Educational Excellence
Education that emphasizes science and mathematics, with renowned universities turning out quality graduates trained to solve large-scale, technical problems. This innate ability makes programmers particularly adept at designing systems and developing new technologies.

Extensive Talent Pool
Russia's and Belarus’ very exceptional educational system turns out an average of 2,000 mathematical doctorates per year, many of whom apply their skills in the software industry. This pool is supplemented by thousands of downsized scientists from Soviet-era nuclear, space, military, and communications research establishments (Aberdeen Group). In fact, according to the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia, Russia and former Soviet Union countries employ more personnel working in R&D than any other country.

Motivated & Hard Working
Renowned for their complex problem solving skills, Russian and Belarusian programmers are very hardworking and productive, ensuring that projects get done quickly and with the highest quality.

Low labor Costs
Aberdeen Group reports that the average IT salary in Russia is $7,500, compared to $63,000 in the United States, allowing US-based companies to minimize their costs while gaining access to some of the most talented developers in the world.

Geography & Infrastructure
Russia and Belarus maintain a geographical advantage due to their proximity to Europe and their high percentage of English-speaking developers. By staggering hours, developers are able to maintain a time overlap with the United States to facilitate communication. Communication and collaboration is enhanced by Russia’s state-of-the-art infrastructure consisting of high-speed Internet access and the latest in computer hardware and software.