The Computing Power Market in Russia, Kazakhstan, and Belarus

An analytical review of the computing power market in Russia, Kazakhstan, and Belarus reveals current opportunities for CTOs and businesses. In Russia, H100 GPU rentals start at 342 rubles per hour, with government support measures under discussion, including a 71.7 billion ruble investment package and the development of shared-use computing centers. Kazakhstan is actively building an AI hub in partnership with NVIDIA, aiming to become a regional technology center. Belarus is leveraging its surplus nuclear energy, offering competitive electricity tariffs (0.69 rubles/kWh), which is critical for energy-intensive computing. The article provides a detailed comparison of hardware prices, an analysis of the break-even points for purchasing servers versus using APIs, and an assessment of the regulatory environment. The report offers six key takeaways supported by current data and primary sources, helping companies choose the optimal infrastructure scaling strategy in the current economic climate.