Sber and the administration of the municipal district of the city of Shakhunya have signed an agreement on technological partnership.

      On May 19, 2026, at 16:47, Economy. As part of the conference "Digital Industry of Industrial Russia," Sber and the administration of the municipal district of the city of Shakhunya in the Nizhny Novgorod region signed a cooperation agreement. The document formalizes the parties' intentions to jointly develop and implement digital projects based on artificial intelligence technologies in the interests of sustainable territorial development.

      The signing ceremony was attended by the manager of the Nizhny Novgorod branch of Sberbank, Natalia Demina, and the head of the local government of the municipal district of the city of Shakhunya, Anton Pugachyov.

      The priority of the partnership will be the practical application of AI tools to optimize municipal management processes, improve the quality of services provided to residents, and solve everyday tasks in the district. The cooperation implies expert and technological support from Sberbank in the development and launch of specialized digital services.

      Natalia Demina, manager of the Nizhny Novgorod branch of Sberbank:

      "Sber is consistently expanding technological partnerships with municipalities in the region. The accumulated expertise and advanced AI developments allow us to offer effective tools for solving local-level tasks. I am confident that cooperation with the Shakhunya district will yield concrete, measurable results and will serve as an example of the successful implementation of artificial intelligence in the everyday practice of municipal management."

      Anton Pugachyov, Head of the local government of the municipal district of the city of Shakhunya:

      "We view artificial intelligence as an effective tool for enhancing the quality of interaction with the population. This will make management more transparent and communication with residents more accessible and effective. New technologies will ensure prompt responses and quick solutions to emerging problems in the district. I am confident that cooperation with Sber will be an important impetus for the development of Shakhunya."

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