Lectures, music, and handmade gifts: Moscow's longevity centers invite you to prepare for the New Year.

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On December 20th and 21st, festive events will be held at Moscow Longevity Centers. You can bring your family and friends to learn about the Moscow Longevity project and spend time in a cozy atmosphere.

On Saturday, December 20, events will be held at all Moscow Longevity Centers, with the exception of the flagship venues, which will host guests on Sunday, December 21. Club leaders and project instructors have prepared a packed weekend program.

At the workshops, guests will be able to create New Year's paraphernalia and souvenirs, including 3D greeting cards, Christmas tree decorations, candles, and festive arrangements. They will also have the opportunity to try their hand at decorating a New Year's table and creating a wish map. The program will include a variety of activities, from creative workshops to music and dance sessions.

Performances by project participants will be a special highlight. Moscow Longevity Centers will host concerts, dance programs, and open club rehearsals. Guests will be able to see the classes and interact with the participants. Singing and dance master classes—folk, flamenco, tango, and other styles—are also available. Drawing and handicraft classes are also available, as well as acting club meetings.

Another important part of the events will be the educational program. Over the course of two days, guests will attend lectures on health, culture, and art. For example, at one of the meetings at the Timiryazevsky Moscow Longevity Center, guests will be reminded of the benefits of vitamins in winter and will learn how to maintain energy and well-being during the cold season. Literature lovers at the Gagarinsky Moscow Longevity Center will be offered a lecture on "The Youth of Alexander Blok"—an account of the poet's development, his early work, and sources of inspiration. Those interested in art will be intrigued by a lecture on winter sculptures in Russia—snow and ice compositions, their history, and their role in New Year's traditions. The meeting will be held at the Khoroshevsky Moscow Longevity Center.

Additionally, as part of the pre-New Year's events, 13 Moscow longevity centers will host culinary masterclasses led by experts from the International Institute of Integrative Nutrition. From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, participants will prepare a healthy appetizer made with chicken fillet, vegetables, and cheese, learn about the principles of a balanced diet, and discuss how to create a delicious and healthy holiday table.

This weekend, Moscow's longevity centers will feature a stylized board displaying the year's results, where project participants can celebrate their significant events and achievements. To create a festive atmosphere, the spaces will be decorated with New Year's décor, music will be played at the entrance, and visitors will be treated to tea.

Information about the program of events can be obtained from the Moscow Longevity Centers themselves, or by calling 7 495 870-44-44 and asking to be connected to the appropriate center.

You can join the Moscow Longevity project online at mos.ru portal, onwebsite, as well as in person at any Moscow longevity center or My Documents office.

Support for older citizens in Moscow meets the goals and objectives of the federal project "Older Generation" of the national project "Family"More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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Young Father Frost, the Snow Maiden phenomenon. Festive events at Mosbilet

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Moscow's theaters, museums, and parks are getting you into the holiday spirit and inviting you to events that will evoke the New Year's spirit. mos.ru has compiled a selection of several exciting events that are definitely worth leaving the house for.

You can purchase tickets using the service Mosbilet.

The Snow Maiden Phenomenon in Zaryadye Park

Dates: December 18, 22, 26, 30, and 31

Address: Varvarka Street, Building 6, Building 1, Zapovednoye Posledstvo Center

Age limit: 12

At the "Zapovednoye Posledstvo" (Reserve Embassy) scientific and educational center in Zaryadye Park, they will discuss who Snegurochka, the main character of winter fairy tales, really is and why she doesn't melt.

Guests will learn about states of matter and the difference between snow and ice. Participants will be able to conduct an experiment that will produce hot frost from sodium acetate crystals and examine a snowflake under a microscope. They will also have the opportunity to try making artificial snow.

Children under seven years of age may only attend if accompanied by an adult with a paid ticket.

"A Happy Fairy Tale" at the K.G. Paustovsky Museum

Dates: December 20, 25, 27, 28, January 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10 and 11

Address: Kuzminskaya Street, Building 8

Age limit: 6

The K.G. Paustovsky Museum will celebrate the writer's fairy tale "The Disheveled Sparrow." The main character, a bird named Pashka, befriends a girl named Masha by returning her jewelry stolen by a treacherous crow.

Museum visitors will be able to participate in a quest: complete themed tasks, explore exhibits, and find a lost brooch. The program will take place in the museum's main exhibition space. One accompanying adult is allowed per child's ticket.

"Morozko" at the Theater on Malaya Ordynka

Dates: December 24–27, 30, January 2–5

Address: Malaya Ordynka Street, Building 31, Building 1

Age limit: 6

The Malaya Ordynka Theater invites you to see a production about Father Frost—a well-known fairy tale with a new twist. Audiences will be transported back to the time when the hero was still very young and dreamed of finding true love.

Morozko knows: without love, winter will never end, and spring will never come. But three beauties are vying to win the young man's heart: Regina, who loves good food; Victoria, who is obsessed with personal growth; and Alenka, who is waiting for her father to return from a long journey.

Director Daniil Isakov added a wealth of music and dance to the production. Audiences will also meet a talking dog and buffoonish rappers.

"New Year's Dream Orchestra" at the M.N. Ermolova Theater

Dates: December 29–31

Address: Tverskaya Street, Building 5/6

Age limit: 12

The M.N. Yermolova Theater has prepared a comprehensive New Year's program, featuring concert numbers, theatrical sketches, and surprises. The evening's highlight will be artistic director, actor, and director Oleg Menshikov, who will share his most fascinating stories with the audience.

"A Return Ticket to Childhood" at the ROSTA Theatre

Dates: December 31

Address: Prokhladnaya Street, Building 28

Age limit: 6

The theatrical concert "A Return Ticket to Childhood" will be dedicated to Soviet cinema and the music it featured. Particular attention will be paid to compositions about the New Year holidays.

In addition, all guests will be treated to a pleasant surprise: delicious treats, including traditional tangerines.

Find more interesting events in the thematic selection Mosbilet.

Using the service Mosbilet You can buy tickets to any event at city cultural institutions without markup or commission, for yourself or as a gift. Mosbilet's capabilities are constantly expanding. Users with a full or standard account on mos.ru don't need to enter personal information when purchasing a ticket. Furthermore, you don't need to bring a document to attend an event; simply show the ticket inspector your digital ticket's QR code. The service also offers personalized event curation.

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Residents of the South-Eastern Administrative Okrug collected New Year's gifts for the SVO soldiers and children from the new regions.

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From November 10 to December 15, a large-scale charity event was held in the South-Eastern Administrative District of Moscow as part of the "Winter in Moscow" project. Residents collected 400 New Year's sweets and approximately 100 kilograms of toys and stationery for orphans in Luhansk, as well as gift baskets and greeting cards for participants in the Special Military Operation (SMO). The collection of humanitarian aid continues.

With gratitude to the soldiers

Collection points were set up in each of the district's 12 districts. Residents of the South-Eastern Administrative District prepared gift baskets and souvenirs for the service members. Young residents signed over 300 cards with warm wishes and made hundreds of drawings of congratulatory messages. In addition to gifts, they collected personal hygiene products and clothing, including thermal underwear.

Gifts for children

Toys and sweet gifts—candy, cookies, and other treats—were collected for the children at the orphanage and the Luhansk Economic and Legal Boarding School named after the Heroes of the Young Guard. Volunteers sorted dozens of kilograms of confectionery and carefully packaged the packages for shipment.

"Throughout the month, people brought pencils, paints, drawing books, modeling kits, construction sets, and other materials that are so important for developing the creative potential of children without parental care. We've held such events before, and residents of the district always actively participate, understanding how important it is to support and bring joy to the children. This is especially true on New Year's Eve," said Elena Khromova, Deputy Prefect of the South-Eastern Administrative District.

How to participate

The collection of humanitarian aid for orphans, residents of the new territories, and SVO soldiers will continue on an ongoing basis. Items and food can be donated to the following addresses in various districts of the South-Eastern Administrative Okrug:

– Guryanova street, building 2, building 4 (Pechatniki);

— Krasnodonskaya street, house 24 (Lyublino);

— Lefortovsky Val street, building 16a (Lefortovo);

– Melnikova street, house 14 (Yuzhnoportovy);

– Nizhegorodskaya street, house 56 (Nizhegorodsky);

— 1st Novokuzminskaya street, building 22, building 2 (Ryazan);

— Novomarinskaya street, building 3, building 2 (Maryino);

— Rozhdestvenskaya street, building 27, building 2 (Nekrasovka);

— Yunyh Lenintsev Street, Building 12, Block 1 (Tekstilshchiki);

— 2nd quarter of Kapotnya, building 22 (Kapotnya);

— Volgogradsky Prospect, building 86, building 2 (Kuzminki);

— Samarkand Boulevard, block 137a, building 5 (Vykhino-Zhulebino).

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

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The Moscow Libraries service has launched a New Year's selection of books for all ages.

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In service Libraries of Moscow published on mos.ru New Year's selection Books for children and adults. It features works by Russian and international writers, along with educational publications that introduce the history of Christmas toys and Russian cultural traditions.

"During the winter holidays, in addition to outdoor activities and visits to the city's cultural institutions, many residents also want to spend time reading. The new selection on the Moscow Libraries service will help you choose an interesting book to get you in the New Year's spirit," the press service said.

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The selection includes stories about New Year's toys and the festive tree, a collection of Christmas stories by Russian classics, and other publications. When choosing a book, you can see which library has it in stock, learn more about it, and reserve it in just a few clicks. And for longer trips, the online rental extension option is a welcome addition.

Magical stories for children and adults

Among the books for very young readers is Alf Preisen's "Merry New Year." In verse, the author tells the story of how a friendly family of mice celebrates the magical holiday. The book was illustrated by master children's book illustrator Vladimir Suteev.

Another book for children is "The History of the New Year's Tree" by Alexander Tkachenko. Readers will learn how the tradition of putting up a New Year's tree originated in Russia and will also learn about holiday customs in other countries.

Young readers will also find Arkady Gaidar's "Chuk and Gek" in this collection, and join the characters on a journey to the boys' father in snowy Siberia, to the mysterious Blue Mountains.

Olga Dvoryakova's book, "The History of New Year's Toys," tells the story of what toys were used to decorate Christmas trees in the past and how they came to be, what preceded today's glittering balls and figurines, and how cardboard and even edible New Year's decorations were created.

For fans of stories about Father Frost, we've included in this selection the book "Father Frosts of Russia" by Natalia Andrianova. The author explains that Russia isn't home to just one Father Frost, but a whole family of winter wizards, each with their own story, character, and name.

For school-age readers, the book "Silver Blizzard: Christmas and Yuletide Stories" is recommended. It contains works by classics: "The Night Before Christmas" by Nikolai Gogol, stories by Fyodor Dostoevsky and Leonid Andreyev, "Christmas in Moscow" by Ivan Shmelev, "The Miraculous Doctor" by Alexander Kuprin, and Anton Chekhov's humorous story "Boys." These works will be of interest not only to schoolchildren but also to adult readers.

Moscow Libraries: Convenient and Simple

To use all the features of the Moscow Libraries service, you need unified library cardYou can get it online at mos.ru or at any city library, where it's issued as a plastic card.

The electronic version of your library card is conveniently accessible through the "My ID" mobile app. There, your unified library card (ULC) is displayed as a barcode—you need to show it to the librarian to check out or return a book. The app also makes it easy to track the expiration dates of books borrowed from the library.

The "Moscow Libraries" book search and reservation service launched on the mos.ru portal in April 2021. This is a joint project of Moscow's Department of Information Technology And Department of Culture.

Learn more about why microchips are being placed on books in city libraries and how to explore the city with a personal online guide from the final episode of the popular science film. Moscow in Digital.

The creation, development and operation of e-government infrastructure, including the provision of mass socially significant services, as well as other services in electronic form, are consistent 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 at special page.

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Sobyanin presented a project for the development of the Skolkovo Innovation Center, including the introduction of new metro stations.

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Sergei Sobyanin He presented a new urban development plan for the Skolkovo Innovation Center (IC), which includes the construction of three metro stations on its premises and new industrial, educational, and cultural facilities nearby. He delivered the corresponding report at a meeting of the Skolkovo Foundation Board of Trustees chaired by Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation.

"Skolkovo is already developing into a fully-fledged district of Moscow, a mini-city with 28,000 specialists and residents living there. And we see that the project, despite certain challenges, is actively developing," the Moscow Mayor said. "In accordance with your instructions and legislative amendments, Moscow has updated Skolkovo's grand development plan, the master plan, and analyzed the efficiency of its use."

Sergei Sobyanin outlined several areas for the innovation center's development, including improving transport accessibility and enhancing the quality of the urban environment within the Skolkovo area. Taking into account both the development dynamics and the construction parameters, once the project is completed, approximately 100,000 people will study, work, and live there.

"And what's most unique is that a typical district, if you take a Moscow district with a population of 100,000, would have 70,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. Here, it's the opposite—70,000 jobs, 17,000 residents, plus students," Sergei Sobyanin explained.

Based on this, it is proposed to make a decision on building a metro system in Skolkovo and extending the Filevskaya Line. This will create two stations within Moscow, before the Moscow Ring Road (MKAD), and three stations after the MKAD, which will be located directly in Skolkovo.

"Thus, the entire Filevskaya line will consist of 18 metro stations, making it approximately 35-40 minutes to the city center. This represents significant additional transportation support, transport opportunities that could allow for the calm and dynamic development of the area without the risk of a catastrophic transport collapse," the Moscow Mayor explained.

He added that the new urban development plan for Skolkovo is closely linked to future metro stations, as the business district will be most actively developed around them.

"The first part is the northern section near Skoltech, which itself is beginning to generate higher-rise office buildings, technology parks, and some residential space," added Sergei Sobyanin. "And, crucially, it provides the opportunity to actively develop Skoltech, its second phase. The project is approximately 150,000 square meters; the first section, as a reminder, was 136,000 square meters. Therefore, being as close as possible to the metro station, it will have a completely different, more attractive appearance."

The Moscow government will actively support the development of the material component of Skoltech University.

"The central section is connected to the construction of a second metro station. We propose locating it in the central section on the Minsk Highway side. Combined with the Moscow Central Diameter 1 (MCD-1) station located on the opposite side of the Minsk Highway, they will form a major transportation hub. The intersection with the road, the MCD station, and the metro station creates a significant transportation hub. Therefore, we propose using the adjacent land for the construction of a modern 168,000-square-meter expo center. It will include an exhibition area, a convention zone, a public and retail area, and hotels," the Moscow Mayor added.

Skolkovo clusters

Sergei Sobyanin also announced that the first phase of the video game and animation cluster opened this year, with the second phase scheduled for 2026.

"Near this cluster is the so-called teachers' quarter, which is unfinished. It was purchased by investors, and it is proposed to be used as a college for training specialists for companies in the creative industries and high technology. It is located nearby and will harmoniously complement this complex," explained the Moscow Mayor.

He also discussed the development of the southern part of Skolkovo, where the medical cluster is located and the third metro station will be located. A decision has been made to provide rental housing there for the families of the innovation center's employees and companies that are residents of the international medical cluster.

"Within the medical cluster itself, we're increasing the area of the completed construction to 1,302,000 square meters. This is a significant increase due to the redistribution of some medical space," noted Sergei Sobyanin. "We propose using the freed-up space for research, production, and public facilities, educational facilities, and rental housing."

The ground floors of buildings in new technology parks and other developments will be commercially active, housing restaurants, shops, pharmacies, banks, and salons.

"The main urban planning concept for further development is the creation of a self-sufficient urban area, essentially a city within a city. A self-sufficient area means, first and foremost, the maximum variety of functions, ensuring that residents of the innovation center have the most favorable conditions for study, work, creativity, and recreation. The total area of scientific and industrial business infrastructure will thus increase from 1,847,000 to 2,539,000 square meters—an increase of 692,000 square meters. In other words, Skolkovo's primary purpose is scientific, industrial, and innovative function," emphasized Sergei Sobyanin.

He also said that a medical college will be built on the territory of the medical cluster.

At the presentation of the Skolkovo development plan, Dmitry Medvedev noted that the project is unique not only for Russia, but for the entire world.

"This will be a completely unique place, not only for Russia, but also, probably, for other similar projects around the world, because such density is truly almost impossible to achieve anywhere else," he said.

Dmitry Medvedev also added that the opening of new metro stations will increase the city center's investment appeal. He explained that this isn't just about bringing in companies with capital, but also about bringing in a large number of employees and specialists who value transportation accessibility.

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New Year's ikebana made from spruce branches, toys, and pine cones

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B.A. Lavrenev Library No. 79 invites you to a master class on making holiday decorations. Participants will create unique items from fir branches, toys, and pine cones that will make a striking home decoration or a wonderful gift for loved ones.

This activity promotes the development of creativity, imagination, sense of taste and spatial thinking.

All necessary materials are provided by the organizers.

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The Durasov House Eras: From an Old Estate to a University

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Everyone is invited to discuss the history of the property on Pokrovsky Boulevard, view historical details, and explore the modern university campus.

The main building of the Durasov city estate on Pokrovsky Boulevard is a striking example of Russian classicist architecture. Over its more than 250-year history, the building has changed owners many times. At various times, it housed a noble estate, a practical academy of commercial sciences, and the Kuibyshev Military Engineering Academy. Today, it houses the rector's office and the Academic Council of the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE).

The estate's most recent restoration was completed in 2018. The decision was made to remove all later additions and additions and restore the house to its original appearance. During the tour, guests will learn how the restorers accomplished this task. They will also see how they created a modern space for students and faculty within the historic complex.

Participants will also see the original gates and fence of the grand entrance, the central atrium (formerly an indoor riding arena), and the estate's grand suite of rooms. The guide will explain where Nikolai Durasov's famous serf theater staged its productions, what was rebuilt and why, when the Moscow Practical Academy of Commercial Sciences was located here, how restorers restored the building's historical appearance, and what they discovered during the work.

Duration: 2–2.5 hours (including 20–30 minutes outdoors). Guide: Daria Guseva, a certified tour guide and architectural heritage researcher.

Meeting place: on the street near the benches, at entrance #1 to the HSE building at the address: Vorontsovo Pole Street, Building 1 (from Pokrovsky Boulevard, closer to the intersection with Vorontsovo Pole Street, approximately 100–150 meters from the Vorontsovo Pole tram stop, tram routes A, #3, #39).

Part of the tour takes place outdoors, so the organizers recommend dressing appropriately for the weather. When purchasing tickets, please provide each tour participant's last name, first name, and patronymic (to obtain a pass to enter the HSE building). You must also bring your original passport (or, for minors, a birth certificate). Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

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A holiday in the nursery: a Christmas tree 100 years ago

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Children's Library No. 178 – A.L. Barto Cultural Center invites you to a festive program dedicated to the New Year's tree. Guests will learn how the tradition of erecting and decorating it originated, what toys our great-grandmothers and great-grandfathers used, and learn the story behind the famous children's song "A Christmas Tree Was Born in the Forest."

In addition, everyone can look forward to fun competitions, riddles, dances, and festive surprises.

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The Frog Princess

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The musical fairytale performance "The Frog Princess," part of the "Fairy Tales of the World" theater project, invites audiences of all ages into a world of Russian folklore, song, and dance. The production combines live music, traditional costumes, expressive sets, and lighting.

The performance is designed in an interactive format: young viewers become active participants in the fairy tale, helping Ivan Tsarevich, warning the heroes of danger, and rejoicing together at the arrival of Vasilisa the Wise.

Director: Vyacheslav Spesivtsev.

Duration: 50 minutes.

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A tour of the exhibition "Sketches of Forgotten Moscow"

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The "Sketches of Forgotten Moscow" exhibition tour invites you to immerse yourself in the city of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and see it as Vladimir Gilyarovsky's contemporaries knew it. The route takes you through iconic landmarks of old Moscow—from Arbat to Triumfalnaya Square—and reveals the city's everyday life through street scenes, everyday details, and legends.

Participants will learn what the Sukharev Tower looked like before its demolition, what happened at the Sunday markets at its foot, what carriages met passengers at Brestsky Station, and why Muscovites joked about "horsecar, catch the chicken."

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes.

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