Russia aims to become a top global leader by developing an independent software sector across all industries. This plan was outlined by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in an official briefing distributed via the state Telegram channel.
During a strategic session on November 7 focused on shifting Russia’s industry toward a domestic digital ecosystem, Mishustin underscored the strategic importance of building a homegrown software sector within the Russian Federation.
The prime minister stated that Russia should emerge as a country that not only adopts but also hosts its own software lines across every sector.
He noted that private competence centers will become active within the country in 2022, providing a space where Russian developers can collaborate with government officials to design software that meets user needs and is practical in everyday use.
According to Mishustin, roughly 200 projects with high potential have been identified to date. The total funding allocated for these initiatives exceeds 230 billion rubles, with a significant portion coming from private investors who see long-term value in domestic software development.
In late October, Maksut Shadayev, the Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation, reported that the share of domestically produced IT products in the national market had doubled, surpassing their 50 percent target. This milestone signals a strengthening domestic capacity in technology and digital services.
Earlier statements from officials highlighted concerns about reliance on foreign networks and the potential weaknesses of legacy technologies as older infrastructure reaches its limits. The government continues to emphasize readiness and resilience in the nation’s digital foundations.
Source: Official briefing from the government channels and accompanying public statements provide context for these developments. The emphasis remains on advancing domestic software capabilities, strengthening collaboration between the state and private sector, and ensuring that digital products serve broad user needs across Russia.