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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –
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The Association of Cultural and Leisure Centers of the Northern Administrative District (OKTs SAO) is holding a charity event called "Warm Winter" to collect New Year's gifts for special military operations (SVO) soldiers. You can participate at nearly 50 locations, including the project's sites. Winter in Moscow.
Souvenirs and gifts
Boxes with the "Warm Winter" campaign logo have been installed in all libraries in the district at more than 40 locations. You can view them and check their opening hours at website OKC SAO. In addition, gift collection points are available at seven "Winter in Moscow" project sites—ice skating rinks with artificial ice—located at the following addresses:
— Kostyakov street, house 17;
— Dmitrovskoe highway, house 80a;
– Cherepanov passage, building 68;
— Festivalnaya street, house 4;
— Deguninskaya street, building 13, building 2;
— Angarskaya street, house 39;
— Ceramichesky proezd, building 71, building 1.
At each site, the boxes are located in a pavilion with a changing room. Access is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
You can bring gifts and essential items for the SVO participants. New sets of warm clothing, thermal underwear, gloves, and scarves are accepted. Flashlights, batteries, and Christmas candy are also needed. Gifts can include a card or a child's drawing.
The campaign will last until January 15. After that, the collected materials will be sent to the SVO zone. The Northern Administrative Okrug Center has been holding such campaigns regularly since the beginning of the special operation.
Congratulations from the children
Military personnel will receive cards and Christmas tree decorations created by young Moscow residents at the "New Year's Greetings to Heroes" workshop, part of the "Winter in Moscow" project. It will take place on December 27 at 12:00 PM in the pavilion next to the skating rink at 4 Festivalnaya Street. Anyone aged three and up is welcome to participate. The organizers will provide craft supplies.
The class will be led by Natalya Frolova, a resident of the Voykovsky District and the wife of a SVO participant, and her children. Natalya's husband, a Guards corporal, currently serves in the artillery troops.
"Children and young people will create Christmas tree decorations and cards congratulating the soldiers, write words of support, and draw pictures," noted Natalia Frolova.
During the class, she will talk about her volunteer work and answer questions from participants. Natalia has been a member of the Voykovsky District volunteer group "Our Contribution to Victory" for two years, collecting humanitarian aid for soldiers of the North Caucasus Military District and residents of the new territories.
Winter in Moscow — the main event of the season. The project aims to strengthen social and family ties, create an atmosphere of unity and mutual support, and assist those currently defending the Motherland. Through a variety of programs, including cultural, educational, and sporting events, it brings together Muscovites and visitors of all ages and interests, creating an environment for creative development, active recreation, and warm communication. Particular attention is paid to supporting participants and veterans of the special military operation and their families, as well as all those providing assistance to the front.
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