Organizing IT-Equipment Imports into Russia under Sanctions

Authors

  • Daria Timurovna Kirillova LLC “Factory of Technology”
  • Elena Aleksandrovna Sinelnikova Russian Foreign Trade Academy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64545/2072-8042-2026-4-58-72

Keywords:

IT equipment imports, parallel imports, sanctions, export control, digital sovereignty, foreign economic activity, supply chains, logistics, compliance, risk management

Abstract

This article examines the specific features of organizing IT equipment imports into Russia under sanctions. Particular attention is paid to the transformation of supply chains, and the growing role of parallel imports. The importance of IT equipment for ensuring digital sovereignty is analyzed. The key constraints, including sanctions, export controls, contractual limitations, and logistical challenges are considered. It is concluded that a transition to a new import model requiring supply diversification and effective risk management is imperative.

Author Biographies

Daria Timurovna Kirillova, LLC “Factory of Technology”

Leading Customer Manager of the International Sales Department

Elena Aleksandrovna Sinelnikova, Russian Foreign Trade Academy

Candidate of Sciences in Technology,

Dean of the Faculty of Foreign Trade Management,

Associate Professor of the Department of Management and Marketing

Published

2026-09-22

How to Cite

Kirillova, D. T., & Sinelnikova, E. A. (2026). Organizing IT-Equipment Imports into Russia under Sanctions. Russian Foreign Economic Journal, (4), 58–72. https://doi.org/10.64545/2072-8042-2026-4-58-72

Issue

Section

Foreign trade activity