Purpose: To investigate the potential for the integration of international expertise in the design and construction of high-speed railways (HSR) within the Russian context. Methods: A comprehensive analysis of extant literature on the subject, both domestic and international, in addition to open sources, has been conducted. Results: A tendency towards the adoption and adaptation of foreign technologies in Russia with a view to the creation of new high-speed railway networks has been defined. Practical significance: A structured analysis, research and development of international practices will allow for the creation of a modern and technologically advanced high-speed network in Russia