Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Schiphol, Netherlands, MKPAO Yandex is a technology company dedicated to developing smart products and services. Leveraging machine learning and other cutting-edge technologies, the firm assists consumers and businesses in navigating both digital and physical landscapes. Its operations are organized into key segments, including Search and Portal, Ride-hailing (Taxi), E-commerce (Yandex.Market), Media Services, Classifieds, and other developing business initiatives. Yandex provides geographically relevant search and information services, alongside on-demand transportation, delivery, and navigation solutions. The company is also a significant player in e-commerce, online entertainment, and cloud computing markets. Its offerings extend to the Yandex.Plus subscription loyalty program, various financial technology instruments such as payment and financial services, and advertising solutions. The classifieds division manages platforms for selling new and used cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, and spare parts. It also handles the sale and rental of residential and commercial properties for individuals, developers, and realtors, including a long-term apartment rental platform that streamlines pre-contract processes and payment administration. Furthermore, Yandex operates Yandex Zen, a social infotainment platform connecting content creators and users, and Yandex Cloud, which delivers infrastructure, storage, machine learning capabilities, and development tools for B2B clients and individual developers building advanced digital services. The company's reach spans Russia and various international markets.