On 19-22 May the 25th Russian Internet Forum (RIF) was held in the Moscow region, which brought together representatives of all major companies of the Russian segment of the Internet, the state, as well as young professionals and participants from other countries. RIF is the main spring forum for communication between Runet players - it is here that the tendencies of its development are discussed, plans are made and new projects are launched. The Forum has been held annually since 1997 and traditionally brings together the best representatives of the country's IT industry to exchange knowledge, experience, cases within the framework of thematic sections; new acquaintances and informal communication within the framework of the festival program and evening events.