NIIR specializes in research and development in the field of information and communication technologies (ICTs), navigation, satellite and terrestrial communication and television broadcasting systems, as well as provides scientific and methodological support to national and international ICT regulation.

NIIR designs and/or manufactures:

• satellite-borne transponders
• communication and broadcasting systems and facilities
• various purpose radio systems and facilities

23 Doctors of Science and 76 PhDs are employed by NIIR. The work of NIIR’s staff is recognized internationally. Institute’s employees train the young specialists in the field of communications and technology at departments of the largest Russian technical universities (Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT), Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics (MTUCI) and Samara National Research University).

Radio Research and Development Institute is a Member of the International Telecommunication Union. NIIR employees are members of 8 Study Groups’ management teams.