Yandex is a Russian multinational corporation primarily known for its search engine, which is the largest in Russia. Founded in 1997, it offers a variety of internet-related products and services, including online advertising, maps, and cloud storage. Yandex is often referred to as the "Google of Russia" due to its dominance in the local market. In addition to its search engine, Yandex has expanded into various sectors, such as Yandex.Taxi, a ride-hailing service, and Yandex.Market, an e-commerce platform. The company is also involved in artificial intelligence and machine learning, enhancing its services and products for users.