The Nutcracker's Magic Kingdom

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Guests will be transported to the magical world of Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann and his famous tale of The Nutcracker—a story that gave children a belief in miracles and awakened one of Pyotr Tchaikovsky's most beautiful musical fantasies.

Participants will learn about the life of the Romantic writer, discover the secrets of plot development, recall key characters, and reflect on the secrets behind fairytale transformations. A quiz will recap the story's key episodes, and game challenges from the Sugar Plum Fairy will offer a glimpse into the sweet kingdom. Spectators will see excerpts from the ballet and film adaptations, and in a creative workshop, they will create their own magical fairytale characters using papercraft.

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Sergei Sobyanin spoke about winter recreation opportunities in Moscow.

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The Presidium of the Moscow Government reviewed the report of the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing and Public Utilities and Urban Development Petra Biryukov on the preparation of recreation infrastructure for the 2025/2026 winter season. Following the discussion of the issue Sergei Sobyanin ordered that all recreational facilities for Muscovites prepared for the winter season be fully operational.

As per tradition, winter recreation infrastructure has been created throughout the city: in parks, squares, and courtyards. 4,312 facilities will be open to Muscovites and visitors:

— 1295 skating rinks, 214 of which have artificial ice and 1081 have natural ice;

— 429 ski trails with a total length of over 700 kilometers, including 33 trails with artificial snow, their total length is 142.9 kilometers;

— 211 ice slides and 20 snow towns;

— 2,320 universal sites for winter sports;

— seven ski resorts and 25 ski bases;

— five places for sledding and tubing.

The largest skating rinks

Artificial ice rinks began opening in late November. All are equipped with heated changing rooms and rental stations. Thanks to artificial ice technology, the rinks will operate even in above-zero temperatures. Natural surface rinks will be able to resurface when the average daily temperature drops to minus five degrees Celsius.

Those who want to skate can visit Moscow's large and beautiful skating rinks in Gorky Park, Sokolniki, Kolomenskoye, Vorobyovy Gory, and other locations around the capital. A new skating rink will open in Luzhniki Stadium shortly.

The VDNKh skating rink, with an ice surface area of over 20,000 square meters, is one of the largest in Moscow, able to accommodate nearly 5,000 spectators. This year, as in the previous year, the skating lanes run along the Main Alley, around the Druzhba Narodov and Kamenny Tsvet (Friendship of Peoples) and Kamenny Tsvet (Stone Flower) fountains. Visitors can rent and sharpen skates, store their belongings, and much more. A café has been installed in the recreation area, where you can enjoy hot pancakes, waffles, and kalachi, as well as warm up with sbiten (a traditional Russian drink), Siberian tea, and other beverages.

A new addition for the 2025/2026 winter season is the relocation of the artificial ice rink in Gorky Park. It now occupies over two thousand square meters of space in front of the main entrance arch. Its design is inspired by a New Year's train station: a decorated Christmas tree, a train, fairground chalets, cozy pavilion-style stops, and photo zones create the atmosphere of a festive journey. Inside the rental pavilion, there's a media booth where artists and DJs perform.

For the first time this season, the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve opened a skating rink on Tsarskaya Embankment. It is one of the longest linear skating rinks along the Moskva River embankment, stretching 1.7 kilometers and covering nearly 13,500 square meters. The rink can accommodate approximately 2,500 people at a time. Access is provided through 12 turnstiles. The rink is decorated with a "starry sky" of over 14 million LEDs mounted on 400 six-meter supports. It also features a light tunnel, festive photo zones, and a lounge area on the docking area. Skates are also available for rent.

Sokolniki Park has renovated the famous "Led" skating rink, which has stood on this site since Soviet times. Its surface area has been preserved, reaching over five thousand square meters. A new edge with integrated lighting was installed, along with four sports lighting masts.

The festival square, where the skating rink is located, has also been transformed. It has been paved, the compressor room located there has been renovated, and modern technological equipment that controls the cooling system has been installed inside. Furthermore, the ice resurfacing garage has been renovated, and the large and small rental pavilions have been renovated, one of which is planned to house a café. A stage for events has also been installed.

Russia's largest multimedia skating rink, measuring 16,500 square meters, will soon open at the Luzhniki Olympic Complex. It will occupy not only the main square but also the adjacent side alleys. The rink will accommodate up to three thousand people at a time. Visitors will have access to heating and rental stations, food service pavilions, and children's areas, and a user-friendly navigation system will help them navigate the rink.

The central part of the rink and the side walkways were connected using architectural and artistic lighting, sound, and installations. For example, an "Energy Cube" appeared on the embankment-side square, and a "Mysterious Forest" appeared on one of the walkways. A 16-meter-tall fir tree decorated with Christmas decorations was installed in the center of the rink.

A free 4,000-square-meter ice rink will be open to residents on Sparrow Hills near the Palace of Pioneers. Its opening is scheduled for December 10th. The rink will be the perfect spot for family fun and friendly gatherings. Skate rentals and penguin-like assistants for children will be available.

There will also be a fair featuring products made by students from Moscow colleges and continuing education centers. Visitors will be able to purchase handicrafts and participate in candle-making and Christmas decoration workshops.

Winter at the Moskino Cinema Park

For the second year in a row, visitors are invited to the skating rink at the Moskino Cinema Park. It will open in mid-December. The ice arena, covering over three thousand square meters, will be located on one of the central venues, Cathedral Square. Guests will be able to skate surrounded by decorations depicting landmarks of the Moscow Kremlin, including the Assumption, Archangel, and Annunciation Cathedrals, the Ivan the Great Bell Tower, the Terem Palace, the Faceted Chamber, and the Kremlin Wall with the Taynitskaya Tower.

Two decorated Christmas trees, 9.5 and 12 meters tall, will be installed at the skating rink. Skate rentals will be available. From December 14 to March 21, screenings of Soviet films with New Year themes will be held, and from December 30 to January 11, professional figure skaters will give master classes.

Additionally, a large tubing slide with four runs will open in the film park's central square: two 115-meter long and two 75-meter long. For visitors' convenience, a travelator with a 75-meter ramp will be built. Guests will be able to ride the tubes for free and take souvenir photos.

A special event on December 6th at the Moskino Cinema Park will be the opening of the "House of Father Frost" stage, where the fairytale films "Home Alone 3" and "Wanted Father Frost" were filmed. Here, you can take part in the immersive theatrical performance "Visiting Father Frost," meet the wizard, and help him wrap presents with his elf assistants, following his preparations for the most magical holiday of the year.

Curling and ice slides

A new addition to the winter season is a curling rink at Fili Park. Its opening is scheduled for mid-December. It will also feature a fire pit, a DJ area, and a spectator area. DJ sets will be held on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Another curling rink will open at Khodynka Field Park. A new semicircular all-season slide covering over 200 square meters will also open there by the end of December. Tubing will be available here in both summer and winter. A cozy café and rental pavilion will be located nearby. The slide will be integrated with the adjacent skate park, which is converted into an ice rink in winter. This will create a unified recreational cluster for active recreation.

Ski slopes

This winter, the first flagship ski trail will open, connecting the 850th Anniversary of Moscow Park in Maryino with the park on the Moskva River embankment in Kapotnya. Snowmaking will begin when temperatures are consistently below freezing. The trail will be 13 kilometers long.

Taking into account the requests of Muscovites, including athletes, work was carried out here to expand the trail's capabilities. Five existing pedestrian bridges were replaced with reinforced concrete rollerski crossings equipped with fences and wooden railings. Arches were placed in the center of each crossing, allowing pedestrians to pass through without interfering with skiers and rollerskiers.

In addition, two snowmaking areas were constructed, two garages for specialized equipment were installed, and the lighting system was modernized. The trail was locally widened, and at skier request, additional connections were created in some areas. In one section of the trail, recreational traffic was separated from skiers and rollerskiers by creating an additional ski lane and installing a pedestrian walkway. Plans call for continued trail renovations for 2026 and beyond.

Year-round sports grounds

Since December of this year, the first 11 year-round sports grounds have opened in Moscow, located in various administrative districts of the city. As a result, over 100,000 Muscovites have gained access to high-quality sports infrastructure close to home. In winter, they will serve as skating rinks, and in summer, the courts will be used for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and football.

During the colder months, the rinks can be used for ice skating, hockey, curling, or winter tennis. The hockey rinks, which meet Kontinental Hockey League standards, are surrounded by professional-grade boards made of solid polycarbonate with a special scratch-resistant coating. During the day, the transparent boards blend harmoniously into the surrounding space, and at night, they are enhanced with dynamic architectural lighting.

Four smart multifunctional poles were installed near each venue, housing full-color lighting and two types of projectors. This creates a pleasant atmosphere during sporting and festive events and allows for small light shows. The poles also house audio systems, video cameras, sports floodlights, and track lighting.

The multifunctional pavilions, one near each year-round venue, include changing rooms, a café with a summer terrace, a first aid station, restrooms, a security room, a garage with ice resurfacing equipment, a single-block refrigeration unit with a recuperation system that enables energy recycling, and utility rooms. The pavilions are equipped with the necessary furniture, equipment, and sports gear.

Utility systems such as electricity, cooling, water supply, and other systems serving the sports grounds are hidden in underground collectors; only compact service pavilions are located above ground.

In the future, the experience gained during the creation of the first 11 sites is planned to be scaled up in other areas of the city.

Festive decoration of the city

Since December 1st, Moscow has traditionally been ablaze with New Year's lights. As in previous years, during the 2025/2026 winter season, the city center and residential areas have been adorned with over four thousand illuminated decorative structures and artificial Christmas trees.

Modern energy-saving equipment is chosen for holiday installations. LED lights consume dozens of times less energy, are safe, and operate in any weather conditions. The vast majority of these fixtures are reused and stored away at the end of the winter season until the following winter.

This season, the largest New Year's ball on Poklonnaya Hill, the "Architecture of Light" light arches on Pushkinskaya Square and Novopushkinsky Square, on Tverskaya and Manezhnaya Squares, in Gazetny and Kamergersky Lanes, and the "She-Bear with a Cub" on Mira Avenue near the Rostokinsky Aqueduct have all returned to their usual locations.

Some of the city's favorite structures were installed earlier than usual – they were installed by November 1 as part of the project Winter in MoscowAmong them are the enormous illuminated arch on Kuznetsky Most, the diadem on Pushkinskaya Square, and illuminated trees on the city's popular pedestrian streets.

Lighted consoles on lighting poles annually become Moscow's signature feature. "Glasses," "Blizzard," "Spiral," "Crystal"—these and many other types of brackets create a memorable image of the New Year's metropolis. In anticipation of the holidays, Muscovites and visitors can take photos against the backdrop of one of the symbols of the coming year—the illuminated numbers 2026, placed on city streets, in pedestrian areas, and in parks.

In anticipation of the winter holidays, social facilities will also traditionally be transformed. For example, St. Vladimir Children's Hospital will feature an interactive screen for sending wishes to doctors and patients, while N.F. Filatov Children's Hospital will feature art installations in the form of giraffes hanging holiday garlands.

The grounds of the N.V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Care will be decorated with a composition of fluffy fir trees and giant Christmas balls, and illuminated horse figures will be installed at N.I. Pirogov City Clinical Hospital No. 1. The facades of women's health centers will be adorned with themed garlands and ice sculptures with flowers.

An art space called "Poetry of Winter" will be created near Moscow State Pedagogical University. It will feature a three-meter-tall digital book whose pages will come to life with scenes from the fairy tale "The Nutcracker," and a light show will be presented on the building's façade.

A glowing ice heart will appear near Wedding Palace No. 4, and the Khamovniki government services center will be transformed with sparkling stars and fir arches.

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The fourth exhibition "PROrestoration" opened in the historic printing house of Ivan Sytin.

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The fourth exhibition "PROrestoration. Import Substitution in Restoration Materials and Technologies" has opened in Moscow. This year, it runs from December 4th to 7th in the historic building of Ivan Sytin's printing house, located at 71/5 Pyatnitskaya Street, Building 1.

"The fourth exhibition, 'PROrestoration. Import Substitution in Restoration Materials and Technologies,' has opened in the capital. Over the past four years, this event has become one of the main events in the restoration industry, bringing together companies working on cultural heritage sites, suppliers of restoration materials, design institutes, educational institutions, museums, our partners from regional conservation agencies, and experts from other countries. Here, they can exchange experiences and establish contacts. And this time, the exhibition demonstrates what we mean by 'import substitution,' from training young professionals who will be working with architectural monuments tomorrow to supporting developers of Russian materials and technologies and experienced contractors. A comprehensive program of master classes has been prepared for residents and visitors of our beloved city, allowing them to experience working with heritage. Participation is completely free," said the head of the Moscow Department of Cultural Heritage.

Alexey Emelyanov.

The exhibition space covers 4,500 square meters and is divided into several sections. The exhibit includes areas for creative workshops, design and restoration organizations, spaces for educational institutions and suppliers of restoration materials and equipment, lecture halls, areas for professional master classes and activities for young visitors, a section for competitions for young restorers, and a thematic library.

In total, almost 200 business program events, master classes, professional and scientific events are planned for this year.

Business program

The business program will feature panel sessions, discussions, lectures, master classes, and presentations by leading experts in the field of cultural heritage conservation, as well as other professional and academic events. Key topics will include "International Experience in Restoring Historical and Cultural Monuments," "Adapting Cultural Heritage Sites for Modern Use," "Restoration Engineers and Restoration Technologists – Training Issues," "Import Substitution: Myth or Reality?", "Problems of Design and State Expertise," and "Problems of Performing Work on Cultural Heritage Sites. Monitoring the Quality of Restoration Work."

This year, the exhibition will feature international experts from China, Jordan, Mexico, Cuba, Algeria, South Africa, Serbia, and Italy.

Competition of young restorers

On the first day of the exhibition, a competition for young restorers began. This year, teams from 25 universities and colleges from 13 regions of Russia and the Republic of Belarus are participating. The competition covers such disciplines as restoration of stucco and plaster, restoration of easel oil paintings, restoration of easel tempera paintings, restoration of terrazzo plaster and stone decoration, restoration of wood works, restoration of metal roofing, and restoration of monumental paintings. Young specialists will also be competing in a new discipline: restoration of architectural white stone decoration.

Exhibitors will host their own competitions at their booths. A scientific conference will be held for students from specialized universities and colleges. Seventy applications were received, including 60 from higher education institutions and 10 from colleges. Young professionals from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Vladimir, Orel, and other cities will participate.

Gild a piece of jewelry and master monumental painting

The exhibition will feature unique exhibits from restoration sites. One of the Egyptian lions, created based on designs by the architect Domenico Gilardi in the mid-19th century, has been brought from the Kuzminki estate. Visitors will also be able to see fragments of the Ostankino estate's interior and sculptures of miners installed above the eight-column portico of the Mining Institute of the National University of Science and Technology MISIS. It is decorated with ornaments depicting mining symbols. Also on display is a fragment of a concrete bas-relief of the airplane house on Frunzenskaya Embankment. This is part of the "Industry of Socialism" composition, created in 1937 by sculptor Isaac Mendelevich. Carved icon cases from the narthex of the Kazan Cathedral at the St. Petersburg courtyard of the Valaam Monastery have been brought to the exhibition from St. Petersburg.

Over 120 master classes have been prepared for exhibition visitors. Over the course of four days, guests will be introduced to modern approaches to preserving cultural heritage sites, many of which are successfully used in Moscow. For example, master classes from the company Stroyalliance will cover the restoration technologies used by specialists at the Savvinsky Compound. Anyone interested will be able to learn about the art of forging and create authentic elements of historical fencing with a blacksmith.

Specialists from the Kitezh and Vitrazhi ST workshops will conduct classes on monumental and stained glass painting and discuss the restoration of lost paintings in the Church of the Resurrection of the Word in Sokolniki. They will also demonstrate the process of creating stained glass for Pavilion No. 6, "Chemistry," at VDNKh.

Visitors to the exhibition will be introduced to artistic carving techniques, icon and fresco restoration, and gold and silver plating of copper objects. Visitors will be able to participate in the drawing of architectural forms and stucco moldings, master the production of sturgeon glue, try their hand at watercolor painting, and learn how to restore books at home without specialized equipment. At the "Relive the Past" master class, a restorer will explain how to recreate paintings on cultural heritage sites using archival photographs and letters.

A special program has been prepared for the exhibition's youngest visitors. Children will be able to restore the paint layer of a ceramic toy, paint plaster houses, learn how to gild Christmas tree decorations, create their own restoration bricks, and participate in other activities.

Participation in all master classes is free. To visit the exhibition, you must register on the website. prorestavratsiyu.rf.

Traditionally, on the opening day of the exhibition, the winners of the Moscow Restoration competition were awarded.

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Sergei Sobyanin announced the winners of the Moscow Restoration competition.

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The winners of the "Moscow Restoration 2025" competition were awarded in the capital. This was reported on the channel in messenger MAX Sergei Sobyanin reported.

"This year

contest "Moscow Restoration" was held for the 15th time. A record number of applications were received: over 100 for more than 40 architectural monuments," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

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The expert jury selected 29 laureates. Among them are: Egyptian Pavilion Ostankino Estate. This is an authentic wooden palace from the late 18th century, where the historic stoves with sphinxes, over 700 square meters of artistic parquet flooring, artificial marble, stucco decoration, and other valuable elements were preserved during restoration.

The restored one also became a winner of the competition Church of the Ascension of the Lord The Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve houses one of the first stone tented-roof churches in Rus', a true masterpiece of 16th-century architecture. The church is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Restorers restored the tented roof, white-stone kokoshniks, architraves, carved capitals and lancet windows, the historic staircase with stirrups, converted the royal seat and plinth into a museum, and restored the interiors.

The jury also noted the fairytale tower from the early 20th century on Tverskaya Street. Savvinskoye CompoundOver 150 specialists worked to restore the building to its original appearance. They paid special attention to the restoration of the painted ceramic tiles, created based on sketches by the building's architect, Ivan Kuznetsov.

The laureates also include the Svoboda Factory Club, the manor house where Leo Tolstoy lived, five pavilions at VDNKh, and other capital landmarks.

As per tradition, one of the projects was chosen by Muscovites. The Church of the Ascension in the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve was named the best restored cultural heritage site in the popular nomination.

In addition, students from specialized Moscow colleges and universities were also awarded for their best projects.

The VDNKh Pavilion and Savvinskoye Podvorye: Which architectural monuments are entered into the Moscow Restoration competition?

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Prussian blue

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Participants in the masterclass will learn the principles of cyanotype printing and its connection to other analog and artistic practices. During the class, they will have the opportunity to create their own prints, work with composition, try printing on paper and fabric, and explore toning options. The masterclass will be accompanied by a display of works by contemporary artists using alternative photographic techniques.

Cyanotype is a photographic process in which an image is exposed to ultraviolet light, acquiring a characteristic blue-blue tint. It doesn't require a camera: the print can be based on silhouettes of objects, graphic elements, or pre-printed images.

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The Department of Urban Development Policy has been reorganized in Moscow.

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A decision was made to reorganize Department of Urban Development Policy the city of Moscow by merging with the Moscow Committee for Architecture and Urban Development (Moskomarkhitektura). The corresponding resolution signed by Sergei Sobyanin.

Changes to the structure of the Moscow Complex of Urban Development Policy and Construction will take efforts to create a harmonious architectural image for the capital to a new level, accelerate the implementation of social and other projects important to residents, improve the accessibility of construction services, and enhance the overall quality of the urban environment.

The activities of the Moscow Committee for Architecture and Urban Development and the Moscow Department of Urban Development Policy are interconnected: the former executive body defined the parameters of urban development, while the latter developed the mechanisms and tools for its implementation. These actions are aimed at achieving the goals and objectives of the capital's urban development policy. Combining the functions of both structures will allow for more effective spatial policy formulation and urban development decisions based on a holistic view, including the needs of the city, its residents, and investors.

The Department of Urban Development Policy oversees the implementation of two major projects: the Integrated Territorial Development Program (ITD) and the Renovation Program, which encompass approximately two-thirds of the capital's urban development potential. The IDT program is renovating the city's aging real estate stock and boosting development in various sectors of the city's economy.

In accordance with the resolution, the Department of Urban Development Policy of the City of Moscow is the legal successor of the capital's Committee for Architecture and Urban Development in all rights and obligations.

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Land of Olonkho

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A literary and environmental game for schoolchildren will be held at Leo Tolstoy Central Library No. 136. Participants will learn about the natural features of Yakutia, the culture of its indigenous peoples, and the traditions reflected in the Olonkho epic. The program will include quizzes and tasks testing their knowledge of northern wildlife.

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Heroes of our time

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Leo Tolstoy Central Library No. 136 will host a meeting dedicated to preserving historical memory and studying the fates of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War. Members of the "Don" search group will present materials from field expeditions and discuss their efforts to perpetuate the memory of the fallen and search for the relatives of servicemen.

The program includes a display of authentic wartime artifacts and a story about the soldiers whose names were recovered thanks to the search movement.

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Sergei Sobyanin held a traditional public reception

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Sergei Sobyanin Held a personal citizen's reception at the Russian Presidential Executive Office. Residents were able to ask questions in person and via videoconference.

Alexey Kanaykin, CEO of Fora LLC, requested that the construction of a children's and adult clinic near Zeninskoye Highway in the Nekrasovka district be completed and commissioned as soon as possible. He also requested that a trauma department and a dental clinic be opened at the facility.

Sergei Sobyanin noted that major changes are taking place in Nekrasovka: a metro station has been built, a sports center has been established, a large shopping center is nearing completion, and comprehensive improvements are underway. A special economic zone with industrial and high-tech enterprises and jobs has been created nearby.

Much attention is also paid to the development of healthcare.

"You're right that Nekrasovka's population is growing rapidly. Moreover, we have residents in the Moscow region surrounding Nekrasovka who actively use the social and cultural facilities in Nekrasovka. We've reconstructed and are completing the renovation of virtually all of Nekrasovka's outpatient clinics, both for adults and children, which will certainly improve the quality of care. We've seen, at your request, the need to build an additional new outpatient clinic in Nekrasovka. Construction is underway. Construction is scheduled for completion in 2026 and launch in the first quarter of 2027. But I'll ask my colleagues to expedite the project so that it can be opened by the end of next year," the Moscow Mayor promised.

He added that Nekrasovka is one of the most difficult areas of the capital.

"It wasn't built quite to modern standards, so to speak. Many issues were overlooked. The result was a residential area, but a bedroom community in the worst sense of the word. Therefore, we have done everything possible to ensure Nekrasovka is—and is—becoming a modern, normal district of Moscow. A fully functional one, with new jobs, good social and cultural amenities, and excellent landscaping. And we will continue to work on this," said the Moscow Mayor.

Sergei Sobyanin also spoke with Anastasia Yakovleva, CEO of Lidness LLC. She requested that construction of a multi-level intercepting ground parking facility with 300 spaces near the Rasskazovka transport hub in the Vnukovo district be completed as soon as possible. Anastasia noted that several changes have occurred in the years since the area became part of the capital. big changesWell-maintained parks and roads have appeared. The improvements attract new residents, many of whom commute to work by metro, but in the mornings, there aren't enough parking spaces.

"Rasskazovka is essentially a transfer station where you can transfer from your personal car to the metro. Therefore, we will develop the transport hub. We have begun construction of a new multi-level parking garage. We will complete it by the end of 2026, perhaps even earlier. But not too far away, on the border with Novo-Peredelkino, another multi-level parking garage with 800 spaces is being built, along with a surface parking lot with 70-80 spaces. So the situation there will improve. And we will certainly complete this parking garage. I will oversee it," said Sergei Sobyanin.

Four sports complexes have been built in the south of the capital using city funds since 2020.A sports complex and technology park will be built in the Vnukovo district, according to Sergei Sobyanin.

Elena Tretyakova, HR Manager at Pension-19 LLC, approached the Mayor of Moscow with a request to build a roller ski track near the Novaya Zvezda Biathlon Center in the Mitino district. She is raising three sons, two of whom are professional biathletes. She thanked the Mayor for his assistance in constructing the Novaya Zvezda Biathlon Center.

According to Sergei Sobyanin, given the short winter season, the city is building tracks with artificial snow to help athletes maintain their fitness. The Moscow mayor explained that the area where the roller ski track is planned is located in the Moscow region.

"And, of course, we had to work quite hard to create this track. Because the track itself is in such a state—ravines, landslides, dead wood, and so on. A thorough hydrological study and so on were necessary. Plus, the project itself is quite complex; this track is over 10 kilometers long. Essentially, it's an engineering structure across all these ravines. But nevertheless, we're finishing the project. I think we'll have the roller ski track built by 2027," the Moscow Mayor said.

Anna Valts, general director of a beauty salon, urged the Moscow Mayor to expedite the opening of a women's health center on Aleksandrovka Street in the Kryukovo district. She noted that the capital is implementing a new standard of medical care for women. Women's health centers offer patients all types of medical care in one place—from preparing for childbirth to maintaining their health. This significantly reduces the number of visits to other hospitals or clinics.

The Moscow Mayor noted that the construction of women's health centers is a very important and necessary undertaking. This requires significant capital investment, including the renovation of old buildings or the construction of new ones, the purchase of necessary equipment, and personnel.

"Many existing antenatal clinics are located in adapted spaces, have sufficient equipment, and are essentially disconnected from maternity hospitals, perinatal centers, and large clinics. So, a woman has to go first to the antenatal clinic, then to the hospital, and then to the maternity hospital. These are all different teams of people, and seamless care—from diagnosis to treatment—isn't possible. Moreover, sometimes a mother needs the help of not only the maternity hospital but also a multifunctional center. This ensures that her health is monitored. We have planned to build such a center in Zelenograd on the premises of the perinatal center. Extensive work is currently underway. Essentially, a new building is being erected on the site of the old one. The building's layout is being changed, and a complete renovation is underway. I hope that we will complete this renovation and create this center within a short timeframe," promised Sergei Sobyanin.

Individual entrepreneur Artem Besedin also appealed to the Moscow Mayor, asking for the expedited completion of construction and the opening of the Central Sports Arena at the E.A. Streltsov Sports Complex in the Danilovsky District. He noted that the capital places great emphasis on sports, and football is one of the most popular.

Sergei Sobyanin recalled that the capital has reconstructed famous stadiums and is opening new ones sports complexesReconstruction work at Torpedo Stadium is almost 70 percent complete.

"We insisted that the investors not only restore, but essentially build, a new, modern Torpedo Streltsov Stadium, as they had requested. It's already in fairly advanced condition. About 70 percent of the construction work is complete. I was there recently and looked around. The stadium is very beautiful and wonderful. Much better than what was there before. This is a stadium that meets all the necessary requirements of both FIFA and the Russian Football Union. So, not only will training be held in the main arena, the training arena, but it will also be able to host high-quality, major competitions. There's no longer any threat to this; on the contrary, we're looking forward to all the work being completed next year. I hope that by the end of next year, the Streltsov Central Sports Arena will be up and running and will once again delight both fans and athletes," the Moscow Mayor noted.

Sobyanin spoke about a comprehensive approach to developing healthcare in Moscow.State-of-the-art medical facilities will be built in the capital between 2026 and 2028.

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Visiting Father Frost: A Fairytale Landing Opens at Moskino Cinema Park

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On December 6, the Moskino Cinema Park will host the first opening of the "House of Father Frost," and the project's site will also begin operations. Winter in Moscow, where guests can enjoy tubing, immersive performances, and master classes. Admission to the events is available with an entrance ticket.cinema park.

Fairytale performances and master classes

On weekends, from 12:00 to 17:00, fairytale performances will be held every hour at the "House of Father Frost" site. Santa Claus FactoryChildren and adults alike will be able to explore the interiors of the winter wizard's home and study, as well as observe preparations for the New Year. The fairytale film "Wanted Santa Claus," the sequel to the adventure comedy "Home Alone 3," and other projects were filmed on the sets used at this site.

On December 6th and 7th, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, the Animation Pavilion at the fairgrounds will host workshops on creating and decorating gift envelopes. From 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM, everyone will be able to create paintings on glass using artificial snow and acrylic white.

In the glass pavilion near the Natural Chroma Key site, from 11:30 to 17:30, storyboard drawing classes to the fairy tale "The Snow Queen." Participants will experience the role of filmmakers, using various materials to visualize ideas.

From 11:30 to 17:30 at the same site there will be animation creation classes Using stop-motion techniques, guests will bring the scenes of a New Year's fair to life by moving figures around miniature sets.

You can take memorable photos at the "Far Eastern City" site. In the interactive photo zone, guests will be able to create posters featuring characters from the animated film "Frozen" using artificial intelligence.

Staged filming and screenings

On the stage of the Gonzaga Theatre, children and adults will take part instaged filming Based on the film "The Adventures of Buratino." Everyone will try on the characters' costumes and recall their dialogues. In an authentic set replicating the Karabas-Barabas theater, guests will act out several scenes on camera under the director's guidance and receive souvenir videos from the filming. Participation is open from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

The Moskino Kinopark cinema will host screenings of the thrilling adventure films "Letter to Santa Claus," "Top Wolf," and "Now You See Me 3." Tickets are available for purchase atwebsite.

The Moskino Cinema Park is part of Sergei Sobyanin’s “Moscow – City of Cinema” project and a part of the city’s cinema cluster, which is being developed by the capital. Department of CultureThe second stage of construction has already been completed: 34 naturalistic locations, six pavilions, and 14 infrastructure facilities have been built, including sets for the Brest Fortress, Provincial Towns of Europe, Yuzovka, Shakhty, European City, Modern Moscow, Reichstag, Russian Medieval City, Cities of Eastern Europe, and other locations.

The Moscow Film Cluster comprises infrastructure facilities, services, and facilities for filmmakers, developed by the Moscow Government as part of the "Moscow – City of Cinema" project. Its structure includes the Moskino Cinema Park, the Gorky Film Studio (with locations on Sergei Eisenstein Street and Valdaisky Proyezd), the Moskino Film Factory, the Moskino cinema chain, the Moskino Film Commission, and the Moskino Film Platform.

The weekend park program contributes to the implementation of the national project's goals and objectives in Moscow. "Family"More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

Winter in Moscow— the main event of the season. The project aims to strengthen social and family ties, create an atmosphere of unity and mutual support, and assist those currently defending the Motherland. Through a variety of programs, including cultural, educational, and sporting events, it brings together Muscovites and visitors of all ages and interests, creating an environment for creative development, active recreation, and warm communication. Particular attention is paid to supporting participants and veterans of the special military operation and their families, as well as all those providing assistance to the front.

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