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The Right Soil: Kaluga Experiment Opens a New Chapter in Biotechnology

Territory management and ecology The Right Soil: Kaluga Experiment Opens a New Chapter in Biotechnology At the Botanical Garden of Kaluga State University, scientists are running a unique experiment that could radically transform how humanity preserves natural heritage and advances sustainable agriculture. For the first time, artificial intelligence is being used to optimize nutrient media for growing fungal mycelium — marking both an ecological and technological breakthrough.

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“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

The Russian Code: How Programming Became a Cultural Identity for a New Generation of Engineers

Culture, sports and media The Russian Code: How Programming Became a Cultural Identity for a New Generation of Engineers

04.06.2025 12:45

Russia Launches Centralized Cyberfraud Protection Hub for Citizens

Cybersecurity Russia Launches Centralized Cyberfraud Protection Hub for Citizens

04.06.2025 12:42

AI, Russian-Style: How Smart Tech Is Powering the Country’s Next Digital Leap

Digital products and platforms AI, Russian-Style: How Smart Tech Is Powering the Country’s Next Digital Leap

04.06.2025 12:42

From Baikonur to the Moon: How Russia’s Lunar Strategy Could Reshape the Future of Space Tech

Science and new technologies From Baikonur to the Moon: How Russia’s Lunar Strategy Could Reshape the Future of Space Tech

04.06.2025 12:41

Startup of the Year: How Young IT Companies Conquer the Market

Transport and logistics Startup of the Year: How Young IT Companies Conquer the Market

26.05.2025 14:28

Major banks are introducing biometric identification of customers

Agricultural industry Major banks are introducing biometric identification of customers

26.05.2025 14:27

Russia Builds VR Training System for Nuclear Industry

News Russia Builds VR Training System for Nuclear Industry Rosenergoatom is developing virtual reality simulators to accelerate and improve the training of nuclear plant staff, aiming to boost safety at the country’s most powerful reactors.

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Russian Athletes Showcase How AI Is Changing Sports

News Russian Athletes Showcase How AI Is Changing Sports Gymnastics champions Dina and Arina Averina joined WMT AI founder Igor Nikitin for an open training session that highlighted how artificial intelligence is transforming athletic performance and extending careers.

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Russia’s “Gorodovoy” AI Expands to Control Urban Order

News Russia’s “Gorodovoy” AI Expands to Control Urban Order St. Petersburg has upgraded its AI-powered monitoring system to spot more urban violations—from illegal kiosks to invasive plants—helping cities respond faster to disorder.

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Russia Expands AI Use to Manage Urban Transit Flows

News Russia Expands AI Use to Manage Urban Transit Flows Artificial intelligence is moving onto Russian streets, optimizing bus and trolley schedules, rerouting vehicles in real time, and helping cities cope with traffic surges.

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Russia to Launch AI-Powered Tourist App for Foreign Visitors

News Russia to Launch AI-Powered Tourist App for Foreign Visitors At the Travel HUB “Commonwealth” forum in Makhachkala on October 2, officials will unveil Visit Russia, a multilingual mobile app designed to guide international tourists through the country.

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Russian Cybersecurity Firm Updates Attack Simulation Platform

News Russian Cybersecurity Firm Updates Attack Simulation Platform Positive Technologies has rolled out a major update to its MaxPatrol Carbon 25.6 platform, expanding attack scenarios and giving IT teams sharper tools to defend corporate networks.

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Russian University Builds a Massive Digital Education Ecosystem

News Russian University Builds a Massive Digital Education Ecosystem A Moscow-based university has launched a full-scale digital platform that unites students, faculty, and administrators into a single system—slashing paperwork and streamlining day-to-day operations.

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Russian Students Push the Boundaries of Future Construction Tech

News Russian Students Push the Boundaries of Future Construction Tech Universities in Russia are betting on additive manufacturing and digital modeling to reinvent how buildings are designed and constructed.

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Russia Turns to AI to Streamline Customs Oversight

News Russia Turns to AI to Streamline Customs Oversight Neural networks are being deployed to automate how Russian authorities process imports and exports, promising faster checks and sharper insights into global trade flows.

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AI Is Now Policing the Quality of Russia’s Meat and Dairy

News AI Is Now Policing the Quality of Russia’s Meat and Dairy Russia is betting on artificial intelligence to clean up its food supply chain, using machine learning to catch fraud in meat and dairy production in real time.

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Russia Builds VR Training System for Nuclear Industry

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Russian Athletes Showcase How AI Is Changing Sports

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The Right Soil: Kaluga Experiment Opens a New Chapter in Biotechnology

The Right Soil: Kaluga Experiment Opens a New Chapter in Biotechnology

An Alliance to Boost Russian Game Development

Predicting Labor Market Demand: Russia Launches “Pythia” Career Forecasting Service

“Smart” Wi-Fi Jammer: RTU MIREA Develops Targeted Technology for Corporate Security

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

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Breakthrough in cybersecurity: new methods of personal data protection

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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

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

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

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