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Lebedev Institute of Precision Mechanics and Computer Engineering
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<p><a href="/facts/Sergey_Lebedev_(scientist)/36nBNIuc">Lebedev</a> Institute of Precision Mechanics and Computer Engineering (IPMCE) is a Russian <a href="/facts/Research_institute/h1CjvE4X">research institution</a>. It used to be a <a href="/facts/Soviet_Academy_of_Sciences/mIYjeYue">Soviet Academy of Sciences</a> organization in Soviet times. The institute specializes itself in the development of: </p><ul><li><a href="/facts/Computer/SQe1aK05">Computer</a> systems for <a href="/facts/National_security/DlmpehRa">national security</a></li> <li>Hardware and <a href="/facts/Software/RP79lVSW">software</a> for <a href="/facts/Digital_data/JChckAvr">digital</a> <a href="/facts/Telecommunication/vxoj1cxR">telecommunication</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Multimedia/PtJteq27">Multimedia</a> systems for control and training</li> <li>Positioning and <a href="/facts/Navigational_system/mdhUrqFM">navigational systems</a></li></ul> <p>In August 2009 IPMCE became a <a href="/facts/Joint-stock_company/xYW3eJgd">joint-stock company</a>. </p><p>On 19 February 2025, a fire destroyed the Institute. Burning out some 1,500 square metres with the roof reportedly collapsed. </p>