The Ministry of Finance outlined the main technological trends of the next 5 years in Russia

In the next five years, the development of technology in Russia will be determined by satellite communications, the introduction of 5G and the active use of artificial intelligence. This was stated by Oleg Kachanov, Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media, reports RBC.

According to RBC.

Main areas of development

Kachanov said that satellite communication technologies provided by low-orbit satellite constellations occupy the first place among the promising directions. “A low-orbit constellation is necessary for full mobile coverage of the entire territory of Russia. We see examples from other countries and understand the importance of this step,” emphasized the deputy head of the Ministry of Communications.

The second key area he called 5G networks, which will provide a technological breakthrough. “5G networks are a challenge from which we cannot escape. The development of these networks is important for our country and will accelerate the introduction of the Internet of Things and other digital solutions,” Kachanov said.

The third trend is artificial intelligence, which is now being actively talked about. He emphasized that Russia has created a serious technological foundation for the development of AI.

Artificial intelligence is the third trend.

National project “Data Economy”

Anton Nemkin, a member of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy, noted that all these areas are included in the national project “Data Economy”. Its goal is the transition to data-based management and the elimination of digital inequality. “The creation of a low-orbit constellation will allow not only to cover the entire territory of Russia with a signal, but also to extend it to friendly countries. The introduction of 5G will ensure high speed data processing, which is important for the Internet of Things,” Nemkin told us.

The 5G network will ensure high speed data processing, which is important for the Internet of Things.

The first 5G base stations are planned to be launched in Russia’s largest cities in 2025. Also, the national project’s measures can increase GDP by 11.2 trillion rubles.

At the same time, 5G will be used in Russia’s largest cities.

Information Security Issues

Nemkin said information security should become a top technological priority. “Russia is facing an increase in the number of cyberattacks. In the third quarter of 2024, the number of DDoS attacks increased by 319% year-on-year. Personal data continues to leak out, and information security should be at the top of the list,” the MP said.

Personal data continues to leak out, and information security should be at the top of the list,” the MP said.

He emphasized that it is necessary to move to a proactive cybersecurity policy to prevent threats. For this purpose, the State Duma is considering bills aimed at toughening responsibility for data leaks and clarifying norms on the processing of personal information.

The State Duma is considering bills aimed at tightening responsibility for data leaks and clarifying norms on the processing of personal information.