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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –
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Every Wednesday in all Moscow longevity centers Film club meetings are held. Project participants watch new films and TV series and meet their creators. The centers' shared calendar offers a variety of activities: sports in the morning, informative lectures in the afternoon, and a cultural program in the evening. The film club has become a popular evening tradition.
Each meeting is attended by over 700 people. Participants discuss acting, while filmmakers answer questions, reveal professional secrets, and talk about the creation of each film—from the initial idea to its final release. The club's repertoire includes the latest releases from Russian cinema.
"The film club shows films that look completely different on TV at home. It's arthouse cinema, not for everyone, but something that makes you think. But the most important thing is meeting directors, actors, and screenwriters. It's an opportunity not just to see, but to talk, ask questions, even debate. Sometimes I criticize them—gently, but helpfully. I think it's important for creative people to hear a live response," said Albert Shishlyannikov, a participant in the Moscow Longevity project.
Famous guests of the film club have included actors Maxim Stoyanov, Olga Khokhlova, Vladimir Kot, and Elizaveta Ishchenko, as well as Gavriil Gordeev, general producer of the Okko online cinema, a regular partner of the project. They note that the older generation is interested in contemporary cinema, particularly the work of directors, screenwriters, and how the characters are shaped.
At one of the most recent screenings, Muscovites of the "silver" age group watched the film "The Man Who Saw a Bear Who Saw a Man" by director Pierre Richard. It premiered at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. Gavriil Gordeev attended a meeting with the participants and acted as the film's producer. He said he was pleased to discuss this film in particular because it touches on important themes such as attitudes toward material possessions and the connection between generations.
The film club offers something for everyone, from cartoons and TV series to popular science films and documentaries. Older Muscovites appreciate the opportunity to see intellectual films and discuss them in a lively dialogue with experts.
Anyone over 55 can join the film club. The screening schedule is available atofficial website of the projectIn-person meetings with renowned experts and guests are taking place at the Presnensky Moscow Longevity Center, while live streaming is available at other centers. This allows residents of any district to participate in discussions with experts and ask questions.
Film club meetings are held according to a unified calendar of activities, which was launched in all Moscow longevity centers last spring. It also includes morning exercises and rhythmic exercises, courses on maintaining cognitive skills and psycho-emotional health, and useful lectures on health. Participants also receive assistance, for example, with registering for electronic government services.
Support for older citizens in Moscow meets the goals and objectives of the federal project "Older Generation" of the national project "Family", which has been implemented in Russia since 2025 by decision of Vladimir Putin. Its main goal is to support families with children, large families, reproductive health, and strengthening family values. The national project also includes the development of initiatives for active aging, ensuring high-quality care for the elderly, and the development of a family-oriented cultural infrastructure. More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.
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