The Largest Russian Chemical Company Switches to Domestic Software
A major shift toward technological independence is underway as Russia’s leading mineral fertilizer producer, PhosAgro, begins a full transition to domestically developed software across its workforce and facilities
Digital Independence at Scale
PhosAgro, one of Russia’s largest producers of mineral fertilizers, has begun transitioning its IT landscape to fully domestic solutions. Over the next three years, all 7,000 employees, several in‑house data centers, and all production sites will migrate to Russian-made software. The new infrastructure is being deployed by Astra Group, the developer behind the Astra Linux operating system, which is widely used across critical industries.
According to the company, the project requires ensuring reliable, uninterrupted operation of industrial equipment, establishing full support from domestic vendors, and implementing software that complies with Russian regulatory standards. The transition also involves integrating new systems with existing hardware, retraining technical specialists, and guaranteeing continuous production during the migration period—while maintaining the stability of mission‑critical systems.
Growing Confidence in Domestic Tech
The first stage of the project has already migrated 2,000 employees to the Astra Linux operating system.
