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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –
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On March 14 from 1:30 pm to 7:00 pm in the Strogino cultural center, subordinate to the capital Department of CultureFinancial Literacy Day will be held. Experts will share tips to help you bring your savings out of hibernation and explain how to effectively plan your personal budget, avoid unnecessary spending, and protect yourself from fraud.
The organizers have prepared a rich program for visitors of all ages, from lectures on loans and investments to film lectures and interactive activities for children.
"We've put together a variety of activities for the whole family, so both children and adults can master financial savvy skills. Participants will not only gain theoretical knowledge but also learn how to apply it in practice: how to manage personal finances wisely, use payment services safely, and make informed decisions," she noted.
Elena Zyabbarova, Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital's Department of Finance.
The events are free and open to everyone with prior arrangement. registration.
Children's finances
A special program awaits young guests aged six to 11. It will begin with an interactive lesson. "Financial Secrets of Spring: What's Growing in Your Wallet?"Yulia Lombina, an expert at the Moscow Center for Financial Literacy, will introduce children to the concept of inflation and teach them how to save their first savings through a fun game.
Ekaterina Tarasova and Violetta Dokuchaeva, employees of the Federal Tax Service (FTS) Inspectorate No. 21 for the city of Moscow, will conduct a lesson on tax literacy. Friendship Garden: Planting a Money TreeThe children will create a shared spring appliqué by completing game tasks related to the topic of taxes.
At the master class Spring Wealth Farm: Growing a Financial Harvest Anna Dengina, head of the Finzdorovye service at the National Center for Financial Literacy, will discuss the basics of managing money, savings, and investments.
Polina Kalmykova, head of the children's editorial department of T-Zh magazine, at a master class "Spring Audit: Clearing the Budget of Marketing Traps" will understand how hidden sales mechanisms work and teach you how to make decisions based on your financial goals.
The children's program will conclude with a master class. Tulip Mania: The Basics of Growing Your Personal FinancesExperts from the Moscow Center for Financial Literacy, Yulia Lombina and Anastasia Tsymbal, will talk about investing in unusual products, and children will create a bouquet of felt tulips.
Teenage finances
Daria Yerzikova, Alfa Bank's chief financial literacy expert, will teach teenagers how to plan their finances and distinguish momentary weaknesses from big goals. She will lead an interactive session. "Money Spring Picnic: Learning to Save for Your Dreams".
Children will learn about social engineering methods and rules for safe communication on social networks during an interactive lesson. "Digital Immunity: Preventing Remote Fraud".
Ekaterina Tarasova and Violetta Dokuchaeva, employees of the Federal Tax Service Inspectorate No. 21 for the city of Moscow, will conduct a lesson on tax literacy. Young Tax Assistants: Operation SpringParticipants will learn how taxes help a city develop.
Anna Dengina, head of the Finzdorovye service, at an interactive lesson From Goal to Capital: A Spring Route will tell you how to manage your personal finances and pocket money wisely.
How Moscow schoolchildren and college students are taught financial literacy
Adult finances
The program for adult visitors will begin in the concert hall with a workshop "Financial Technologies for Savings Awakening: New Tools – 2026"Anastasia Kudryavtseva, Head of Financial and Digital Literacy Development at Alfa-Bank, will explore how modern digital solutions are becoming a powerful incentive to renew savings. Participants will learn about relevant tools that can help strengthen capital and generate stable income.
At the master class "Spring of Financial Decisions: Loans Under Control"Olga Milova, an expert at the Central Federal District (CFD) Main Directorate of the Bank of Russia, will explain how to plan for your obligations and avoid debt traps.
At the lecture "The Spring Effect: Trust as a Zone of Financial Vulnerability" Irina Maslova, Deputy General Director of the Association for the Development of Financial Literacy, will explain how springtime can reduce attention to detail in financial matters and how to maintain balance when making important decisions.
A film lecture is also planned. Spring on Zarechnaya StreetViewers will see the Soviet film of the same name—a touching story about a young teacher and her students. Maxim Murgulets, an expert at the Moscow Center for Financial Literacy, and Svetlana Tolkacheva, a financier and author of a textbook and a Rutube channel on financial literacy, will join the guests in discussing the characters' behavior. They will pay special attention to the role of education in a person's life and the informed choice of a career.
Anna Kondrashova, head of personal finance at T-Zh magazine, will give a lecture. Financial Accelerator: How to Use Loans Without Risking Your Spring PlansShe will examine when credit becomes a development tool and when it becomes a risk. Participants will learn how to accurately calculate debt burdens, minimize overpayments, and recognize hidden pitfalls in contracts.
At the workshop Spring Capital Growth: Where to Start Yulia Volgina, Business Group Manager at VTB Bank, will share an algorithm for entering the investment market—from choosing proven instruments to developing a savings protection strategy. Participants will learn how to wisely allocate resources to ensure rapid capital growth.
Anastasia Romanenko and Ekaterina Konina, employees of the Financial Literacy Department of the Central Bank of Russia's Central Federal District, will give a lecture. "The Financial Decision Season Begins: Investments Under Control"Experts will explain what financial products are available on the market and what to look for to make the right choice.
Master class "Tax Thaw 2026: How to Return Maximum Revenue to Your Family Budget" The event will focus on tax deductions. Svetlana Belyaeva, head of the working group on tax disputes at the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, will discuss this year's updated limits and explain how to quickly and easily obtain a tax refund.
Sberbank cybersecurity expert Ilya Bicharov at a master class "Awakening Vigilance: Bringing Financial Threats to the Surface" He'll explain how to spot scams early. He'll explore new psychological tricks used by criminals and offer advice on how to maintain a clear head in stressful situations.
Interactive finance
Interactive zones will be open throughout the day in the cultural center's lobby. Guests will be able to practice their financial literacy skills on virtual reality simulators, take financial and neurotesting, and participate in the "That Very Sound" quiz. Young visitors will even have the chance to catch a scammer right at the slot machine.
On the second floor, visitors will have the opportunity to consult with specialists from the Office of the Federal Tax Service of Russia for the city of Moscow and see an exhibition of the capital's Department of Finance "Financial Security" and take photos in the themed photo zone.
Nearly 600,000 people took part in the IX Festival of Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Culture in Moscow.The Moscow Guarantee Fund will hold a series of financial literacy events for entrepreneurs.
The most convenient way to follow announcements of financial literacy events from the Moscow Department of Finance is on the portal Open Budget of the City of Moscow, VMAX messenger and in Telegram channel "Open Budget of Moscow".
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