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Neural Networks Take On Ocean Plastic Along Russia’s Coastlines
The “Chistyy Bereg” (Clean Shore) project has been running for several years. Over that time, volunteers have been training artificial intelligence to help remove waste from Russia’s coastlines. A neural network developed with Yandex has been refined to operate with high accuracy, and the tool is now fully ready for environmental use.
22.04.2026 09:46
Culture, sports and media
Building a Digital Cultural Ecosystem in the DPR
Russia’s new regions are using technology to rebuild cultural life. In the Donetsk People’s Republic, 29 digital cinemas and 12 model libraries have already opened, while an interactive portal brings culture online.
22.04.2026 09:43
Digital products and platforms
New Russian Tool Scans Texts for Anglicisms – for Free
Russia has introduced a free service called iNet Scan that automatically checks texts and flags English loanwords if they appear.
22.04.2026 09:32
Cybersecurity
BI.ZONE and iiii Tech Partner to Expand End-to-End Cybersecurity for Enterprise Customers
The integrator will implement BI.ZONE solutions in projects aimed at protecting client IT infrastructure. The focus is on BI.ZONE PAM for privileged access management, BI.ZONE EDR for endpoint protection, and BI.ZONE Secure SD-WAN for securing corporate network transformation.
22.04.2026 09:29
Science and new technologies
Gesture as Command: How Russian Scientists Are Redefining How Humans Communicate With Robots
Researchers at Don State Technical University, working with colleagues from MSTU “Stankin,” have developed domestic software that allows robots to be controlled through human gestures.
22.04.2026 09:25
Industry and import substitution
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Education
Digital Colleagues: Sber Launches GigaChat Enterprise Partner Program
Partners – not just the bank itself – will now gain access to the tools, deployment capabilities, customization options, and support needed to roll out GenAI solutions.
22.04.2026 09:19
Digital economy
CRM Moves Into Messaging Apps as Sber Launches Teeeams Mini-App
Russian entrepreneurs can now automate customer interactions and workflows not on standalone platforms but directly inside familiar messaging apps. Sber Business Soft has launched Teeeams, a mini-app that brings core SberCRM functionality into Telegram and MAX.
22.04.2026 09:14
Public administration and services for citizens
Russia Expands Online Permitting as 415 Business Authorizations Move to Gosuslugi
Opening a business in Russia is becoming simpler as permitting processes move online, with applicants expected to be freed from repeatedly submitting the same documents.
22.04.2026 09:11
Communications and telecom
T2 Says AI Agents Resolve Customer Queries Three Times Faster Than Human Staff
AI assistants are already handling a large share of routine customer requests, helping operators speed up response times and reduce operational load.
21.04.2026 17:50
Medicine and healthcare
Russia Debuts Mini Data Center for AI Medical Diagnostics
A Russian-developed hardware-software system for AI-driven diagnostics analyzes X-ray and CT images, gives clinicians a second opinion, and speeds up report generation, all while operating quietly, without overheating, and without requiring a dedicated server room.
21.04.2026 17:47
Extractive industry
AI Dispatcher Deployed at Internatsionalny Underground Mine
Tsifra Group has deployed an AI-based dispatch system for underground mining operations at ALROSA’s mine in Yakutia, providing real-time visibility into equipment location, operational status, and performance.
21.04.2026 17:43
Agricultural industry
Bot Steps In to Support Farmers
Digital technologies continue to be rolled out across agriculture in the Republic of Tatarstan. In 2026, farmers are set to receive an AI-powered advisory assistant.
21.04.2026 17:40
Transport and logistics
A New Step Towards Autonomous Delivery in Russia
A parcel “finds” a drone on its own, and the drone delivers it to a remote area without human involvement. This is the system being developed in Russia, and it goes beyond a conventional unmanned aerial vehicle.
21.04.2026 17:37
The nuclear industry
Rosatom Launches Education Programme with Indian Partners
The Engineering Center JET of Rosatom State Corporation, together with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-Bombay) and engineering company ProSim, has launched an education programme focused on developing digital twins for nuclear power.
21.04.2026 17:34
Energy and housing and communal services
Schools in the Moscow Region Become a Testbed for Intelligent BMS Solutions
Nearly a quarter of schools in the Moscow Region are already equipped with smart lighting systems. In practice, these requirements are now built into project specifications at the design stage for new educational facilities.
21.04.2026 17:32
Industry and import substitution
RUSAL Confirms the Maturity of Russian Computer Vision Solutions
Russian aluminum producer RUSAL plans to complete deployment this year of a machine-vision-based electrolysis monitoring system across five of its smelters.
21.04.2026 17:28
Territory management and ecology
SberCity Builds Out Digital Infrastructure
SberCity is among the largest projects of its kind globally and the first in Russia designed around green and smart standards, with advanced technologies integrated across the project, including safety.
20.04.2026 13:19
Culture, sports and media
AI Becomes a Core Engine of the Global Media Factory
Industry leaders say artificial intelligence has moved beyond experimentation and is now a production-scale tool reshaping how media is created and delivered. Experts are increasingly pointing to the advantages of AI in creative media. For Dmitry Mednikov, managing director of Russkaya Media Gruppa (Russian Media Group), AI has become a practical, industrial-scale tool for the industry.
20.04.2026 13:19
Digital products and platforms
Max Messenger Tops Russia’s User Activity Rankings
Max has taken the lead, with users in Russia spending an average of 30 minutes a day in the national messaging app. According to Mediascope, between April 1 and 12, users spent over 2 billion minutes per day on Max. Since launch, the app has been downloaded by more than 110 million users.
20.04.2026 13:19
Cybersecurity
Innopolis Unveils InnoFish Platform to Protect Organizations from Phishing
Innopolis University has developed InnoFish, a platform designed to help organizations defend against phishing attacks through realistic simulations and hands-on employee training.The platform enables organizations to run lifelike phishing campaigns, identify their most vulnerable employees, and train them using real-world scenarios.
20.04.2026 13:19
Science and new technologies
Engineering AI: How a Volgograd Platform Is Rewriting the Rules of the Patent Game
Researchers at Volgograd State Technical University are developing an AI system designed to help Russian enterprises develop new technologies in-house.
20.04.2026 13:18
Education
Startups from the Classroom: Aerospace University Opens a Tech Park in St. Petersburg
GUAP, an 85-year-old aerospace university, is now operating in a startup-driven model, with equipment rentals and real industrial contracts from Gazprom Neft.
20.04.2026 13:18
Digital economy
Investor Scoring: Moscow Exchange Launches a Digital Service
New clients will no longer be a blind spot for Russian brokers – their investment experience and status can now be assessed instantly when they sign up. That capability comes from Skoring (Scoring), a service launched last week by Moscow Exchange.
20.04.2026 13:18
Public administration and services for citizens
AI Takes On Business Communication Tasks in Khakassia
Familiar communication platforms are evolving into full-fledged task management interfaces. In the near future, AI is expected to track assignments issued during conversations and monitor their execution status.
20.04.2026 13:18
Communications and telecom
Beeline’s “AI Engineer” Processes 15,000 Network Incident Reports in Pilot Rollout
The system is being tested across several regions in Russia and is already delivering measurable operational gains for network support teams.
19.04.2026 18:15
Medicine and healthcare
AI-Driven Prosthetics Tuning Gains Ground in Russia as Integrated Rehab Systems Take Shape
In Russia, medical technology is evolving toward systems where prosthetics, neural networks, and digital services operate together. Some of these solutions are already in clinical use, while others are scheduled for launch in 2026 and are designed from the outset for both domestic and international deployment. The goal is to help patients regain mobility more effectively.
19.04.2026 18:12
Extractive industry
Fire-Prevention Drone Deployed at Tulunugol Open-Pit Mine
At the Mugunsky production site in the Irkutsk region, a UAV equipped with a thermal imager has been put into operation to prevent coal stockpile fires. The drone detects early-stage heating and hidden smoldering in lignite, which is prone to spontaneous combustion.
19.04.2026 18:08
Agricultural industry
Tula Region Bets on Digital Agriculture to Boost Yields and Efficiency
Agriculture in the Tula region is accelerating its digital transformation. The announcement came during a regional meeting focused on preparations for the spring field season.
19.04.2026 18:04
Transport and logistics
Yandex Maps Adds Turn-by-Turn Guidance for Public Transport
Users no longer have to figure out where to get off – the Yandex Maps app now guides passengers throughout their journey on public transport.
19.04.2026 18:01
The nuclear industry
Students at SPbPU Propose Advanced Solutions for Future Nuclear Power Plants
A roundtable dedicated to the use of advanced technologies in nuclear energy was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU).
19.04.2026 17:59
Energy and housing and communal services
INSYTE Electronics Eyes Smart City Projects in Thailand
Perm-based INSYTE Electronics joined a SmartCities business mission in Thailand, where its urban automation and energy management solutions drew interest from local partners.
19.04.2026 17:57
Industry and import substitution
Russian Road Equipment Gets Smarter
At the International Transport and Logistics Forum in St. Petersburg, Zavod Dorozhnykh Mashin introduced the DM-7,7-VV vibratory tandem roller. The standout feature is an autonomous control system that lets the machine operate with high precision. Component localization reaches 80%, which reflects a broader push toward domestic production.
19.04.2026 17:54
Territory management and ecology
Russian Smart Cameras Turn Their Lens on Africa
AI-powered video analytics from NtechLab, a Rostekh technology partner, are already deployed across more than 70 regions in Russia and 34 countries – and now the company is expanding into South Africa with a new retail rollout.
18.04.2026 08:45
Culture, sports and media
Marketplaces Are Turning Into Travel Platforms – and That Could Reshape Tourism in Russia
Wildberries & Russ has introduced a new service on its platform – the “marketplace of experiences.” It allows users to book trips and activities across different regions of the country. This expansion of WB Travel could help drive the growth of regional tourism.
18.04.2026 08:42
Digital products and platforms
KORUS Consulting Moves Thousands of Employees to K-Team HR Platform in Three Months
One of the largest and oldest construction companies in Russia, Etalon Group, has integrated the K-Team HRM platform, built on Bitrix24, into its workflows. Built with KORUS Consulting, the HR system created a single digital environment now used by more than 3,500 employees. Through it, staff can follow company updates, access the latest information, and see the achievements of their colleagues.
18.04.2026 08:40
Cybersecurity
Kontinent TLS Server Gains FSTEK Certification as a WAF Product
Kontinent TLS-server version 2.7.1.348 (Kontinent Web), developed by Russian cybersecurity vendor Kod Bezopasnosti, has received FSTEK certificate No. 4259 for a Type G firewall with a fourth-level protection class. The product can now be used as a certified web application firewall component in regulated segments.
18.04.2026 08:35
Science and new technologies
Orbital Triangulation: How Russia Is Building Defenses Against Space Weather
Russian scientists have begun developing small satellites to deploy a constellation that can more precisely locate solar flares by observing events from multiple satellites simultaneously.
18.04.2026 08:32
Education
Game for Admission: Timiryazevka Launches a Career-Guidance 3D Quest
The AI Quest Timiryazevka project is designed for prospective students, helping them make informed choices about academic programs in artificial intelligence.
18.04.2026 08:28
Digital economy
Crypto Market, Russian Style
Russia is introducing rules for digital assets. A legislative package on the legalization of cryptocurrency circulation has been approved by the State Duma’s financial market committee. The Central Bank will act as the regulator for crypto exchange operators.
18.04.2026 08:25
Public administration and services for citizens
Moscow’s Otkrytyy kontrol Goes Mobile
Moscow has converted its Otkrytyy kontrol platform into a mobile app, putting regulatory tools directly into the hands of businesses.
18.04.2026 08:21
Communications and telecom
VK Video Speeds Up Startup Times With New Algorithms
The update is designed to improve video playback for users on unstable or low-bandwidth internet connections.
17.04.2026 09:13
Medicine and healthcare
Three Clicks to a Doctor: Digital Medical Cabinet Launchs in MAX Messenger
The “Medical Personal Patient Account” (Meditsinskiy lichnyy kabinet patsienta, MLK) service is now available through a chatbot assistant in the national MAX messenger. Through the bot, residents can sign in with a verified Gosuslugi account and access essential healthcare services.
17.04.2026 09:09
Extractive industry
AI Designs a Thousand Wells: Gazprom Neft Deploys Drilling Planning Agent
PJSC Gazprom Neft has developed an AI agent for planning drilling operations at oil fields. In one hour, the system can generate up to a thousand well placement scenarios, a task that previously required about a week of engineering work.
17.04.2026 09:07
Agricultural industry
Digital Phytopathologist Set to Protect Crops
Researchers in Perm have developed an AI-based system for detecting almond diseases, achieving accuracy levels of up to 90%.
17.04.2026 09:04
Transport and logistics
Ozon Invests RUB 11 Billion in a Next-Generation Fulfillment Center
The country’s largest marketplace is opening not just another warehouse, but a high-tech logistics node set to reshape operations for millions of customers and tens of thousands of sellers.
17.04.2026 09:00
The nuclear industry
New Simulator Developed for Crew of Nuclear Icebreaker Rossiya
Specialists at OKBM Afrikantov have developed an onboard simulator for operational personnel of the lead nuclear icebreaker Rossiya under Project 10510.
17.04.2026 08:58
Energy and housing and communal services
Data Centers Emerge as a New Industrial Powerhouse
Data centers are rapidly becoming major electricity consumers. According to PJSC Rosseti, an additional 3 GW of capacity will be allocated to new computing centers in the near term.
17.04.2026 08:48
Industry and import substitution
Palladium 2.0: Norilsk Nickel Signals a New Materials Era
Russian company Norilsk Nickel has opened in Moscow the world’s first highly specialized laboratory dedicated to palladium technologies. The infrastructure, deployed at the Lomonosov cluster, supports a full R&D cycle – from initial hypotheses and targeted synthesis to instrument-based analysis and sample testing. The lab’s priority is to move developments into commercial use while preparing for the application of AI models in inorganic chemistry and materials science.
17.04.2026 08:42
Territory management and ecology
Drones Set to Bring Rain to Fight Wildfires in Russia
Avialesookhrana (Aerial Forest Protection Service) has long used cloud seeding to trigger rainfall over burning forests. Now, instead of heavy aircraft, drones are set to deliver silver iodide directly into the clouds.
16.04.2026 09:58
Culture, sports and media
Hermitage Goes Digital in Seoul With Its First Major Immersive Export
From April 30 to July 31, 2026, Seoul will host Hermitage Light, a large-scale digital exhibition and the State Hermitage Museum’s first major international immersive project.
16.04.2026 09:55
Digital products and platforms
QR Payments Open Up Russia for Tourists, Making Spending Easier and Boosting Revenue
Promselkhozbank has launched a new payment service for foreign tourists visiting Russia, offering fast onboarding and a built-in guide to help users navigate the system. The program Plati v Rossii (Pay in Russia) allows foreign visitors to pay for taxis, restaurants and other services using QR codes directly from their smartphones, both online and offline.
16.04.2026 09:52
Cybersecurity
Positive Technologies Launches Multi-Layer Email Security System
Positive Technologies has introduced a new system designed to protect corporate email, combining gateway filtering with advanced threat analysis to address increasingly complex attack vectors. The system is built on PT Sandbox (dynamic threat analysis environment) and the expertise of PT Expert Security Center (expert analysis system), combining the functions of an email gateway and a sandbox: it first filters spam, phishing and malicious attachments, then analyzes content in an isolated environment.
16.04.2026 09:50
Science and new technologies
Space in Pixels: How Roscosmos Archives Fuel Russian AI
Yandex and Roscosmos are jointly developing projects aimed at improving the Alice AI system and expanding public engagement with space research.
16.04.2026 09:48
Education
Zhanna Flags the “Workarounds”: Sirius Lets AI Judge Hackathon Projects
At the Ctrl+Vibe hackathon at Sirius University, students were evaluated not only by human experts but also by a neural network trained on large language models.
16.04.2026 09:44
Digital economy
Digital Financial Assets Go Mainstream in Banking Apps
Digital financial assets are now available to buy directly through the Sberbank Online app, marking a shift from niche fintech instruments to everyday banking products.
16.04.2026 09:41
Public administration and services for citizens
Russia Opens Cosmonaut Applications via Gosuslugi
Russians can now apply to join the cosmonaut corps through the Gosuslugi (Public Services portal), marking a new phase in the digitization of government processes and offering a model other high-tech sectors may follow.
16.04.2026 09:37
Communications and telecom
More Than 13.5 Million Vehicles Connected to ERA-GLONASS Platform
ERA-GLONASS is saving thousands of lives by automatically transmitting crash alerts to emergency services.
15.04.2026 08:46
Medicine and healthcare
Not a Drop Wasted: Robot Prepares Chemotherapy Doses at Chelyabinsk Oncology Center
Russia has introduced a robotic compounding system for oncology care. The device prepares chemotherapy doses autonomously, eliminating staff exposure to toxic drugs. The system has already centralized drug preparation, improving safety for both patients and clinicians while reducing waste of costly cytostatics.
15.04.2026 08:43
Extractive industry
Hydraulic Fracturing Adds 18% to Planned Oil Output
Orenburgneft exceeded its planned oil production from hydraulic fracturing by 18%. The project was designed using the RN-GRID (RN-GRID hydraulic fracturing simulator) corporate simulator, which forecast fracture propagation and optimized injection parameters.
15.04.2026 08:40
