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Moscow parks, museums, art schools, cultural centers and the Moskino cinema park, under the jurisdiction of the capital Department of Culture, are actively involved in the environmental agenda. At cultural institutions, city residents learn to consume mindfully, as well as sort waste and find new uses for old things.
"Today, our cultural institutions are not only venues for large-scale festivals, exhibitions, and concerts, but also centers for environmental education. For example, in 2025, the I.S. Turgenev Library and Reading Room collected two tons of items for charity. And in Izmailovsky Park, the "Live Ecologically!" campaign for large families was held: Muscovites set a record for collecting recyclable materials—over 1,130 kilograms in one hour," noted the Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Moscow Department of Culture.
We'll tell you about the main environmental initiatives of Moscow's cultural institutions.
Parks: Plogging, Recycling Collection, and Smart Noise Sensors
Moscow parks are actively involved in environmental activities and implement various projects, including those aimed at educating residents. Specialists conduct environmental events, master classes, and workshops.
IN Terletsky forest park You can stroll along a marked nature trail, along which signs provide information about local plants and animals. Workshops on waste separation and recycling, as well as lectures and tours on ecology, are regularly held here. The park also hosts annual cleanup days, events to restore natural vegetation, including endangered species, and campaigns to eradicate invasive plant species (non-native plants that actively reproduce, such as hogweed).
In the museum-reserve Tsaritsyno For several years in a row, the family eco-sports festival "On the Meadow" has been held at the beginning of summer. Here, you can recycle, attend lectures by environmentalists, or plogging—a jogging and trash-picking activity.
In the park Northern Tushino The "Eco-Workshop" and "Young Ecologist" classes are regularly held. Participants learn about recycling, create products from eco-friendly materials, and learn about flora and fauna.
IN Tagansky Park Interactive creative workshops and outdoor activities are available. Through games, competitions, and master classes, children and adults learn to respect nature.
From autumn 2025Gorky Park Innovative equipment for long-term noise monitoring is in operation: five sensors transmit data to the system in real time. It will be further enhanced with artificial intelligence algorithms that will classify noise sources, such as traffic, construction equipment, concerts, and visitor conversations. The project will ultimately produce a noise map and recommendations for managing the park's soundscape.
IN N.E. Bauman Garden For several years now, collection containers for clothing and textiles from the Vtoroe Dykhanie (Second Wind) charity foundation have been installed in the park. Park visitors can donate items for reuse or recycling. This reduces waste and promotes responsible consumption.
Two eco-centers, "Bitsevsky Forest" and "Forest Fairytale," operate within the Bitsevsky Forest. During their classes, children learn about the richness of the local nature and how to interact with animals, and during workshops, they create various items, from keychains to clothing.
Environmental initiatives in Moscow's parks are shaping a new culture of urban recreation, where caring for nature becomes a natural part of everyday life.
Moskino Cinema Park: Eco-Friendly Sets
The world's largest film park for location shooting Moschino The company also contributes to environmental conservation by creating outdoor sets and reusable scenery. Prop artists use readily available materials, primarily wood and metal. From ordinary wooden structures, craftsmen construct medieval castles with doors resembling iron, and using polystyrene foam, diaplast, metaplast, and paint, they transform the frames into centuries-old stones, carved facades, and massive walls.
For the Russian film industry, the experience of creating durable sets is entirely new. The film park's production designers have become pioneers in this field. They continue to explore new technologies, modern materials, and their operating principles.
The base of outdoor filming props is constructed from a metal frame, then covered with a fire-retardant wooden frame. After this, the decor is applied. Prop artists treat the surface with diaplast, metaplast, and sometimes a cement mixture or sand to ensure a secure fit. Yulia Medvedeva, Chief Prop Artist at Moskino Cinema Park
According to her, the outdoor locations are exposed to rain, snow, and sun. To prevent crumbling and peeling, materials with high adhesion are used, meaning they adhere strongly to each other.
In their work, production designers and prop masters use 90 percent domestic materials. Special compounds and mixtures allow for the decoration of objects and additional protection from environmental influences.
All the film park's exterior locations are reusable and offer ample scope for redesign. The artists are constantly improvising as they work, as changes to the set's exterior are necessary during filming for new projects.
Museums: Rooftop Trees and Moscow's Main Eco-Christmas Tree
From 2023 onwardsState Darwin Museum The environmental art and research project "DerevA" is underway. An interactive art space dedicated to the capital's trees has been created on the roof. The project includes creative workshops, tours, themed festivals, and competitions to introduce Moscow's dendroflora. Last year, a series of exhibitions were held on the roof and in the museum's halls. Additionally, an ecological trail has been created on the museum's grounds, featuring the trees featured in the art space.
This year, the museum will introduce a new activity, "Hidden Resources," for children aged nine and up. Participants will explore the materials surrounding them and what happens to them when they are no longer needed. They will learn about the origins of oil, how it is processed, and how to properly dispose of batteries and light bulbs.
This year, numerous educational events are also planned as part of the Pictofauna project and themed nature-themed holidays, such as World Water Day, World Animal Day, and Leshy Day.
K.G. Paustovsky Museum For many years, the parks have been hosting the literary and environmental festival "Summer Days." Its program is designed for families. Guests can enjoy exhibitions, tours, interactive activities, master classes, environmental events, lectures, concerts, and performances.
Since 2021 inMuseum of Moscow You can donate unwanted items, including clothing, home textiles, shoes, and accessories, to the Second Wind Foundation's recycling bin. After sorting, they are sent to the regions as humanitarian aid, while items with defects or unwearable items are recycled. Proceeds from their sale go to social projects, regional charitable events, and foundation support.
Moscow Zoo The zoo also implements various environmental programs. It hosted the opening of the main national eco-Christmas tree. In 2025, it was decorated with approximately 10,000 unique decorations made from recycled materials by children from across the country. And after the New Year, the zoo traditionally holds a collection drive for unsold conifers. Spruce, pine, and fir trees become an environmentally friendly addition to the enclosures and a healthy treat for the zoo's inhabitants.
Cultural centers and children's art schools: healthy eco-habits and a new life for things
Moscow's cultural centers and libraries support the principle of "giving things a second life." For example, at the cultural center "Meridian" The Second Wind Foundation's containers have been installed for collecting clothing, shoes, and home textiles. Items in poor condition are sent for recycling, those in good condition are donated to those in need, and those in excellent condition are sent to the organization's second-hand stores. Similar containers are also located in I.S. Turgenev Library and Reading Room.
Cultural Center Zelenograd The company regularly holds "Eco-Saturdays"—campaigns for the separate collection of recyclable materials. Participants are taught how to distinguish between different types of waste, where to dispose of them, and how they are recycled. Last year, residents of the Zelenograd Administrative District brought waste paper, blister packs, plastic items, batteries, faulty electrical appliances, and more to the collection point. The "eco-harvest" amounted to approximately 270 kilograms.
Cultural Center "Inspiration" Last year, together with the EcoYasenevo district environmental community, we held over 10 recycling collection events for residents. We managed to collect 15 Gazelles and approximately 260 cubic meters of waste. These events continue today, with the participation of district residents and volunteers. These events are not only practical but also educational: volunteers help children and adults understand the importance of eco-friendly habits and share tips on incorporating them into everyday life. Traditionally, in the spring, the Vdokhnovenie cultural center will host "Elektrosbor" (Electric Appliance Collection), a collection event for household electrical appliances for recycling.
Children's art schools also help shape healthy eco-habits in young Muscovites. For example, students and teachers Children's Art School No. 11 Every year, the school participates in the all-Russian "Bumbatla" and the "Save the Forest Together" campaign. In addition, together with specialists from the "Forest Fairytale" eco-center, the school conducts educational events on the careful management of primroses.
IN Class Center Separate waste collection has been organized and smart Greenbin bins have been installed. And in Children's Art School named after I.S. Kozlovsky regularly hold exhibitions of students' work on the topic of caring for nature.
A program of events in city museums, children's art schools, parks, cultural centers, and the Moskino cinema park contributes to the implementation of the goals and objectives of the national project in Moscow. "Family"More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.
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