Russia Economy Thread

[pmc]

Quantum computing for Mega Science installations. Russia has among highest number of its students in STEM and in real stem like Maths, Physics, Chemistry.

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Putin stressed that Russia has its own powerful quantum computers​

Rosatom is also involved in this.
At a meeting with representatives of the nuclear industry, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke about the development and availability of high-performance quantum computing systems in the country. According to the head of state, these devices have the potential to develop new drugs, vaccines and various materials, as well as to quickly process significant amounts of data.
The President emphasized that Rosatom had successfully completed a project to develop prototypes of quantum systems demonstrating impressive computing characteristics. In addition, Putin noted that the city of Obninsk in the Kaluga Region is building the largest enterprise in Europe for the production of radiopharmaceuticals intended for the diagnosis and treatment of complex diseases, including oncology.
Putin also pointed out the need to use quantum computing systems in MegaScience-class installations, including those being created at the National Center for Physics and Mathematics in Sarov.

"Quantum computers make it possible to develop new medicines, vaccines, materials, and quickly process colossal amounts of data. Thanks to Rosatom's efforts, prototypes of such systems with enormous computing capabilities have already been assembled in Russia," the president emphasized.

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Almost ten times more powerful than the ISS: the Russian Academy of Sciences spoke about the advantages of the Russian orbital station​

The level of energy supply at the ROS will be up to 50 kW​

The level of energy supply for experiments on the Russian Orbital Station (ROS) is almost ten times greater than on the International Space Station (ISS). This was reported by the President of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) Gennady Krasnikov in an interview.

The new station project includes two scientific modules. One is for medical and biological research, and the other is for a wide range of applications. Scientific organizations are preparing proposals for programs of experiments on the ROS, on the basis of which the design and technical content of the modules will be formed.
the same time, the advantage of the future station is not only in specialized modules. It is important that it will provide a different level of energy. Unlike the ISS, where 5-7 kW are allocated for experiments, up to 50 kW will be allocated for these purposes at the ROS, which will open up broader prospects for scientific research.
Gennady Krasnikov, President of the Russian Academy of Sciences
In Russia, work continues on the prospective Russian Orbital Station. ROS is planned to be launched into a polar orbit with an inclination of about 97 degrees. This will allow observing the entire territory of Russia and the strategically important Northern Sea Route.

80% of international students are still from Central Asia. Kazakh 83000, China 68,000. India 24,000.

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The number of students from Central Asia in Russian universities is growing​

This related to above. almost 80% of Kazakh foreign students are studying in Russian universities.

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Brain Drain from Kazakhstan: What Makes Young People Leave​

Today, more than 80 thousand Kazakhstani students are studying at foreign universities.

 

[Gloire_bb]

UAC patented their new widebody long haul aircraft. Interesting how CR929 program now essentially gave birth to two different aircraft programs, which even mostly kept their name.

 

[gelgoog]

It was to be expected. They already had the wing and engine R&D.

It would have been better to develop the program in cooperation with China. The Russian market will never pay for the development of such an aircraft by itself.

Aeroflot Group operates like 60 widebodies.

But Russia needs it and China decided to use Western parts on C929. Which means it won't be exportable to Russia.

Still I expect development of the widebody to start for real only after MC-21 starts being delivered.

In theory either Aviastar (makes Il-76) or VASO (makes Il-96) could produce it.

 

[Gloire_bb]

It would have been better to develop the program in cooperation with China. The Russian market will never pay for the development of such an aircraft by itself.

As far as I saw, CRAIC office in Shanghai is still very much alive. Something is still going on between the two, but those are now step sisters, not twins.

The Russian market will never pay for the development of such an aircraft by itself.

At this point i guess it isn't for profit program anymore. Proper links with global south are economically more important than direct sales.

 

[HighGround]

It was to be expected. They already had the wing and engine R&D.

It would have been better to develop the program in cooperation with China. The Russian market will never pay for the development of such an aircraft by itself.

Aeroflot Group operates like 60 widebodies.

But Russia needs it and China decided to use Western parts on C929. Which means it won't be exportable to Russia.

Still I expect development of the widebody to start for real only after MC-21 starts being delivered.

In theory either Aviastar (makes Il-76) or VASO (makes Il-96) could produce it.

Don't understand why they can't just make two versions of the same aircraft.

Or do you think this is what'll happen?

 

[Gloire_bb]

Don't understand why they can't just make two versions of the same aircraft.

Or do you think this is what'll happen?

Too much difference. Since Ru aircraft is unique down to the piece of equipment, all weights and volumes around shift around. It can't be jointly produced too.
At this point may as well optimize aircraft to CIS realities (factory standards, traffic flows, key routes, airport conditions).

 

[gelgoog]

Russia needs the widebodies not just for international travel. They need long range capable aircraft to connect European Russia to the Far East in direct flights. And connections between certain Russian cities would be better served with widebodies. Remember Russia still lacks a proper high speed rail network. And in some cases high speed rail will be impractical even.

 

[pmc]

Rostec head called Kazan aviation plant super modern. obviously he includes Bomber and Tu-214 various modifications that are non Civil. Wide body planes will become cheaper once cockpit unification with short and medium haul planes and advancement in Robotics in aviation supply chains. Kamaz in Tatarstan already leader in Robotics.

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August 25, 04:56

Chemezov spoke about plans to produce up to 20 Tu-214 aircraft by 2028-2029​

Rostec CEO notes that Kazan Aviation Plant has become a "super-modern enterprise"
KAZAN, August 25. /TASS/. The production volume of Tu-214 aircraft is planned to increase to 20 units by 2028-2029. This was announced by the head of the state corporation Rostec, Sergei Chemezov.

"[The Kazan Aviation Plant] has become a state-of-the-art enterprise over the past three years. <...> Somewhere around 2028-2029 we will be producing 20 aircraft a year, Tu-214," Chemezov said at a ceremony to award honorary citizens of Kazan.

In February, the Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation Anton Alikhanov

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that the first Tu-214 aircraft would be delivered in 2025. In March, the Ministry of Industry and Trade

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that the volume of orders for the Tu-214 aircraft was 30 aircraft. In November 2024, the Tu-214 with new Russian components made its first flight, which lasted 1 hour and 10 minutes.

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White Swan", Tu-214 and "Ansat" demonstrated aerobatics in Kazan​

August 3

The festival "I choose the sky!" once again demonstrated the city's capabilities as the aviation capital of the country. The large-scale show was memorable for its sky "valentine", helicopters and strategic bomber.

 

[Gloire_bb]

Russia needs the widebodies not just for international travel. They need long range capable aircraft to connect European Russia to the Far East in direct flights. And connections between certain Russian cities would be better served with widebodies. Remember Russia still lacks a proper high speed rail network. And in some cases high speed rail will be impractical even.

Btw it appears this thing is actually dead. It needed 35t engine, but UEC decided to proceed with 26t one instead, for future heavy lifter.
This means, at most, something like twin short il-96.

 

[gelgoog]

You mean the Ministry of Industry and Trade or the Defense Ministry. UEC just does what the client in the government asks them to.

The 26t and 35t engine should use the same gas generator and hot section. The same engine core. The only difference should be the low pressure compressor stages and maybe the fan section.