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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –
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Last year, the city completed renovations of 17 libraries and 20 buildings. cultural centersSergei Sobyanin announced this on his channel in MAX messenger.
"For example, the Moskvich cultural center near the Tekstilshchiki metro station opened after a comprehensive renovation," the Moscow Mayor wrote.
Source: Sergei Sobyanin's channel inMAX messenger
By the end of 2026, it is planned to complete the restoration of the facade of the ZIL cultural center (Vostochnaya Street, Building 4, Block 1) and the reconstruction of the Avangard cultural center (General Belova Street, Building 18).
Cultural centers offer over 11,100 clubs and groups for visitors, covering dance, vocal, theater, art, and other arts and crafts. They are regularly attended by approximately 203,000 people. More than 65,000 events are held annually, attracting approximately 4.5 million city residents.
Cultural centers regularly organize creative competitions, festivals, and concerts for people of all ages. For example, the "Theater Moskvich" festival has been bringing together theater enthusiasts at the Moskvich Cultural Center for 14 years. Last season, 125 artists performed on its stage, attracting over 1,500 spectators.
In 2025, the Meridian Cultural Center hosted the first student short film festival, "Proba." Aspiring screenwriters and directors had the opportunity to showcase their skills. The ZIL Cultural Center annually invites participants to the All-Russian Choreographic Art Festival and Competition, "Smotr 7.0."
In 2025, Moscow libraries lent out over 10 million publications to readers. Of these, 800,000 orders were placed through the electronic service. Libraries of Moscow.
Last year, the capital hosted the annual "Biblionight" event, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War. The program included 1,700 events, attracting 53,000 people.
Another Moscow tradition is the participation of city libraries and cultural centers in the Red Square Book Festival. It featured approximately 100 events, including performances based on classic works, literary quizzes, and dance and poetry performances.
Last summer, the "Book in the City" project opened at three central Moscow venues. Around 700 events were held for participants, including autograph sessions with contemporary authors, readings of excerpts from Russian writers featuring People's Artists of Russia, and musical evenings. A total of 600,000 people attended.
"Forest libraries have also appeared in the parks—comfortable spaces where you can read a book, use the electronic catalog via QR code, work, attend concerts, master classes, literary readings, and lectures," the Moscow Mayor added.
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