People and Technology: The full business program for the Moscow Industrial Media Forum has been published.

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The Moscow Industrial Media Forum (MIMF-2025) will be held at Skolkovo Technopark from December 3rd to 5th. It will bring together leading industry representatives to discuss pressing development issues.

The forum will be a unified cross-industry platform bringing together the largest media groups, internet providers and broadcasters, equipment manufacturers, pay TV operators, streaming platforms, and developers of innovative solutions. The event is organized by Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development of the City of Moscow and the Media Communications Union.

Industry Challenges and Development Strategies

The MIFF-2025 business program covers five key areas: government support measures for business, media technologies of the future, content production and distribution, HR and PR, and the application of artificial intelligence in the creative industries. The central theme of this year's forum is "People and Technology."

The forum will feature approximately 50 sessions and roundtables featuring approximately 200 speakers, leading industry representatives. Anton Gorelkin, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy, Information Technology, and Communications; Alexey Goreslavsky, CEO of the Institute for Internet Development; David Kocharov, General Producer of Rutube and Premier; Alexey Zemsky, NTV Television Company; and many other invited guests will join the event.

The forum will open with a panel session titled "Technological Sovereignty of the Media and Telecommunications Industry in Russia." Government officials and key industry players will discuss current industry challenges, including import substitution for software and hardware in the media and telecommunications sectors. Representatives from the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the State Duma Committee on Information Policy are invited to participate.

At the panel session "Content Sovereignty in the Media and Telecommunications Industry in Russia," experts will examine strategies for developing creative industries, government support for the media and film industries, and alternative funding options for both television and film projects. Speakers will discuss the export and import of domestic content and address the topic of media industry training. Participants include representatives of the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, the Institute for Internet Development, the National Priorities Autonomous Non-Profit Organization, and the Association of Communications Agencies of Russia.

Synergy of creativity and technology

The Moscow Innovation Cluster will host a series of thematic sessions featuring leading industry experts.

The plenary session "Technology as a Growth Driver in the Media Industry" will bring together industry representatives for a dialogue on the future of the media landscape at the intersection of artificial intelligence. Speakers will discuss the architecture of government-business collaboration.

During the "Animation: Brand 360" session, leading experts will explore animation as a tool for building global brands and share their case studies and unique experiences.

The topic of economic efficiency of innovations will continue in the session “Art

The practical aspects of technology implementation will be explored at the session "The Creator's Arsenal: AI, VR, and Real-Time in Next-Generation Film Production." Using real-world examples, participants will demonstrate how cutting-edge tools are integrated into production processes, enhancing content originality and preserving the author's creative vision over algorithms.

AI in creative industries

The final round of the Creative Generation content hackathon in the Media Technologies category will take place on December 4th, featuring pitch sessions. The event will showcase practical applications of generative AI technologies in the creative industries and identify the most promising projects.

The Moscow Industrial Media Forum 2025 will be a significant event for the professional community. It will provide a unique opportunity to exchange experiences, establish business contacts, and shape a vision for the future of the media industry in the era of digital transformation. Visitors can expect a large exhibition space featuring TV channel exhibits, a content market, meeting areas for channels and industry associations, photo zones, and a press center. A separate exhibit will be the NATEXPO exhibition and the program "Doc Exchange. Looking for Streaming," part of the Original DOC festival.

You can register for the event at official website Moscow Industrial Media Forum. The business program is available at link.

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Over the past nine months, investors have purchased 105 commercial properties in the Central Administrative District at city auctions.

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From January to September 2025, entrepreneurs acquired more than 20,300 square meters of commercial space at auctions in the Central Administrative District (CAD) of the capital. This was reported by Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of City Property.

"Commercial real estate in the city center remains the most sought-after among businesses seeking premises to expand their operations. Since the beginning of the year, investors have purchased 105 properties from the city in the Central Administrative District. These include 104 non-residential premises with a total area of approximately 19,600 square meters and a building with an area of 772 square meters. When choosing non-residential space in Moscow's central districts, investors are drawn to their accessibility and the constant demand for goods and services, which is met by both local residents and tourists. Furthermore, the properties available here offer a variety of sizes and nearby amenities. Therefore, depending on their business idea, entrepreneurs can choose the most optimal option, one that allows for B2B and B2G opportunities, or, conversely, focus on properties sold in residential areas to develop in the B2C segment and the service sector," explained Ekaterina Solovieva.

The most compact property acquired at auction during the first nine months of 2025 is located in the center of Moscow, in the Yakimanka district. The 3.5-square-meter property is located at 6 Maly Tolmachevsky Lane, Building 1. The new owner will use it at their own discretion.

"Acquiring commercial real estate at city auctions guarantees the legal integrity of the transaction and minimizes risks for entrepreneurs. On average, six people participated in auctions for business premises and buildings in the Central Administrative District from January to September 2025. The most popular lot during this period was a 45.1-square-meter non-residential property at 31 Bolshoy Kozikhinsky Lane, Building 2. Thirty-one bidders competed for it," noted the head of the Moscow Department of Competition Policy. Kirill Purtov.

The capital is putting various assets up for auction, and the investment portal is serving as a showcase for them. In the section Moscow Auctions There is all the necessary information about the lots, including photographs, documentation, conditions and form of implementation.

The development of electronic services for business is in line with the objectives of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State" and the Moscow regional project "Digital Public Administration." More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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How Moscow universities train engineering specialists

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Moscow enterprises are strengthening their collaboration with universities on the training of engineering personnel for high-tech sectors of the economy. This was announced by the Moscow Government Minister and Head of the City Department of Investment and Industrial Policy. Anatoly Garbuzov.

Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin announced that Moscow enterprises are helping universities to form personnel reserveIn particular, the Moscow Polytechnic University, home to the advanced engineering school FDR, is actively involved in training future engineers.

"Another example of effective collaboration between science and industry is the work of MIREA – Russian Technological University (RTU MIREA). Its laboratories are creating digital twins of real production systems, allowing for the modeling, testing, and optimization of technological processes. The university places particular emphasis on practice-oriented training, enabling personnel to effectively work on real-world projects and tasks early in their careers," noted Anatoly Garbuzov.

RTU MIREA partners with over 160 leading companies, including Moscow-based manufacturers. Among them is the Moscow-based innovative biotechnology company Generium, which implements a unique educational program, Mabstudy, at the university. Under the program, undergraduate and graduate students can complete their theses based on the manufacturer's projects.

Anastasia Semikhina, head of the company's educational projects group, explained that a number of research laboratories have been established at the university. Some of these are designed to study biosynthesis processes, as well as the chromatographic purification of recombinant proteins and the development of physicochemical methods for their analysis. As part of the educational project, leading experts annually conduct a series of lectures and an extended lab course on "Pharmaceutical Biotechnology" for first-year master's students. By 2025, students have completed 31 diploma projects, and 18 graduates have found employment in the R&D center's divisions.

In the summer of 2025, a two-week intensive course was held at the laboratories of the Russian Technical University MIREA for 68 young scientists—university students from across Russia, as well as students from the I.A. Bakulov Lyceum in the village of Volginsky. All the championship problems were based on real processes occurring in R

Seven participants emerged as winners: students from the St. Petersburg State Chemical-Pharmaceutical University, ITMO University, Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, Ural Federal University, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, and Siberian State Medical University. All finalists received job offers at Moscow-based companies. Another 30 participants from various regions were invited to paid internships. In addition, the finalists received state-recognized certificates of advanced training.

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You can use the metro's acoustic booths for free until December 31.

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For comfortable work or making calls, acoustic booths have been installed at the Nizhegorodskaya (near exits 5, 6, and 7) and Komsomolskaya (near entrances 7 and 8) transport hubs of the Circle Line. They are free to use until December 31st, but you will need to log in and reserve a time slot of at least 15 minutes. service applicationCabins are available for rent during all metro operating hours, and each cabin can accommodate only one passenger.

"In October, at the direction of Sergei Sobyanin, we launched a new service—rental of acoustic booths. In just one and a half months of operation, they have already been booked over 700 times. They are the first silent spaces in the metro, offering comfortable conditions for passengers: they include a workstation, adaptive lighting, power outlets, mobile device charging ports, and ventilation. We are actively analyzing feedback to decide whether to expand the service to other popular stations. We are taking into account all user requests," noted the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.

Maxim Liksutov.

You can track your session time in the app. If a passenger forgets to check the remaining minutes, they'll receive a push notification on their smartphone five minutes before the end. Once the last minute has passed, the cabin lights will automatically dim. This signals the need to vacate the quiet space for the next user.

If a passenger is inside the cabin, a "busy" sign will illuminate outside. When a cabin user needs to terminate their session and leave, they can do so earlier than planned. It is recommended to also terminate the session in the mobile app. This will allow the next user to use the cabin. When booking multiple slots in a row, the passenger does not need to leave the silent space to activate a new slot; instead, they must press the appropriate button in the app.

Acoustic cabins with charging devices have appeared on Moscow public transport.

The acoustic cabin door closes tightly to block out noise, but for user safety, it lacks a lock. If passengers require internet access during the session, they can use their mobile provider's service.

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From creativity to sports: Moscow parks invite you to celebrate Mother's Day.

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Creative and educational activities, sports games and concerts for children and adults on weekends are organized by Mosgortur and parks under the jurisdiction of the capital Department of CultureThis is a great opportunity to spend time with the whole family and celebrate one of the most touching holidays—Mother's Day. In our country, it is celebrated on the last Sunday of autumn, this year on November 30th.

A festive Mother's Day program awaits visitors to the Kuzminki-Lyublino Museum-Reserve, Lianozovsky, Raduga, Khodynskoye Pole, and Krasnaya Presnya parks, the Vorontsovo Estate, the Terletskaya Dubrava recreation area, and the N.E. Bauman Garden.

Sports, songs and theater

On November 30th, Krasnaya Presnya Park will host a rich themed program from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. From 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM, entertainers will lead an active warm-up. From 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM, "Adults and Children" sports games will be held, where everyone is welcome to join in the team relay races. At the same time, a makeup workshop will be held in the park pavilion. And from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM, guests will create crafts for their beloved mothers at the "Family Card" workshop. The evening will conclude with a festive concert program, "Choir for the Whole Yard," where visitors will perform famous musical hits live with professional performers.

The workshop will help you unleash your creative potential "Theatrical masks and puppets"Children aged six to 17 will learn how to create unique masks. Classes are held at the family museum on Saturdays from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

The Bauman Garden and Raduga Park will offer the same program as Krasnaya Presnya Park starting at 1:00 PM, but it will conclude at 4:00 PM with children's performances. The Bauman Garden will feature "Letters to Snow White," while Raduga Park will feature "The Little Humpbacked Horse." All events are free and suitable for participants ages six and up.

DIY gifts for moms

On November 29, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, a street festival celebrating the changing of the seasons will take place in the Vorontsovo Estate Park and the Kuzminki-Lyublino Museum-Reserve. The program will begin at 1:00 PM with themed sketches featuring mimes. From 2:00 PM to 3:45 PM, visitors will enjoy an immersive theater performance, followed by sports games. A cover band will perform from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The events are free. Participants must be 6 years of age or older.

On November 29 and 30, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, visitors to the Forest Library in the Vorontsovo Estate Park can join board games and book readings accompanied by music. On Saturday, the program will continue with an acrylic painting workshop, where, under the guidance of an experienced artist, guests will master the technique and create their own work of art. Each participant will take home a unique canvas. From 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM, a mosaic painting workshop will be held at the same location. On November 30, the Mother's Day-themed program will open at 2:00 PM with a "Beads for Mom" workshop. Participants will select the color and shape of the beads, learn how to harmoniously combine them, and securely attach them. And at 3:00 PM, everyone can join a ceramic painting workshop. All events are free and open to visitors aged six and over.

On November 29 and 30, visitors to the Forest Library in Khodynka Field Park are also invited to join board games and book readings accompanied by music. Guests are welcome from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. On Saturday, a series of master classes will open at 2:00 PM with carpet embroidery. Visitors to the Forest Library will learn the fashionable carpet embroidery technique of tufting. And at 3:00 PM, a master class on "Magic Bookmarks" will be held there.

On November 30th, the same park will open its Mother's Day-themed program at 2:00 PM with a workshop titled "A Gift for Mom: Perfume." Participants will learn the basics of perfumery and create their own fragrance. And at 3:00 PM, everyone can join a ceramic painting workshop. Guests will create their own design on a ceramic surface, learning how to work with contours and various paints. The piece will be theirs to take home. All activities are free and suitable for ages six and up.

Guests of the Forest Library in 50th Anniversary of October Park will also be able to enjoy board game sessions and book readings accompanied by music on November 29 and 30 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM. On November 29, from 2:00 to 2:45 PM, a workshop on "Customizing Shoppers" will be held. Each participant will design their own print, which will become a striking detail of their everyday look. The program will conclude at 3:00 PM with a workshop on creating a watercolor painting.

On November 30th, the Mother's Day-themed program will open at 2:00 PM with the "Card for Mom" workshop. At 3:00 PM, everyone can join a ceramic painting class. All events are free and suitable for participants ages six and up.

At the same park, guests will be offered the opportunity to practice their logic and thinking skills during "Mind Games" classes. Participants aged six to 17 will solve puzzles and play board games and active games outdoors. The events take place every Saturday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.chess pavilion.

Dance, art practice, and a park tour

Lianozovsky Park is welcoming dance enthusiasts this weekend. A program will be held on November 29th and 30th from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM on the dance floor. Admission is free for everyone.

On November 29, a tour about the park's history will be held at the Hermitage Garden. An experienced guide will lead guests through Moscow's most theatrical garden, explaining what stood on the site of the Hermitage before it was built, who contributed to its opening, and sharing interesting facts about the cultural life of this 130-year-old site. Participation is free. Registration is required. Mosbilet.

Visitors to the N.E. Bauman Garden will be able to join an art workshop on November 29 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Participants will be engaged in intuitive drawing and art visualization. Registration is required.linkPlease bring your own art supplies. Participants must be 14 years of age or older.

The Raduga Park Children's Club will host a workshop on Saturday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, titled "The Warmest Card – Made by Hand!" During the class, children will create a card for their mother using brightly colored materials, beautiful ribbons, rhinestones, paper flowers, and decor. The event is free and suitable for everyone ages six and up.

On the same day at 4:00 PM, the glass pavilion of Izmailovsky Park will host the children's interactive performance "Morozko." Joining the main character, Nastenka, young viewers will journey into the snowy forest to visit Morozko to help her make the right choice. The performance is free and can be attended without registration. Simultaneously, the Art Park exhibition pavilion will host a free lecture for adults on the poetry of the Silver Age. A philologist will discuss the works of Anna Akhmatova, Marina Tsvetaeva, Osip Mandelstam, and Alexander Blok. Registration is not required.

On November 30 from 10:00 to 11:00 the park invites you togymnastics classesThe training will take place in a glass pavilion. The organizers welcome participants aged 18 to 35.

Makeup, drawing and craft lessons

On November 29 at 12:00 PM, a makeup master class will be held at the Bookingdom pavilion in Fili Park. An experienced makeup artist will help you choose shades that will highlight your individuality. Admission is byregistrationThis activity is suitable for guests aged 16 and over. At 1:00 PM, park guests will be treated to a lecture titled "Mystical Moscow: The Capital's Most Enigmatic Places." Participants will virtually visit the city's most mysterious sites, such as the famous Lefortovo, Golosov Ravine, and enigmatic Perovo, and discuss myths and legends associated with the Moscow Metro. Admission is free for guests aged 12 and over.

On November 29, the Lecture Hall in the Terletskaya Dubrava recreation area will host a "Card for Mom" workshop from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM as part of the "Art Weekend" project. Participants will create a card using mixed appliqué and painting techniques. On November 30, the same venue will host a "Portrait of Mom" workshop from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Participants will create a craft using paper, thread, fabric, and decorative elements. All events are free and suitable for visitors ages six and up.

On November 29, a qigong breathing exercise class for adults will be held in the Development and Creativity Club pavilion at Severnoye Tushino Park from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the Northern Lights Center will host a painting workshop, "Bird in a Cap," where participants will learn to convey the texture of plumage and knitted items. On November 30, guests of the Development and Creativity Club pavilion will be able to create a marine souvenir from wax and shells from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. From 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, an educational meeting, "Moms in the Animal World," will be held there, revealing the secrets of motherhood in the wild. Simultaneously, the Northern Lights Center will host an art workshop, "House on the Lake," where young and adult painters will learn the principles of perspective. All workshops are free and suitable for participants ages six and up.

Tagansky Park has prepared a "Paints and Brushes" class. On November 29, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, participants ages 12 and up will master various painting and graphic techniques and develop their creative vision. Class will be held in the art studio of the administration building. On the same day, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, there will be vocal lesson, where you can work on your diction, master warm-ups, different musical styles, and stagecraft.

Mosgortur is an agency under the jurisdiction of the Moscow Department of Culture (https://www.mos.ru/kultura/). It organizes and develops quality standards for children's recreation, trains and employs camp counselors, and addresses inclusive recreation issues. Popular Mosgortur projects include "Moscow Holidays," "Leisure in Parks," and the Central School of Moscow Camp Counselors.

The "Leisure in Parks" project (https://dosugvparke.ru/) offers regular free classes for children and young people in 21 parks across the capital. The program covers over 30 topics, including fitness, design, media, art, linguistics, dance, psychology, and more. Classes are free and must be booked in advance. For more information, please visitTelegram channel project.

The Moscow Parks project (https://www.mos.ru/city/projects/parks/) is a large-scale city initiative aimed at creating comfortable, modern, and multifunctional recreation areas for residents and visitors of the capital. It unites more than 50 park areas, which have been transformed into popular spaces for sports, culture, family leisure, and communion with nature. The project not only preserves unique landscapes and ecosystems but also infuses the parks with new infrastructure: bike paths, sports grounds, art installations, workout areas, and children's playgrounds.

The park weekend program contributes to the goals and objectives of the national project "Family" in Moscow. https://natsionalnyeproekty.rf/new-projects/semya/ More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found on a dedicated page. https://www.mos.ru/city/projects/national/

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Sergei Sobyanin: A new road will be built in northern Moscow along the MCD-3.

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In the north of Moscow along the third Moscow Central Diameter A new road will be built (MCD-3). It will connect Marshal Fedorenko and Verkhnelikhoborskaya Streets, running through all of Western Degunino and intersecting other streets. Sergei Sobyanin announced this on his channel in MAX messenger.

"This will create a transport link with the Golovinsky and Khovrino districts, and the Dmitrovskoye and Korovinskoye Highways will become less congested. The new road will reduce excess travel time by up to three kilometers, and travel time will be reduced by 14 minutes," the Moscow Mayor noted.

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The following sections are planned for construction:

— Projected passage No. 4389 from Marshal Fedorenko Street to Bazovskaya Street;

— Projected road No. 1123 from the junction with Festivalnaya Street to Ivan Susanina Street;

— Projected passage No. 980 from the projected exit to Ilmensky passage to Pyalovskaya street;

— Projected passage No. 980 from Letchika Oskanov Street to the projected exit to Ilmensky passage;

— from Projected passage No. 980 to Ilmensky passage.

In addition, one section of Projected Driveway No. 4389 will be reconstructed – from Bazovskaya Street to the interchange at the intersection with Festivalnaya Street.

The new streets will have two to three traffic lanes in each direction. Roads will be renovated near the Verkhniye Likhobory metro station. A terminal station for surface public transit will be built near the Grachevskaya platform of the MCD-3. New routes will also be established.

All this will make the journey to the nearest metro stations and MCD-3 shorter and more comfortable.

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Construction of a building under the renovation program on Sirenevy Boulevard has been approved.

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A two-story building will be constructed under the Severnoye Izmailovo district's renovation program. The Mosgosstroynadzor has issued the necessary permit. Construction will begin at Sirenevy Boulevard, plot 29.

"The agency has issued the permits, and now the developer can begin work. The apartments, with various layouts, will total nearly 33,600 square meters. In accordance with the renovation program standards, they will be fully finished and equipped with the necessary fixtures, including lighting fixtures and plumbing," said the chairman of Mosgosstroynadzor.

Anton Slobodchikov.

The two buildings will be connected by a single-level underground parking garage. The first building will be U-shaped and comprise five sections, while the second will have two sections. The ground floor will house commercial space for shops and services, as well as a public information center. Concierge rooms and stroller storage areas will be located in the walk-through entrances. A total of 19 elevators with a lifting capacity of 400 kilograms and 1,000 kilograms will be installed in the building.

"The complex's facades will be finished in burgundy and beige tones, using ceramic brick. A simple yet striking approach, alternating different shades, will create a memorable geometric pattern on the sections," noted the Chief Architect of Moscow and First Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Architecture and Urban Development.

Sergey Kuznetsov.

The buildings' placement opposite each other will create an inner courtyard. It will feature seating areas with benches, playgrounds, and sports fields.

Anton Slobodchikov added that construction of the building on a plot of land over 1.1 hectares will be supervised by inspectors. An inspection schedule will be drawn up after the developer submits a notice to the Moscow State Construction Supervision Authority (Mosgosstroynadzor) to begin construction and installation work. Specialists from the Center for Expertise, Research, and Testing in Construction, which is part of the authority, will be involved in the on-site inspections.

Renovation program approved in August 2017. It affects approximately one million Muscovites and provides for the resettlement of 5,176 buildings. Sergei Sobyanin ordered the acceleration of the renovation program's implementation. twice as much.

Moscow is one of the region's leaders in terms of construction volume. Its 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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Since the beginning of the year, entrepreneurs have purchased 37 premises in historic buildings from the city.

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In the first nine months of this year, investors purchased premises with a total area of over 11,000 square meters located in cultural heritage sites. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction. Vladimir Efimov.

"The sale of commercial real estate in cultural heritage sites helps meet the high demand for business premises, especially in the city center, where historic buildings predominate. From January to September, the city signed purchase and sale agreements with investors for 37 premises in cultural heritage sites and five historic buildings. The total area of the properties exceeded 11,000 square meters. Some of the properties were sold through online auctions, while others were acquired through a preemptive right of purchase—an option available to commercial real estate tenants," said Vladimir Efimov.

The property acquired from the city is located in six administrative districts. Nearly 70 percent—29 premises totaling approximately 6,000 square meters—was purchased by the investors in the city center. Specifically, a property measuring over 216 square meters was sold in the Basmanny District. It is located on Novaya Basmannaya Street (Building 10, Bldg. 1). This pseudo-Gothic building was constructed in 1913 according to the designs of architect Adolf Zeligson as a tenement house for the Moscow Basmanny Partnership. The property was initially used for apartment rentals and is currently used for administrative purposes.

"In addition to real estate in the Central Administrative District, investors acquired nine business premises with a total area of over 2,200 square meters in the Southern Administrative District and four properties with a total area of almost 2,900 square meters in the Western, Novomoskovsky, North-West, and South-Eastern Administrative Districts. In the North-West Administrative District, the entrepreneur signed a purchase and sale agreement with the city for a non-residential historic building with a total area of over 1,700 square meters at 11 Marshal Vasilevsky Street, Building 6. This is a regional cultural heritage site, known as the building of a kindergarten with elephant sculptures. The new owner will be able to conduct business there, adapting the structure for modern use, including opening an educational institution," she explained.

Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital's Department of City Property.

Head of the Moscow City Department for Competition Policy Kirill Purtov He added that auctioning historic buildings and premises facilitates the restoration and adaptation of these properties for modern use, preserving the capital's cultural heritage and attracting businesses to projects significant to the city. The average competition at auctions for properties that are or are part of cultural heritage sites was four people from January to September 2025. The auction organizer is Moscow City Department for Competition Policy.

Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin ordered the restoration of at least 150 cultural heritage sites per year.

According to legislation on cultural heritage sites, owners and users of architectural monuments are obligated to preserve their historical appearance. Any work on such buildings is carried out according to an approved design, with the permission and supervision of specialists from the capital's authorities. Department of Cultural HeritageViolations of legislation regarding the protection of cultural heritage sites are subject to administrative and criminal liability.

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The new "Moscow Youth. Homeland" space will host master classes for residents aged 18 to 35.

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A series of master classes will be held at the "Youth of Moscow. Motherland" creative residency at 5 Izmailovsky Val Street. Young people aged 18 to 35 are welcome to participate. Participants will be taught various dance styles, musical instruments, and handicrafts. All events are free; registration is required. Youth of Moscow.

"'Youth of Moscow. Homeland' was created as an open platform for the creative self-realization of young city residents. It's important to us that the most modern and interesting creative practices are accessible to everyone," noted Margarita Savinkina, director of the "Youth of Moscow" project.

On December 2, young people will be asked to make laptop bagThe workshop will take place in the sewing workshop from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. In two hours, participants will create a personalized case for their device.

It will start on December 3 at 6:00 PM. dance lesson, where participants will learn Afro-style moves. The master class will be led by professional choreographer Marina Spirkina, the 2018 Russian Federation Hip-Hop Champion.

On the same day at 5:00 pm, Moscow youth will be able to create their own carpetmaster class on tufting techniqueThis is a process of painting pile onto a canvas base using a special needle gun. The result is a fluffy, textured fabric, very similar to a classic woven carpet.

On December 8 at 5:00 pm in the multifunctional hall, participants will learn to play themusical instrumentsThe master class will be led by percussionist Ruzel Groove. He plays multiple instruments simultaneously, creating complex, flowing, improvised ethnic music.

Choreographer and participant of international dance championships Dashima Tsydenova will conduct a dance for everyone hip-hop master classThe class will take place on December 10th at 6:00 PM in the dance hall.

In addition, there will be creative workshops on making Christmas tree decorations and New Year's keychains. Classes begin 15 And December 16 at 17:00.

The "Youth of Moscow. Homeland" creative residency is the new space of the "Youth of Moscow" project. It features six modern, well-equipped rooms, including a multifunctional hall, a recording studio, an art workshop, an exhibition space, a dance hall, and a design studio. Each room can be booked free of charge on the portal. Youth of MoscowThe site is open daily from 10:00 to 20:00.

Moscow is a city of youth. The capital offers ample opportunities for youth development, creative expression, comfortable living, and engaging leisure activities. It boasts a well-developed infrastructure, hosting thousands of events of varying scale and scope. The needs of young people are taken into account when creating new spaces, including accessibility to transportation and proximity to educational institutions and dormitories.

More opportunities for young city residents can be found on the portal Youth of Moscow and project pages insocial networks.

Creating opportunities for every young person to realize their potential is in line with the objectives of the 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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Around six thousand jobs will be created within the framework of eight new MAIPs

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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –

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Since the beginning of 2025, work has been underway in the capital on eight new large-scale investment projects (MaIP) as part of the Moscow Industrial Development Strategy approved by Sergei Sobyanin. These projects cover the food, construction, pharmaceutical, electronics, and light industries, according to the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry. Maxim Liksutov.

"Following Sergei Sobyanin's instructions, the city is actively promoting the development and expansion of industrial infrastructure, and this is largely thanks to the Moscow Industrial Policy Agency. More than 100 projects have been approved and are being implemented, enabling the establishment of modern production facilities in various districts of the capital. Their combined area will exceed four million square meters, and their launch will provide employment for approximately 60,000 residents," noted Maxim Liksutov.

A large-scale investment project is a special status assigned to projects that are essential for the development of the capital and the modernization of urban infrastructure.

"Since the beginning of 2025, eight large-scale investment projects have been launched in Moscow in the food, construction, pharmaceutical, electronics, and light industries. The enterprises will be located in six administrative districts of the city, with a combined area exceeding 436,000 square meters. Once MAIP reaches its design capacity, approximately six thousand new jobs will be created in the capital," he explained.

Anatoly Garbuzov, Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of Investment and Industrial Policy.

To implement such projects, developers can lease land on preferential terms. Manufacturing companies are also provided with additional support: they can lease land for just one ruble per year.

Ekaterina Solovieva, Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Department of City Property, noted that since the beginning of the year, the city has signed eight agreements to provide investors with land plots for the implementation of industrial MAIPs. Land plots totaling over 60 hectares have been allocated for these purposes. Investors received a preferential lease rate of just one ruble per year for the construction of industrial enterprises. This rate will apply throughout the project's implementation. The city, for its part, monitors the developers' progress at every stage, from obtaining a construction permit to commissioning the facility.

Thus, an 8,500-square-meter facility will be built in western Moscow. It will be launched by the company "Fudmarket," which will produce food products, semi-finished products, and confectionery. Another industrial park in the food industry will be established in the Troitsky Administrative District. The "Yadro Vkusa" industrial technology park will be one of the largest in the agro-industrial complex. It will house a complex for the production of dairy, confectionery, and bakery products, snacks, food ingredients, semi-finished meat products, canned fruits and vegetables, beverages, and packaging. Residents will also be able to grow herbs and berries.

Two new electronics manufacturing facilities will be established in the Eastern Administrative District of Moscow. EVP Group will establish a facility producing electronic and lighting equipment components. The second facility, a Spetskabel facility, will manufacture cable products. The third electronics manufacturing facility will be located in the South-Eastern Administrative District. Svelen's electronic and lighting equipment manufacturing complex will provide jobs for approximately 800 engineers, technologists, and production line operators.

Moscow is also implementing industrial development programs aimed at developing the pharmaceutical, construction, and light industry sectors. For example, a modern complex for the production of genetically engineered drugs is planned for the North-Eastern District, while consumer services facilities are planned for the South-West District. A production facility for prefabricated reinforced concrete structures will be established in the Troitsky District.

Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin announced key areas Moscow's industrial development program, emphasizing that 10 modern production sites have already been commissioned in the city under the MAIP program, creating over 4,000 jobs. Over 100 new facilities, totaling approximately 4 million square meters, are planned for construction by 2030. Their launch will create approximately 60,000 jobs.

Large-scale investment projects have been implemented in the capital since 2016 and are a key tool for developing the city's economy. They provide investors with the opportunity to develop industrial, social, and commercial facilities on preferential terms, with commitments to create new jobs.

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