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About 2,000 students of the Institute of Information Technology and Intelligent Systems (IITS) at Kazan Federal University (KFU) received scholarships for studies in “Software Engineering” with a focus on “Modern Software Development.” Annually, more than 22.6 million roubles are allocated from the regional budget for this purpose under the “Personnel for the Digital Economy” regional project.

To date, Yandex delivery robots began operating in the Novo-Savinovsky and Sovetsky districts of Kazan. On December 2025, robot delivery was firstly introduced in the Vakhitovsky district of the city.

The implementation of robot delivery is aimed at making everyday life more comfortable for residents through the use of advanced technology. Users will be able to track the movement of the courier robot on a map directly within the app, ensuring transparency and convenience. Since robots do not require breaks or rest periods, delivery services will operate reliably around the clock.

Mobile Telecommunication Systems Company reported on its activities in Tatarstan for the year 2025 during a weekly meeting at Tatarstan Ministry of Digitalization.

Director of the MTS branch in Tatarstan Marat Kabanov outlined key areas of work in 2025 and the achieved results.

On March 27, Tatarstan Minister of Digitalization Ilya Nachvyn held a meeting with Director General of "Info-Obereg" Vladimir Dorofeev.

Such meetings between the minister and representatives of the IT community are held on Fridays in an open dialogue format. These personal meetings provide an opportunity for companies to share their experiences, discuss their projects and seek support.

Residents of Tatarstan can print photos of World War II veterans free of charge at MFC centers for the “Immortal Regiment” procession.

The great celebration — Victory Day — is approaching. Tatarstan residents can print photos of their relatives at any time, though most requests typically come before May holidays.

Photos can be brought from family albums or submitted electronically. Interested individuals can scan, enlarge and print portraits of veterans in A4 format. It is advisable to request the service in advance, as delivery of the finished color photograph may take up to five business days. Black-and-white photos are printed immediately.

On April 18, at 2 p.m.  International Competence Centre – the Kazan Technical College of Information Technologies and Communications invites the future applicants and their parents as well as anyone who is interested in information on additional education in the digital sphere to the Open Day to be held at the following address: Kazan, Ulitsa Bary Galeeva, building 3a (Stop: “Sovetskaya Ploshchad”).

Gymnasium No. 155 in Kazan hosted an educational session under the “Digital Literacy” project, focusing on the topic “safe communication in messenger apps”.

“Digital Literacy” is a nationwide initiative aimed at helping adults and children improve their digital skills and gain a better understanding of cybersecurity. The project includes a series of animated videos and methodological materials for teachers. All information is available on the official project website and accessible to the public.

On April 10, 2026, during the Russian Venture Forum in Kazan, the “Invest Hub Show: Open Microphone” will be held.

In today’s economic environment, investors and startups are seeking honest and long-term collaboration. This event is aimed at providing a platform for open dialogue between the parties and help identify partners with aligned values.

In April 2026, Yandex’s delivery robots will begin operating in the Novo-Savinovsky and Soviet districts of Kazan. They will deliver orders from “Yandex.Lavka,” with additional services such as “Food” and “Delivery” planned to be added later.

Robotic delivery is aimed at integrating modern technologies into residents’ daily lives and make them more convenient. Citizens will be able to track the robot’s movement in real time on a map within the app. As robots do not require rest, they can provide reliable service around the clock.

A resident of the IT Park, TeleDoc company has developed the T-Doc telemedicine platform, which allows patients to receive online medical consultations and undergo examinations without queues or unnecessary trips to the clinic.

Telemedicine services gained popularity during the coronavirus pandemic when digital technologies became essential for providing remote medical care. The Russian telemedicine services market continues to grow steadily. Russian Minister of Health Mikhail Murashko stated in an interview that the volume of telemedicine services is five times higher than planned targets. According to BusinesStat, the market tripled between 2020 and 2024, reaching 15.8 billion roubles, and according to MAR CONSULT forecasts, it reached 20–21 billion roubles by the end of 2025. The growth drivers of the Russian telemedicine market include the development of AI technologies and personalized medical services.