Yandex Cloud Expands AI Infrastructure with New Data Centers in Siberia
February 18, 2026 at 01:38 AM634 views
Digital Infrastructure Expansion
Yandex Cloud has announced the opening of two new data centers in Novosibirsk and Krasnoyarsk, significantly expanding Russia's domestic cloud computing and AI processing capabilities.
Key Capabilities
- AI Training Clusters: Purpose-built GPU farms for large language model training
- Edge Computing: Low-latency processing for Siberian industrial enterprises
- Data Sovereignty: Full compliance with Russian data localization requirements
Industry Impact
- Mining: Real-time geological data processing for resource extraction
- Logistics: Optimized routing for Trans-Siberian corridor freight
- Agriculture: Precision farming analytics for the southern Siberian belt
The investment is estimated at 45 billion rubles and will create over 800 technical positions.
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