Demand for Domestic Projects Rises Across Russia’s Digital Economy
The past year saw growing interest in homegrown technology developments.
Interest in Russian technology projects rose markedly in 2025, spanning both AI development and a broad range of other digital services.
Analysts Track the Trend
Analysts report rapid growth in the generative artificial intelligence market. According to expert estimates, its size increased fivefold over the year, reaching roughly 58 billion rubles by the end of 2025. The surge was driven by stronger demand from banks, retail, insurance companies, and the IT sector.
Users are increasingly opting for domestic products and platforms. Some tools are used to create content, others to automate routine tasks, and others to analyze large datasets. Demand is also rising for services that integrate AI directly into business processes.
Infrastructure Projects
Demand is also growing for infrastructure projects. The cloud technology market, for example, is being actively reconfigured to support machine learning and AI analytics. This is boosting demand for data center capacity and local cloud services, especially where data must be stored domestically – a requirement that now applies in most cases.
Businesses are also showing heightened interest in digital security tools, marketing automation, and data analytics. Many companies say these technologies help them respond more quickly to market changes and improve service quality.
Domestic Projects Match Global Standards
Experts point to a simple trend: Russian projects are no longer seen as “below global standards.” They are beginning to compete on speed, reliability, and usability. In 2025, this led to the widespread adoption of new services across multiple industries.
Users and developers alike say Russia’s global IT ecosystem is increasingly growing on its own. New projects continue to emerge, helping businesses and individuals solve everyday tasks using modern technologies.
