Yandex Self-Driving Truck Completes First Fully Autonomous 700km Moscow–Saint Petersburg Run
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On June 23, 2026, Yandex's Robotrak autonomous truck completed a 700km fully driverless journey from Moscow to Saint Petersburg along the M-11 highway — the first such feat in Russia. The AI-powered system handled overtaking, road construction zones, and toll plazas at approximately 90 km/h. A safety driver was present but did not touch the controls. Yandex published an uncut 8-hour video log of the trip.
Why it matters
A landmark milestone for AI-powered autonomous logistics in Russia, demonstrating that Yandex's self-driving stack has reached long-haul highway maturity. Validates commercial viability of autonomous freight and positions Yandex as the leading autonomous vehicle developer in the Russian market.
Importance: 3/5
First fully autonomous 700km truck run in Russia; validates long-haul commercial maturity of Yandex self-driving stack