Yandex’s AI Assistant Now Powers Smarter Travel Searches Across Russia

New voice-enabled feature turns trip planning into a conversation.

Russian tech giant Yandex is stepping up its game in the travel tech space by integrating its AI voice assistant, Alice, into its Yandex Travel platform—making information search more intuitive and visual for tourists across the country.

Announced via Russian media outlet Gazeta.Ru, the new feature enables travelers to ask Alice for help directly in the “My Trip” section of the platform. Whether typed manually or triggered by smart prompts, queries generate compact, illustrated answers with embedded links to verified sources. It’s a conversational upgrade aimed squarely at simplifying travel logistics and local discovery.

Backed by neural network technology, Alice doesn’t just serve practical travel info. She now delivers context-rich answers about regional history, local cuisine, and souvenir recommendations. What makes the update particularly engaging is its responsiveness: the AI adapts her responses depending on the destination.

For families, the feature goes even further. Alice offers kid-friendly versions of facts, designed to keep younger travelers informed and entertained.

Yandex says this enhancement is tailored especially for tourists planning their own trips—offering them the kind of instant, tailored support that turns a simple itinerary into a personalized travel guide.

With this rollout, Yandex is positioning itself not only as a trip booking service but also as a smart discovery companion—bridging AI and travel in a uniquely Russian context.