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Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –
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At the forum-festival "Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030" A financial literacy marathon will be held from August 8 to 24. This was reported by Elena Zyabbarova, Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital's Department of Finance.
The Zapovednoye Posledstvo and the small amphitheater in Zaryadye Park will become the centers of financial education in Moscow.
"Moscow invests in people and continues to develop projects that shape the financial culture of city residents. A bright and large-scale event of the summer in the city will be the financial literacy marathon. Over 350 various events will be held in Zaryadye Park over 17 August days – from interactive games, master classes and quizzes to financial cartoons, film lectures and humorous monologues. The marathon program is designed to meet the interests of all age groups. It does not matter whether you are a schoolchild, a student, a parent, an entrepreneur or a representative of the older generation – everyone will find a clear, useful and interesting format for improving financial literacy. We are especially looking forward to seeing young people at the marathon. Through games, technology and communication, we will help you learn how to manage your finances easily and interestingly. These skills will be needed in everyday life, will allow you to build your future and develop the city," said Elena Zyabbarova.
Marathon for everyone
For children aged six to 10, the organizers have prepared a special program. It includes events of various formats – financial cartoons, interactive game classes, master classes and quizzes. Young guests in the company of their peers, experts and teachers will learn what money is and how to use it correctly, learn to plan purchases, and will be able to set their first financial goals in life and achieve them.
Children aged 11 to 14 will discuss topics of digital and tax literacy, financial security, fraud, banking products and services. Participants will gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills that will help them feel more confident when making important decisions in the family and understand that financial literacy is very important for achieving success and prosperity in the future. Board games and quizzes will give them the opportunity to demonstrate their erudition, imagination and resourcefulness – both individually and in teams.
Young and adult visitors will meet not only practicing experts from the financial sphere, but also representatives of other professions, media personalities and popular bloggers. Using examples from their practice and personal life, they will show that finances are not only a budget, income and expenses, but also our habits, attitudes, desires and life goals.
Together with the guests, the experts will analyze practical situations and give advice on managing personal finances. In addition, they will tell you how to skillfully avoid various traps, touch on the topic of the psychology of the family budget, answer current questions and help you look at yourself from the outside with humor.
The marathon program also includes theme days. For example, guests can expect Savings and Investments Day, Long-Term Planning Day, Financial Security Day, Responsible Borrowing Day, and Entrepreneurship Day.
Conversational robots and virtual reality
In addition to educational events, guests will also be entertained. Digital tools will be used for this purpose at the marathon site. Guests of the "Zapovedny Posledstvo" will be greeted by robotic cats and robotic dogs, with whom they can play and take memorable photos.
Android robots will tell visitors the schedule of events, talk about finances and family budgets. A robot artist will draw a portrait of a financially literate person of the future, and robot bartenders will treat them to drinks. In a futuristic "laboratory" Muscovites will be able to take a financial DNA test, and on the "Catch a Fraud" slot machine – check their reaction.
Visitors will also be offered to take a financial test to assess their own knowledge. After answering a few questions, they will receive personal recommendations and links to useful materials for further self-education.
In the virtual reality simulator area, those who wish can hone their skills in managing personal finances. Here you can try yourself in the role of a tax consultant or a bank employee and learn how to recognize fraudsters and check the reliability of organizations.
Interactive art objects will help to understand the strategic importance of financial literacy and the practical benefits of knowledge, and time capsules will help to set an important goal. Photos with the marathon mascot, Murrfin, will help to preserve vivid memories and emotions.
All events will be free, but pre-registration is required to attend. The most active participants will receive surprises and memorable souvenirs.
You can find out more and find the program of events at the "Zapovedny Posledstvo" on the official website of the forum-festival "Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030". Information about events in the small amphitheater of Zaryadye Park is also available onwebsite. You can also follow the news of the financial literacy marathon in the telegram channel "Open Budget of Moscow".
"Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030" is an opportunity to get acquainted with the future on a citywide scale by trying out its technologies that are already being used in the capital today. Children and adults will be able to communicate with robots and artificial intelligence, watch modern unmanned transport in action, play on technologically advanced sports grounds, study educational, medical and industrial innovations, immerse themselves in VR space and discover much more.
A large-scale forum-festival will be held within the framework of the project "Summer in Moscow". From August 1 to September 14, dozens of venues will host cultural, sports, educational and other events dedicated to the development of one of the most modern megacities in the world. Information about the venues and a detailed program are available on the official website of the forum-festivalMoskov 2030.mos.ru.
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