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RIF 2025
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The nuclear industry
Quantum Leap: Why Egypt, India, and Vietnam Are Interested in Russian Supercomputers
Russia’s state atomic corporation Rosatom is preparing to enter the global quantum technology market. By 2026, the company plans to sign its first international contracts, marking a new phase where Russia transitions from research leadership to commercial export of quantum computing and sensor technologies.
30.10.2025 08:19
Agricultural industry
Sharing Knowledge: Russian Farmers Exchange Digital Best Practices
Russia’s agricultural sector continues its steady digital transformation. The recent “Digital Agro Tour” in the Republic of Mari El brought together more than 200 leaders of major agricultural enterprises to exchange practical experience and explore new technologies that are reshaping farm management and livestock operations across the country.
30.10.2025 08:17
Energy and housing and communal services
Digitalizing Energy in Tomsk Region: Paving the Way for Industrial Growth
In the Tomsk region of Russia, a new digital project is transforming how local energy systems are managed. The launch of a real-time stability reserve monitoring system marks a milestone in the nation’s energy digitalization strategy, boosting efficiency without large-scale capital investment.
30.10.2025 08:17
Extractive industry
Amber Under Control: Russia Launches Full-Scale Gemstone Marking System
Starting in November 2025, all amber extracted in Russia’s Kaliningrad region will undergo mandatory digital marking — a groundbreaking step in the global gemstone industry. The initiative aims to eliminate illegal mining, prevent counterfeiting, and strengthen the reputation of Baltic amber on both domestic and international markets.
30.10.2025 08:17
Medicine and healthcare
A Three-Dimensional Heart: The New Reality of Russian Cardiology
In the Ryazan Regional Cardiology Center, doctors have successfully performed the first arrhythmia treatment surgery using real-time 3D cardiac navigation. The system creates a precise digital model of the patient’s heart, marking a major step toward data-driven, precision cardiology in Russia.
30.10.2025 08:16
Industry and import substitution
Energy and housing and communal services
The nuclear industry
Transport and logistics
Agricultural industry
Extractive industry
Medicine and healthcare
Communications and telecom
Public administration and services for citizens
Digital economy
Education
Science and new technologies
Cybersecurity
Digital products and platforms
Culture, sports and media
Territory management and ecology
Communications and telecom
Over 60 Settlements in Yakutia to Gain High-Speed Connectivity
The large-scale ‘Synergy of the Arctic’ project aims to bring reliable, high-speed internet access to some of Russia’s most remote northern regions, improving the quality of life for thousands of people across Yakutia.
30.10.2025 08:16
Transport and logistics
Khasan Transport Hub: A Pilot of Russia’s Logistics Revolution
A joint project by Russian company SIMETRA and Admiral Nevelskoy Maritime State University has created a digital twin of the Khasan Transport Hub in the Primorsky Territory — a strategic gateway between Russia and Asia. The initiative represents a major leap toward smarter, data-driven logistics infrastructure across the Far East.
30.10.2025 08:14
Industry and import substitution
Hardware for Digital Independence: Russia’s New Certified Server Marks a Strategic Shift
The certification of a new Russian 2U-class server signals a transition from fragmented initiatives to a systematic industrial policy of IT import substitution — opening the door to localized solutions for AI, data centers, and critical infrastructure sectors.
30.10.2025 08:07
Public administration and services for citizens
Krasnodar Region Authorities Adopt Russian Software
The administration of Russia’s Krasnodar Region has signed an agreement to transition government bodies to the domestic software suite ‘MyOffice.’ The move, announced during the international cybersecurity conference Kuban CSC 2025, marks a pivotal step toward digital sovereignty and the broader use of Russian IT solutions across public institutions.
29.10.2025 10:16
Digital economy
Expanding to the Balkans: Nizhny Novgorod IT Companies Go Global
Amid shifting global trade structures and an accelerating push for technological sovereignty, Russia’s regions are emerging as active players in international cooperation. A standout example is the Nizhny Novgorod Region, whose government recently announced plans to open representative offices for local IT firms in the Republic of Srpska.
29.10.2025 10:16
Education
Dagestan Scientist Develops AI That Predicts Student Performance
A neural network implemented at the online school 'Dom Znaniy' ('House of Knowledge') can now predict students’ academic performance for the next school year with an error margin of just about 4 percent — a breakthrough that brings adaptive learning closer to reality.
29.10.2025 10:16
Science and new technologies
Neural X-ray from Samara: How Artificial Intelligence Is Shaping the Future
A young scientist from Samara, Russia, has developed a technology nicknamed the 'Neural X-ray.' Together with his team at the Samara National Research University, he is rethinking the way artificial intelligence can visualize hidden structures — a breakthrough that may transform both medicine and robotics.
29.10.2025 10:15
Cybersecurity
VK Workspace Protects Businesses: 421 Million Phishing and Spam Emails Blocked
In Q3 2025, VK Workspace, in collaboration with Mail.ru, intercepted 7.6 billion spam messages — including 421 million phishing emails — as cyber threats continue to escalate and require increasingly advanced defensive systems.
29.10.2025 10:15
Digital products and platforms
Bakery Goes Digital: E-Document Workflow Halves Contract Approval Time
Russian IT integrator 1C-Rarus has implemented a digital document management system for the Tula-based bakery Fan Fan Bakery. The result is striking — contract approval times have been cut in half thanks to full automation of administrative workflows.
29.10.2025 10:15
Culture, sports and media
Russian Tech Takes the Stage: Digital Avatars Bring Legends Back to Life
At Moscow’s Live Arena, a new kind of concert premiered — 'Vysotsky. The Height.' In this groundbreaking performance, digital avatars of Vladimir Vysotsky, Polina Gagarina, Sergey Shnurov, Grigory Leps, and Leonid Agutin appeared on stage alongside a live orchestra, merging art and technology in an unprecedented way.
29.10.2025 10:15
Territory management and ecology
Digital Passports for Ice Age Survivors: Tracking Musk Oxen in the Yamal Tundra
In Russia’s remote Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, scientists are carrying out a high-tech wildlife census. In the Ingilor Nature Park, amid Arctic winds and permafrost, researchers are equipping musk oxen — creatures that once roamed the tundra alongside mammoths — with electronic ID tags, giving each animal a ‘digital passport.’
29.10.2025 10:15
Communications and telecom
Russia Develops Photonic Circuit Components for 6G Devices
Russian scientists have designed and tested key photonic components that could power future 6G communication systems. The technology aims to deliver ultra-high-speed data transmission using artificial intelligence and sub-terahertz frequencies.
28.10.2025 09:10
Medicine and healthcare
Your Digital Twin Has Arrived: Russian Doctors Build Virtual Copies of Patients
Russian physicians are introducing digital twin technology into clinical practice. The first experiments, conducted in cardiology and oncology, focus on improving surgical precision and treatment outcomes. By using virtual replicas of organs, surgeons can plan operations, predict patient responses, and select optimal therapeutic strategies before a single incision is made.
28.10.2025 09:04
Extractive industry
Autonomous Mine: DonNTU’s Vision of the Future of Mining
The development of next-generation technologies in mining today is as important as extraction volumes themselves. A vivid example of this trend is the large-scale 'Mine of the Future' concept announced by Donetsk National Technical University (DonNTU).
28.10.2025 08:59
Agricultural industry
Soil Analyst: A Robot Will Test Soil Quality
In Gelendzhik, scientists have completed laboratory tests of a 'Robotic Soil Sampling Unit,' a patented system that promises to transform soil monitoring and precision agriculture across Russia.
28.10.2025 08:54
Transport and logistics
Perm Scientists Develop an AI-Based Alternative to GPS
Researchers at Perm Polytechnic University have developed an AI-powered system for public transport monitoring that identifies bus numbers from road cameras with 82% accuracy—without relying on GPS trackers.
28.10.2025 08:49
The nuclear industry
AtomMash Launches ‘Spider Robot’ to Enhance Nuclear Plant Safety
At the AtomMash plant in Volgodonsk, part of Rosatom’s engineering division, a new ‘spider robot’ equipped with advanced ultrasonic technology is transforming weld inspection for nuclear reactors — working three times faster than a human and eliminating human error from critical safety checks.
28.10.2025 08:42
Energy and housing and communal services
Artificial Intelligence for Municipalities: Neural Networks Take Control of Urban Management
In the Republic of Tatarstan, artificial intelligence is transforming city management — from snow removal to road monitoring — delivering measurable results and improving public services at record speed.
28.10.2025 08:35
Industry and import substitution
Russian Laptops to Become Truly ‘Russian’
In Arzamas, Russia is launching its first domestic production of laptop casings — a project aimed at reducing import dependence and strengthening the nation’s technological sovereignty.
28.10.2025 08:29
Territory management and ecology
Smart Waste Sorting: How Russia’s AI-Powered Robots Turn Trash Into Resources
At a waste processing facility near Moscow, a new worker has joined the team — a tireless robot capable of identifying dozens of material types with remarkable speed and accuracy. Developed by Systema 1, a resident company of the Sirius Innovation Science and Technology Center, this AI-powered sorter is redefining what waste management can look like in the era of sustainable automation.
27.10.2025 10:22
Culture, sports and media
Russia to Create Its Own AI-Generated Superhero — a Local Alternative to Batman
Russian creators are developing the country’s first full-length animated film made entirely with artificial intelligence. The project, ten times cheaper than traditional 3D animation, could redefine how creative industries use AI — and introduce Russia’s answer to Batman.
27.10.2025 10:15
Digital products and platforms
Guarding the Skies: Russia’s ‘Nebosvod’ Platform Successfully Passes Drone Air Traffic Tests
Russia’s Kalashnikov Concern successfully tested its SCAT 350M unmanned aerial vehicle using the Nebosvod digital air traffic management platform, developed by the research center Aeroscript. The test demonstrated flawless, reliable transmission of all key flight parameters — marking a breakthrough in unmanned aviation safety and coordination.
27.10.2025 09:56
Cybersecurity
Sustainable Tech Exchange: Roscongress and Vietnam Sign Cybersecurity Cooperation Agreement
Russia’s Roscongress Foundation and the Vietnam National Association of Cybersecurity have signed an agreement to enhance cooperation in digital security. The deal aims to strengthen bilateral ties through knowledge sharing, joint initiatives, and potential co-hosted cybersecurity projects and events.
27.10.2025 09:51
Science and new technologies
Neural Networks Go On Air: MIET Students Build Smarter, More Reliable Communications
At the Moscow Institute of Electronic Technology (MIET), young researchers are developing a hybrid LDPC decoding algorithm that merges neural networks with a modified Min-Sum method. The project could make next-generation communications—5G and beyond—more efficient, resilient, and energy-saving.
27.10.2025 09:45
Education
Making Contact: Saratov Teachers Learn to Work with Neural Networks
More than 2,500 educators gathered for a large-scale lecture by the Russian Knowledge Society to explore how artificial intelligence can transform teaching — from lesson planning to academic integrity. The initiative shows how Russia is building a practical framework for integrating AI into education.
27.10.2025 09:39
Digital economy
Debt-Based Digital Financial Assets: Russia Redefines the Rules
Russia’s market for digital financial assets (DFAs) is entering a new phase. Lawmakers have introduced a bill that clarifies the legal status and issuance rules for debt-based DFAs, a move expected to catalyze institutional growth and investor confidence.
27.10.2025 09:29
Public administration and services for citizens
In Tyumen, a Digital Avatar Will Support Orphaned Children
Specialists in the Tyumen region have introduced a digital avatar designed to support orphaned children and foster families. If successful, the model could serve as a blueprint for other regions and even beyond Russia’s borders.
27.10.2025 09:15
Communications and telecom
Developers of MAX Announce the Launch of a ‘Partner Platform’
Russian developers are introducing a new tool designed to help companies promote their products and services through the national messenger MAX — marking a new stage in the evolution of Russia’s digital communication ecosystem.
26.10.2025 13:21
Medicine and healthcare
A New Approach to Fracture Treatment: Russian Scientists Develop Shape-Memory Orthosis
Researchers at Perm Polytechnic University have unveiled a revolutionary solution for post-injury rehabilitation — a ‘smart’ orthosis with shape memory. Designed to ensure ideal fixation without impairing blood flow, the innovation highlights how Russian medtech is setting new standards in global healthcare engineering.
26.10.2025 13:13
Extractive industry
Rock-Breaking Robot: The Missing Link on the Road to Digital Mines
A breakthrough in Russia’s mining sector signals a shift from concept to practice: a rock-breaking robot designed to make one of the most dangerous tasks in mining safer, smarter, and fully automated.
26.10.2025 13:05
Agricultural industry
Full Control: Russia Pilots Digital Labeling for Fertilizers
Russia has launched a pilot project to digitally label fertilizers intended for retail sales. The initiative marks the first step toward creating a national system for digital tracking and control across the entire fertilizer market.
26.10.2025 12:56
Transport and logistics
Russia Develops an Autonomous Truck Convoy
Russian companies Navio and Grunwald have unveiled a prototype of an intelligent refrigerated semi-trailer equipped with cloud connectivity and artificial intelligence. The system continuously monitors cargo condition, temperature control, and technical parameters — all without a driver.
26.10.2025 12:48
The nuclear industry
Rosatom Technologies for Belarusian Energy: The First Touchscreen Simulator for a Thermal Power Plant
Rosatom’s engineering enterprise, in partnership with Belarusian company Belenergomnaladka, has delivered a unique computer-based simulator for Minsk CHPP-4 — the first of its kind to feature fully interactive touchscreen panels for operator training.
26.10.2025 12:38
Industries
Russian Software for Energy Efficiency: A Building Digital Twin That Could Save Billions
Researchers at the Moscow Power Engineering Institute (MPEI) have developed a unique software suite that uses digital twins to automatically evaluate a building’s energy efficiency — potentially saving billions through smarter design and management.
26.10.2025 12:32
Industry and import substitution
Digital Shipyards of the Future
Russia is building a sovereign digital ecosystem for shipbuilding — without relying on Western software or scanning technologies. The transition marks a turning point for one of the country’s most strategic industries.
26.10.2025 11:56
Territory management and ecology
Smart Cities Start with Parking: Chelyabinsk Launches a Digital Ecosystem for Drivers
Urban parking remains one of the most frustrating challenges for modern cities. Time wasted searching for a spot and the chaos of disorganized parking are familiar to any driver. Chelyabinsk, a major industrial hub in Russia, has decided to tackle the problem at its core — through digital transformation.
25.10.2025 11:01
Culture, sports and media
The Language of the ‘Russian Indians’ Can Now Be Learned Online
Only about 60 people in the world speak Ket — one of Siberia’s most mysterious and ancient languages. Now, anyone can learn it thanks to a new digital platform launched in Russia. The project represents a major step in preserving the traditions of the Indigenous peoples of the North and offers a rare window into an endangered culture.
25.10.2025 10:48
Digital products and platforms
Yandex’s ‘Alice’ Helps the Visually Impaired ‘See’ Images Online
Yandex’s voice assistant, Alice, has received a major update: it can now describe images in detail, analyzing objects, their colors, and spatial arrangement. The new AI-powered feature helps blind and visually impaired users navigate online visuals — from paintings and illustrations to marketplace product photos.
25.10.2025 10:37
Cybersecurity
AI for Accessibility: Russian Researchers Develop App to Protect the Visually Impaired from Scams
Researchers at Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics (TUSUR) have developed a mobile application designed to protect visually impaired users from phishing scams. The app scans QR codes and NFC tags used in navigation systems, alerting users to suspicious links and preventing malicious substitutions by attackers.
25.10.2025 10:24
Science and new technologies
How Russian Scientists Are Redefining Oil and Gas Exploration
Researchers at the Institute of Oil and Gas Geology and Geophysics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IOGG SB RAS) have developed and patented a new machine learning–based technology that can detect oil and gas even in the most geologically complex terrains. The approach may reshape how exploration is conducted in Russia and abroad.
25.10.2025 10:10
Industries
Through the Looking Glass: Podolsk Students Build a VR Lab of the Future
A group of high school students from Podolsk, Russia, have created a virtual reality laboratory that brings physics and laser technology to life. Their project combines curiosity, scientific rigor, and immersive learning — a glimpse into how VR could redefine STEM education in schools worldwide.
25.10.2025 09:42
Digital economy
AI Initiative: Virtual Business Consultant
Russia’s largest bank, Sber, has unveiled an AI-powered virtual business consultant designed to help entrepreneurs make data-driven decisions, automate operations, and navigate complex market realities. The service represents a major step forward in the country’s digital economy — where artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool but a strategic advisor.
25.10.2025 09:34
Public administration and services for citizens
Moscow Launches Digital Map of City Churches for Genealogical Research
Moscow residents can now trace their family roots through a new digital map of city churches integrated into the 'Archive Search' service. The platform provides access to digitized parish records, opening a new chapter in the capital’s digital heritage and historical transparency.
25.10.2025 09:27
Communications and telecom
MTS Digitizes Gas Transport Fleet in Northern Russia
MTS has launched a large-scale initiative to digitize gas transport trucks in northern Russia, equipping them with intelligent monitoring systems that significantly improve the safety and efficiency of hazardous cargo transportation across multiple regions.
24.10.2025 18:14
Medicine and healthcare
A Lifesaving Innovation: Russian AI Scanner Detects Melanoma with 97% Accuracy
Russian scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking AI-powered medical device capable of detecting skin cancer with unprecedented 97% accuracy. This innovation could redefine early cancer diagnostics across Russia and beyond.
24.10.2025 18:07
Extractive industry
Tomography in the Depths: AI and Microtomography Redefine Resource Exploration
Researchers at Kazan Federal University have developed a new method for evaluating the properties of oil- and gas-bearing rock formations. This approach uses microtomography and artificial intelligence to rapidly assess the potential of geological samples, marking a major step forward in subsurface exploration technology.
24.10.2025 17:57
Agricultural industry
A New Philosophy in Agriculture: Managing Every Square Meter
Smart farming systems have become a real working tool for Russian farmers, bringing artificial intelligence, satellite monitoring, and automation into everyday agricultural practice.
24.10.2025 17:48
Transport and logistics
Urban Mobility Revolution
Yandex has announced plans to integrate full public transport payment — from buses and shuttles to suburban trains — into its Go app by 2026, marking a major step in the evolution of Russia’s urban mobility ecosystem.
24.10.2025 17:38
The nuclear industry
Neural Shield of the Nuclear Fleet: How AI Protects Icebreakers from Radiation
The Russian company NPP DOZA is developing advanced intelligent radiation monitoring systems for nuclear icebreakers and small modular reactors, using neural networks to analyze thousands of parameters and predict pre-emergency conditions.
24.10.2025 17:30
Energy and housing and communal services
Paper Receipts to Become a Thing of the Past: Russia’s Ministry of Construction Goes Fully Digital with Utility Billing
Russia’s Ministry of Construction and Housing and Utilities has introduced a new legislative initiative that may transform the way millions of households pay for utilities. The proposed law would transition the country to fully electronic billing for housing and communal services.
24.10.2025 17:25
Industry and import substitution
Electronic Guardian: How Smart Cameras Save Lives in Manufacturing
Smart cameras equipped with advanced algorithms are transforming workplace safety. AI-driven video analytics turns traditional surveillance into a proactive safety system that prevents incidents before they happen.
24.10.2025 17:18
Territory management and ecology
AI Watchdogs: St. Petersburg’s Neural Network Begins Guarding Playgrounds
St. Petersburg has taken a decisive step toward becoming a true smart city. In a move that blends public safety and artificial intelligence, the city has launched a pilot project where neural networks monitor children’s and sports playgrounds — a first for Russia.
23.10.2025 17:09
Culture, sports and media
Phygital Sports Enter Russian Schools: Blending Fitness, Technology, and Fun
Russia is reimagining physical education by merging traditional exercise with digital technology. The Ministry of Education is reviewing an initiative that introduces 'phygital' sports into school curriculums — a hybrid model combining physical activity and virtual gaming. The pilot program, already in development in the Novosibirsk region, aims to make PE classes more engaging, safe, and effective for students.
23.10.2025 15:41
Digital products and platforms
Visit Russia: New AI-Powered Travel App to Help Foreign Tourists Explore the Country
Starting in December, international tourists will find it much easier to explore Russia on their own, thanks to a new mobile application called Visit Russia. Powered by artificial intelligence, the free app will help travelers plan trips, calculate budgets, obtain e-visas and insurance, book tickets and accommodations, and even claim tax refunds on purchases.
23.10.2025 15:30
