The Russian government has officially added Yandex Browser, enhanced with neural network capabilities, to the list of mandatory pre-installed programs on various digital devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and Smart TVs. This inclusion is part of a broader law, enacted ...
Yandex has announced plans to spin off its Yandex Market division into a separate legal entity. This decision was made during an extraordinary meeting of the company’s participants, leading to the creation of a new limited liability company, Yandex Market ...
The average income of Russians working on online platforms has seen a significant increase, growing by more than 40% over the past two years. This rise reflects the growing trend of platform-based employment in the country. Growth in Online Platform ...
In a significant move for the advertising industry, the recently merged companies Russ and Wildberries are set to launch a joint advertising service. This new initiative will operate on a clickout model, meaning that when users click on a banner, ...
In a recent press conference at the media group “Russia Today,” Alexey Pushkov, head of the Federation Council Commission on Information Policy, confirmed that there are no current plans to block YouTube in Russia. “To my knowledge, YouTube is not ...
Accurate at time of publishing: May 19th 2024 Data privacy and online data protection have become critical global issues in the digital age. Different regions have developed their own frameworks and regulations to address these challenges. This article explores the ...
At the recent “Food Theme” conference in Moscow, Yandex Eats and Yandex Delivery presented comprehensive statistics, revealing key insights into their user base and market trends. Growing Audience and Market Yandex Eats and Delivery collectively serve 15 million users monthly. ...
In a significant crackdown on prohibited online content, Roskomnadzor announced the blocking or deletion of almost 172,000 web materials, including entire sites and individual pages, during the first quarter of 2024. This action reflects the agency’s ongoing efforts to enforce ...
In an insightful interview with Kommersant, Dmitry Masyuk, director of the Search and Advertising Technologies business group at Yandex, announced a significant milestone for the company. Yandex has officially surpassed Google to become the leader in internet search market share ...
In a notable move within the digital media landscape, several major media portals managed by Skhulev Media Holding, including E1.ru, NGS.ru, and Fontanka, have implemented a ban on the use of their content by artificial intelligence search robots. This restriction ...