Is it really possible to use Magento for an online store in Russia?
There was a task to make an online store for the Russian-speaking audience. I think to use Magento, but I doubt about integration with Russian payment systems and 1C-like programs. Guru, share your experience of implementing and using Magento in Russia.
I also know that there is a problem with search in Magento. That is, the built-in search is weak, for the English version you have to use a paid extension. How are things with the Russian version?
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In the post-CIS countries, Magento is developing gradually, gaining momentum, so to speak.
For questions:
- I must say that it is better to use a clean system, not an assembly such as "Russian assembly" because there were precedents, but this is for an amateur.
- With payment systems, there are several implementations, and there are free ones(for example, liqpay for Ukraine) but the list is not very large.
- For search, especially if the site is at least medium-level and higher, it is desirable use third-party modules, the search from Mirasvit is highly recommended.
Well, in general, for integration with payments, accounting, etc., you will need to install third-party modules most often that are paid + I think to modify the site itself because this often happens.
I described a little in a brief way that I knew I would be if I helped at least a little).
Major and well-known Magento stores in Russia: http://magento-forum.ru/topic/4642/#russia
Stores running on the Russian Magento build: http://magento-forum.ru/topic/2633