Last week, our STEM fellows stepped inside the Moscow HQ of VK — Russia’s digital powerhouse.
So, what is VK?
Originally known for its iconic social network VKontakte (often called "the Russian Facebook"), VK has grown into a powerful digital ecosystem. Today, the company manages over 200 products — from social media and messengers to music and video platforms, e-learning services, online games, and business tools.
More than 100 million users connect with VK services every month — to chat, study, work, stream, and stay informed. Think of it as Russia’s all-in-one digital universe.
During the visit, our fellows toured VK’s modern office space — open, creative, and built for collaboration (yes, tthere’s even a juicer!). They also joined a session on how VK’s ecosystem works behind the scenes: how platforms integrate, how data flows, and how user experience is shaped.
Technology doesn’t look the same everywhere — and discovering how it works in different countries is what makes fellowships like InteRussia so valuable.
The InteRussia fellowship program for non-Russian specialists in STEM is implemented with support from the Directorate of the World Youth Festival, ABS Electro Charity Foundation and the Presidential Grants Foundation.
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