Mom means life!

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Library No. 245 invites you to an evening dedicated to Mother's Day. A literary and poetic performance, "Mother's Eyes," will be performed, featuring excerpts from Russian and international classics. Guests will be able to participate in readings and share their stories and memories. The event will conclude with a festive concert featuring students from the Nadezhda Children's Art School.

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Thank you, Mom.

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A concert dedicated to Mother's Day will be held at the Multifunctional Cultural and Leisure Center.

The center's finest creative groups will perform on stage—vocal ensembles and soloists will sing heartfelt songs about maternal love, while dance groups will present lyrical and vibrant dance pieces.

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Closing of the "Sluchai" Theatre Improvisation Festival

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The Moskvich Cultural Center invites you to a concert dedicated to the closing of the "Sluchai" (Incident) theatrical improvisation festival. Renowned improv artists will perform their "Cinema Evening" show. The audience will choose a film idea, and the comedians will create a hilarious, stereotypical film based on it.

Among the artists performing will be Purbo Rinchinov, a resident of Improv Russia, finalist and participant in various television shows.

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Golden hands

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The Vykhino Gallery will host a solo exhibition by Georgy Mesterhazy, "Golden Hands," dedicated to the artist's 80th birthday.

The exhibition features bronze and plaster reliefs, sculptures, paintings, and graphic works that display a unique sense of form, light, and color. These works reflect the artist's rich life experience and his philosophical outlook on humanity and the world.

The "Golden Hands" project continues the Vykhino Gallery's mission to support local artists and develop the region's cultural community, demonstrating how personal history and service to others can become a source of inspiration and art.

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Yesenin, Blok, and Contemporary Art at Gogol House. Moscow Museum Week in October

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Every third week of the month, museums, exhibition halls, and galleries participating in the Moscow Museum Week event offer a day when you can visit their venues free of charge. This year, some institutions are staggering their admission days for the convenience of their guests. To enjoy a free visit, you must register in advance by purchasing an e-ticket online. Mosbilet using Mos ID (mos.ru account). All details about visiting dates and participating museums are available on promotion page.

On Monday, October 13, the Panorama Museum will welcome guests. The Battle of BorodinoThere, you can view the central exhibit—the famous panorama of the Battle of Borodino, painted by the battle artist Franz Roubaud in 1912 for the 100th anniversary of the victory over the French army. Additionally, the museum is running the exhibition "Mate in Three Moves in a Complex Game" until the end of December. It's a chess metaphor for the military confrontation between Russia and France in the early 19th century. The exhibition features, among other things, a chess set, engravings, and portraits of generals who participated in the campaigns of 1805–1813.

The smoke of Borodino, the fakes of Austerlitz, and Napoleon's chess checkmate. Let's visit the Battle of Borodino Panorama Museum.

Multimedia Art Museum Open to the public free of charge on Tuesdays, it currently features several interesting exhibitions, including the second in the "Detective Stories from the Life of a Museum Curator" series. It features photographs from the 1950s to the early 2000s with fascinating stories, which curator Boris Misalandi is researching.

On Tuesday, you can also get acquainted with the works of the People's Artist of Russia, Vice President of the Russian Academy of Arts Vasily Nesterenko at the Chekhov House exhibition hall (Vasily Nesterenko Gallery). The artist is known for his monumental paintings dedicated to key events in Russian history. In particular, he participated in the creation and restoration of the interiors of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow.

Wednesday is the day to visit the galleries of the Moscow Exhibition Halls association. At the Belyaevo Gallery, in the exhibition hall on Academician Varga streetGuests can embark on an interplanetary journey by exploring the educational exhibition "The Many Faces of Space." The curators have brought together photographs taken in space by cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev, Hero of the Russian Federation, works by artists Konstantin Batynkov and Sergei Chernov, memorabilia, and historical documents.

A Zagorje Galleryoffers a journey through time: the exhibition dedicated to life in the Soviet Union continues. Older visitors will definitely recognize the furniture, dishes, household items, and toys, while children can learn about their grandparents' lives (and, for example, see with their own eyes such amazing things as a rotary telephone or a movie projector).

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On Thursday, October 16th, we'll be heading to the Kuskovo estate, which is celebrating its 310th anniversary this year. You can explore castle, unique Grotto pavilion, Dutch house or portrait gallery— one of the most valuable Russian collections of portraiture and a true rarity of 18th-century Russian culture. The Kuskovo Portrait Gallery occupies a special place among 18th-century estate portrait galleries. Founded in the second half of the 18th century by Count Pyotr Borisovich Sheremetev, it represents a unique collection of 18th-century portraiture. It is a collection in the true sense of the word, not a collection of family portraits, which were virtually isolated and existed independently. All the portraits are grouped according to the original system: Russian monarchs and members of their families, Russian statesmen, and representatives of Western European ruling dynasties. The central focus is occupied by the portraits of Field Marshal Boris Petrovich Sheremetev and Countess Anna Petrovna Sheremeteva. This exhibition presents the gallery in its fullest form and as a unified whole for the first time since its dissolution in 1814.

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At the very beginning of October, it was 130 years since the birth of Sergei Yesenin, so on Friday you can go to Yesenin Centerand learn more about the life and work of "the last poet of the village." As part of the "Moscow Museum Week" campaign, guests of the Yesenin Center will be able to explore the exhibitions "Train No. 143" and "Frontline Soldier Konstantin Yesenin," dedicated to the Year of Defender of the Fatherland, free of charge. The exhibition project "1925. December" is dedicated to the last month of Sergei Yesenin's life. The exhibition details his feelings and emotions during this period, the memories of his loved ones, and the days following the tragedy. This project is a reflection on the immortality of the poet's creative legacy, which occupied a special place in Russian culture. Copies of documents from the archives of the Federal Security Service have been provided for the exhibition. As part of this collaboration, the Angleterre Hotel has donated furnishings from one of its guest rooms for display.

State Museum of the Defense of MoscowOpen free to the public on Saturday, the museum offers an exhibition dedicated to the Battle of Moscow. The exhibition, "The Great Feat of the Defenders of Moscow," chronicles all stages of the capital's defense—from the first days of the Great Patriotic War, the formation of the people's militia, and the repulse of air raids to the Soviet counteroffensive and the subsequent course of the war.

On Sunday, October 19, you can visit all branches free of charge. Ilya Glazunov Galleries, including expositions "Country house" And Folk Paintings.

The Ilya Glazunov Gallery is hosting an exhibition dedicated to the 80th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945, titled "I Must Immortalize the Events I Witnessed…." It features the painting "Roads of War," which the artist prepared as his graduation project at the Ilya Repin Institute of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture. The concept came long before graduation. In this multi-figure, dramatic canvas, Ilya Glazunov wanted to express difficult childhood memories and embody a national tragedy. The first version of the work, created in 1957, has not survived. Today, the composition of "Roads of War" can be admired thanks to the artist's 1985 reprint. The original is held in the collection of the Abylkhan Kasteyev State Museum of Arts of the Republic of Kazakhstan, while the preparatory material—a general color sketch, as well as sketches and drawings from life—are in the collection of the Ilya Glazunov Gallery. The exhibition is open until December 14.

On Sunday, visitors are also welcome at the Gogol House. At the exhibition Between Heaven and Earth will showcase works by graduates of the Moscow Museum of Modern Art's free workshops. The exhibition "Russian School. Constellation"will introduce masters of Russian painting from the 20th and 21st centuries. It includes works by People's and Honored Artists of Russia, academicians of the Russian Academy of Arts: Evgeny Zakharov, Viktor Kalinin, Yuri Karapaev, Nikolai Kolupaev, Igor Orlov, Vyacheslav Stekolshchikov, Andrei Alekhine, Boris Vedernikov, Irina Rybakova, and Mlada Finogenova. In addition, the main exhibition will be available for viewing. Gogol's Houses— This is the only memorial museum dedicated to the writer in Russia. The interiors of the rooms where Nikolai Gogol lived have been recreated with documentary accuracy, and the mansion itself on Nikitsky Boulevard has witnessed many diverse chapters in our country's history.

The Moscow Museum Week event will run from October 13 to 19.

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More than 250 hectares of land will be reorganized within the framework of decisions taken since the beginning of the year on the KRT

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Since the beginning of the year, the city has adopted 46 integrated territorial development (ITD) decisions. These include the redevelopment of 263 hectares of inefficiently used land. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction. Vladimir Efimov.

"New neighborhoods in the place of depressed areas, as part of integrated territorial development, are being created with an optimal balance of residential and non-residential properties in mind. Thus, the 46 KRT projects adopted since the beginning of the year envisage the construction of over 7.5 million square meters of real estate. Of this, almost 2.4 million square meters will be public and business infrastructure. Forty KRT projects are being implemented by operators, and the rest by rights holders and investors selected through open auctions. As a result, approximately 76,000 additional jobs will be created in the city," said Vladimir Efimov.

The projects are planned to be implemented across 42 districts in nine administrative districts. Most of the sites are located near high-speed rail stations.

"The largest of the 46 KRT projects in the Khoroshevsky District in the north of the capital will create the most jobs for the city. There, they plan to redevelop 73.6 hectares of land on the former Magistralnye Ulitsy industrial zone. The project will create a modern urban quarter, including residential complexes, public, business, and social facilities, including schools for over 4,000 students and kindergartens for over 1,700 children. More than 35,500 city residents will be able to find employment there," noted the Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Department of Urban Development Policy.

Vladislav Ovchinsky.

As part of the Integrated Development Program (IDP), attractive urban spaces are being created in former industrial zones, inefficiently used, and undeveloped areas. Currently, 336 integrated development projects, covering a total area of over 4,200 hectares, are at various stages of development and implementation in the capital. The program is being implemented foron behalf of Sergei Sobyanin.

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The Professions of the Future center has launched its third season of career guidance programs for schoolchildren.

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The third season of the career guidance program for ninth-graders has begun at the Moscow center. Professions of the FutureMore than 75,000 students will take part in it. Soon, 10th-grade students from Moscow schools will join the career guidance program. Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.

"We see how consciously today's graduates approach their career paths. Ninth grade is especially important for students—the time when they first make the difficult decision: whether to continue their education after tenth grade or pursue a career through college. A key goal of Moscow education is to create the conditions for every student in the capital to maximize their potential. To help students explore all their opportunities and build their individual model for success, we've been running a comprehensive career guidance program for three years now, the first stage of which is taking place at the Professions of the Future center. Over the past academic year, over 70,000 students participated. They trust our specialists and choose promising areas of study. This year, another 75,000 students will receive career guidance. Furthermore, we've decided to expand the project: tenth-grade students from Moscow schools will soon join in," said Anastasia Rakova.

She also noted that at the "Professions of the Future" center, every ninth-grader can take an interactive tour and learn about in-demand professions using innovative services. Participants explore the world of modern professions using a 5D cinema, unique in Russia. Virtual reality technology allows them to try out different professions and gain their first hands-on experience in an interactive format.

The program's key stage is career guidance testing, after which students are invited to individual consultations with career mentors to decipher their results. Specialists help each student develop a personal model for success. The center also hosts meetings with representatives from Moscow colleges, who introduce the students to their educational programs.

The project gives schoolchildren the opportunity not only to learn about the most suitable careers but also to try them out for themselves during professional tryouts in workshops and laboratories at 48 Moscow colleges, as well as to visit specialized city businesses. This year, students will be able to complete three professional tryouts in recommended fields and choose a career or college within the industry. This approach will allow them to better understand the specifics of a particular profession and become familiar with the educational institution.

This year, approximately 500 employers and college partners will join the program, organizing tours of their campuses for students. Last year, ninth-graders visited approximately 250 leading Moscow companies.

Students can register for college tryouts and excursions independently after taking the test at the "Professions of the Future" center. To do this, select the desired tryout or excursion in the "Student Portfolio" service at the Moscow Electronic School and click "I want to attend." The school will then confirm the student's registration and participation.

The program places special emphasis on working with parents, who play a crucial role in teenagers' career choices. For them, the "Professions of the Future" center has organized a special "PROSuburban" format: monthly experts meet with parents and introduce them to promising professions and current demands of the Moscow labor market.

Since the launch of the comprehensive career guidance program, the number of participants has exceeded 130,000 people.

As Sergei Sobyanin noted in the strategy for the development of the Moscow social protection system,2030The comprehensive career guidance program will continue to expand in the capital. Every teenager will be able to make an informed choice about their future profession.

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Nearly 600,000 people took part in the IX Festival of Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Culture in Moscow.

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The 9th Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Culture Festival has concluded in Moscow. For a full week, residents and visitors to the capital participated in online and offline events, asked questions of experts, and discussed how to improve their personal well-being and secure their savings.

"Almost 600,000 people took part in the festival. We organized educational events for them at more than 230 venues across the city. The main result is a confirmation of Muscovites' high interest in financial literacy. We see that people no longer want to simply acquire such knowledge occasionally. They are striving to build their own personal finance management strategy—from everyday purchases to achieving major financial goals and starting their own business. Moscow is creating all the opportunities for this," she emphasized.

Elena Zyabbarova, Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital's Department of Finance.

The festival traditionally began at the Moscow Center for Educational Quality. The opening theme was "Financial Security." The event included workshops, lectures, games, and quizzes. Guests learned how to authenticate banknotes, learn about tax deductions, the intricacies of buying an apartment, and how fraudsters use neural networks to fake a person's voice and appearance.

One of this year's key themes was "Generational Finances." The program, designed to meet the interests of people of all ages, consisted of themed days. The event included a "Children and Money" day, where young Muscovites participated in master classes, quizzes, and animated lectures at city libraries. The children learned about the history of money, the key rules of financial literacy, and created their own mock-up of a bank card. Meanwhile, parents, along with an expert from the Moscow Center for Financial Literacy, participated in an online webinar to discuss how to talk to children about money in an accessible and engaging way and teach them financial responsibility.

As part of the Youth Day, aired on the TV channel's website Evening Moscow They discussed savings technologies and tools, offered advice on optimizing spending, and provided tips on how to start investing. At the webinar, "Stress-Free Budgeting: Financial Basics for Young People," experts explained why young people should start thinking about retirement savings as early as age 20 and how to improve your relationship with money to implement a long-term financial strategy.

Under the motto "Own Your Own Business. Mission Possible," the festival's entrepreneurship day was held at the Yuzhny River Terminal. At the master class "Franchising in Action: What Entrepreneurs Need to Consider," residents learned how to choose a franchise, attract investment, and ensure business profitability. Another popular way to earn money—marketplaces—was the topic of the workshop "Marketplaces: Growth Strategies and Adaptation." Participants learned how to develop a sound sales strategy, determine product range, and promote them on popular platforms.

The capital's financial education system traditionally places special emphasis on the older generation. Moscow's longevity centers organized a special program, focusing on financial security, combating online fraud, and protecting the rights of financial consumers. The day concluded with a lecture at the Moskino chain's Salut cinema, titled "Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears: Film Lessons in Financial Literacy." Experts and the audience watched excerpts from the film, discussing the financial behavior of the film's characters, their life priorities, and ways to overcome challenges.

The 9th City Festival of Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Culture concluded with a vibrant carnival of generations held at the VEB Center. Guests enjoyed a multi-format venue where everyone could find something to enjoy. Participants enjoyed lectures, workshops, a film screening, and a humorous monologue about finance.

Muscovites learned how to save and grow their finances, take their first steps into investing, and overcome burnout. For example, experts provided detailed insights into starting a business, explained how a long-term savings program works, and discussed high-yield bonds.

A special program was prepared for young Muscovites, featuring interactive activities, themed cartoons, quizzes, and workshops. The children had a fun and productive time, interacted with experts and peers, and learned a lot about finances and family budgeting.

Additionally, city residents could test their knowledge and receive personalized recommendations using a financial test. Using VR simulators created in collaboration with the Moscow Government's HR Services Department, guests learned how to manage their cash flow. At the VEB Center, an audio kiosk called "That Very Sound" was available, and financial DNA testing was conducted, as well as neurotesting, which allowed participants to learn more about their cognitive abilities, stress tolerance, concentration, and professional aptitude.

The organizers of the educational marathon are Moscow City Department of Finance and the Capital's Financial Literacy Center in conjunction withDepartment of Education and Science of Moscow and the Main Administration of the Bank of Russia for the Central Federal District. The festival was an important step in implementing the city's strategy to improve the financial literacy of the population. The knowledge gained will help Muscovites make more informed financial decisions, which will ultimately contribute to improving the well-being of city residents and the capital's economic development.

The 10th Anniversary Festival of Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Culture will be held in the capital in 2026. However, developing financial literacy and acquiring new and useful skills is possible at any time. Educational events are held in libraries, cinemas, schools, universities, and cultural and community centers. You can follow event announcements on the portal. Open Budget of the City of Moscow and in Telegram channel.

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About 15,800 Muscovites have signed contracts for apartments under the renovation program in the Southern Administrative District.

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In the Southern Administrative District, approximately 15,800 Muscovites from 100 old buildings have signed contracts for comfortable housing since the renovation program began. Vladimir Efimov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction.

"Residents of the Nagatinsky Zaton district were the first to begin relocation under the renovation program in the south of the capital in September 2018. They received offers of equivalent apartments in a new building on Sudostroitelnaya Street. Since then, nearly 15,800 Muscovites from 100 old buildings have applied for comfortable housing in the south of the capital. In total, nearly 82,300 residents from 378 buildings are planned for relocation in the district. The areas around the new buildings under the renovation program are being comprehensively improved: trees and shrubs are being planted, lawns and flower beds are being created. Active recreation and sports areas will be equipped for residents' leisure time," said Vladimir Efimov.

Participants in the program are provided with housing with improved finishes and necessary equipment. The new apartments are typically larger than previous ones, featuring spacious kitchens and wide hallways, while the common areas of the residential complexes and adjacent courtyards are designed with barrier-free design in mind. The ground floors of the buildings house cafes, shops, beauty salons, and other service businesses and city organizations.

"In Tsaritsyno, more than 5,000 people from 28 old buildings have completed the necessary paperwork, and in Nagorny, over 2,700 Muscovites from 19 buildings. In the Nagatinsky Zaton district, more than 2,000 residents from nine buildings being resettled have received keys to equivalent apartments. Residents are moving into modern complexes, which are often being built next to the old buildings being vacated," she said.

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

To ensure the most comfortable relocation possible, the city is organizing the process in stages. All Muscovites with full account on the mos.ru portal, they can use the super service "Moving under the renovation program" Choose a convenient time and date to sign the contract online, as well as submit a request for transportation and loader services.

In the capital Department of Information Technology noted that a general plan will help prepare for the planned move instructions, posted in the "Moving Under the Renovation Program" super service on the mos.ru portal. It allows you to learn how to organize your move, obtain information on the documents required to complete the contract, and access links to useful services. By customizing your move settings, the super service will offer instructions tailored to your specific situation.

Earlier, the Mayor of Moscow spoke about new houseunder the renovation program in the Vernadsky Avenue area.

The renovation program was approved in August 2017. It affects approximately one million Muscovites and provides for the resettlement of 5,176 buildings. Sergei Sobyanin ordered the pace of implementation of the renovation program to be accelerated. twice.

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 at special page.

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Sobyanin explained how the project for people with mental disabilities is developing.

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The capital is implementing numerous projects to improve the quality of social services for Muscovites in need of special care and attention. One of these is the organization of supported living for young adults with disabilities aged 18 and older who are not yet able to live independently but want to lead a full life at home and achieve independence in the future.

Since 2021, the Gurevsky Supported Living Center has been equipped with 34 training apartments. Here, young Muscovites learn everyday skills, budgeting, and navigating the city. The project's development is being reported on on its channel. MAX messenger Sergei Sobyanin said.

"The center is home to over 150 residents. Around 20 percent of them successfully combine work and study. They work at My Documents centers, hospices, food service establishments, and delivery services. Over the course of the project, 123 young people, 43 of whom are graduates of the Gurevsky center, have moved into their own homes and are living independently. Graduates of the program continue to receive specialist support for five years in managing their daily lives, finding employment, and protecting their rights," wrote the Moscow Mayor.

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Individual support programs

Specialists develop an individual support program for each project participant. Training in independent living skills lasts from one to five years, and 34 training apartments have been equipped for this purpose. Of these, 21 apartments have been donated or independently leased by seven non-profit organizations that are partners in the program. These include the Life Path Charitable Foundation, the Yablochko Regional Public Organization for the Promotion of Social Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities, the Bolshaya Peremena Charitable Foundation for the Promotion of Education for Orphans, the Emerald City Regional Charitable Public Organization for Persons with Disabilities Adaptation and Development Center, the Special Childhood Regional Charitable Public Organization and Therapeutic Pedagogics Center, the Social "House with a Lighthouse" Charitable Private Institution for Comprehensive Social Services, and the Krug Creative Association Charitable Foundation.

The programme also extends to young people with disabilities living in urban social housing.

During their studies, young people with mental disabilities acquire skills in the rational use of housing and communal services resources, personal budgeting and expense planning, independent city navigation, and effective time management.

Participants who successfully complete the assessment transition to independent living in regular city apartments, with specialist support reduced to four hours per week. Over the next five years, program graduates can receive assistance with managing their daily lives, employment, education, and protecting their civil rights.

In addition, day care centers for people with mental disabilities have opened at the city's social housing facilities and the Gurevsky Center, where they can attend classes and return home in the evening. This offers residents with disabilities an opportunity to socialize with others, become more independent, and learn new skills.

Since 2021, representatives from 68 regions of the Russian Federation have visited the Gurevsky Supported Living Center in Moscow. Similar supported living programs, based on Moscow's experience, are being implemented in St. Petersburg and Nizhny Novgorod.

New opportunities for students

In addition to everyday and professional adaptation, important components of the young people's daily lives include sports, creativity, and travel. These activities help participants discover their talents, gain self-confidence, and learn to work in a team.

Since 2021, the Gurevsky Foxes hockey team has twice been awarded the Adaptive Hockey Federation's highest award, the Gold Standard. And in the spring of 2025, at the 6th All-Russian Adaptive Hockey Festival in Sochi, the team won three consecutive victories.

The center is also developing adaptive figure skating. This August, with the support of the "I Am!" foundation, actress Ksenia Alferova, and coach Maria Orlova, the "Amazing Skates" project was launched. Its goal is not just training but also the inclusion of this discipline in the All-Russian Register of Sports and the unified calendar of sporting events.

Particular attention is paid to creative direction. For the second year in a row, the vocal ensemble "Kurazh" won the Grand Prix at the international festival "By the Black Sea" in the "Pop Vocal" category, remaining the only inclusive group among the festival's participants.

Recently, with the support of the Pro Serdtsa Foundation, a year-long art program was launched, curated by Evgenia Shtil, director of the New Urban Artists project. Upon completion of the program, the participants' works will be exhibited in a Moscow gallery.

In addition, the "We're Off!" club is open to travel enthusiasts. Its members have already completed hiking tours in Sakhalin, Magadan, and the Caucasus. Their experiences have been published in the magazine "Around the World" and the portal "Under the Backpack."

Inclusive Award "People Live!"

Two years ago, the awards ball for graduates of Moscow's social housing was transformed into an annual inclusive awards ceremony, "People Live, But They Do!", organized by the Gurevsky Supported Living Center. It brings together the art, creativity, and achievements of young people with mental disabilities, giving them the opportunity to showcase their individuality and success. Last year, 250 young people participated in the event, performing creative pieces. Preparations for these pieces were conducted over several months at the center through classes, lectures, and workshops. The fourth ceremony is scheduled for November.

The award's business program is also developing. Last year, the "UnConference: 'People Are Alive!'" event was held as part of the interregional conference "Matrix of Positive Change." It brought together 450 participants (including 150 in person and 300 online) and served as a practical platform for open dialogue between experts, activists, and young people with mental disabilities. Participants discussed real success stories, shared experiences, and outlined concrete steps for promoting inclusion in the urban environment.

This year, leading experts and speakers from Moscow, St. Petersburg, the Pskov and Nizhny Novgorod regions, and other regions have been invited to participate in the "UnConference," confirming the award's status as an important platform for developing inclusive social policy in Russia.

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