Cloud.ru Begins Construction on 11MW Data Center in Moscow, Targeting 2027 Commissioning
June 25, 2026
Cloud.ru Begins Construction on 11MW Data Center in Moscow, Targeting 2027 Commissioning
Russian cloud and IT services provider Cloud.ru has officially broken ground on a new data center in Moscow, marking a significant step in expanding its domestic infrastructure capacity. The facility, designed to deliver 11 megawatts (MW) of IT load, is expected to become operational in 2027, the company announced.
The project underscores a broader trend in Russia’s data center market, where local demand for cloud services, data sovereignty, and digital infrastructure continues to grow amid ongoing geopolitical constraints. Cloud.ru, a key player in the Russian cloud ecosystem, is positioning the facility to support enterprise customers, government clients, and its own platform services.
According to the company, the data center will be built to high reliability standards and will incorporate energy-efficient technologies to meet both operational and environmental targets. The 11MW capacity places the facility in the mid-to-large tier for Moscow’s market, where most new builds range from 5MW to 20MW. Cloud.ru did not disclose the total investment amount but noted that the project is fully funded through internal resources and strategic partnerships.
The construction timeline, with commissioning slated for 2027, reflects the typical multi-year development cycle for such projects in Russia, which often face challenges related to equipment sourcing, supply chain logistics, and regulatory approvals. Industry analysts view the move as a signal of confidence in the long-term viability of Russia’s domestic cloud market, which has seen increased activity from local providers filling gaps left by departing international firms.
Cloud.ru’s new facility is expected to strengthen its ability to offer scalable, secure infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) and platform-as-a-service (PaaS) solutions, particularly for sectors such as finance, healthcare, and public administration that require localized data handling. The project also aligns with Russian government initiatives to boost national digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on foreign data storage.
Source: datacenterdynamics
