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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
News
Russian Forensic Labs Turn to AI to Augment Crime Experts
Law enforcement specialists are deploying neural networks to analyze evidence, detect falsifications, and identify complex traces in criminal cases.
01.03.2026 23:48
News
Russia Enacts First National Standard for Robotics in Oil and Gas
The new framework sets unified rules for developing and deploying ground-based robots in the energy sector.
01.03.2026 22:37
News
In Khakassia, AI Video Systems Spot Wildfires From the Sky
Russian regions are rolling out AI-powered video monitoring and deploying drones to prepare for wildfire season.
01.03.2026 21:24
News
Russian Schools Merge IT Education With Competitive Sports
At the region’s largest school in Arkhangelsk, officials are expanding digital infrastructure and launching hybrid programs that combine athletics with emerging technologies.
01.03.2026 20:16
News
Russia Debuts First Cobot Partner for Industrial Machine Tools
The system is being tested at one of the country’s leading optical instrument manufacturers.
01.03.2026 19:03
News
Voxys Expands to Indonesia With AI-Powered Customer Service Tech
Russian IT developer Voxys, based in Kaliningrad, is preparing to enter the Indonesian market after signing a localization agreement with Indonesian technology firm PT. Terre Tech Nusantara. The deal covers omnichannel platforms and AI-driven products, including speech and voice bots, chatbots and cloud telephony systems.
01.03.2026 18:09
News
Rosatom Showcases Pilot Applications of Quantum Computing
Russian President Vladimir Putin was briefed on the progress of the country’s quantum technology program.
01.03.2026 17:59
News
Russia Develops GPS-Free Navigation System for Lightweight Drones
The new alternative navigation platform is designed to enable unmanned aircraft to operate without satellite signals.
01.03.2026 16:54
News
Altai Region Launches Unified Medical Platform
Residents now have access to a range of digital healthcare services.
01.03.2026 15:52
News
Snezinka Blood Analyzer Added to Russia’s State Medical Device Registry
The hematology analyzer has received regulatory clearance from the Health Ministry.
01.03.2026 14:50
News
Russian Forensic Labs Turn to AI to Augment Crime Experts
Russia Enacts First National Standard for Robotics in Oil and Gas
In Khakassia, AI Video Systems Spot Wildfires From the Sky
Russian Schools Merge IT Education With Competitive Sports
Industries
Yekaterinburg Expands AI Surveillance Across the City
Rostec Launches AI Platform That Builds Event Registration Pages in Minutes
Volgaenergoprom Group Boosts Cyber Defenses With MegaFon’s Next-Gen Firewall
Perm Researchers Double the Speed of Detecting Faults in Aircraft Engines
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
Natalia Markova: “Our Digital Reality Has Overtaken the Visions of Sci-Fi Writers”
Alexander Goldstein: “Vibe Coding Is a New Reality That Could Reshape Software Development”
Sergey Lebedev: “The market does not need gadgets – it needs resilient navigation systems that actually work in real-world conditions”
Russia’s AI-and-Cloud Strategy in an Era of Global Volatility (part III)
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