During 2022 and 2023, Russian radio broadcasters largely replaced imported equipment subject to sanctions with locally manufactured gear. An industry report cited by Kommersant and prepared by the Russian Radio Academy highlights a shift toward domestic suppliers in the transmission and antenna sectors.
The report notes that domestic producers now hold a dominant market position for transmitters and antennas. Yet a persistent hurdle remains: the supply of coaxial cables essential for signal routing. Market chatter indicates these cables are still being sourced from China, often at elevated prices and with extended delivery times.
Gazprom-Media Radio confirms the transition to Russian transmitters, but the feeder lines continue to rely on imports for now. Industry experts point out that full self-sufficiency in equipment procurement is not yet within reach. They estimate that building a domestic cable production capability could require up to five years to scale to industry demand.
Another trend observed is the continued reliance on foreign software among large Russian companies. While many organizations aimed to switch to domestic software, several constraints could slow the transition. Dmitry Khomutov, director of the IT company Ideco, notes that some firms may preserve foreign programs without support until the transition is complete, potentially extending the period of mixed software environments beyond 2025.
Overall, the literature suggests that regional progress is real but uneven. The pursuit of autonomous, domestically sourced solutions remains a major strategic objective for the radio sector, with ongoing evaluations of performance, security, and long term supply resilience.