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Astra AI [Code] vs. Open Source: Why Deploying an Open Model in a Secure Environment Is Costly and Risky

Point of view Astra AI [Code] vs. Open Source: Why Deploying an Open Model in a Secure Environment Is Costly and Risky Comparing the economics of buying an enterprise-ready AI coding platform with building one from open-source components.

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Astra AI [Code] vs. Open Source: Why Deploying an Open Model in a Secure Environment Is Costly and Risky

Point of view Astra AI [Code] vs. Open Source: Why Deploying an Open Model in a Secure Environment Is Costly and Risky Comparing the economics of buying an enterprise-ready AI coding platform with building one from open-source components.

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Technological Adolescence: An Essay on AI's Civilizational Challenge to Humanity

Point of view Technological Adolescence: An Essay on AI's Civilizational Challenge to Humanity Based on the essay "The Adolescence of Technology" by Dario Amodei, 2026

23.06.2026 15:53

AI's Impact on Small Businesses Is Still Limited – For Better or for Worse

Point of view AI's Impact on Small Businesses Is Still Limited – For Better or for Worse Despite the growing excitement around artificial intelligence, its impact on small businesses in Russia remains relatively modest.

19.06.2026 13:29

Konstantin Polyanichev: "Technology Doesn't Replace Art – It Opens a New Doorway to It"

Point of view Konstantin Polyanichev: "Technology Doesn't Replace Art – It Opens a New Doorway to It"AI is turning Russian museums into interactive journeys, adding a new digital layer to the country's cultural landscape.

17.06.2026 14:01

GeoAI From Sber Aims to Transform Land Management

Territory management and ecology GeoAI From Sber Aims to Transform Land Management Sber has introduced GeoAI, a suite of AI models designed to support territorial management, from monitoring soil degradation and desertification to controlling invasive plant species.

17.06.2026 10:58

Sovereign AI Must Deliver Economic Value, Not Just a Sense of Control

Point of view Sovereign AI Must Deliver Economic Value, Not Just a Sense of Control Sovereign AI matters only if its value can be measured in productivity, operating costs, risk reduction, and return on investment.

15.06.2026 14:04

The World's First Palladium Laboratory Opens at Nornickel

Science and new technologies The World's First Palladium Laboratory Opens at Nornickel As the world's largest supplier of palladium, Nornickel is seeking to reshape the platinum-group metals industry through its Palladium Technologies Center. The company's goal is to create entirely new markets for palladium across a wide range of high-tech sectors.

15.06.2026 09:21

Kodik’s AI Editor Is Already Winning Recognition in the Startup Market

Point of view Kodik’s AI Editor Is Already Winning Recognition in the Startup Market An AI-powered code editor developed in Russia is helping programmers write software faster by taking over part of the routine work.

08.06.2026 15:03

Foreign Git Platforms Are a Risk for Russian Companies. Here’s Why

Point of view Foreign Git Platforms Are a Risk for Russian Companies. Here’s Why Git long ago stopped being just a version-control system. The platform where your repositories live has become the center of engineering operations: source code, commit history, CI/CD pipelines, secrets, issue tracking, code reviews, build artifacts – everything flows into a single environment. Losing access to that platform is not an inconvenience. It is a development shutdown.

03.06.2026 17:42

Tomato-Picking Robot Arm Aims to Take Over Harvesting Tasks

Point of view Tomato-Picking Robot Arm Aims to Take Over Harvesting Tasks Anton Vlasenko, a student at the Information Technology Faculty of Novosibirsk State University, has developed an intelligent robotic manipulator designed to automate tomato harvesting in commercial greenhouses. Built using 3D-printed components, including a gearbox, articulated arm segments, brackets, and a gripper, the system can distinguish ripe tomatoes from unripe ones, track the ripening schedules of different varieties, and return later to fruit that is not yet ready for harvest.

01.06.2026 17:18

Alexander Demidov: “It’s Not Just Us Helping AI – AI Is Helping Us Too”

Point of view Alexander Demidov: “It’s Not Just Us Helping AI – AI Is Helping Us Too”How Neural Networks Are Transforming the Electronics Industry

29.05.2026 14:00

Vladimir Bubnov: “Automation Is Accelerating Even Emergency Care”

Point of view Vladimir Bubnov: “Automation Is Accelerating Even Emergency Care”A Russian IT company has developed a proprietary digital solution designed to streamline ambulance services and public-sector operations, covering the entire workflow from call intake to billing and data reporting.

06.04.2026 15:38

Julia Belikova: “We Have Built an Operating System for Russia’s Fishing Industry”

Point of view Julia Belikova: “We Have Built an Operating System for Russia’s Fishing Industry”A digital platform for organising fish storage and wholesale trade has been launched in Russia

03.04.2026 12:24

Vision Without Lidar: How a Russian Breakthrough Is Redefining Robotics Perception

Science and new technologies Vision Without Lidar: How a Russian Breakthrough Is Redefining Robotics Perception An international research team with participation from MIPT has introduced the stereo vision technology Un-ViTAStereo, designed to estimate distances without expensive lidar sensors or manual depth labeling by using the Depth Anything V2 model as a supervisory signal.

02.04.2026 12:21

Russian Universities Train Specialists for Nuclear Robotics

The nuclear industry Russian Universities Train Specialists for Nuclear Robotics Seven Russian universities, including Tomsk Polytechnic University and the Seversk Technological Institute of NRNU MEPhI, are to establish a core laboratory focused on specialised robotic systems for next-generation nuclear energy.

01.04.2026 12:52

Zabbix and Astra Monitoring: Import Substitution or a Partnership to Boost Productivity

Point of view Zabbix and Astra Monitoring: Import Substitution or a Partnership to Boost Productivity Russia’s IT market is undergoing a fundamental shift – and in monitoring, the real change is not just about replacing tools, but about seeing what actually drives the business.

25.03.2026 14:15

Natalia Markova: “Our Digital Reality Has Overtaken the Visions of Sci-Fi Writers”

Point of view Natalia Markova: “Our Digital Reality Has Overtaken the Visions of Sci-Fi Writers”A Russian property tech expert explains how smart home technologies are reshaping everyday life – not just in individual flats, but across entire residential districts

23.02.2026 19:35

Alexander Goldstein: “Vibe Coding Is a New Reality That Could Reshape Software Development”

Point of view Alexander Goldstein: “Vibe Coding Is a New Reality That Could Reshape Software Development”IT expert discusses the trends redefining modern development

16.02.2026 16:59

Sergey Lebedev: “The market does not need gadgets – it needs resilient navigation systems that actually work in real-world conditions”

Point of view Sergey Lebedev: “The market does not need gadgets – it needs resilient navigation systems that actually work in real-world conditions”Satellite navigation systems are developing at pace in Russia.

03.02.2026 13:38

Russia’s AI-and-Cloud Strategy in an Era of Global Volatility (part III)

Point of view 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

Russia’s AI-and-Cloud Strategy in an Era of Global Volatility (part II)

Point of view 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

Russia’s AI-and-Cloud Strategy in an Era of Global Volatility (part I)

Point of view 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

Natalia Miloslavskaya: Cyberattacks Are Becoming More Sophisticated

Point of view 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

A New Reality: Why Russian Civil Servants Are Learning to Work with AI

Point of view 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

‘We Are Different’: How Russia’s Regions Are Training the Next Generation of IT Professionals

Point of view ‘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

Russian AI-Powered Bionic Arms: How 'Motorica' Is Transforming Lives

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

Iron Logic: Moscow Hosts Russia’s First Open National Robotics Olympiad

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

Virtual 360-Degree Tours Are Attracting Tourists to Transbaikalia

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

Russian Railways Strengthens Cybersecurity with Kaspersky Lab Partnership

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

Investors Are Flocking to Russia’s Digital Financial Assets

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

Artificial Intelligence to Speak Bashkir

News Artificial Intelligence to Speak Bashkir A unique digital project to train neural networks in the Bashkir language has been launched in the Republic of Bashkortostan.

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Robotic Mower Undergoes Field Trials in Russia's Orenburg Region

News Robotic Mower Undergoes Field Trials in Russia's Orenburg Region A rotary robotic mower has been undergoing field trials for the past two weeks in the settlement of Energetik in the Orenburg Region. The machine is designed to replace manual labor and significantly speed up grass mowing.

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FEFU Showcases AI Developments in Documentary Cyber Series About Future Technologies

News FEFU Showcases AI Developments in Documentary Cyber Series About Future Technologies Far Eastern Federal University presented projects from its artificial intelligence center in the cyber series II Budushchego. The premiere took place at Moscow’s Oktyabr cinema with the support of the Presidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives.

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Volgograd’s Orlyonok to Add VR Complex for Children With Health Conditions

News Volgograd’s Orlyonok to Add VR Complex for Children With Health Conditions The Orlyonok City Health Center for Children and Youth will equip a special space with a virtual reality system this season. The work is expected to be completed by the end of July.

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Irkutsk Project Named Among Russia’s Top Three Best Practices

News Irkutsk Project Named Among Russia’s Top Three Best Practices The Ekosistema TSEKh digital platform from the Irkutsk Region became a winner of the nationwide "Best Support Infrastructure Practices" competition in the high technologies and manufacturing category.

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Chatbot for Paying for Gas Without Queues or Phone Calls Launches in Naberezhnye Chelny

News Chatbot for Paying for Gas Without Queues or Phone Calls Launches in Naberezhnye Chelny Gazprom transgaz Kazan has developed and deployed the Oplata za gaz. Virtualny pomoshchnik chatbot on the MAX messenger platform for EPU Chelnygaz subscribers.

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Rostelecom Subsidiary Unveils New Version of Aurora Operating System

News Rostelecom Subsidiary Unveils New Version of Aurora Operating System The new release includes about 3,000 changes.

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Sechenov University Launches Digital Training Platform for Pharmacists

News Sechenov University Launches Digital Training Platform for Pharmacists It allows students to learn how to prepare complex medicines in a virtual environment.

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Grinatom Unveils New Information Security System

News Grinatom Unveils New Information Security System It provides multi-factor authentication for access to corporate information systems.

11.07.2026 21:17

AI Increases Road Capacity in Salekhard by 25%

News AI Increases Road Capacity in Salekhard by 25%The city has deployed an adaptive traffic management system.

11.07.2026 19:53

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Artificial Intelligence to Speak Bashkir

Artificial Intelligence to Speak Bashkir

Robotic Mower Undergoes Field Trials in Russia's Orenburg Region

FEFU Showcases AI Developments in Documentary Cyber Series About Future Technologies

Volgograd’s Orlyonok to Add VR Complex for Children With Health Conditions

Tomsk Team Develops Network Traffic Generator to Test Telecom Equipment

Tomsk Team Develops Network Traffic Generator to Test Telecom Equipment

Early Warning AI: Russian System Predicts Infectious Disease Outbreaks Before They Begin

3D Models Add Dynamic Capabilities to Oil and Gas Engineering

Digital Clusters Aim to Bring New Technologies to Russian Agriculture

New law on digital currency: how the electronic payment market will change

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

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

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Russia Calls for Unified International Norms in Digital Security

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

Astra AI [Code] vs. Open Source: Why Deploying an Open Model in a Secure Environment Is Costly and Risky

Astra AI [Code] vs. Open Source: Why Deploying an Open Model in a Secure Environment Is Costly and Risky

Technological Adolescence: An Essay on AI's Civilizational Challenge to Humanity

AI's Impact on Small Businesses Is Still Limited – For Better or for Worse

Konstantin Polyanichev: "Technology Doesn't Replace Art – It Opens a New Doorway to It"

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