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opinion Anna Arutunyan

Despite Repression and Covid, Russia Can Look to the Future

A vibrant new compilation of essays, art and fiction presents visions of what lies ahead.

Navalny Accuses Google, Apple of Becoming Putin's 'Accomplices'

Both tech companies took down his voting app during Russia’s parliamentary election last week.

'letter and spirit of the law'

Kremlin Praises Apple-Google Takedown of Navalny Apps

Critics accuse the tech giants of bucking under the Russian authorities’ pressure after facing threats of criminal punishment.

TECH GIANTS SUCCUMB

Apple, Google Delete Navalny App on Day of Russian Parliamentary Vote

The app contained tactical voting recommendations for challengers to pro-Putin incumbents from the ruling United Russia party.

IMPORT SUBSTITUTION

Russian Tech Exports Up Threefold Since 2018

With sales booming, the country’s technology trade deficit has reached its lowest level since 2001.

opinion Andrei Soldatov

Russia’s Drive to Replace Foreign Technology Is Slowly Working

Using primitive methods, the Kremlin has made steady progress towards a goal that once seemed impossible — weaning Russians off foreign-made technology...

internet isolation

Russia ‘Successfully Disconnected’ From World Wide Web in Tests – RBC

Past attempts to unplug from the global internet have had mixed success.

Russia's Yandex to Launch Delivery Robots in U.S.

Yandex said it would partner with U.S. delivery giant Grubhub to deploy the self-driving rovers at 250 college campuses across the United States.

think global, act local

Russia Orders Foreign Tech Giants to Set Up Local Foothold

Internet companies that don't open an office in Russia could end up fully blocked within the country.

mind over matter

Russia Denies It’s Researching Brain-Chip AI

Earlier reports said Russia is investing in tech allowing humans to control devices and vehicles through microchips implanted into their brains.

Russia Seeks Funding for Putin’s ‘Genetic Database’

Prime Minister Mishustin has ordered to allocate money toward the National Genetic Information Database by July 30.

think global, act local

Russia Moves to Force Tech Giants to Set Up Local Offices

Russia has stepped up efforts to impose more control on online platforms including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Apple Challenges Russia’s $12M 'Unfair Competition' Fine

Russia accuses Apple of wrongfully blocking a Russian cybersecurity firm's parental control app while promoting its own similar service.

Zoom to Directly Sell to Russian Gov’t Agencies After Controversy

Earlier reports said that the video-conferencing platform had restricted premium access to Russian state-affiliated entities.

'symmetrical measure'

Russia Warns Could Block Zoom If It Prohibits Government Use

The U.S. platform could be replaced by Russia's Sferum video-conferencing system, officials say.

Zoom Bans Sales to Russian Government, State Firms – Kommersant

Experts linked the ban to risks of U.S. sanctions and difficulties complying with Russian legislation.

Russian 'Anti-Apple' Law Requiring Local Apps Takes Effect

Smartphones, tablets and computers sold in Russia must now come with pre-installed domestic software and apps.

Russian Lawyers Seek State Regulations on Recommendation Engines – Kommersant

The lawyers warned that such technologies can influence public opinion, "increasing the risk of social conflict."

terms and conditions

Russia Says Hopes to Avoid Ban on Western Tech Giants

Russia earlier this month began disrupting Twitter services in Russia as it ramped up pressure on foreign social media platforms.

Russian Police Break Up Weeklong Anti-5G Protests

Anti-5G activists set up tents to prevent works at the construction site, saying the tower is unsafe for locals and illegal.

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