On the Path to Longevity: How Moscow Supports Senior Citizens

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On October 1, Moscow celebrates Senior Citizens' Day—a holiday that reminds everyone of the importance of respecting and caring for their elders, as well as the value of their wisdom and life experience. The city does everything possible to ensure the comfort of senior citizens, and its programs support them in everything from receiving medical care to finding hobbies, finding a social network, and mastering new professions.

For activity, energy and application of experience

One of the main projects remains Moscow LongevityMoscow Longevity Centers have opened in almost every district of the capital, offering everything needed for sports, creativity, socializing, and leisure. At the centers, Muscovites not only enjoy active and engaging activities but also take care of their physical, cognitive, and emotional health. All Moscow Longevity Centers have dedicated areas with computers where visitors can access electronic government services, including access to electronic medical records. You can do this yourself or ask the center staff for advice.

Participants of the Moscow Longevity project have the opportunity to share their wisdom and warmth with those who need it most. The capital hosts a unique project called "Silver Mentoring," where older people can share their life and professional experiences with children from orphanages. Over the two and a half years of the project's existence, children and their "silver" mentors from Moscow Longevity have held approximately 850 events.

Over 1,300 government, commercial, and non-profit organizations collaborate with the Moscow Longevity project, holding classes at their locations. These include parks, universities, cultural and sports centers, and others.

You can also choose an activity to your liking in the Moscow Longevity project and immediately sign up for a group on the portal Mos.ru and at My Documents government service centers. In total, the project has opened over 15,000 groups across sports, education, and creative fields.

If Muscovites need help choosing an activity, they can take a quiz on the portal and use a smart form to find groups that are convenient in terms of location, format, and, of course, match their interests.

Caring for health and a decent quality of life

For older Muscovites living alone and in need of targeted support, the capital has a successful home-based social services system. It serves approximately 90,000 residents, with assistance provided by approximately 4,500 social workers. Home-based care is a convenient and technologically advanced service tailored to the individual needs of each Muscovite. The standard home-based care service includes over 20 services. Applications for home-based care can be submitted remotely through the portal. Mos.ruThanks to new standards and modern digital services, every Muscovite in need receives not only household assistance but also attention and care.

For those who independently care for their disabled and elderly relatives, a project is underway in Moscow School of Nursing and a simulation center.

Seven online care courses and in-person workshops for practical skills development are available to participants of the "School of Kinship Care" project. These include "Home Care for a Sedentary Person," "Dementia: Assessment, Approaches, and Quality of Life," "First Aid," "Rehabilitation Tools in Care," and "Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Fraud." The training is free and available at Institute of Continuing Professional Education Social workers. Long-term care and psychology specialists are involved in training students. The school's website also offers an extensive knowledge base: guides, checklists, handouts, lecture and webinar recordings on care, dementia, rehabilitation technology, and psychology.

The Simulation Center is a unique platform where professional caregiving skills are practiced using modern equipment in conditions resembling real life. The center offers over 25 educational programs, including professional training; advanced training; training in caregiving for cognitive impairments, including Alzheimer's disease and dementia; and first aid, home management, and burnout prevention skills. Each course is tailored to the level and goals of the participants. This year, the center launched new 16-hour intensive courses, allowing participants to quickly master key skills in caring for disabled and elderly relatives.

Non-profit organizations that won the "Moscow – Kind City" grant competition also support the older generation. Creative workshops, acting lessons, and various cultural and educational programs are offered to Muscovites of a certain age. For example, Arina Sharapova's "Artmedia Education" school has been teaching Muscovites for over five years how to independently plan a healthy diet, prioritize mental health, overcome camera shyness, and develop their voices. Since its inception, the school has helped over 15,000 Muscovites make a name for themselves.

Assistance in acquiring a specialty or building a career

Moscow is among the top three regions in Russia for life expectancy and a leader in healthy and active aging trends. Older Muscovites have the opportunity to engage in sports and favorite hobbies, retrain, and choose a new career path, find like-minded people, and stay involved in the city's life.

The Moscow Employment Service offers a variety of opportunities for senior citizens to develop professionally. They can pursue any career path: find a job in their preferred field or learn a new skill. For this purpose, the center Professions of the Future We've created 75 training programs for the most in-demand professions. You can master a new skill from scratch in just 3.5 months.

Career mentors will help senior citizens identify areas for further professional development and create a strong resume. They will also help them find relevant job openings and support them throughout the entire employment process.

In the center My Career The "5.0" project offers a range of products and services to effectively employ job seekers over 50. Here, city residents can expand their knowledge of the modern labor market, acquire essential job search skills, and enhance their competencies through free training and master classes.

For older Muscovites who choose the entrepreneurial path, a flagship center is open. My workHere, individual consultations help you develop a business plan, formalize your legal status (self-employment, sole proprietorship, or limited liability company), and find your first clients. The center also regularly hosts training sessions and master classes with practicing businesspeople, where you can learn valuable lessons and enhance your skills.

Solving everyday problems without unnecessary hassle

The services and features on the mos.ru portal also make life more interesting and comfortable for senior citizens. Moscow's digital ecosystem allows for quick and easy online solutions to many of life's issues.

On the mos.ru portal and the "Gosuslugi Moskvy" and "My Moscow" mobile apps, residents can pay bills and handle everyday tasks in just a few clicks: submit meter readings, call a repairman, order meter calibration, and declutter their homes. Residents can also apply for various social support programs online at mos.ru. Using their electronic medical record (EMR), they can view medical examination reports, laboratory and instrumental test results, vaccination information, and hospital discharge summaries. Muscovites can also access their EMR through the "EMIAS.INFO" mobile app.

Pensioners can receive discounts and benefits with a Muscovite card. You can apply for one on the mos.ru portal by submitting online applicationYou must be an authorized user with your SNILS number entered in your personal account. Once you receive the card, senior Muscovites can enjoy free public transportation, receive discounts at partner stores, use the card to make doctor's appointments at clinic information terminals (if you have a Moscow insurance policy, it will be automatically added to the card), and order literature from city libraries, using it as a single identifier.

The Muscovite card can also be used to sign up for free classes through the "Moscow Longevity" project. It also comes with a social certificate, an electronic coupon that can be used to pay for certain items at participating stores. The card is issued within 30 days of application. Notification of its availability appears in your personal account on mos.ru.

As part of the city's mass sports development programs, citizens aged 55 and older have access to free sports classes in various disciplines. These include badminton, fitness, swimming, volleyball, tennis and table tennis, rollerblading, aqua aerobics, darts, and more. Classes are taught by experienced instructors at modern sports complexes located throughout Moscow.

A convenient way to organize your sports, creative or educational leisure time is to enroll in a club, section or art school with the help of super service On the mos.ru portal. You can find an activity to suit your needs using filters: by activity type, location, and more. The service offers both free and paid classes, which can be paid for using the "My Payments" service.

Creating a comfortable environment

Moscow is committed to improving social facilities and leisure areas popular with older residents. Mandatory improvements to public spaces, parks, squares, and embankments include the creation of paths for leisurely strolls and Nordic walking, modernization of lighting systems for comfortable relaxation in the evening, and the development of quiet recreation areas with comfortable benches, park swings, and gazebos. For example, paths suitable for Nordic walking can be found in the Fili Children's Park in the west of the city and in Svyatoslav Fyodorov Park in the Northern Administrative District. Paths were installed on the grounds of the Moscow Technical Sports Center in the southeast during the park's construction. Special fitness areas with exercise equipment for older residents are also being developed. They appeared, for example, as part of the improvement of the territory near the Maryinsky ponds, in the Kuskovo forest park and in the Avangard sports complex, where you can also play pétanque on such a site.

Particular attention is being paid to urban navigation elements. It must be clear, precise, and have noticeable text. New signs not only indicate the right direction but also indicate how long it will take to reach a particular institution.

In 2024, nearly 200 signs were installed leading to Moscow's longevity centers. This year, navigational elements will be installed directing people to 37 social funds. All signs comply with the developed standard: blue signs with white letters are easy to read and seamlessly integrated into the streetscape.

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Movement and love for people: what inspires Moscow Longevity participants over 90

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At the “silver” age, life is just beginning – and the participants Moscow Longevity They know this like no one else. The project brings together senior citizens, helping them make friends, gain new knowledge and skills, and discover interesting hobbies and interests. Its centenarian participants are truly inspiring. These amazing people, aged 90, master qigong and breathing exercises, sing in a choir, study foreign languages, master digital technologies, go on excursions, and live their best years.

On Senior Citizens Day, celebrated on October 1st, Moscow's centenarians share what helps them maintain their spirits, how a project supports their health, and why new hobbies and connecting with like-minded people are more effective than any medication.

The secret is in love for people

Ekaterina Nikitichna Basova is 97 years old. She has had a remarkable and vibrant life. As a teenager, she experienced the difficult war years, working tirelessly on a collective farm in her native Morshansk during school breaks. After graduating from the Moscow Forestry Institute, she dedicated 38 years to developing the forestry and paper industries, holding leadership positions, teaching, and advising industry ministers. Her achievements have been recognized with the "Veteran of Labor" and "For Labor Valor" medals. After retiring, our heroine became involved in community service, and when the "Moscow Longevity" project was launched, she immediately signed up.

"It all started with a tour on the 'Kind Bus': in 2018, we were offered a trip to the Novodevichy Convent, where we were also told about the 'Moscow Longevity' program. Many other interesting trips followed, and each time I rediscover Moscow. Today, I have a scheduled day with the project: I do breathing exercises four times a week, and in the remaining time, I participate in our choir rehearsals. Thanks to the project, we've become very close: we celebrate holidays together, organize birthdays, have tea parties, and participate in competitions and festivals," the mos.ru interviewee tells me.

Ekaterina Nikitichna Basova also holds another medal, a treasured one: "For Love and Fidelity," awarded in honor of her 75th wedding anniversary. Sadly, a year after the celebration, she lost her beloved husband. Her two children, four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and her favorite project brought her comfort.

"Many people wonder where I get so much strength and energy at 97. But I simply love people and always help my neighbors. As long as you're socializing, moving, and pursuing a passion, you live a full life. And the Moscow Longevity project provides that opportunity, for which I'm very grateful," says Ekaterina Basova.

Employees of the My Documents government services centers trained over 10,000 city residents in digital literacy.Participants of the Moscow Longevity project presented looks from collections of Moscow brands at Moscow Fashion Week.

A place where you find yourself among friends

Galina Aleksandrovna Murashova is approaching her centenary: this year she turned 99. She was born in Leningrad. During the Great Patriotic War, when the city on the Neva was besieged, she managed to escape to the mainland via the Road of Life (the only transportation artery that ran across Lake Ladoga). Years later, Galina Aleksandrovna settled in the capital and began working as a physics teacher. She learned about the Moscow longevity centers from friends and family.

"Walking is already difficult, but I try not to miss the film screenings. They're held at our center every Wednesday. With poor vision, it's hard to watch TV, and the center has a big screen. One of the project participants also writes poetry, and I enjoy attending her poetry recitals. But the most important thing is that I'm surrounded by people here with whom I can chat and share personal stories after the screening. At 99, you don't have many friends left. But you can make new ones at Moscow's longevity centers. For example, I show photos taken by my niece, a photographer," she tells mos.ru.

Galina Aleksandrovna Murashova often attracts visitors to the center who want to learn the secrets to longevity. She has a lot to share.

"As you get older, it's important to move. Even if it's pain and fatigue, get outside and, if you have the energy, go for a run. If that's not possible, at least take a walk, talk to loved ones, and reminisce about your life, which may have been difficult but also happy. I can give the same advice to young people—move. Exercise lifts your mood and improves your health. You become more attentive not only to yourself and your family, but to everyone," she notes.

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Get back on your feet and meet your life partner

Pavel Dmitrievich Chepurnov is 95 years old. A child of the Great Patriotic War, he often attended events of the district veterans' council, where he met Elizaveta Ivanovna Lemesh, now 80.

"Elizaveta Ivanovna told me about the Moscow Longevity project, and I was intrigued. We started going to joint and toning exercises together, and Nordic walking with poles. And along the way, we discovered that we're like brother and sister: we think alike and share common values. Plus, our birthdays are in June, a week apart! Now we're inseparable!" says Pavel Dmitrievich Chepurnov.

When we called him, Elizaveta Ivanovna was by his side: they visit each other every day and walk together in Kuntsevo Park. And by 10 a.m., both were already at Moscow Longevity classes. First, Chinese qigong in the fresh air, then breathing exercises according to A.N. Strelnikova's method.

"We also do an interesting memory exercise. We stand in a circle and select someone to recite a tongue twister. I remember: 'A bug landed in Cheburashka's cup' and 'The mouse dried some pretzels, the mouse invited the mice,'" laughs Elizaveta Ivanovna Lemesh.

In the evenings, they watch movies at the center of Moscow's longevity. They admit that they prefer old Soviet films like "The Incredible Adventures of Italians in Russia" and "The Big Change," and don't really appreciate modern ones.

"We're representatives of the previous generation; we're closer to that reality. It's good that 'Moscow Longevity' shows what we like," the mos.ru interviewee notes.

Pavel Dmitrievich Chepurnov and Elizaveta Ivanovna Lemesh also regularly go on excursions:VDNKh, to the museum and exhibition complex "New Jerusalem", in Zvenigorod.

"It's important that we receive the event schedule in advance, as there are so many of them, and memory often fails us. Sometimes you don't even know what to choose: everything is so interesting! And it's a shame to miss even one class. I'm also taking computer classes; I want to confidently use a smartphone," shares Elizaveta Ivanovna Lemesh.

According to our interviewees, both have worked hard all their lives, so they've remained active. For example, Pavel Dmitrievich still mows the grass at his dacha and plants cucumbers. However, Elizaveta Ivanovna now helps him with this.

"The Moscow Longevity project helps us stay on our feet and in good shape. It brings us back to life. There's so much we want to do! We'll keep attending events as long as we can walk and think," concludes Pavel Dmitrievich Chepurnov.

You can become a participant in the Moscow Longevity project, and also register your relative online on the portal Mos.ru, at the My Documents government services offices, or at any Moscow longevity center.

Support for senior 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 atpage.

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Songs of the Viennese classics. Mozart. Haydn. Beethoven. Schubert

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At the Moscow House of Romance, the Orfarion ensemble will present the program “Songs of the Viennese Classics.”

Selected works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Joseph Haydn, and Franz Schubert will be performed. The concert will conclude with a true rarity: three arrangements of Russian folk songs from Ludwig van Beethoven's cycle "Songs of the Nations of the World." Soprano Yana Ivanilova will perform in the concert.

Duration: one hour 20 minutes without intermission.

The program is subject to change.

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Sergei Sobyanin congratulated Muscovites on Senior Citizens' Day.

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October 1st marks Senior Citizens' Day. Sergei Sobyanin congratulated city residents on the holiday on his channel. MAX messenger.

"This joyful holiday is filled with profound gratitude to our parents, grandparents—to all who raised and protected us. Who never separated themselves from the fate of the Fatherland and made a personal contribution to its protection and prosperity," the Moscow Mayor noted.

Source: Sergei Sobyanin's channel inMAX messenger

The achievements of Moscow's older residents form a solid foundation for the modern development of Moscow and Russia. Their compassion, hard work, resilience, and patriotism will always be the benchmark for morality and civic responsibility.

The Mayor of Moscow expressed gratitude to veterans for all they have done for current and future generations, as well as for their beloved city and country.

"I wish you, your family, and loved ones good spirits, health, prosperity, and all the best," wrote Sergei Sobyanin.

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Five sites have been allocated in Moscow for the construction of sports facilities under the Moscow Investment Program.

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Since the beginning of the year, the city has allocated more than 18 hectares of land for the construction of sports facilities as part of the implementation of large-scale investment projects (MaIP). This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction. Vladimir Efimov.

"Investors and developers are actively involved in developing the capital's sports infrastructure, which benefits all categories of residents, children and adults alike. The city regularly selects and allocates land in various districts of Moscow for the construction of such facilities. Since the beginning of 2025, over 18 hectares of land have been allocated for five projects in the south, northwest, west, and east of the capital. The area of the new buildings and associated infrastructure will exceed 58,000 square meters," said Vladimir Efimov.

The city allocates land for the construction of industrial and innovation complexes, social and transport facilities, if the project's parameters meet the criteria of the Moscow Institute of Industrial Property (MAIP). This creates additional jobs and promotes the development of the capital's districts.

Four large-scale sports investment projects are being implemented in the Mnevnikovskaya floodplain.

"Large-scale investment projects make it possible to create modern and affordable facilities for both professional athletes and Muscovites to maintain a healthy lifestyle. For example, in Khoroshevo-Mnevniki, over six hectares of land have been allocated for the construction of a training center for the Russian national football teams. A sports complex for students of the future educational center is planned for a 1.16-hectare site in Moskvorechye-Saburovo. It will include football, volleyball, and tennis courts, a running track, workout areas, and a long jump pit," she noted.

Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of City Property.

In eastern Moscow, a developer has been allocated 0.43 hectares of land for the construction of a sports complex. It will include a 25-meter pool for recreational swimming, a 10-meter pool for swimming lessons for preschool and primary school children, a fitness center, changing rooms, a refreshment bar, a medical unit, and administrative, utility, and utility spaces.

Sobyanin described how sports grounds and courtyards in southwest Moscow have been transformed.

The construction of social facilities in Moscow 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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Financial Literacy and Career Development: New Project to Expand Opportunities for Young People

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Metropolitan Committee on Public Relations and Youth Policy and Sberbank's Moscow Bank signed a strategic partnership agreement at the Moscow Startup Summit. The document outlines plans for joint projects aimed at supporting youth, developing technology, and improving the quality of life in the capital. One of the initiatives will be the release of youth bank card— a financial instrument for city residents aged 14 to 24.

"Our partnership aims to ensure that young people have every opportunity for self-fulfillment in the capital. We are creating a comprehensive support system for the new generation of Muscovites. From financial literacy and career paths to a unique payment instrument—all these practical measures will provide young citizens with a convenient and beneficial entry point into the world of culture, education, and sports," she said.

Ekaterina Dragunova, Chairman of the Committee for Public Relations and Youth Policy of the City of Moscow.

The bank's experts will conduct educational events for Moscow youth on financial literacy, as well as the development and practical application of artificial intelligence technologies. In addition, the bank will organize internships and assist with subsequent employment for promising young professionals, both within the bank and with partner companies.

The youth card will include banking services, special privileges, and support measures. Holders will have access to discounts on classes at spinning clubs and supplementary education schools, on admission to plays, concerts, exhibitions, and football matches, as well as on cafes, travel, and mobile phone services.

Particular attention was paid to the card's design—it is executed in a limited-edition style, reflecting the dynamism and energy of the capital.

Moscow is a city of youth. The capital offers ample opportunities for youth development, creative expression, comfortable living, and engaging leisure activities. The infrastructure is well-established, and thousands of events of varying scale and scope are held here.

Information on all opportunities for young Muscovites is available on the portal Youth of Moscow Andproject pages on social networks.

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Eugene Onegin

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The Music and Poetry Theatre, directed by Elena Kamburova, will present a performance based on Pyotr Tchaikovsky's opera "Eugene Onegin." It will be performed by artists from the Ivan Popovsky Opera and Drama Studio as part of the project

The opera "Eugene Onegin," which enriched the "encyclopedia of Russian life" with its musical resonance, has become a symbol of Russian classical music. However, the creative team behind the production performs the work outside the traditional trappings of opera: without gold, brocade, ornate theater boxes, crowded crowd scenes, and grandiose sets, opting for an intimate space and a restrained approach. The authors' goal is to focus on what matters most—the soul of the work.

Directed by Elizaveta Shakhova, the production features students and graduates of Ivan Popovsky's course in the Musical Theatre Department at GITIS.

Duration: one hour 50 minutes without intermission.

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Visiting Count Sheremetev

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As part of the Moscow Museum Week event, the Ostankino Estate invites you to visit the exhibition "Visiting Count Sheremetev" free of charge. It is being held in the Egyptian Pavilion of the Ostankino Palace, which has reopened after restoration.

The introductory section of the exhibition in the Eastern Wing will tell the story of the construction of the Sheremetevs' summer pleasure residence. The main section in the Egyptian Pavilion will reconstruct a traditional festive feast at Ostankino. Visitors will be introduced to the procedures of a formal reception, from the ceremonial arrival of guests to the celebratory fireworks display. A surprise will be the latest technology integrated into the historic interiors.

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Non-objective Art and Glass. October Exhibitions

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The Moscow Museum of Modern Art will explore abstract art from the first quarter of the 21st century, the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve will introduce Moscow during the reign of Nicholas I, and the K.A. Timiryazev State Biological Museum will display a collection of ceramic toys.

Read more about these and other October exhibitions in the mos.ru article.

"Once Again About the Abstract" at the Moscow Museum of Modern Art

Dates: October 1 – November 16

Address: Ermolaevsky Lane, Building 17, Building 1

Age limit: 0

The Moscow Museum of Modern Art will present its first-ever exhibition dedicated to non-objective art (abstractionism) of the post-war period of the 20th century and the first quarter of the 21st century. Paintings by Yuri Zlotnikov, Leonid Borisov, Eduard Steinberg, Elizaveta Olshanskaya, Natalia Parkhomenko, and other artists will be on display.

The exhibition is built on a combination of two key abstraction trends—geometric-constructive and spontaneous-expressive. It continues a series of research projects within the "Collection. Viewpoint" program.

The abstract art movement emerged in the 1910s, pioneered by Wassily Kandinsky, Arthur Dove, and Kazimir Malevich. Abstract artists speak the language of philosophy and do not depict any real objects on their canvases.

Tickets for the exhibition can be purchased through the service Mosbilet.

"For the 85th Anniversary of the Nikolai Ostrovsky Museum" at the State Museum – Cultural Center "Integration" named after N.A. Ostrovsky

Dates: October 2, 2025 – January 18, 2026

Address: Tverskaya Street, Building 14

Age limit: 0

The State Museum and Cultural Center "Integration" named after N.A. Ostrovsky will celebrate the anniversary of the Nikolai Ostrovsky Museum, on which it was founded.

In one of the apartments at 14 Tverskaya Street, Nikolai Ostrovsky worked on his novel "Born by the Storm," met with famous figures, and spent the last years of his life (he died in 1936). In 1940, a museum was established there, which in 1992 was renamed the N.A. Ostrovsky State Museum and Humanities Center "Preodolenie" (Overcoming).

In 2016, it was decided to merge "Preodolenie" with the "Integration" Center for Sociocultural Programs, which helps make the capital's social and cultural life accessible to people with disabilities. Today, this space hosts exhibitions, concerts, and other events.

Entrance to the exhibition is by ticket. museum.

"Moscow and Muscovites in the Era of Nicholas I. 1825–1855" at the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve

Dates: October 11, 2025 – February 1, 2026

Address: Dolskaya Street, Building 1, Building 6

Age limit: 0

The Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve will tell the story of everyday life in Moscow during the reign of Nicholas I. The city and its inhabitants will be reconstructed using paintings, graphic art, decorative and applied art, archival documents, and rarities from the collections of the country's leading museums. Visitors will learn about coronation and other ceremonies, the architectural landmarks that emerged during this period, the daily lives of the various social classes, cultural developments, and much more.

You can enter the exhibition with a ticket museum-reserve.

"Attention, Toy!" at the K.A. Timiryazev State Biological Museum

Dates: October 21, 2025 – January 12, 2026

Address: Malaya Gruzinskaya Street, Building 15, Building 1

Age limit: 0

Visitors to the K.A. Timiryazev State Biological Museum will be shown a rich—and rather unexpected for a cultural institution—collection of clay toys. The exhibits have one thing in common: they all depict various animals. Furthermore, visitors will be able to trace how the role of clay toys has changed over time, from a means of child development to decoration or souvenir.

Entrance to the exhibition is by ticket. museum.

"The Saga of Glass" at the Kuskovo Museum-Reserve

Dates: October 22, 2025 – February 12, 2026

Address: Yunosti Street, Building 2, Building 13

Age limit: 6

Visitors to the Kuskovo Museum-Reserve will be introduced to the work of a St. Petersburg dynasty of glass artists: Alexander, Galina, and Irina Ivanov, and Ekaterina Stolyarova. Each has a recognizable style, distinctive characteristics, and favorite techniques.

Alexander and Galina Ivanov founded their own glass art studio in 1971. They produced a large number of items for mass production, fulfilling government orders from the USSR Ministry of Culture. The artists also created decorative compositions that were displayed in the country's most renowned museums.

Their daughter, Irina, is one of the few artists in Russia who masters the rare technique of glass engraving, and their granddaughter, Ekaterina, creates masterpieces using engraving, fusing, and molding techniques. The young artist is inspired by Russian nature and folklore.

You can purchase a ticket to the exhibition through the service Mosbilet.

For guests from all over Moscow. How counts' name-day celebrations were held in Kuskovo in the 18th century.

"Russian Parnassus: Scientists and Creators of the Age of Enlightenment" at the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve

Dates: October 30, 2025 – March 31, 2026

Address: Andropov Avenue, Building 39, Building 69

Age limit: 6

A new exhibition at the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve will offer a look back at the contributions of Russian scientists and cultural figures of the Enlightenment to the development of science, education, and art in Russia in the 18th and early 19th centuries.

Under Catherine the Great, natural sciences and art were actively developed: expeditions were organized, technical innovations were introduced, and painting was encouraged. All of this influenced not only Russian but also global culture.

At the exhibition, visitors will learn little-known facts about scientist Mikhail Lomonosov, writer Denis Fonvizin, journalist and publisher Nikolai Novikov, and others.

You can purchase a ticket to the exhibition through the service Mosbilet.

"Zhostovo. Defiantly Beautiful. On the 200th Anniversary of the Trade" at the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve

Dates: October 31, 2025 – February 15, 2026

Address: Dolskaya Street, Building 1, Building 6

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The Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve will open another exhibition dedicated to those legendary floral-ornamented objects that have been produced for 200 years at the Zhostovo Decorative Painting Factory.

The factory's history began in 1780, when Philipp Vishnyakov, a craftsman and serf of Count Sheremetev, opened a lacquer workshop in the village of Zhostovo. He eventually moved to Moscow, leaving his son Osip in Zhostovo. In 1825, he expanded his father's business, beginning to produce lacquered metal trays, boxes, and papier-mâché cigarette cases. Gradually, he abandoned this material and began using iron, which was in great demand. Customers liked the vibrant painting, and the goods were purchased more for home decoration than for everyday use.

At the exhibition in Tsaritsyno, visitors will see not only trays, but also painted shovels, watering cans, and other items, as well as souvenirs—for example, those produced for the 1980 Olympics.

You can enter the exhibition with a ticket museum-reserve.

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Public transport passengers will receive cashback for paying for travel using their smartphone or biometrics.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –

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Starting October 1, two special promotions are running on public transport. Passengers will be able to get a 10-ruble refund to their bank account when paying for travel using biometrics or an Android smartphone with an NFC module linked to a Mir card.

"We've been running promotions with our partners for the seventh year in a row. This helps passengers save on public transport fares and learn about the most modern payment services. Sergei Sobyanin set the goal of making travel convenient and affordable," noted Moscow Deputy Mayor for Transport and Industry.

Maxim Liksutov.

When paying with biometrics, the fare is 53 rubles, including a 10-ruble cashback. This is the lowest fare. Fare can be paid with facial recognition on the metro, the Moscow Central Circle (MCC), regular river transport, and at some stations along the Moscow Central Diameters, including Nakhabino, Three Stations Square, Likhobory, and Zelenograd-Kryukovo. The promotion is valid from October 1 to November 30, 2025. VTB Bank is a partner.

You can enable the biometric payment feature in the app. Moscow MetroAfter registering in your personal account, under "Biometric Payment System," you'll need to upload a photo of your face and link a card from any Russian bank. You can pay for your ride using biometrics when passing through the turnstiles marked with a black sticker. These gates open in about a second. You won't need to use your phone, wallet, or card.

Under another promotion, the cost of a single ride paid for with an Android smartphone will be 64 rubles. This payment method is available on the metro, the Moscow Central Circle (MCC), regular river routes, ground transportation, and on Moscow Central Diameters (MCD) in the Central and Suburban zones. The promotion will run until December 31st of this year. The promotion's partner is the Mir payment system.

To pay for rides using an Android smartphone with an NFC module, passengers need to download the Mir Pay app or another mobile payment service. Then, they need to add their Mir card details with a positive balance. Upon boarding, they need to tap the device on the reader at the turnstile or validator. After this, 10 rubles of the fare will be refunded to their account.

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