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May 24, 2024

‘Russia’s Google’ Yandex expands in Europe after selling local assets 

The Yandex parent company's plans include developing four startups, primarily focused on AI, in Europe.


Freya Pratty

3 min read

Photo: Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

The parent company of Yandex, Russia’s largest tech company and known as the country’s answer to Google, has sold off most of its Russian assets. 

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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