Russia Expands Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure with New Data Hub in Moscow
In a move that underscores its growing ambitions in digital sovereignty and public service modernization, Russian cloud provider RTK-DC (a subsidiary of state telecom giant Rostelecom) has launched a new public cloud facility in Moscow. The site, dubbed Medvedkovo-2, significantly boosts Russia’s domestic capacity for high-performance, secure cloud computing—available to both public institutions and private enterprises.
A Strategic Leap for Russian Cloud Infrastructure
Located in the Central Federal District, Medvedkovo-2 delivers over 28,000 virtual CPUs clocked at 3.0 GHz, 64 terabytes of RAM, and nearly 1.2 petabytes of storage across SSD, SAS, and SATA formats. These specifications place the facility on par with international standards and enable deployment of compute-intensive workloads including AI training, real-time analytics, and national-scale digital services.
Clients can instantly provision virtual infrastructure, backup services, and execute complex operations such as live migration and data replication—all managed through an intuitive self-service portal.
“We are scaling our Public Cloud infrastructure so that existing and future clients can grow their digital services with confidence,” said Alexander Obukhov, Director of Product at RTK-DC. “Our goal is to create a unified digital landscape across all federal districts of the Russian Federation.”
High Availability by Design
One of the new facility’s first major test cases was supporting may9.ru, a national portal built to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in World War II. The portal, featuring historical content, educational resources, and interactive experiences, required a mission-critical platform capable of zero downtime.
According to Obukhov, the solution hinged on RTK-DC’s “metrocluster” design, connecting two data centers with synchronous data replication. This high-availability architecture enables Active-Active operation, ensuring full functionality even if one site fails. “Reliability was our top priority for this project,” he emphasized.
Cloud Infrastructure with a Geopolitical Role
Beyond national service delivery, RTK-DC’s Public Cloud is also emerging as a platform for international digital partnerships. Experts believe it could become a foundational technology for exporting digital services to EAEU and BRICS nations. The key selling point? No reliance on Western vendors or licensing regimes.
Russia’s emphasis on building sovereign IT ecosystems stems in part from geopolitical pressures, but the resulting architecture is beginning to offer broader benefits. By localizing infrastructure, the country has improved data security, compliance, and continuity in an era of growing global cyber threats.
Implications for Global Digital Resilience
The Moscow expansion is part of a broader trend: governments worldwide are reassessing the resilience, independence, and strategic control of their digital infrastructure. For Russia, the ability to roll out scalable, sovereign cloud environments supports both its domestic digital transformation and a wider role in international tech diplomacy.
For citizens and businesses, the practical advantages are immediate—faster access to services, reduced dependence on foreign cloud platforms, and new opportunities for innovation across sectors such as education, media, and finance.
