Russia’s Yandex Launches AI-Powered City Guide for Travelers
The Neural Network Suggests What to See, Where to Go, and How to Get There
Russia’s Yandex has introduced a new AI-powered travel assistant within its navigation app — a smart companion that helps users explore cities, find attractions, and access services effortlessly. The neural network not only interacts with users but also generates personalized recommendations, plans routes, and handles complex, multi-step queries.
The system processes thousands of user reviews to extract the most useful insights, saving people time when choosing restaurants, stores, or landmarks. The app now includes personalized collections, suggesting destinations tailored to each user’s interests and habits.
Millions of Users, and Growing
The Yandex Maps platform also serves as a major driver for local businesses. In Russia, the service reaches 95 million users each month, with the app’s audience growing by about 25% annually. The platform currently lists over six million active businesses, primarily small and medium-sized enterprises, though major companies are also represented.
By integrating artificial intelligence into geolocation tools, Yandex is turning its maps into an intelligent urban companion — one that makes travel, discovery, and everyday navigation more personalized, functional, and seamless than ever before.
