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On December 6th and 7th, two new activities for children and their parents—a tubing slide and "Santa Claus's House"—will open at the Moskino Cinema Park. And on December 14th, a skating rink covering over three thousand square meters will be officially opened at Sobornaya Square. Guests will see performances by two-time world champion Irina Slutskaya and other professional figure skaters, and will also have the opportunity to get autographs.

"Visitors to the cinema park will be able to skate surrounded by film sets depicting the cathedrals and chambers of the Moscow Kremlin. And in the very center of the rink, two New Year's trees, 9.5 and 12 meters tall, will be installed. They will be decorated with video screens, decorations, and strings of lights," said the Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Moscow Department of Culture.

Alexey Fursin.

The skating rink is open from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM until March 1st. Skates are available for rent (for a fee). After skating, guests can enjoy warming winter drinks and treats at the outdoor food court. Additionally, from December 31st, 2025 to January 12th, 2026, the skating rink will host screenings of Soviet New Year's films and figure skating workshops. A permit is required to attend. entrance ticket to the cinema park.

Additionally, a tubing slide with four runs will be open throughout the winter in the film park's central square: two 115-meter long and two 75-meter long. Access is via a travelator with a 75-meter ramp. The slide is open until March 1st, and admission is free.

A special event for guests will be the opening of the "House of Father Frost" venue, where the films "Home Alone 3" and "Wanted Father Frost" were filmed. Children and their parents will be able to take part in the immersive theatrical performance "Visiting Father Frost," meet the winter wizard, and wrap presents with his helpers—the elves.

Guests will be able to explore several rooms decorated in New Year's style: a living room with velvet sofas, shelves filled with gifts, mail, and a crystal chandelier, as well as a study and more. Events will be held every weekend from 12:00 PM to 5:20 PM, every hour. Performances last 20 minutes. Admission is with a ticket to the cinema park.

Cinema park "Moskino"— part of Sergei Sobyanin’s “Moscow — City of Cinema” project and an object of the Moscow film cluster, which is being developed by the capital Department of CultureThe second stage of development has already been completed: 34 naturalistic sites, six pavilions, and six infrastructure facilities have been built, including the sets "Brest Fortress," "Provincial Towns of Europe," "Yuzovka," "Shakhty," "European City," "Modern Moscow," "Reichstag," "Russian Medieval City," "Cities of Eastern Europe," and others.

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.

Winter in Moscow— the main event of the season. The project aims to strengthen social and family ties, foster mutual support, and create an atmosphere of unity, comfort, and festive spirit. Through a variety of programs, including cultural, educational, and sporting events, it brings together Muscovites and visitors of all ages and interests, creating conditions for creative development, active recreation, and warm social interaction during the cold season.

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More than 30 practical workshops will be held at the Gift Factory art pavilion on Bolotnaya Square.

The "Made in Moscow" project's themed spaces opened on December 1st. Among them are the "Train," "Skates," "Red Ball," "Air Ball," "Mandarin," "Samovar," "Refrigerator," "Candy Box," and two "Gift Factories."

Cocoa, sweets and jewelry

On Wednesday, December 3, guests can expect culinary and artistic experiments. From 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the Smakuy brand will teach how to make a warming winter drink at a master class. New Year's Cocoa: Preparation OptionsParticipants will learn about drink recipes using cocoa powder and chocolate and will also taste them. From 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the Ostorozhno Fragile gallery will hold a master class on painting a tote bag.linocut technique.

On Thursday, December 4, visitors will be invited to learn more about technology and sweets. From 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, attend the master class. EDC gadgets Representatives of the Magssory brand will tell you how to unlock the potential of your smartphone and turn it into an effective gadget. From 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the Tsar's Gingerbread company will hold a workshop ongingerbread painting.

Friday evening, December 5th, will be dedicated to fashion and creativity. From 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, children aged six and up are invited to a workshop ondecorating gingerbreadFrom 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM, specialists from the Crystal Twig jewelry brand will reveal the secrets of their professional craftsmanship. Guests will be able to experience create a brooch.

Pine wreaths and teddy bears

A rich program awaits visitors to the art pavilion this weekend.

On Saturday, December 6th, at 10:00 a.m. a master class will begin ondecorating a New Year's hatThen you can immerse yourself in the world of nature during the lesson. "Pine Cone Decor", learn the basics fabric painting, and also paint a wooden figurine to decorate the Christmas tree and complement itNew Year's card.

A charity master class will take place at 4:00 PM. Toys and beds for animalsAll items created by the guests will be donated to shelters. The program will conclude with a Christmas tree weaving class. wreaths of pine needles, creation fashionable body kit on the bag andmaking aroma sachets.

On Sunday, December 7, anyone can decorate a hat. festive decor or take up painting Christmas tree decoration.

During the day, visitors will also be treated to a master class. "Pine Cone Decor" and a charity lesson on creating toys for petsFrom 13:00, those interested will be taught how to make helium candles with decor of berries and twigs.

At 3:00 pm it will be time for sewing teddy bearsIn the evening, visitors will be offered to make eco-friendly Christmas tree decorations from dried flowers and citrus fruits. The program will conclude with a lesson onmaking a brooch.

Additionally, the Gift Factory market, featuring products from participants in the Made in Moscow project, is open to visitors at any time. There, you can find everything for the perfect holiday—from stylish clothing and designer Christmas tree decorations to high-quality cosmetics.

Gift Factory: What products can you find at the Made in Moscow winter art pavilions?Winter in Moscow: How a city project helped businesses attract thousands of customers last year

"Made in Moscow" is a project promoting local brands. Today, it has over 7,500 members, and the website features over 36,000 products made in the capital. Entrepreneurs have access to a variety of free promotional tools provided by the city: product placement on the portal and in branded stores, mentions in the media and social media, outdoor advertising, participation in the city's largest markets, fairs, and exhibitions, online advertising, and much more. You can become part of the entrepreneurial community, take advantage of support programs, and showcase your products in unique art pavilions on the capital's main streets on the website. business.madeinmoscow.rfMore news about the capital's business can be found on the project's official pages.social networks.

Winter in Moscow— the main event of the season and one of the key drivers of the city's economy. The project unites the efforts of the city and businesses, creating new opportunities for the development of tourism, trade, services, and creative industries. The project was created specifically for the convenience of businesses and effective integration with seasonal events. "Time of Business Opportunities", where you can choose the appropriate format for participation throughout the year. "Winter in Moscow" is an example of successful collaboration between the city and entrepreneurs, making the winter season not only vibrant and festive, but also economically significant for the capital.

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Moscow public transportation will begin operating on four routes in the Khimki urban district on December 6. A total of 12 routes from Moscow to the surrounding suburbs are planned to open this month.

"Following Sergei Sobyanin's instructions, we are developing the Moscow suburban transport network. On December 6, we will launch the first four routes to Khimki this month. Modern Russian-made buses will depart from the Planernaya and Belomorskaya metro stations. These buses are equipped with everything necessary for comfortable and safe travel. By the end of 2025, we will launch 25 routes between the capital and the Moscow region," noted the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.

Maxim Liksutov.

New routes

Buses #1154, 1532, and 1981 will begin operating on these new routes. Fares will be fixed, and you'll only need to swipe your card when boarding.

For example, a Troika card ride on buses #1532 and #1981 will cost 72 rubles, while a ride on bus #1154 will cost 75 rubles. When paying by credit card, the fare will be 73 and 76 rubles, respectively.

Moscow bus #1480 will replace the Moscow Region bus #484s. You'll need to swipe your card twice—on entry and exit—and the fare depends on the distance. Travel with the Troika card will cost between 63 and 81 rubles, while a bank card will cost between 64 and 82 rubles.

In addition, the following will be available on all routes:

— travel using unlimited “Unified” passes for the “Suburban” zone for 30, 90 or 365 days;

— unlimited “Unified” season tickets for the “Suburban” zone for 30 and 90 days using the Muscovite card for students;

— free travel with the Muscovite card and the Moscow region resident card for privileged categories of citizens, similar to Moscow city routes;

— free travel on all connecting routes of the capital (between Moscow and the Moscow region) for privileged categories of citizens of the Moscow region, persons under 60 years of age with the right to free travel on regional routes.

Discounts for transfers to the metro and other routes are not available. The Strelka card will not work.

You can purchase and top up your Troika card at Moscow Metro ticket offices and ticket vending machines. This can also be done online via the Moscow Metro or Moscow Transport mobile app. Remote top-ups must be activated at any validator on board the bus.

By the capital's standards

By 2025, 25 existing commuter routes operating in the northwest and west are planned to be integrated into the Moscow transport system. This was made possible thanks to an agreement between the governments of Moscow and the Moscow region.

The schedule will be convenient and the intervals predictable. The buses will feature climate control, USB ports for charging devices, and media panels. Low-floor vehicles are suitable for transporting passengers in wheelchairs, bicycles, and strollers. Professional drivers will operate the vehicles.

Overall, at least 30 percent of existing suburban routes are planned to be integrated into the Moscow transport system by 2028. In addition to improving travel comfort, the new interconnected interregional routes will provide an additional impetus for the development of transport infrastructure in the Moscow region, including the installation of modern bus shelters, dedicated lanes, the creation of new and the reconstruction of existing transport hubs, and the combination of various modes of public transport for daily travel from the Moscow region to Moscow and back.

In accordance with the objectives of the national project Infrastructure for Life Moscow is focusing on modernizing its social and public infrastructure, including increasing the number of convenient public transportation routes and upgrading its rolling stock. More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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Since the renovation program began, approximately two thousand disabled Muscovites and their family members have become owners of specially equipped housing in new buildings. Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital's Department of City Property.

"Nearly two thousand people with disabilities and their family members have received specially equipped apartments in new buildings under the renovation program over the past eight years. Since the beginning of this year, the city has provided such housing for people with disabilities to 536 program participants and their family members. These apartments feature wide doorways, spacious bathrooms, and spacious hallways, allowing for easy access in wheelchairs. Grab bars are installed in the bathrooms. Electrical outlets, switches, and the electrical panel are mounted at the optimal height," said Ekaterina Solovieva.

The largest number of Muscovites who have signed documents for specially designed and equipped apartments under the renovation program live in the South-East, North, and East administrative districts. More than 350 people with disabilities and their families have signed contracts in the South-East, nearly 320 in the North, and over 300 in the East.

New buildings under the renovation program are also adapted for Muscovites with limited mobility: they have no steps from the entrance to the elevator, or they have lifting platforms installed. The courtyards have no steep slopes or curbs, and the pedestrian paths are designed to be easily accessible in a wheelchair.

The renovation program was approved in August 2017. It affects approximately one million city residents and provides for the relocation of 5,176 buildings. The Moscow mayor ordered that the pace of its implementation be increased.twiceEarlier, Sergei Sobyanin said that buildings under the renovation program save up to40 percent of resources compared to five-story buildings.

Moscow is one of the region's leaders in terms of construction volume. The high rate of housing construction is in line with the goals and initiatives of the national project. Infrastructure for LifeMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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The number of professional income taxpayers in Moscow, as of November 1, exceeded 2.2 million people. This is approximately 15 percent of the total number of registered self-employed individuals in Russia. Maria Bagreeva, Deputy Mayor of Moscow, Head of the Moscow Department of Economic Policy and Development.

"The increase in the number of self-employed people in Moscow demonstrates that entrepreneurial activity is growing. More and more city residents are choosing self-employment as a convenient way to start a business in a wide range of fields—from tutoring and IT consulting to design and marketing. And the development of digital technologies and freelancing platforms allows them to offer their services to a wider audience. This format provides people with opportunities for professional growth and self-realization, and also contributes to the competitiveness of the city's economy. As of November 1, 2025, the number of professional income taxpayers in Moscow exceeded 2.2 million. Their total income since the introduction of this tax regime in the capital—since January 1, 2019—amounted to almost 2.1 trillion rubles," emphasized Maria Bagreeva.

The professional income tax is popular among self-employed individuals who do not employ employees. Its advantages include ease of registration, automated income reporting, and the elimination of tax reporting and cash register requirements.

The most popular activities among self-employed individuals who indicated them during registration are passenger and freight transportation, delivery, apartment rentals, as well as advertising and marketing.

Over the first 10 months of 2025, Moscow's professional income taxpayers issued approximately 254 million receipts to clients, almost double the amount issued in January-October 2024. This indicates an increase in business activity among the self-employed in Moscow. The average receipt size at the end of October 2025 was 2,833 rubles.

From January to October 2025, self-employed individuals contributed 17.1 billion rubles to the Moscow budget—43 percent more than in the same months last year. Since the introduction of the tax regime, the city budget has received over 56.3 billion rubles in professional income tax.

The employment service helps Muscovites realize their dreams and open their own businesses.

The city supports those planning to develop their careers, including those pursuing entrepreneurial careers. At the center of innovative HR services Professions of the Future (Shchepkina Street, Building 38, Building 1) and at the practical training site in Pechatniki (Volgogradsky Prospekt, Building 42, Building 8), you can master one of 75 in-demand specialties in various sectors of the economy and realize your potential in a maximum of three months.

At the flagship center My work At Shabolovka (Building 48), visitors are helped to assess their entrepreneurial abilities, understand the nuances of starting and running their own business, create a business plan, register as self-employed, an individual entrepreneur, or a limited liability company, and find their first clients.

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Students of the capital's art schools, subordinate to the city Department of Culture, won five out of nine possible awards at the 26th International Television Competition for Young Musicians "The Nutcracker." It was held by the Rossiya-Kultura TV channel in Moscow from November 24 to December 1.

Participants competed in three categories: Piano, String Instruments (violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp), and Wind and Percussion Instruments (except recorder). Of the 48 young musicians, one-third were from Moscow, many of whom had already made a name for themselves in competitions at various levels.

Sixteen people competed in the Piano category, seven of whom study at Moscow art schools: Robert Kuklin, Alexey Larin, and Ivan Starodubovsky at the Gnessin Moscow Secondary Specialized Music School (MSSMSh); Roman Klimov from the music school at the Gnessin Moscow Secondary Specialized Music School; Emir Basim Zakaria at the music school at the Chopin Moscow State College of Music Performance (MGKMI); Olesya Tursunova at the W.A. Mozart Children's Music School; and Gerald-Emanuel Nikulin at the V.V. Krainev Children's Art School. Emir Basim Zakaria received the highest award.

Among the 16 string players, three represented Moscow: Sofia Berezina and Vasilisa Parshkova from the Gnessin Moscow Specialized Music School, and Gabriella Kharmat from the S. Ya. Lemeshev Children's Music School.

Competing in the Wind and Percussion Instruments category were students from the Gnessin Moscow Specialized Music School: Yuna Guryanova, Danila Zakharevsky, Sergey Kovynev, Egor Povidysh, Veronika Tkachuk, Yana Cherenkova, and Miroslava Shakirova. Anatoly Vasiliev from the V.P. Solovyov-Sedoy Children's Music School also showcased his talent. Also competing for victory were students from the Chopin Moscow State Music Institute: Bogdan Katalevich and David Porfenov. David advanced to the second round and received a diploma. Three young musicians from Moscow won awards in this category: Veronika Tkachuk took gold, Miroslava Shakirova took silver, and Yuna Guryanova took bronze.

The Nutcracker Competition was established in 2000. It is open to pianists, string and percussion players aged 14 and under, and wind instrument players aged 15 and under. Past winners include pianist Daniil Trifonov, violinist Daniel Lozakovich, percussionist Rostislav Sharaevsky, violinist Leia Zhu, and other musicians.

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On December 6 and 7, the Moscow Transport Museum will host educational events dedicated to the development of transport in the coming decades. These events are organized as part of the exhibition "You look 100%!" In partnership with the country's leading creative universities: the Russian State Stroganov University of Art and Industry and the Children's School of Design at the National Research University Higher School of Economics. The program included lectures for audiences aged 16 and up and creative workshops for children aged 12 and up.

"The Moscow Transport Museum's exhibition 'You Look 100%!' at VDNKh showcases the most striking design solutions in the history of automobile, rail, and water transport in Russia over the past 100 years. As part of the exhibition, a series of free events for children and adults dedicated to the future of urban transport has been prepared. During lectures and master classes, visitors will be able to imagine what cars, buses, and trams will look like decades from now," said Maxim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.

From Concept to Trends: Lectures for Adults

The lecture will begin on December 6 at 7:00 PM. "Transportation of the (not) near future"Participants and the speaker will discuss concepts for car, bus, and tram models in 2030, 2040, and 2050.

On December 7 at 6:30 PM you can listen to a lecture. Customization: How Production Vehicles Become a Means of Self-ExpressionGuests will learn about personalization trends and the impact of electric and hydrogen vehicles on the perception of personal transportation. The host is Alexey Yakimenko, Associate Professor of the Department of Transportation Design at the Stroganov Russian State University of Art and Industry and winner of the Russian Federation Government Prize.

Hub and Car of the Future Models: Workshops for Teens

A master class will be held on December 7 at 12:30 p.m. "Transport Architecture"Participants will form teams to design and build a model of a futuristic transport hub—a key hub for the urban infrastructure of the future.

On the same day at 14:30 on animation master class Under the guidance of mentors, teenagers will create a short video visualizing the transformation of modern cars.

At the master class Industrial Design of Transport. are expected at 3:30 PM. After a short lecture on the history of passenger cars, each participant will build their own Lotus Seven model.

The Moscow Transport Museum continues to serve not only as a custodian of history but also as a platform for discussions about the future. Future designers, engineers, urbanists, and anyone interested in urban development are welcome here. Participation in the events is free, with advance registration required. website.

The Moscow Transport Museum will digitize the archives of the Lenin Komsomol Automobile Plant.

Moscow Transport Museum — is an open urban space and a vibrant research center answering the important question: what drives the capital? Its collection includes over 250 passenger cars, trucks, taxis, buses, trolleybuses, city service vehicles, as well as bicycles and motorcycles. The exhibits can be seen at exhibitions and on city streets.

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The Moscow capital announced the participants of the Moscow youth expedition to Africa, which will take place as part of the "Six Years – Six Volcanoes" project. The participants are 10 schoolchildren and college students. In 2026, the students will travel to Tanzania, where they will study the ecosystems of two volcanoes – Meru and Ol Doinyo Lengai. This was reported by Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.

"Interest in educational tourism among schoolchildren and students is steadily growing; today, one in 20 young Muscovites is interested in this activity. To give these young people even more opportunities to explore different parts of the Earth, we decided to hold the first youth expedition to Africa as part of the 'Six Years – Six Volcanoes' project. The program is unique in the world. Participants will travel to the hottest continent for 14 days, climbing the peaks of African mountains to collect lava, soil, and water samples for subsequent study by specialists at geological museums. The best samples will be added to scientific collections. To become participants, the young people completed several stages: they wrote a Volcanic Dictation, defended their projects at a conference, and completed a mountain route at a training camp in the Krasnodar Territory. Eight schoolchildren and two college students were selected," said Anastasia Rakova.

The expedition participants included Aleksey Bobrinev from School No. 1514, Mikhail Kabakov from School No. 1353 named after General D.F. Alekseev, Dmitry Kovalev from School No. 1253, Vera Polina from School No. 1517, Elizaveta Savina from School No. 171, Maria Sinyukova from Bauman Engineering School No. 1580, Alexandra Smirnova from School No. 1570, Vera Ushakova from School No. 1553 named after V.I. Vernadsky, as well as Nikita Gadalov from Communications College No. 54 named after P.M. Vostrukhin and Aleksandr Tokmakov from the Moscow Technological College named after I.A. Likhachev.

Young Muscovites completed training camp before an expedition to Africa.

Schoolchildren and college students will reach Arusha National Park, where they will begin their ascent of Mount Meru, one of the continent's highest volcanoes. Over the course of several days, the students will ascend to an altitude of over 4,500 meters. They will spend the night in mountain camps, each consisting of several one-story cabins with bunk beds.

After the descent, the young travelers will head to Lake Natron, famous for its pink water and extremely alkaline environment, deadly to most animals. After exploring its surroundings, the children will make a night climb to the summit of Ol Doinyo Lengai Volcano, which erupts unique carbonatite lava, which is much "colder" than silicate lava—around 600 degrees Celsius.

At an altitude of almost three thousand meters, expedition members will collect samples. These will subsequently be studied by specialists from the Vernadsky State Geological Museum and the Fersman Mineralogical Museum of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Around 80,000 schoolchildren and college students in the capital are involved in tourism—one in every 20 students. The city's "Route Built" project is aimed at them. Over the past year, students have completed nearly 300 hikes across Russia and other countries. Destinations include Kazbek, Tien Shan, North Ossetia, Altai, Kamchatka, and the Arctic and Antarctica.

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Supplemental education programs develop students' creative and critical thinking and develop skills that will be useful in their future careers. Events held within these programs contribute to the "All the Best for Children" national project. Youth and ChildrenMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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The Presidium of the Moscow Government reviewed the report Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development, on the social integration of people with disabilities. Following the discussion of the issue Sergei Sobyanin instructed to continue implementing current projects in this area.

Moscow is home to over 950,000 people with disabilities, approximately 60,000 of whom are children. Comprehensive support and improving the quality of life for residents with disabilities remain among the top priorities of the capital's social policy. Today, the focus is not simply on adaptation, but on the full integration of these individuals into all aspects of city life. Muscovites with disabilities receive education, undergo comprehensive rehabilitation, find employment, start families, engage in sports and creative activities, and participate in inclusive capital projects.

Educational Opportunities

The Moscow Government places great emphasis on providing high-quality and accessible inclusive education. Currently, over 80,000 children with disabilities are enrolled in the city's kindergartens, schools, and colleges.

To create conditions that take into account the unique needs of each student, a team of specialists, including psychologists, speech therapists, and special education teachers, conducts a comprehensive assessment. Previously, only in-person assessments were possible, but starting this year, students can take the assessment online, from the comfort of their homes. Since March 2025, more than 30,000 students have completed the assessment.

In addition, the capital has 16 specialized schools for children with special needs. Students are taught by experienced teachers, speech therapists, special education teachers, and psychologists who apply an individualized approach to each child, helping them learn and develop.

In the system Department of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the City of Moscow They create all the necessary conditions to ensure that children with disabilities receive a quality education and undergo comprehensive rehabilitation without interrupting their studies. There are eight rehabilitation and educational centers in Moscow, educating over two thousand schoolchildren with special needs.

Each center's work is organized around the specific needs of the children. For example, Boarding School No. 1 houses the All-Russian Center for Gifted and Blind Children, which educates talented children from across the country.

Moscow specialists have created a unique educational model: innovative approaches and high-tech equipment are used in both rehabilitation and education. Classrooms are equipped with specialized furniture and technology, and individualized educational programs are tailored to the needs of each student. The centers employ highly qualified specialists: teachers, doctors, psychologists, and speech therapists. VR technology, artificial intelligence, and other innovative solutions are used in the training.

Assistance in obtaining a profession and finding employment

The Moscow government also provides assistance to people with disabilities in mastering new professions, improving their skills, and finding employment. Over 60 free educational programs have been developed for them, with an emphasis on customized training tailored to the needs of specific employers.

The city employment service holds "I Want to Work" job seeker meetings and implements projects such as "Available Work," "Top 500 Resumes," "Your Path to a Career," "Confident Step," and others.

The Abilympics movement is developing at the Professional training center. It helps people with disabilities become experts in their chosen professions. At professional skills competitions, participants demonstrate their skills, expand their network, gain new knowledge, and meet potential employers.

For many, participation in the movement offers a real chance for a successful career and self-fulfillment. For example, in 2024, thanks to the Abilympics championship, 659 Muscovites with disabilities found jobs (30 percent more than in 2023). The most in-demand employment sectors were manufacturing, information technology, trade, services, and education.

Aspiring for more. Participants of the Abilympics National Championship on their career choices and the power of skill.

In 2025, 7,400 organizations provided quota-based jobs for people with disabilities—almost 40 percent more than last year. Currently, over 41,000 people with disabilities work in such positions in Moscow, a 20 percent increase from last year.

Rehabilitation: A personalized care route

Every year, over 200,000 Muscovites receive services under individual rehabilitation or habilitation programs. Of these, 20 percent undergo comprehensive rehabilitation courses in city centers (including 3,000 people who use mobile home rehabilitation services). Eighty percent receive services through public organizations, which receive city subsidies, as well as through government contracts, where services are available both within Moscow and beyond.

To provide high-tech assistance, 10 Moscow rehabilitation centers use robotic assistive technologies, biofeedback simulators, VR technology, and other technologies.

Mobile rehabilitation, where specialists make home visits, has also become an important element of the support system for Muscovites with disabilities. It ensures equal access to high-quality rehabilitation, regardless of a person's health status and level of mobility.

Such services are provided by the Moscow City Rehabilitation Center, the Krasnaya Pakhra Rehabilitation Center for the Disabled, the L.I. Shvetsova Scientific and Practical Center for Medical and Social Rehabilitation, and other institutions. In 2025, over 3,300 mobile rehabilitation courses were conducted in various districts of the city.

Furthermore, sociocultural adaptation programs are successfully developing. They aim to unlock the creative potential of people with disabilities. For example, the Diana Gurtskaya Social Integration Center trains over 270 people with disabilities daily, and over 3,500 participate annually in various city projects. It offers 16 adapted creative programs in a variety of areas, from vocals and recitation to dance and original genres. The center's students participate in the Abilympics professional skills championship, perform on stage with Russian pop stars, and also stage plays and musicals.

For 10 years, the "Remesla" rehabilitation center for the disabled has been providing comprehensive rehabilitation services through creative activities for people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities participate in workshops in printing, woodworking, pottery, textiles, and design, as well as art studios. Today, over 70 people work there. Residents with disabilities fulfill real orders, and their products—from souvenirs to home decor—find buyers. Thus, rehabilitation through creativity becomes a professional activity with a stable income, proving that disabilities are not a barrier to mastery and economic independence.

Meanwhile, the Zelenograd Rehabilitation Center for the Disabled, which utilizes physical education and sports methods, emphasizes activities that involve physical activity. Specialists work with both children and adults. Among those undergoing rehabilitation are many participants and winners of adaptive sports competitions.

Interaction with non-profit organizations

For the past seven years, the Moscow Government has been implementing the "Moscow – Kind City" program to support socially oriented non-profit organizations (NPOs). It includes a range of grant, property, educational, and informational support projects.

Every year, the capital allocates 400 million rubles to support non-profit organizations through the "Moscow – Kind City" grant competition. Over the seven years of the grant competition, the city has supported 738 NGO projects, allocating 2.8 billion rubles.

Every third non-profit organization that receives grants implements a program to support people with disabilities.

Property support allows non-profit organizations to increase accessibility to services for Muscovites. They use some of their premises to operate inclusive workshops, while others are adapted to provide services to various categories of residents. Currently, there are 90 inclusive workshops operating in the capital, employing approximately 750 people with disabilities.

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Digitalization is rapidly penetrating all sectors, so IT literacy skills and knowledge of information technology will be in demand everywhere. Such competencies have become not just an added advantage, but a prerequisite for a successful career in the 21st century. It's no coincidence that IT is at the peak of popularity in Moscow's pre-professional classes, he noted in his speech. blog Sergei Sobyanin.

"This academic year, IT classes were opened in 178 schools. Approximately 10,400 high school students are enrolled in these programs. This is 10 times more than at the project's launch in 2019. More than 90 percent of IT class graduates are admitted to technical universities, including Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, the Higher School of Economics, MEPhI, and others," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

The IT curriculum includes in-depth study of mathematics, computer science, and physics. Students master programming and big data, and learn to create 3D models and digital twins. They also gain insight into the most in-demand IT specialties in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

Schools are equipped with special laboratories and testing areas for practical classes. They have everything you need: 3D printers, kits for assembling controlled robots, electrical circuits, and microprocessor devices.

A unique partnership program with colleges gives high school students the opportunity to obtain their first profession while still in school. The program focuses on "Computer Operator." Students also learn the fundamentals of system and network administration, acquiring practical skills that are in demand in the labor market.

Partnerships with 20 leading universities—from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology to the Higher School of Economics—open doors for students to university labs, where they conduct research and try their hand at real-world projects. High school students also attend lectures with experienced instructors and participate in master classes where they learn to write and test code, program microcontrollers, create 3D models, digital twins, and other IT products. They also attend scientific conferences to learn about the current trends in the IT industry.

A partnership program with IT industry representatives helps you gain first-hand experience—not from a textbook, but from the real lives of IT professionals—and understand how the profession works, test your skills, and, if not choose, then at least chart your career path.

The program includes training days at leading IT companies, including Sber and 1C. Experts introduce students to the work of developers, data analysts, and other relevant professionals.

Every year, students in IT classes develop thousands of projects: some experiment with machine learning, others design transportation models, and still others explore solutions in digital energy. They present their work at the "Engineers of the Future" scientific and practical conference, which covers over 22 areas. Winners and runners-up receive a bonus upon admission—additional points toward the Unified State Exam.

Last academic year, more than 4,300 IT students participated in the conference, presenting over 2,700 projects. These weren't just school assignments, but prototypes of real engineering and IT projects.

For example, Stanislav Kolpakov and Yegor Sorokin, students from School No. 2065, developed a technology for monitoring hospital patients using artificial intelligence. Using cameras installed in wards, the system records the activity of sedentary or bedridden patients and sends signals to medical staff. When developing the program, the students used existing object tracking technology. They adapted it for scanning people and made it usable with lower-end cameras, reducing the cost of implementation.

Elizaveta Avraamova and Olga Trofimova from School No. 1537 "Information Technologies" created a website—a math skills trainer for elementary school students and children with developmental delays. Solving equations, games, and tasks involving multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction help develop memory, logical thinking, reasoning, and information analysis. A voice-over feature makes the site suitable for children with reading difficulties, and the ability to select task difficulty allows students to study the material based on their level of knowledge. The students note that the trainer is useful for people of all ages, as regular training can slow down age-related changes in brain function.

Vasilisa Smirnova, a student at School No. 460 named after twice Heroes of the Soviet Union A.A. Golovachev and S.F. Shutov, developed a chatbot to help users improve their digital security. The virtual chatbot can generate strong passwords, analyze file and website security, and check for passwords and email addresses in leaked databases.

"IT classes in Moscow are much more than just computer science lessons. They offer real-world practical training, personal projects, an advantage when applying to specialized universities, and ultimately, a full-fledged entry into the profession," concluded the Moscow Mayor.

Moscow schoolchildren are developing their own AI projects, says Sergei Sobyanin.

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