Is Russian computer technology backward? Why anti-virus software is advanced?

Generally speaking, Russia's "computer technology" is not backward. I understand that your computer technology includes profitable software and hardware. I don't know if it's right. In fact, thanks to a fairly good level of education, Russia's software and hardware are quite good, but it lags behind western developed countries in the commercial production and distribution of hardware. Think about it. Without advanced computer technology, how can they design and produce so many advanced fighters, ships and spaceships?

In addition, Russia is also "developed" in using computer technology for civilian use. For example, in addition to the anti-virus software you mentioned, Russia also has quite good YANDEX maps, street views and special pages for the president (you can leave messages, complain and scold the president, and you can also watch live broadcasts and videos of some activities of the president). Russian navigation maps can guide drivers to avoid traffic jams according to real-time road conditions.

On the website of the Russian tax bureau, any Russian citizen can inquire about the property of government officials and their spouses. On the website of the Immigration Bureau, you can find any foreigner's crimes and violations in Russia. Border inspectors can also refuse to leave or enter the country (including traffic fines) for nationals and foreigners who violate the regulations and are in debt according to relevant regulations. In other words, they have done a good job in the networking and publicity of government information.

All this is due to what you call "computer technology".