African rodents: Acacia rats have appeared on display at the Moscow Zoo.

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Acacia rats have appeared in the "Night World" pavilion on the old grounds of the Moscow Zoo. These animals were previously seen at the zoo over 10 years ago, when they lived alongside elephant shrews.

"Acacia rats are social animals; they live in groups. The exhibit houses 15 individuals: a parent pair and their young. They form a close-knit family—they spend time together in nests they build in trees. The exhibit enclosure features hanging houses, artificial and natural tree trunks for climbing, and several feeding stations located throughout the enclosure. At the Moscow Zoo, the acacia rats' diet includes a variety of grains, as well as fruits such as bananas, oranges, and kiwis," explained Svetlana Akulova, General Director of the Moscow Zoo.

Acacia rats are nocturnal animals. To allow zoo visitors to observe their behavior during opening hours, special lighting is installed in their enclosures to mimic moonlight. This does not disturb the animals and allows them to remain awake comfortably. After the zoo closes, the lighting gradually reverses, turning on soft, daytime-like lighting. This allows the rats to enter a "daytime" period of restful sleep. This approach allows the animals to maintain their natural rhythms, and allows visitors to observe them in their natural state of activity.

This species is native to sub-Saharan Africa. The rodents' bodies reach 10–18 centimeters in length, with a tail length of 12–20 centimeters. They weigh between 60 and 150 grams.

Currently, in addition to acacia rats, the "Night World" is home to more than 20 species. Among them are the chinchilla, the common flying squirrel, the little mouse, the cactus mouse, the long-eared hedgehog, and the brush-tailed kangaroo.

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Moscow Industrial Leaders: 13 Moscow enterprises received awards

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The Moscow Industrial Leaders awards ceremony took place in the capital. The event was timed to coincide with Moscow Industry Day. The event was announced by Moscow's Deputy Mayor for Transport and Industry. Maxim Liksutov.

"Moscow is one of the largest industrial centers in the world. Nearly 4,600 companies operate in the city, employing approximately 755,000 people. The Technopolis Moscow special economic zone is the center of the capital's high-tech manufacturing. In 2017, Moscow Industry Day was established at the initiative of Sergei Sobyanin. Every year on October 7, the "Moscow Industry Leaders" award is presented, recognizing the achievements of the capital's factories and plants. This year, 13 companies won, including manufacturers of medical devices, microchips, laser systems, vehicles, and others," noted Maxim Liksutov.

The winners were chosen in such nominations as “Highly Efficient Industrial Enterprise in the Industry,” “Most Highly Efficient SEZ Resident,” “Largest Built Facility,” “Growth in Labor Productivity,” “Export-Oriented Industrial Enterprise,” “Young Industrialist of the Year,” and “R

"Moscow companies successfully develop innovative and in-demand products, invest in their development, train new talent, utilize the most advanced technologies, and conquer foreign markets. The Moscow Industrial Leaders Award recognizes the significant contribution of enterprises to the development of the city's economy and the country's technological sovereignty," added the Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Moscow Department of Investment and Industrial Policy.

Anatoly Garbuzov.

The best enterprises in Moscow

Leaders in the pharmaceutical, medical machine tool, food, rocket and space, automotive, microelectronics, and radioelectronics industries were selected in the "Highly Efficient Industrial Enterprise" category. These included the biotechnology company Firn M, the manufacturer of medical devices for traumatology and orthopedics Tsito, and the developer of laser systems and equipment Lassard, a resident of the Technopolis Moscow special economic zone (SEZ).

The award was also received by the Kolomensky bakery and confectionery holding, the aerospace company Bureau 1440 (in June of this year, the company launched production of solar panels at the Pechatniki site of the Technopolis Moscow SEZ), the NAMI scientific and engineering center for the Russian transport industry, and the Elvis microcircuit design center.

Interactive equipment manufacturer Nex-T was recognized as the most efficient resident of the Technopolis Moscow SEZ. The largest completed facility was the pharmaceutical production facility of Generium-Next, a resident of the Moscow SEZ in Zelenograd, which Sergei Sobyanin opened at the Alabushevo site on October 7, 2025.

Sergei Sobyanin opened a new pharmaceutical production facility at the Alabushevo site.

Aitel, a company that creates industrial automation systems, was named the leader in labor productivity growth. The Spetskabel cable plant won the "Export-Oriented Industrial Enterprise" category.

Maxim Bobryshev, technical director and co-founder of the machine tool company Beaver Tech, was named Young Industrialist of the Year. He won the "R" nomination.

Additionally, as part of Moscow Industry Day, a ceremony was held to award honorary titles to employees of the capital's industrial enterprises. They represent the food, mechanical engineering, space, automotive, and other industries.

Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin congratulated the city residents onMoscow Industry DayIt is celebrated annually on October 7th.

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Variations on different themes. Premiere evening

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The Eldar Cinema and Concert Hall will present the program "Variations on Various Themes. An Evening of Premieres."

Guitarist Arkady Reznik will perform both masterpieces of the past and new works created especially for him. These will include two world premieres by the renowned Russian composer Nikita Koshkin: variations "On a Theme of the Folia" and "On a Theme of Rachmaninoff." The program also includes variations by Spain's Francisco Tárrega (on a theme by Paganini), Poland's Aleksander Tansman (on a theme by Scriabin), and Italy's Mauro Giuliani (on themes from Rossini operas).

Duration: one hour 20 minutes.

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Infrastructure Development and Digital Technologies: How Moscow is Implementing its Tariff Strategy

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Digitalization is becoming an integral tool for ensuring transparent, high-quality, and reasonable tariff regulation. This was stated by Maria Bagreeva, Deputy Mayor of Moscow and Head of the Department of Economic Policy and City Development, at the 10th All-Russian Tariff Conference held in Sochi. The event was organized by the Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia.

"We are refining all our information systems and their visual representation in the 'Digital Twin of Moscow'—a 3D model of the capital that allows us to plan urban development across all areas. From a tariff regulation perspective, it contains complete and reliable information on utility supply systems, generation facilities, and networks, including data on their performance and depreciation levels. This allows us to efficiently plan investment programs and development activities, understand where problems exist, and address them accordingly," said Maria Bagreeva.

Tariff regulation is a matter of people's quality of life, business stability and profitability, trust in the government, and confidence in the future. An important area of digitalization is the digitization of regulated organizations' investment program activities. Maintaining digital passports of investment activities will allow for monitoring not only the plans but also the stages of implementation of such organizations' investment programs. The next step in this model will be to increase the share of the investment component in tariffs—that is, the portion of funds allocated for the construction of new supply networks, reconstruction, and modernization of existing ones—to 26 percent by 2030, the Deputy Mayor noted.

Tariff application submissions are also being digitized, significantly simplifying the entire process for both regulated organizations and the regulator. Six areas of tariff regulation have been digitized to date, with 85 percent of tariff applications now submitted digitally, and plans are underway to increase this share to 100 percent in the near future. In addition to tariff applications, related processes, such as grid connections, water loss standard calculations, and information disclosure by housing and utilities organizations, are also being digitized.

Moscow's new digital tools include a calculator that forecasts changes to residents' payments and the fulfillment of the index cap for individual tariffs. Next year, a single payment document index is planned for integration into the calculator. Based on real data, this will allow for monitoring the growth of residents' payments for housing and utilities and promptly adjusting tariff policy.

Moscow has consolidated all digital tariff regulation tools into the Tariff information and analytical system (IAS). The system is integrated with the databases of the Federal Tax Service of Russia and the Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia, Rosreestr, and the Treasury of Russia, as well as the Federal State Information System "Tariff" of the Federal Antimonopoly Service.

The capital is actively sharing its experience in digitally transforming tariff regulation with other regions. Thus, in addition to Moscow, Sevastopol, the Luhansk People's Republic, and the Rostov and Oryol regions are already connected to the IAS "Tariff" system. Additional participants are planned for the future.

"It's important for us to ensure timely development and high-quality maintenance of infrastructure, to ensure residents understand they're paying reasonable fees, and to ensure regulated organizations are able to cover not only their operating costs but also their investment costs. The digital tools we've developed will help us address these challenges further," concluded Maria Bagreeva.

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How delightful the evenings are in Russia

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Library No. 230 will host the program "How Enchanting Evenings Are in Russia," dedicated to National Unity Day. Guests will see a book and illustration exhibition, "The Road to Peace and Harmony," and learn about folklore and literature about the traditions of Russia's peoples. A lecture will explore the history of the holiday and the country's cultural diversity, and the event will conclude with a literary and musical program, "Many Nations, One Homeland," performed by singer Oleg Alexandrov.

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You can't run, you can't stay.

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Children's Library No. 244 will host the event "Running, Not Staying," dedicated to the Day of Interethnic Peace and Harmony. The program is based on Alexey Oleynikov's book, which uses real-life stories to portray the lives of people who left their homes and are starting their lives anew. Guests will discuss tolerance, migration, and intercultural communication, and also participate in readings of excerpts from the book.

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Family creativity

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The Temp Community Center will host the exhibition "Family Creativity," featuring paintings by teacher and master of the crafts yard studios, Ekaterina Golikova, and enamel jewelry by her father, Honored Artist of Russia Alexander Golikov. The exhibition features new paintings by the artist and unique decorative and applied art pieces created using original techniques the artist developed over decades.

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There will be sea vessels

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Library No. 47 will host an interactive program, "Sea Vessels to Be," dedicated to the Russian Navy's Foundation Day and Surface Sailor's Day. Guests will learn how, at the initiative of Peter the Great, the Boyar Duma decided in 1696 to create a regular Russian navy. Children will enjoy a master class, "Sail, Little Ship," and an exhibition of books about sailors and naval commanders. Adults will be able to test their knowledge in a history quiz and view reproductions of marine paintings.

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Ivan Kalita. The History of the Rise of Moscow

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Library No. 233 will host an educational session titled "Ivan Kalita: The History of Moscow's Rise." Participants will learn about the prince's biography, his role in unifying the Russian lands, and the development of Moscow as a political center. The program will also include excerpts from a documentary film, a discussion of historical myths, and a quiz.

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Sobyanin: A modern landscape park has been created near the Setun River embankment.

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A modern landscape park has opened near the Setun River embankment. This was reported on their channel in MAX messengerSergei Sobyanin reported.

"The investor has completed the improvements to the Skolkovo Park business district. Now it's not just a place to work, but also a comfortable, open urban environment with thoughtful landscaping and recreational infrastructure," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

Source: Sergei Sobyanin's channel in MAX messenger 

Over 45,000 shrubs and nearly 400 trees were planted across a nine-hectare area. Over 100 plant species—deciduous, coniferous, and perennial—were selected to bloom at different times of the year, creating a changing landscape with the seasons.

The central part of the park became an artificial lake, and the territory was further decorated with designer lighting.

Pedestrian routes with a total length of six kilometers were also laid here, benches and summer verandas were installed, and bicycle parking was equipped.

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