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Vladimir Molyanov: “Agricultural drones deliver meaningful savings in planted acreage”

Point of view Vladimir Molyanov: “Agricultural drones deliver meaningful savings in planted acreage”Why are farmers turning to drones in their operations? What economic impact do unmanned aerial vehicles deliver in the field? And what is holding back their large-scale adoption in agriculture?

15.04.2026 10:45

Zabbix and Astra Monitoring in Industrial Environments: Competition or Synergy?

Point of view Zabbix and Astra Monitoring in Industrial Environments: Competition or Synergy?Over the past three years, the IT landscape of Russian industry has changed beyond recognition. Dynatrace, AppDynamics, SolarWinds and New Relic have effectively exited the picture: updates have stopped, support has been withdrawn, and licenses can become unusable at any time. Meanwhile, operational demands remain unchanged. A steel plant, refinery or chemical producer still requires continuous oversight of thousands of assets, dozens of IT systems and hundreds of business processes.

13.04.2026 14:27

Nikita Glazyev: “It's a Quantum Leap in AgTech”

Point of view Nikita Glazyev: “It's a Quantum Leap in AgTech”How Voronezh students deployed “Smart Fog” to protect orchards from frost

09.04.2026 11:38

Vladimir Bubnov: “Automation Is Accelerating Even Emergency Care”

Point of view Vladimir Bubnov: “Automation Is Accelerating Even Emergency Care”A Russian IT company has developed a proprietary digital solution designed to streamline ambulance services and public-sector operations, covering the entire workflow from call intake to billing and data reporting.

06.04.2026 15:38

Julia Belikova: “We Have Built an Operating System for Russia’s Fishing Industry”

Point of view Julia Belikova: “We Have Built an Operating System for Russia’s Fishing Industry”A digital platform for organising fish storage and wholesale trade has been launched in Russia

03.04.2026 12:24

Olga Shkryaba: “AI Is No Longer a Tool – It’s Becoming a Full Participant in Business Processes”

Point of view Olga Shkryaba: “AI Is No Longer a Tool – It’s Becoming a Full Participant in Business Processes”Russia Develops Neural Network That “Humanizes” Text

31.03.2026 12:54

Zabbix and Astra Monitoring: Import Substitution or a Partnership to Boost Productivity

Point of view Zabbix and Astra Monitoring: Import Substitution or a Partnership to Boost Productivity Russia’s IT market is undergoing a fundamental shift – and in monitoring, the real change is not just about replacing tools, but about seeing what actually drives the business.

25.03.2026 14:15

Mikhail Borisov: “From Battle of the Robots to a New Category of Urban Machines”

Point of view Mikhail Borisov: “From Battle of the Robots to a New Category of Urban Machines”In Perm, engineers have created a remotely operated platform designed to help keep city streets clean.

16.03.2026 15:37

“Market Growth Will Come Very Soon”: Dmitry Lebedev on the Next Stage of Import Substitution

Point of view “Market Growth Will Come Very Soon”: Dmitry Lebedev on the Next Stage of Import Substitution In 2023, the Russian cybersecurity company Kod Bezopasnosti proposed consolidating the most advanced developments in the country’s information security market into a collaborative initiative known as the CyberAlliance.

10.03.2026 14:20

Natalia Markova: “Our Digital Reality Has Overtaken the Visions of Sci-Fi Writers”

Point of view Natalia Markova: “Our Digital Reality Has Overtaken the Visions of Sci-Fi Writers”A Russian property tech expert explains how smart home technologies are reshaping everyday life – not just in individual flats, but across entire residential districts

23.02.2026 19:35

Alexander Goldstein: “Vibe Coding Is a New Reality That Could Reshape Software Development”

Point of view Alexander Goldstein: “Vibe Coding Is a New Reality That Could Reshape Software Development”IT expert discusses the trends redefining modern development

16.02.2026 16:59

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Sergey Lebedev: “The market does not need gadgets – it needs resilient navigation systems that actually work in real-world conditions”

Point of view Sergey Lebedev: “The market does not need gadgets – it needs resilient navigation systems that actually work in real-world conditions”Satellite navigation systems are developing at pace in Russia.

03.02.2026 13:38

Russia’s AI-and-Cloud Strategy in an Era of Global Volatility (part III)

Point of view Russia’s AI-and-Cloud Strategy in an Era of Global Volatility (part III)As the global AI market faces turbulence, inflated expectations, and signs of an infrastructural correction, Russia is pursuing a quieter but more resilient path — one built on open-model adaptation, cost efficiency, sector-specific solutions, and long-term technological sovereignty rather than headline-driven AGI races.

07.12.2025 14:17

Russia’s AI-and-Cloud Strategy in an Era of Global Volatility (part II)

Point of view Russia’s AI-and-Cloud Strategy in an Era of Global Volatility (part II)While the U.S. AI ecosystem leans heavily on proprietary APIs and high-cost infrastructure, China is betting on open-source LLMs as the foundation of a new global industrial expansion. Russia, observing this shift, sees in China’s approach a strategic alignment with its own long-term priorities: efficiency, sovereignty, and technology built for real-world resilience.

06.12.2025 15:32

Russia’s AI-and-Cloud Strategy in an Era of Global Volatility (part I)

Point of view Russia’s AI-and-Cloud Strategy in an Era of Global Volatility (part I)As the global AI market shakes under financial turbulence, hardware bottlenecks, and spiraling cloud costs, Russia is betting on a slower, steadier, and ultimately less risky path — one built on open-model adaptation, diversified hardware, and technological sovereignty.

05.12.2025 15:48

“Don’t Try to Seize the Unseizable”: How Russia Can Leverage Its Advantages to Become an IT Leader

Point of view “Don’t Try to Seize the Unseizable”: How Russia Can Leverage Its Advantages to Become an IT Leader Interview with Igor Boychenko, founder & CEO of RELEX Group

19.11.2025 13:32

Amir Khamitov: ‘Russia Was the First Country to Stand Against Electronic Doping in Esports’

Point of view Amir Khamitov: ‘Russia Was the First Country to Stand Against Electronic Doping in Esports’Russia remains one of the few nations with dedicated legislation regulating esports. It was also the first country in the world to officially recognize esports back in 2001. Over the past 25 years, this once-niche hobby has evolved into a billion-ruble industry. Russian players are performing successfully on the global stage, and the Russian Esports Federation has become a recognized national institution. Now, as technology advances, lawmakers are redefining what “fair play” means in the digital arena.

12.11.2025 16:35

Natalia Miloslavskaya: Cyberattacks Are Becoming More Sophisticated

Point of view Natalia Miloslavskaya: Cyberattacks Are Becoming More Sophisticated As digital networks grow increasingly complex and the global economy becomes ever more dependent on IT, cyberattacks are evolving in scale, sophistication, and impact. Information security is transforming into a core industry essential for governments, enterprises, and citizens alike. In this in-depth interview, Natalia Miloslavskaya, Professor at the Department of Information Security of Banking Systems at the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, discusses the latest trends shaping cybersecurity in Russia and beyond.

24.10.2025 14:14

A New Reality: Why Russian Civil Servants Are Learning to Work with AI

Point of view A New Reality: Why Russian Civil Servants Are Learning to Work with AI Russia’s National Artificial Intelligence Development Strategy sets an ambitious goal: by 2030, at least 80% of workers — including government employees — should be using AI tools in their everyday tasks. Thousands of municipal and state officials across the country are already learning how to apply neural networks to daily work. IT RUSSIA spoke with Kirill Pshinnik, co-founder and CEO of Zerocoder University, about what this transformation means, why it matters, and how it will reshape governance

23.10.2025 00:29

‘We Are Different’: How Russia’s Regions Are Training the Next Generation of IT Professionals

Point of view ‘We Are Different’: How Russia’s Regions Are Training the Next Generation of IT Professionals The Russian IT and AI education market has experienced explosive growth over the past year. Between January and June 2025, the number of online schools teaching artificial intelligence skills doubled compared to all of 2024. The annual turnover of AI education projects is expected to exceed 5.6 billion rubles (around $63 million). According to Russia’s Ministry of Science and Higher Education, 'Informatics and Computer Engineering' became the most popular major among 2025 graduates, with 869,158 applications—an average of 22 candidates per place. And now, students can acquire sought-after skills without leaving their home regions.

23.10.2025 00:12

“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

Eduard Ashrafyan: Why 'If It Works, Don't Touch It' No Longer Works

Point of view Eduard Ashrafyan: Why 'If It Works, Don't Touch It' No Longer Works

14.07.2025 17:32

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