance Scientists at the Sirius University of Science and Technology are building a prototype that could eventually make its way into touchscreens and VR gloves, bringing the sense of touch to digital interaction.

12.09.2025 06:42

Russia to Showcase Its “Piranha” Drone and Other Breakthroughs in Minsk

News Russia to Showcase Its “Piranha” Drone and Other Breakthroughs in Minsk At the upcoming Innoprom expo, Russia will present cutting-edge aviation and industrial technologies, from the Tu-214 jet to next-gen drones, underscoring its technological sovereignty and export ambitions.

12.09.2025 00:25

AI Could Add Nearly $21 Billion to Russian Banks’ Profits

News AI Could Add Nearly $21 Billion to Russian Banks’ Profits Analysts predict that generative AI, if fully integrated across the sector, could boost banking profits by up to 1.9 trillion rubles ($20.9 billion) within five years.

11.09.2025 22:16

Global Experts to Discuss the Future of Smart Cities in Moscow

News Global Experts to Discuss the Future of Smart Cities in Moscow On September 17, Moscow will host the “Cloud Cities” forum, where international experts will explore strategies for building more resilient, AI-powered urban infrastructure for the decades ahead.

11.09.2025 20:01

Russia to Launch AI-Driven High-Speed Trains Between Moscow and St. Petersburg

News Russia to Launch AI-Driven High-Speed Trains Between Moscow and St. Petersburg On the country’s first high-speed rail line, trains will operate without drivers, powered entirely by artificial intelligence systems—a milestone for Russian transportation and a global showcase of autonomy in motion.

11.09.2025 18:43

Russia Uses AI to Streamline Children’s Health Screenings

News Russia Uses AI to Streamline Children’s Health Screenings Medical researchers have developed a system that monitors kids’ vital signs, flags abnormalities in real time, and doubles the detection rate of weight-related issues compared to standard exams.

11.09.2025 17:10

Russian Lawmaker Explains Why Online Voting Is Gaining Ground

News Russian Lawmaker Explains Why Online Voting Is Gaining Ground Nearly two million citizens used digital government services to choose how they will vote in upcoming elections, highlighting growing demand for flexible, tech-driven participation.

11.09.2025 16:37

Russian Scientists Automate Quality Control for Aircraft Turbines

News Russian Scientists Automate Quality Control for Aircraft Turbines Researchers have built an AI-powered system that scans turbine blades with 96 percent accuracy, spotting microscopic defects and fixing them on the fly—cutting costs and speeding up production.

11.09.2025 15:55

Russia Turns to AI to Boost Tax Collection

News Russia Turns to AI to Boost Tax Collection Artificial intelligence is helping Russian cities spot untaxed properties by cross-referencing aerial imagery with cadastral maps, tightening local budgets and reshaping how taxes are managed nationwide.

11.09.2025 14:40

Russia Rolls Out High-precision Treatment for Tumors

News Russia Rolls Out High-precision Treatment for Tumors Oncology centers are deploying AI-powered stereotactic radiotherapy, a precise method that targets tumors directly while sparing healthy tissue, slashing treatment time from weeks to just a few sessions.

11.09.2025 13:14

Russia Builds First AI-Driven Lab to Improve Road Quality

News Russia Builds First AI-Driven Lab to Improve Road Quality The country’s first “smart laboratory” speeds up asphalt testing tenfold, slashes human error, and promises safer, longer-lasting roads across Russia.

11.09.2025 12:44

For the First Time in Russia, Artificial Intelligence Will Perform Live on Stage

News For the First Time in Russia, Artificial Intelligence Will Perform Live on Stage At a Moscow forum, an AI project that has already drawn millions of online plays will step out of the digital world and onto a real stage, reimagining Russian poetry as electronic music.

11.09.2025 11:58

In Russia, Yamal Reindeer Receive Digital Passports

News In Russia, Yamal Reindeer Receive Digital Passports The new “Northern Shepherd” system uses smart tags and scanners to instantly identify each animal, revolutionizing reindeer herding in the Arctic and boosting food security.

11.09.2025 10:47

Yamal Expands AI Integration Into Government Services

News Yamal Expands AI Integration Into Government Services Russia’s Yamal region has signed a strategic deal with AI developer NtechLab to embed neural network solutions across healthcare, housing, construction, transport, and urban planning, aiming to boost efficiency and citizen comfort.

11.09.2025 08:48

Neural Networks Monitor Food Quality in Russian Schools

News Neural Networks Monitor Food Quality in Russian Schools In Moscow region, artificial intelligence was deployed to independently assess school meals, analyzing over 13,000 photos in the first week of the academic year to ensure menus matched official standards.

11.09.2025 06:36