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Moscow has announced the annual results of an innovative program to preserve the cognitive skills of older adults. It is being implemented by the Moscow Longevity project and the Federal Medical and Biological Agency (FMBA of Russia). Over the course of the program, attention, memory, and thinking skills have improved in over 90 percent of participants, according to the program's team. Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.
"To stay in shape at any age, our brain, like our muscles, requires regular exercise. Developing memory, concentration, and thinking skills helps maintain a high quality of life, independence, activity, and emotional stability for years to come. That's why, a year ago, together with the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia, we launched a program to support cognitive functions and psychoemotional well-being at Moscow's longevity centers. It's tailored specifically for older Muscovites. The project proved popular, but more importantly, it was extremely effective: over 57,000 people joined the courses, and the vast majority—over 90 percent—demonstrated measurable improvements in their memory and thinking. Furthermore, attention scores improved in 98 percent of participants," noted Anastasia Rakova.
The program includes two specialized courses: “Neurotraining of cognitive skills” and “Neurocorrection of the psycho-emotional state.”
The "Neurotraining of Cognitive Skills" course is based on specialized computer exercises aimed at developing memory, attention, and thinking. Research shows that such training helps the brain remain flexible and active, facilitating the formation of new neural connections. According to clinical guidelines from the Russian Ministry of Health, this training is included in the list of non-drug methods for correcting cognitive impairment in older adults and has a high level of evidence base.
The practical results of the program at Moscow's longevity centers confirm this. By the fifth session, participants demonstrate significant improvement across all indicators, and by the tenth session, the positive dynamics intensify.
Anxiety increases the body's levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. Over time, this can impair memory and concentration. The "Neurocorrection of the Psychoemotional State" course addresses this issue. People learn to calm down, focus, and better control their emotional state using biofeedback technology—and this works even in old age. Muscovites who completed the course more than doubled their relaxation scores. Furthermore, participants reported sleeping better, experiencing less anxiety, and finding it easier to cope with emotions in everyday life. On average, their stress scores decreased by a third.
"The successful implementation of our joint program over the course of a year confirms the highly effective translation of cutting-edge scientific advances into social practice. The specialized courses currently used at Moscow Longevity Centers are based on original digital products from the Center for Cognitive and Psychoemotional Health of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia. The use of biofeedback technologies, virtual and augmented reality, ensures our complete self-sufficiency in solving the most complex problems associated with restoring and strengthening cognitive and mental health. The results achieved—improved memory and attention in the vast majority of participants—clearly demonstrate the potential of preventive medicine in managing cognitive reserve. People, their health, life, and active longevity remain at the center of all our innovations," emphasized Veronika Skvortsova, head of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency.
The classes are taught by staff from Moscow Longevity Centers who have completed training at the Federal Medical and Biological Agency's Center for Cognitive Health. The "Neurotraining of Cognitive Skills" course includes initial testing and 10 computer-based sessions with an individualized program and performance tracking. "Neurocorrection of the Psychoemotional State" is conducted using a neuroheadset that records the brain's bioelectrical activity. Participants see their brain activity parameters in real time and master concentration and relaxation exercises.
Around seven thousand older Muscovites have improved their memory, thinking, and attention through neurotraining.Moscow's longevity centers are launching a program to maintain cognitive skills and psycho-emotional health.
You can take the courses at any Moscow Longevity Center. To do so, you must become a participant in the Moscow Longevity program. You can join the project online atmos.ru portal, onwebsite, as well as in person at any Moscow longevity center or My Documents office.
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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