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Nine renovated schools will open this year in northwest Moscow. The buildings are being reconstructed under the city's "My School" program and will accommodate nearly seven thousand students. Six of the buildings feature a square layout, while three are of the "helicopter" type. This was reported by the press service of the Moscow city administration. Department of Education and Science.
“In 2024, a large-scale reconstruction program began in the capital
My School"This is an unprecedented city project, transforming outdated educational buildings into modern, technologically advanced, and comfortable spaces. Fifty-five such buildings have already opened in the city following renovation, and work continues: dozens of schools are planned to be renovated annually. Around 100 renovated buildings will open in 2026," the department's press service reported.
Renovation of school buildings
Thus, in the Strogino district, four school buildings on Kulakov Street are being renovated. These are School No. 69 named after B.Sh. Okudzhava (Building 3, Block 1), School No. 86 named after M.E. Katukov (Building 17, Block 2), and School No. 705 (Building 25, Block 2). In addition, reconstruction of School No. 1619 named after M.I. Tsvetaeva on Tallinskaya Street (Building 12, Block 4) is ongoing. Sergei Sobyanin inspected the progress of the work and announced that students will begin studying in the renovated building as early asSeptember 1stThe building will feature multi-purpose and specialized offices, spaces for relaxation and events, a media library, a sports hall, a gymnasium, and a modern dining room.
Yevgeny Skudnov, Principal of School No. 1619 named after M.I. Tsvetaeva, explained that the building will undergo a major renovation and be completely remodeled. It will now meet modern requirements. Furthermore, the building's functionality will be slightly modified: it will primarily focus on the development of natural sciences and cadet education. Students will study mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, as well as history and social studies in depth. Furthermore, the building will maintain its traditions, as it was once the cadet corps named after the Heroes of Sevastopol. This large-scale renovation will have a positive impact not only on student motivation but also on their academic performance, the work of teachers, and the overall development of the Strogino district.
In the Yuzhnoye Tushino district, two buildings of School No. 2097 are being renovated: one on Aerodromnaya Street (building 9) and one on Yana Rainisa Boulevard (building 43, building 2). In Severnoye Tushino, School No. 827 on Geroev-Panfilovtsev Street (building 45, building 3) is being renovated. Two schools are being renovated in the Khoroshevo-Mnevniki district: School No. 138 on Berzarina Street (building 19, building 2) and School No. 1560 "Lider" on Mnevniki Street (building 7, building 5).
"The new building will accommodate students from first to 11th grade. High school students will also have pre-professional engineering classes and, in the future, media classes. A special emphasis will be placed on project-based research activities and collaboration with universities. Additionally, additional classes for children and adults will be held here, making the building a hub for family entertainment," said Tatyana Tsurkan, Principal of School No. 1560 "Leader."
According to a single standard
The renovation is being carried out in accordance with a unified standard for Moscow schools. It outlines requirements for zoning, facade and interior finishing, lighting, and other parameters for the capital's educational institutions. Each project is adapted to the building's structural features and the age of the students.
In all nine buildings, demolition work has already been completed, including installing floor slabs, screeding floors, reinforcing doorways, erecting walls and partitions in the rooms, installing windows, and plastering and skimming walls and ceilings. In addition, façade work has been completed, including installing insulation and a reinforced base coat of plaster, as well as laying the bottom protective layer of the roof.
Construction workers are currently installing internal utility systems. They are completely replacing the ventilation and air conditioning systems, water supply and drainage, power supply, and low-voltage networks. Energy-efficient radiators are being installed in place of cast-iron radiators, allowing for room temperature regulation. Modern ventilation systems, wired internet and Wi-Fi, and low-voltage networks for fire safety, video surveillance, and access control are being installed in the offices.
The walls are decorated in light tones with bright accent pieces. Light-colored brick-effect tiles will be laid in the vestibules and lobbies, while ceramic tiles will be installed in the dining rooms and bathrooms. Once the finishing touches are complete, multi-level handrails will be installed on the staircases to accommodate children of varying heights. Video surveillance and access control systems will be integrated into the security post. Upholstered furniture will be installed in the lobbies, corridors, and recreation areas.
After the renovation, all schools will be equipped with digital microscopes, 3D printers, and CNC machines. The gyms will be equipped with special parquet flooring with a shock-absorbing effect, locker rooms with showers, and separate dance and gymnastics studios. Libraries will become stylish media libraries, assembly halls will become multifunctional spaces for lectures, concerts, and master classes, and the dining halls will function as modern cafes.
In the press service Department of Capital Repairs of the City of Moscow, they explained that, in addition to the renovation of the buildings themselves, the school grounds will also be improved. New drainage systems will be installed, sidewalks and road surfaces will be replaced, and overhead cables will be relocated underground. Video surveillance and access control systems will be installed, and the fencing will be replaced.
Sports and play areas, as well as recreational spaces, will also be developed. Bicycle and scooter parking will be installed near the buildings. Information and navigation signs will be installed for orientation, as well as energy-efficient streetlights. The grounds will be further landscaped, with lawns and trees.
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Providing schools with modern high-tech equipment helps optimize the educational process and is in line with the objectives of the “All the Best for Children” national project Youth and ChildrenMore information about national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.
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