Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –
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On October 1, Moscow celebrates Senior Citizens' Day—a holiday that reminds everyone of the importance of respecting and caring for their elders, as well as the value of their wisdom and life experience. The city does everything possible to ensure the comfort of senior citizens, and its programs support them in everything from receiving medical care to finding hobbies, finding a social network, and mastering new professions.
For activity, energy and application of experience
One of the main projects remains Moscow LongevityMoscow Longevity Centers have opened in almost every district of the capital, offering everything needed for sports, creativity, socializing, and leisure. At the centers, Muscovites not only enjoy active and engaging activities but also take care of their physical, cognitive, and emotional health. All Moscow Longevity Centers have dedicated areas with computers where visitors can access electronic government services, including access to electronic medical records. You can do this yourself or ask the center staff for advice.
Participants of the Moscow Longevity project have the opportunity to share their wisdom and warmth with those who need it most. The capital hosts a unique project called "Silver Mentoring," where older people can share their life and professional experiences with children from orphanages. Over the two and a half years of the project's existence, children and their "silver" mentors from Moscow Longevity have held approximately 850 events.
Over 1,300 government, commercial, and non-profit organizations collaborate with the Moscow Longevity project, holding classes at their locations. These include parks, universities, cultural and sports centers, and others.
You can also choose an activity to your liking in the Moscow Longevity project and immediately sign up for a group on the portal Mos.ru and at My Documents government service centers. In total, the project has opened over 15,000 groups across sports, education, and creative fields.
If Muscovites need help choosing an activity, they can take a quiz on the portal and use a smart form to find groups that are convenient in terms of location, format, and, of course, match their interests.
Caring for health and a decent quality of life
For older Muscovites living alone and in need of targeted support, the capital has a successful home-based social services system. It serves approximately 90,000 residents, with assistance provided by approximately 4,500 social workers. Home-based care is a convenient and technologically advanced service tailored to the individual needs of each Muscovite. The standard home-based care service includes over 20 services. Applications for home-based care can be submitted remotely through the portal. Mos.ruThanks to new standards and modern digital services, every Muscovite in need receives not only household assistance but also attention and care.
For those who independently care for their disabled and elderly relatives, a project is underway in Moscow School of Nursing and a simulation center.
Seven online care courses and in-person workshops for practical skills development are available to participants of the "School of Kinship Care" project. These include "Home Care for a Sedentary Person," "Dementia: Assessment, Approaches, and Quality of Life," "First Aid," "Rehabilitation Tools in Care," and "Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Fraud." The training is free and available at Institute of Continuing Professional Education Social workers. Long-term care and psychology specialists are involved in training students. The school's website also offers an extensive knowledge base: guides, checklists, handouts, lecture and webinar recordings on care, dementia, rehabilitation technology, and psychology.
The Simulation Center is a unique platform where professional caregiving skills are practiced using modern equipment in conditions resembling real life. The center offers over 25 educational programs, including professional training; advanced training; training in caregiving for cognitive impairments, including Alzheimer's disease and dementia; and first aid, home management, and burnout prevention skills. Each course is tailored to the level and goals of the participants. This year, the center launched new 16-hour intensive courses, allowing participants to quickly master key skills in caring for disabled and elderly relatives.
Non-profit organizations that won the "Moscow – Kind City" grant competition also support the older generation. Creative workshops, acting lessons, and various cultural and educational programs are offered to Muscovites of a certain age. For example, Arina Sharapova's "Artmedia Education" school has been teaching Muscovites for over five years how to independently plan a healthy diet, prioritize mental health, overcome camera shyness, and develop their voices. Since its inception, the school has helped over 15,000 Muscovites make a name for themselves.
Assistance in acquiring a specialty or building a career
Moscow is among the top three regions in Russia for life expectancy and a leader in healthy and active aging trends. Older Muscovites have the opportunity to engage in sports and favorite hobbies, retrain, and choose a new career path, find like-minded people, and stay involved in the city's life.
The Moscow Employment Service offers a variety of opportunities for senior citizens to develop professionally. They can pursue any career path: find a job in their preferred field or learn a new skill. For this purpose, the center Professions of the Future We've created 75 training programs for the most in-demand professions. You can master a new skill from scratch in just 3.5 months.
Career mentors will help senior citizens identify areas for further professional development and create a strong resume. They will also help them find relevant job openings and support them throughout the entire employment process.
In the center My Career The "5.0" project offers a range of products and services to effectively employ job seekers over 50. Here, city residents can expand their knowledge of the modern labor market, acquire essential job search skills, and enhance their competencies through free training and master classes.
For older Muscovites who choose the entrepreneurial path, a flagship center is open. My workHere, individual consultations help you develop a business plan, formalize your legal status (self-employment, sole proprietorship, or limited liability company), and find your first clients. The center also regularly hosts training sessions and master classes with practicing businesspeople, where you can learn valuable lessons and enhance your skills.
Solving everyday problems without unnecessary hassle
The services and features on the mos.ru portal also make life more interesting and comfortable for senior citizens. Moscow's digital ecosystem allows for quick and easy online solutions to many of life's issues.
On the mos.ru portal and the "Gosuslugi Moskvy" and "My Moscow" mobile apps, residents can pay bills and handle everyday tasks in just a few clicks: submit meter readings, call a repairman, order meter calibration, and declutter their homes. Residents can also apply for various social support programs online at mos.ru. Using their electronic medical record (EMR), they can view medical examination reports, laboratory and instrumental test results, vaccination information, and hospital discharge summaries. Muscovites can also access their EMR through the "EMIAS.INFO" mobile app.
Pensioners can receive discounts and benefits with a Muscovite card. You can apply for one on the mos.ru portal by submitting online applicationYou must be an authorized user with your SNILS number entered in your personal account. Once you receive the card, senior Muscovites can enjoy free public transportation, receive discounts at partner stores, use the card to make doctor's appointments at clinic information terminals (if you have a Moscow insurance policy, it will be automatically added to the card), and order literature from city libraries, using it as a single identifier.
The Muscovite card can also be used to sign up for free classes through the "Moscow Longevity" project. It also comes with a social certificate, an electronic coupon that can be used to pay for certain items at participating stores. The card is issued within 30 days of application. Notification of its availability appears in your personal account on mos.ru.
As part of the city's mass sports development programs, citizens aged 55 and older have access to free sports classes in various disciplines. These include badminton, fitness, swimming, volleyball, tennis and table tennis, rollerblading, aqua aerobics, darts, and more. Classes are taught by experienced instructors at modern sports complexes located throughout Moscow.
A convenient way to organize your sports, creative or educational leisure time is to enroll in a club, section or art school with the help of super service On the mos.ru portal. You can find an activity to suit your needs using filters: by activity type, location, and more. The service offers both free and paid classes, which can be paid for using the "My Payments" service.
Creating a comfortable environment
Moscow is committed to improving social facilities and leisure areas popular with older residents. Mandatory improvements to public spaces, parks, squares, and embankments include the creation of paths for leisurely strolls and Nordic walking, modernization of lighting systems for comfortable relaxation in the evening, and the development of quiet recreation areas with comfortable benches, park swings, and gazebos. For example, paths suitable for Nordic walking can be found in the Fili Children's Park in the west of the city and in Svyatoslav Fyodorov Park in the Northern Administrative District. Paths were installed on the grounds of the Moscow Technical Sports Center in the southeast during the park's construction. Special fitness areas with exercise equipment for older residents are also being developed. They appeared, for example, as part of the improvement of the territory near the Maryinsky ponds, in the Kuskovo forest park and in the Avangard sports complex, where you can also play pétanque on such a site.
Particular attention is being paid to urban navigation elements. It must be clear, precise, and have noticeable text. New signs not only indicate the right direction but also indicate how long it will take to reach a particular institution.
In 2024, nearly 200 signs were installed leading to Moscow's longevity centers. This year, navigational elements will be installed directing people to 37 social funds. All signs comply with the developed standard: blue signs with white letters are easy to read and seamlessly integrated into the streetscape.
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