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Yandex Company

Yandex is a global technology company that, until 2022, was incorporated in the Netherlands and listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Following a corporate restructuring in 2023, the company’s headquarters and main operations were relocated to Russia. Yandex dominates the Russian digital landscape with a diverse ecosystem of services. Its core business units include: Search and Advertising, Data & AI Solutions: Comprehensive cloud infrastructure and AI services, Smart Devices, Autonomous Technology, Mobility & Logistics, E-commerce & Delivery. Market Capitalization: Approximately $24.3 billion.

Corporate Affairs Director (remote worldwide)

Autonomous Vehicles · Robotics · Smart Devices · IT Infrastructure

August 2020 – June 2025

Key Accomplishments for Autonomous Vehicles Business Unit

  • Spearheaded the creation of Russia’s first regulatory sandbox for Level 4 autonomous vehicles. This landmark initiative enabled the commercial launch of both supervised (with safety driver on the passenger seat) and fully driverless taxi services under Federal Law No. 331 (July 2021) and Government Decree No. 309 (April 2022). Full regulatory text here.

    • Commercial Launch of Robotaxi in Moscow (2023)

    The establishment of a specialized regulatory framework enabled the commercial launch of autonomous vehicles in ride-hailing in 2023, creating a blueprint for other market participants.

  • Secured Federal General Export License for autonomous robots and AV technology (2022)
  • Concept of permanent AV regulation (draft law) proposed to the Ministry of Transport
  • Initiated the regulatory sandbox for autonomous last-mile delivery robots in Russia (May 2025)
  • Proposed the Robot Management System information standard to the Ministry of Industry and Trade as a baseline (also for state subsidy purposes)

    • Infrastructure Business Unit scope

    Interviews and Materials

    Interview: Autonomous Vehicles & Regulations

    Interview about the development of autonomous vehicles and regulatory initiatives in the field of autonomous technologies