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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –
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The annual charity event has concluded in the capital. "Kind Christmas Tree", which ran from December 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026, as part of the large-scale city project "Winter in Moscow." More than 1,800 wishes from children in difficult life situations were submitted to the campaign's website. Caring Muscovites granted them all.
"The most popular requests were for toys, musical instruments, sports and arts and crafts items, and tickets to excursions and cultural events. It's especially valuable that not only concerned citizens but also professionals from a wide range of areas across the city joined the campaign. They gave the children a unique opportunity to gain insight into the world of professions, holding excursions and master classes," she noted.
Ekaterina Dragunova, Chairman of the capital's Committee for Public Relations and Youth Policy.
The event involved children aged three to 17, wards of Moscow non-profit organizations: those from low-income and single-parent families, those with disabilities and complex diagnoses, and those without parental care. This year, special attention was given to the children of special military operation (SVO) participants.
Thanks to the campaign, a variety of dreams came true. 16-year-old Sofia, a ward Foundation "Arithmetic of Good", wants to become a traumatologist. A tour of the N.V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Care was organized for her. The institute's director, Sergei Petrikov, took her on a tour of the departments, showed her the latest equipment, and let her practice applying plaster casts.
Eleven-year-old Vera, the daughter of a participant in the SVO (Sports and Military Sports Association), supported by the regional public organization for the development of children's and youth sports, physical education, and assistance to socially vulnerable groups, "Vozrozhdenie," has been involved in synchronized swimming since the age of five and already holds the second adult category. Her wish to meet Olympic champion Svetlana Romashina came true—the legendary athlete gave the girl a master class in the pool and shared her journey to victory.
12-year-old Maria, from a large, low-income family, dreamed of learning to ride a horse. With the support of Committee for Public Relations and Youth Policy of the City of MoscowVDNKh and the Kremlin Riding School organized a personal master class for the girl at the Center for National Equestrian Traditions, followed by a tour of the interactive exhibition "Horse Museum."
Seventeen-year-old Evelina, a ward of the Baytik Foundation, overcomes health issues with dolphin-assisted therapy and dreams of working with marine animals. At the Moskvarium at VDNKh, she and her mother attended a show rehearsal, spoke with a trainer, and learned about the career path and the necessary skills.
Six-year-old Grisha, a ward of the St. Vladimir's Church Support Foundation, dreamed of seeing how the police work. Officers from the North-Eastern Administrative District Department of Internal Affairs of Moscow organized a tour for the boy: they took him for a ride in a police car, showed him the offices and special equipment, and introduced him to a service dog.
Another 20 beneficiaries from various Moscow NGOs were invited to the CSKA rugby club, where famous athletes hosted a celebration for them, complete with tag rugby, competitions, and face painting.
The campaign spanned all districts of the capital: over 100 "kind Christmas trees" were installed across the city—in Zaryadye Park, at the Moscow Seasons festival venues, in shopping centers, markets, restaurants, hotels, and other public spaces. A separate art installation was erected on Tverskaya Square.
Over 220 Moscow volunteers participated in the event. They informed residents about the campaign and helped them submit requests for wishes to be granted.
The "Kind Christmas Tree" campaign was held in Moscow for the fourth time. Since then, nearly six thousand children's wishes have come true.
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