Institute for System Programming

The Institute for System Programming is a research facility of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow dedicated to compiler design, operating systems, parallel computing, and software verification. The organization tackles fundamental problems in computer science and develops practical solutions for complex programming challenges.

This facility was established in 1994 from departments that previously belonged to the Institute for Cybernetics Problems and quickly focused on system software research. Its growth reflected the technological advances in computing during the 1990s and subsequent decades.

Research teams at the institute maintain multiple open-source projects on GitHub, including tools for crash reporting, web scraping, and document parsing.

Access to the facility is typically restricted to professional visitors or prearranged visits since it operates as a research institution. Those interested in visiting should contact the organization in advance to confirm access conditions.

The facility runs a specialized center focused on improving Linux platform reliability through comprehensive testing work. This effort touches systems used by millions globally, though few people know about the contribution.

Location: Moscow

Inception: 1994

Website: http://ispras.ru/en

GPS coordinates: 55.74500,37.66450

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:02