Russia has unveiled a new quantum computer prototype, marking a major milestone in its effort to reduce reliance on foreign technology and build advanced domestic computing systems.
Russian research institutions developed the working machine and successfully completed early-stage testing, engineers confirmed. The prototype demonstrates improved stability and control over quantum states, allowing it to perform basic quantum operations more reliably than earlier domestic models.
According to Rosatom State Corporation, the system has reached 72 qubits on an atom-based platform. Yekaterina Solntseva, director of quantum technologies at Rosatom, said the achievement reflects steady and systematic progress in Russia’s national quantum programme.
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The development aligns with Russia’s national quantum technology roadmap, which targets practical quantum computing, secure quantum communications, and advanced sensing systems by 2030. While the machine is not intended for immediate commercial deployment, it provides a foundation for larger and more powerful quantum systems.
As global competition in quantum computing accelerates, with rapid advances in the United States, China, and Europe, Russian researchers are focusing on domestic sourcing and modular design. This strategy supports technological independence amid limited access to advanced chip manufacturing.
The project also involves senior specialists and early-career scientists, aiming to build long-term expertise and strengthen Russia’s future scientific capacity in critical technologies.
