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Tax Deductions in Russia Can Now Be Processed Online

Public administration and services for citizens Tax Deductions in Russia Can Now Be Processed Online A new "Tax Deduction" feature has appeared on Russia’s public services portal Gosuslugi, allowing citizens to apply for deductions online — no office visits required.

21.10.2025 19:21

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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

Rostelecom Launches Turbo Cloud, a New Cloud Provider for Business

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

“Digital ID” in Max Messenger: Your Mobile Wallet for Identity

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

“There’s No Such Thing as Pure AI”: Robert Vasiliev on What Artificial Intelligence Really Is – and Whether It Could Take Over the World

Point of view “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

RIF 2025 Place of Power: Russia’s Main IT Platform RIF-2025 Generates Ideas for the Future

01.09.2025 19:14

Amir Khamitov: 'Act Now – and Russia Will Emerge as a Leader in Digital Sports'

Point of view Amir Khamitov: 'Act Now – and Russia Will Emerge as a Leader in Digital Sports'

26.06.2025 12:52

Making the Impossible Possible: How Russian VFX Studios Are Building a New Cinematic Reality

Culture, sports and media Making the Impossible Possible: How Russian VFX Studios Are Building a New Cinematic Reality

14.06.2025 14:58

Exporting Russia’s GovTech: Digital Platforms Reach the Global South

Digital products and platforms Exporting Russia’s GovTech: Digital Platforms Reach the Global South

14.06.2025 14:48

Sergey Erokhin: “Russia is among the world leaders in digital transformation”

Point of view Sergey Erokhin: “Russia is among the world leaders in digital transformation”

05.06.2025 14:35

“Better to See Once”: Konstantin Mayor on How Russia Is Building a Digital Future

Point of view “Better to See Once”: Konstantin Mayor on How Russia Is Building a Digital Future

05.06.2025 14:03

Russia’s IT Sector Posts Nearly 28% Average Annual Growth Over Five Years

News Russia’s IT Sector Posts Nearly 28% Average Annual Growth Over Five Years

04.06.2025 19:27

Russia’s Tech Export Strategy Is Winning Over the Global South — and Challenging the West’s Digital Monopoly

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

Russian AI Platform Could Revolutionize Global Drug Discovery—One Atom at a Time

Science and new technologies Russian AI Platform Could Revolutionize Global Drug Discovery—One Atom at a Time

04.06.2025 15:20

Russia’s EdTech Ecosystem Goes Global—With AI, Personalization and Export in Mind

Education Russia’s EdTech Ecosystem Goes Global—With AI, Personalization and Export in Mind

04.06.2025 15:16

Russian Tech Finds New Frontiers in the Global South

Digital economy Russian Tech Finds New Frontiers in the Global South

04.06.2025 15:10

Russia’s Digital Ecosystems Offer Blueprint for the Global South

Public administration and services for citizens Russia’s Digital Ecosystems Offer Blueprint for the Global South

04.06.2025 14:36

AI Supercharges Nuclear: How Digital Technologies Are Reshaping Reactor Performance

The nuclear industry AI Supercharges Nuclear: How Digital Technologies Are Reshaping Reactor Performance

04.06.2025 13:29

Future Games: Russia’s High-Tech Olympics Are Redefining What It Means to Compete

Culture, sports and media Future Games: Russia’s High-Tech Olympics Are Redefining What It Means to Compete

04.06.2025 13:22

How AI is Turning Russia’s Utility Sector Into a Technological Export Industry

Energy and housing and communal services How AI is Turning Russia’s Utility Sector Into a Technological Export Industry

04.06.2025 13:17

Russian Teens Are Turning to AI for Advice. What Does That Mean for the Future of Learning?

Education Russian Teens Are Turning to AI for Advice. What Does That Mean for the Future of Learning?

04.06.2025 13:15

Russian Industrial Software Finds Its Global Footing

Industry and import substitution Russian Industrial Software Finds Its Global Footing

04.06.2025 13:11

Quantum Leap: Russia Builds the Backbone for Next-Gen Secure Communications

Communications and telecom Quantum Leap: Russia Builds the Backbone for Next-Gen Secure Communications

04.06.2025 13:10

The Smart Mine Revolution: How Russia is Pushing the Boundaries of Autonomous Underground Operations

Extractive industry The Smart Mine Revolution: How Russia is Pushing the Boundaries of Autonomous Underground Operations

04.06.2025 13:05

Digital Sovereignty in Nuclear Energy: Russia’s Rosatom Sets Global Benchmark for IT Independence

The nuclear industry Digital Sovereignty in Nuclear Energy: Russia’s Rosatom Sets Global Benchmark for IT Independence

04.06.2025 12:55

Russia Builds Its Own Industrial Software Ecosystem—And It’s Maturing Fast

Industry and import substitution Russia Builds Its Own Industrial Software Ecosystem—And It’s Maturing Fast

04.06.2025 12:51

The Hermitage in Your Pocket: How Russia’s Museums Are Reinventing Culture with Code

Culture, sports and media The Hermitage in Your Pocket: How Russia’s Museums Are Reinventing Culture with Code

04.06.2025 12:46

Russia Rolls Out Smart Monitoring System for Gas Trucks

News Russia Rolls Out Smart Monitoring System for Gas Trucks An AI-powered logistics platform is making hazardous fuel transport safer and faster in the country’s northern regions.

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AI Takes Out the Trash: Russian Cities Use Neural Networks to Monitor Waste Disposal

News AI Takes Out the Trash: Russian Cities Use Neural Networks to Monitor Waste Disposal Smart cameras are bringing accountability to garbage collection sites across Russia.

21.10.2025 23:08

Kyrill Pshinnik: “Using Neural Networks Boosts Employee Productivity by 25 Percent”

News Kyrill Pshinnik: “Using Neural Networks Boosts Employee Productivity by 25 Percent”AI adoption is helping Russian businesses cut routine tasks and raise work quality, driving measurable efficiency gains.

21.10.2025 22:05

Robots Arrive in Russia’s Far East: Government Support Accelerates Industrial Transformation

News Robots Arrive in Russia’s Far East: Government Support Accelerates Industrial Transformation A Vladivostok startup is automating factories with state-backed innovation programs.

21.10.2025 20:54

Major Russian Retailer Launches Online Marketplace for Electric Vehicles

News Major Russian Retailer Launches Online Marketplace for Electric Vehicles M.Video expands into the EV market, marking a new phase in Russia’s e-commerce evolution.

21.10.2025 19:41

Russia Invites Foreign Prosecutors to Train Against Cybercrime

News Russia Invites Foreign Prosecutors to Train Against Cybercrime General Prosecutor Alexander Gutsan proposed joint virtual attack simulations at the University of the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office.

21.10.2025 18:30

Russia Launches High-Tech Blueberry Plantation Using Digital Farming Tools

News Russia Launches High-Tech Blueberry Plantation Using Digital Farming Tools Vladimir region’s 300-hectare project marks a major step toward data-driven agriculture in Russia.

21.10.2025 17:12

Russian Scientists Develop Mathematical Model to Predict Hearing Aid Effectiveness

News Russian Scientists Develop Mathematical Model to Predict Hearing Aid Effectiveness The new tool could make it easier to match hearing aids to each patient’s unique cognitive and auditory profile

21.10.2025 16:05

Russian Messenger MAX Adds Job Notifications Through HRMOST Integration

News Russian Messenger MAX Adds Job Notifications Through HRMOST Integration The collaboration between MAX and HRMOST aims to speed up hiring and simplify communication between candidates and employers.

21.10.2025 14:59

Russia Prepares “Turnkey” AI Services and New Digital Professions

News Russia Prepares “Turnkey” AI Services and New Digital Professions As artificial intelligence enters the mainstream, experts predict a surge in demand for professionals who can tailor technology for business needs.

21.10.2025 13:53

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Russia Rolls Out Smart Monitoring System for Gas Trucks

Russia Rolls Out Smart Monitoring System for Gas Trucks

AI Takes Out the Trash: Russian Cities Use Neural Networks to Monitor Waste Disposal

Kyrill Pshinnik: “Using Neural Networks Boosts Employee Productivity by 25 Percent”

Robots Arrive in Russia’s Far East: Government Support Accelerates Industrial Transformation

Digital Forest Shield: Drones and AI Help Kirov Region Win the Battle Against Wildfires

Digital Forest Shield: Drones and AI Help Kirov Region Win the Battle Against Wildfires

Fleeting Beauty: New Technologies Preserve Russia’s Architectural Gems

A Russian Developer Creates an AI That Replaces a Full Recording Studio

MAX vs. Scammers: Messenger Blocks 105,000 Suspicious Accounts in September

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

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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

Laws and standards

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

“There’s No Such Thing as Pure AI”: Robert Vasiliev on What Artificial Intelligence Really Is – and Whether It Could Take Over the World

“There’s No Such Thing as Pure AI”: Robert Vasiliev on What Artificial Intelligence Really Is – and Whether It Could Take Over the World

Eduard Ashrafyan: Why 'If It Works, Don't Touch It' No Longer Works

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Mikhail Kopyltsov: “Space isn’t somewhere far away — it’s already here”

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