Amazing reptiles with needle-like teeth: gharial crocodiles have taken up residence at the Moskvarium at VDNKh.

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A male and female gharial crocodiles have arrived at the Moskvarium Center for Oceanography and Marine Biology at VDNKh. Visitors to the aquarium now have the opportunity to learn more about these rare animals. Only about 2,500 individuals of this species remain in the wild, and their numbers are steadily declining. To observe the Moskvarium's new arrivals, please visit enclosure #35, located in the central part of the exhibit. A ticket is required to enter the aquarium.

Gharial crocodiles have a long, narrow mouth with numerous small, needle-like teeth. They are one of the rarest species on the planet. They are listed as "endangered" on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Special programs for the care and breeding of these rare reptiles in captivity have been developed and implemented worldwide, with the goal of preserving and increasing the gharial population.

One of Moskvarium's key missions is to protect endangered or Red List species. Therefore, the capital's aquarium will make every effort to preserve gharial crocodiles and raise awareness of this issue among its visitors.

The new inhabitants of the Moskvarium are young animals around three years old. Specialists have created the most comfortable conditions for them, as close to their natural habitat as possible.

The reptiles are housed in a spacious enclosure with a pool. To ensure their well-being, the water's hydrochemical balance is optimal and the air temperature is maintained at a constant 27 degrees Celsius. The enclosure also features two heated coastal areas, earthen beds, and shelters. A UV lamp is also installed, essential for the crocodiles' normal functioning. The reptiles are fed a balanced diet of fish and chicken.

Gharial crocodiles have undergone a fascinating evolutionary journey, adapting to several habitats during their development. Their distant ancestors first lived on land, then became marine inhabitants. Modern representatives of the species live exclusively in freshwater.

Today, these amazing crocodiles can be found in Southeast Asia: on the islands of Sumatra, Borneo, Java, and the Malay Peninsula. They prefer calm waters and areas densely covered with aquatic vegetation: freshwater swamps, rivers, and lakes. These reptiles are primarily active at night, hunting by stalking their prey.

Gharial crocodiles feed on a variety of aquatic and terrestrial animals, including fish, reptiles, and arthropods.

The Moskvarium Center for Oceanography and Marine Biology celebrated its 10th anniversary this August. It is one of the largest oceanariums in Europe. Its unique exhibition features 600 species and 12,000 inhabitants. More than 80 aquariums feature rare, protected, and endangered species, including Amazonian arapaimas, shark rays, seahorses, sturgeons, hawksbill turtles, and over 10 species of sharks. The largest inhabitants are cetaceans and pinnipeds, while the smallest are invertebrates native to cold seas and coral reefs.

Visitors to the Moskvarium can not only explore the main exhibition but also participate in a variety of cultural and leisure activities, including interactive exhibitions, unique water shows, lectures in the knowledge center, and performances in the children's theater. The aquarium's top priority is the well-being of its inhabitants. A team of qualified specialists ensures professional care and attention.

Moskvarium actively collaborates with leading research institutes of the Russian Academy of Sciences—the A.N. Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution, the M.M. Shemyakin and Yu.A. Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, and the All-Russian Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography. Thanks to the combined efforts of the scientific community, rare aquatic species are being preserved.

VDNKh is one of the capital's main attractions. It is a major international exhibition center, a museum city, and a modern venue for education and recreation for residents and tourists. It hosts numerous important cultural, scientific, and economic events, attended by tens of thousands of people. The exhibition grounds cover more than 325 hectares.

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Muscovites donated over 16,000 gifts to the Domiki Dobro (Houses of Good) this summer.

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Residents of the capital took an active part in collecting gifts for participants of the special military operation (SVO) and children from new regions, as well as pet supplies for animals at the "Houses of Goodness" project "Moscow Helps." They were opened at festival venues across the city as part of Summer in Moscow.

Residents brought personal hygiene products, socks, sweets, toys, books, and food, and also signed cards with well-wishes. Volunteers assisted Muscovites at the "Houses of Kindness."

"During the Summer in Moscow project, city residents donated over 16,000 gifts to the Domiki Dobro (Houses of Kindness). They were especially thoughtful in choosing essential items for those who need support and care most now. For example, mothers with children brought toys and school supplies. Grandmothers with grandchildren brought sweets, games, and books. Families, schoolchildren, students, and Moscow organizations actively participated in collecting aid," shared Alexander Levit, director of the Mosvolonter resource center.

What gifts were brought to the "Houses of Goodness"

The largest number of gifts at the "Houses of Kindness"—over 10,400—were collected for children living in the new regions. Muscovites brought school supplies, including notebooks, colored and regular pencils, pens, markers, erasers, and more. For creative writing, they donated sketchbooks, paints, colored paper, as well as cardboard, brushes, and glue.

Young children received toys and board games, puzzles depicting Russian cities, souvenirs, nesting dolls, and sporting goods such as magnetic darts, jump ropes, and inflatable balls. Muscovites also brought a variety of books to the "Houses of Kindness," ranging from educational literature to classics. For tea, they received various confectionery items, including cookies, marmalade, candies, wafers, and other sweets.

Over 4,900 gifts were collected for the participants of the special military operation. Muscovites delivered men's gift sets and personal hygiene products: shampoos, toothbrushes and toothpastes, wet wipes, soap, shaving kits, and much more. Residents also donated packages of insoles and men's socks.

Caring Moscow residents donated over 1,400 pet supplies for shelter animals. Dry and wet food, as well as grains such as rice, buckwheat, and millet, were delivered to the "Houses of Kindness." Disinfection products for medical and veterinary facilities, cleaning supplies, absorbent pads, tick drops, and much more were donated to the shelters.

"Houses of Good" continue to collect aid for SVO soldiers and children.Moscow is collecting school supplies for children from new regions of Russia.

At the "Houses of Kindness," Muscovites signed cards with wishes and words of support for the SVO participants and children living in the new territories. For the convenience of residents, all drop-off points were marked on a special map on the project's website. Moscow is helpingThey could easily choose the Domik Dobra closest to their home or work. All goods were delivered new, with tags and in their packaging. Confectionery products were selected with a shelf life of at least three months.

Moscow volunteers assisted residents and visitors of the capital at the festival venues. Throughout the project, they advised on gifts available for donation. They also helped sign cards with good wishes and words of encouragement for children and SVO participants. Volunteers carefully sorted items into categories and carefully packed them into boxes to prevent damage during transportation. The aid collected at the "Houses of Kindness" was gradually sent to new territories across Russia.

Moscow volunteers personally delivered gifts to participants in the special military operation, children from new regions, and animals. In July, they delivered more than two tons essential supplies for pets at the Belgorod animal rescue center "Prichal," some of which were donated by residents of the capital to "Domiki Dobra." They were delivered for Russian National Flag Day. more than 10 tons humanitarian aid to the Luhansk and Donetsk People's Republics, including gifts from the "Houses of Kindness."

More than 20 tons of drinking water were donated by Moscow entrepreneurs to Melitopol.Moscow volunteers delivered over five tons of humanitarian aid to Donetsk.

Family participation in good deeds

Muscovite Saniya Islamova and her mother, Tatyana, regularly participate in social, charitable, and volunteer events. They donated soap, razors, and socks to the "House of Good" on Tverskaya Square for volunteers, and brought lined and gridded notebooks, pens, and pencils for children. They also donated dog and cat food, absorbent pads, cereal, and treats to animals in shelters.

"We looked at the gift list on the website in advance and decided not to choose, but to please everyone at once. Together, we bought the most necessary and useful things for the country's defenders, children, and animals. It was important for our family to provide care and attention to those currently in the new territories and to help them in any way we could. When we handed over the gifts at the 'House of Kindness,' my mother and I chose a card and wrote warm words and wishes," Saniya said.

The Islamov family also supports the military hospital in their area, writing letters to soldiers and making trench candles. They volunteered for the "Moscow Helps" humanitarian aid collection center and participated in New Year's performances for children from the Luhansk People's Republic.

Saniya and her mother help not only SVO participants and residents of new and border territories. They are active volunteers in their district, participating in the "Time of Kindness" project and animal shelter events at the "Good Place. Southern Administrative District" volunteer center. The Islamovs also organized a collection of donations for homeless pets among their friends.

"I help from the bottom of my heart"

Experienced volunteer Artem Kravchenko has been involved in city events, social projects, and campaigns for over three years. At the "House of Good" on Tverskaya Square, he explained to new donors what types of goods could be donated to volunteers, children, and animals. Artem accepted gift bags from Muscovites who regularly attend the festival venues and helped them sign cards with words of support.

"I often participate in social events and support good causes. Since 10th grade, I can't imagine my life without volunteering. I help from the bottom of my heart and seize every opportunity to make a difference. Therefore, volunteering at the 'House of Kindness' is a great honor for me. It's a unique opportunity to make a personal contribution to collecting gifts for soldiers, children in new territories, and animals," said Artem.

How Moscow continues to help

You can help residents of new and border territories at humanitarian aid collection centers. Moscow is helpingEvery day, they accept food, personal hygiene products, seasonal clothing, baby items, household appliances, and other essentials. A total of 15 centers have been opened in the city. Over 4.75 million units of aid have been collected, and over 1,700 tons of cargo have been transferred from Moscow. More than 80,000 people have brought essential goods to the centers.

The "Moscow Helps" headquarters boast the largest volunteer corps for the social project. Over 17,500 people have joined since its inception. You can become part of the large team of helpers on the resource center's website. Mosvolonter.

There is a protest going on in the capital right now. Let's get the child ready for school For students from new regions of Russia. Until September 30, donations are accepted to the "Moscow Helps" humanitarian aid collection centers and volunteer centers. Good Place City residents can donate items necessary for school: stationery, school uniforms, children's clothing and shoes.

Organizing volunteer activities and engaging volunteers in city events are in line with the objectives of the national project Youth and Children and the federal project "We Are Together." More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

You can learn more about volunteering on the Mosvolonter resource center website and its social media page. VKontakte and in telegram channel.

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Commedia dell'arte for children and "Orchestra Rehearsal." What premieres will Lenkom and the Central House of Drama present?

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IN Lenkom Mark Zakharov a gathering of two troupes took place at once: the Lenkom artists began their 99th season, and the theater Center for Drama and Directing (CDR) — 28th. Their plans were outlined by the head of the CDR, Vladimir Pankov, who was also appointed artistic director of the Lenkom Theatre in January.

Both troupes are currently in the process of merging, and they will be fully united by the end of 2025.

Lenkom premieres

This season, Mark Zakharov's Lenkom Theatre will release two premieres, directed by Vladimir Pankov.

First, Orchestra Rehearsal, will take place on December 13 and 14. The play is based on the screenplay of the film of the same name, directed by Italian Federico Fellini in 1978. Additionally, this production will incorporate stories from the creative life of the Lenkom Theatre's artistic director, Mark Zakharov, who passed away in 2019. The performance will feature artists from both companies—a total of approximately 80 actors and 20 musicians will take the stage.

The second premiere will take place in the spring. Vladimir Pankov will take on the novel "The Golden Calf" by Ilya Ilf and Yevgeny Petrov. The director announced his intention to work on this work earlier this year, but further details will be announced later.

On October 13, Mark Zakharov's birthday, Alexander Abdulov's "Backyards" project will be revived. In the late 1980s, the artist began holding lively concerts in the theater's courtyard, but these ceased in the early 1990s. The new "Backyards" will retain the same spirit, but will also perform indoors as well as outdoors. Vladimir Pankov will direct the first concert, dedicated to Zakharov and Abdulov.

Mosbilet has launched exclusive ticket sales for the Lenkom premiere.

Lenkom's tour

Very soon, in October and November, the Lenkom Theatre's artists will go on tour. They will perform the play in St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Chelyabinsk, and Yekaterinburg. Tout Paye, or Everything's Paid.

In February, they will travel to Samara with their signature show – a musical. Juno and Avos.

The artists will also be traveling to Tyumen, Snezhinsk, Sochi, and Krasnodar. Details of these trips will be announced later.

Premieres of the Central Development Center

The Center for Drama and Directing will present its new plays at the Central House of Drama on Sokol. The Central House of Drama on Begovaya will be closed for renovations.

The first performance of a new play "Cruel Games" The play was staged on September 5th by actress and director Faina Koloskova, a student of Vladimir Pankov. It was based on one of the most famous plays by Soviet playwright Alexei Arbuzov—the story of how the lives of the "golden boys" Kai, Nikita, and Terentiy are completely changed by the arrival of a girl named Nelya.

The director's goal was not only to explore the characters' inner lives but also to show how 1970s music resonates today. The performance will feature artists from the Central House of Drama and recent graduates of the GITIS Sound Drama Department.

Being a director means being a tightrope walker: Lenkom's artistic director on the world of theatre

A premiere for the youngest audiences is also expected. Director Anna Trifonova, who teaches in this department, will adapt Italian writer Gianni Rodari's play "Comedy of Harlequin, Pulcinella, and Columbine Taking Exams, and of Stenterello, Duremarov's Assistant" (1951) for the stage. The characters will attempt to pass the exam without preparing, and the audience will discover the outcome. The actors will use masks from the medieval commedia dell'arte.

"Students from the GITIS Sound Drama Department will perform in the play," Vladimir Pankov explained. "What does the Center for Drama and Performing Arts do? The Center is nurturing a whole new generation of artists. This is crucial today, so that we don't end up with nothing. I'm talking about young directors, actors, musicians, and composers."

Additionally, the "CDR. Start" project, which gives young talents the opportunity to present performances created within their institutes, will continue. The project's repertoire is planned to include the production "To Moscow—to Dispel the Longing," based on Nikolai Kolyada's play.

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Beethoven, Grieg. Facets of Romanticism

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The Alexander Shilov Gallery invites you to a chamber music concert, "Beethoven, Grieg. Facets of Romanticism." Performers include international competition laureates Anastasia Lebedeva (violin) and Irina Lizanets (piano). Guests will hear sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven and Edvard Grieg. They will be immersed in a world of Romanticism, northern legends, and dramatic experiences.

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The coin flies up

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The Moscow Open Puppet Theater invites children and teenagers to a reading of "The Coin Flies Up." It's a play about death. Playwright Kristina Berdnikova and her colleague have collected stories about how people grappled with this complex and serious topic. Directed by Valery Badzhi.

The reading will be part of the "Mnogo tekst" (A Lot of Text) project, dedicated to themes of childhood dreams, growing up, the complexities of communication, and the fragility of relationships between parents and the younger generation. Under the guidance of renowned directors, the theater's actors will read plays by young contemporary authors from Moscow and St. Petersburg—philosophical stories about life, love, and friendship.

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Moscow theaters have successfully adapted to new ticket sales rules.

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Moscow theaters and concert halls have successfully adapted to the changes in ticketing and event admission rules. This is evidenced by growing attendance and revenue. It has been decided that the admission system will be maintained permanently.

"Moscow theaters and concert halls demonstrated successful adaptation to changes in ticket purchasing rules last season. This is evidenced by the growth in attendance figures for the first eight months of 2025—compared to the same period last year, our theater attendance has grown by seven percent, reaching three million people," said the Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Department of Culture.

Alexey Fursin.

The rules came into effect on March 15 of this year. The changes were necessary to make the ticket purchasing process more transparent and controllable and to enhance security during performances and concerts.

The city has done everything possible to ensure the new system for visiting cultural institutions is as convenient as possible for citizens. This includes significantly expanding the list of documents required to verify a visitor's identity. At the same time, according to Department of CultureWhen purchasing a ticket, a passport is most often used.

Cultural institution directors, in turn, note that tickets have become more readily available for purchase by spectators, while those who made money illegally have found it significantly more difficult.

"We analyzed the results of the pilot project and feedback from institutions and believe that the current rules should remain in place permanently," concluded Alexey Fursin.

You can learn more about the new rules for visiting theaters and concert halls in a question-and-answer format atmos.ru portal.

A pilot project establishing new rules for visiting theaters and concert venues under the jurisdiction of the Department of Culture began in Moscow on December 1, 2024. When purchasing a ticket, visitors are required to provide extended visitor information, and upon entering the venue, they are required to present one of the following documents.

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The All-Russian Housing and Utilities Development Forum is taking place in Moscow from September 17 to 20.

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Moscow will share its effective urban management practices at the All-Russian Housing and Utilities Development Forum and present innovative solutions in this area. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing and Utilities and Urban Development. Petr Biryukov.

"On the instructions of the Mayor of Moscow and with the support of the Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Utilities of the Russian Federation, the capital will host delegates to the All-Russian Housing and Utilities Development Forum from September 17–20. Participants include heads of relevant regional departments and organizations, experts, and government representatives. The forum will include roundtable discussions on organizing capital repairs of apartment buildings, improving housing management systems, and ensuring high-quality resources," said Pyotr Biryukov.

Specialists from Moscow's urban infrastructure complex will share new solutions for managing urban infrastructure, maintaining residential buildings, and creating a comfortable urban environment with colleagues from the regions.

Forum participants will have the opportunity to visit several facilities within the Moscow municipal infrastructure complex. These include the engineering center of JSC Mosgaz, the reconstructed Lyubertsy wastewater treatment plant, and the control center of the Moscow municipal infrastructure complex, which houses the 112 system. Additionally, excursions are planned to the central control center of PJSC MOEK, the industrial center of JSC Moslift, which manufactures modern elevators, and the asphalt concrete plant of the State Budgetary Institution "Avtomobilnye Dorogi," which produces road mixes for the city.

Participants will also be introduced to the large-scale improvement projects underway in the capital. They will be able to visit the renovated Moskva River embankment at the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve, the modernized historic Metallurg Stadium, and schools and clinics that have undergone renovations.

Forum visitors will also see an exhibition of modern municipal, emergency rescue, and road maintenance equipment. More than 100 vehicles will be on display near the Dream Island cultural and entertainment center.

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On September 20 and 21, more than 60 streets and embankments will be closed for the Moscow Marathon.

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In connection with the events taking place in the center Moscow Marathon On September 20 and 21, traffic will be temporarily closed on more than 60 streets and embankments in the city.

Thus, on Saturday, September 20, the section of Luzhniki Street from Building 24, Bldg. 24 to Luzhnetskaya Embankment will be closed from 5:00 AM to 12:30 PM, and on September 21, from 3:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Luzhnetskaya Embankment from Luzhniki Street to Frunzenskaya Embankment will also be closed: from 5:00 AM to 12:30 PM on September 20, and from 3:00 AM to 11:30 AM on September 21.

On September 20, from 8:50 AM to 1:00 PM, traffic will be restricted on the outer side of Smolensky Boulevard, from Smolenskaya Street to Zubovsky Boulevard. From 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Zubovsky Boulevard (outer side) from Smolensky Boulevard to the Krymskaya Overpass and Smolenskaya-Sennaya Square from building 6 to building 8 on Smolenskaya Street will be closed. Additionally, from 9:00 AM to 1:10 PM, traffic will be restricted on Smolenskaya Street from Borodinsky Bridge to 1st Smolensky Lane.

On September 21, from 8:30 AM to 3:45 PM, Zubovsky Boulevard will be closed from Zubovskaya Street to the Krymskaya Overpass, and Smolensky Boulevard from Smolenskaya Street to Zubovskaya Street. From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, traffic will be closed along Smolenskaya Square from Novinsky Boulevard to Smolensky Boulevard, along Novinsky Boulevard from Sadovaya-Kudrinskaya Street to Smolenskaya Square, and from 8:30 AM to 4:40 PM, traffic will be closed along Smolenskaya Street from Smolenskaya Embankment to Smolenskaya Square.

On September 20, several embankments will also be closed to drivers: Smolenskaya Embankment (from Protochny Lane to Rostovskaya Embankment) from 9:00 to 1:15 pm; Rostovskaya Embankment (from 1st Vrazhsky Lane to Borodinsky Bridge) from 9:00 to 1:20 pm; and Savvinskaya Embankment (from Novodevichy Proezd to 1st Vrazhsky Lane) from 9:00 to 1:30 pm. In addition, Novodevichya Embankment (from Luzhniki Street to Savvinskaya Embankment), Khamovnichesky Val Street (from Novodevichy Embankment to Luzhnetsky Proezd), and Luzhnetskaya Embankment (from Luzhniki Street to Novodevichy Embankment) will be closed on this day from 9:00 to 1:50 pm.

On Saturday from 9:00 to 14:00 and Sunday from 9:00 to 17:30, the section from Luzhniki Embankment to the Alley of Glory will be closed.

On September 20, from 9:00 AM to 12:45 PM, and on September 21, from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM, Frunzenskaya Embankment will be closed from Krymsky Proyezd to Khamovnichesky Val Street. On Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 12:45 PM, drivers will also be unable to use Krymsky Proyezd from Frunzenskaya Embankment to Zubovsky Boulevard.

On Sunday, September 21, from 8:00 to 11:45 a.m., Prechistenskaya Embankment (from Bolshoy Kamenny Bridge to Krymsky Proezd), Kremlevskaya Embankment (from Vasilyevsky Spusk Square to Bolshoy Kamenny Bridge), and Moskvoretskaya Embankment (from Bolshoy Ustinsky Bridge to Vasilyevsky Spusk Square) will be closed.

From 8:00 to 12:00 on this day, Kitaygorodsky Proezd (from Varvarka Street to Moskvoretskaya Embankment), Staraya Ploshchad (from Ilyinka Street to Varvarka Street), Novaya Ploshchad (from Lubyanka Square to Ilyinka Street), Teatralny Proezd (from Bolshaya Dmitrovka Street to Lubyanka Square), and Okhotny Ryad Street (from Tverskaya Street to Teatralny Proezd) will be closed to drivers.

On September 21, from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM, traffic will also be closed on Tverskoy Boulevard from Tverskaya Street to Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street, and from 8:00 AM to 12:40 PM, traffic will be closed on Mokhovaya Street from Vozdvizhenka Street to Tverskaya Street. Tverskaya Street will also be closed from 1-ya Tverskaya-Yamskaya Street to Mokhovaya Street. From 8:00 AM to 12:45 PM, traffic will be closed on Bolshoy Putinkovsky Lane (from Strastnoy Boulevard to Tverskaya Street), Strastnoy Boulevard (from Petrovskie Vorota Square to Bolshoy Putinkovsky Lane), and Petrovsky Boulevard (from Trubnaya Square to Petrovskie Vorota Square).

In addition, on Sunday from 8:00 to 13:15 it will be impossible to drive along Tsvetnoy Boulevard (from Trubnaya Square to Sadovaya-Samotechnaya Street), Rozhdestvensky Boulevard (from Sretenka Street to Trubnaya Square), Sretensky Boulevard (from Myasnitskaya Street to Sretenka Street), and Chistoprudny Boulevard (from Pokrovka Street to Myasnitskaya Street).

And from 8:00 to 13:30, traffic will be closed along Pokrovsky and Yauzsky Boulevards on the section from Yauzskaya Street to Pokrovsky Boulevard.

From 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, traffic will be closed on several embankments: Serebryanicheskaya (from Poluyaroslavskaya Embankment to Yauzskaya Street), Poluyaroslavskaya (from Kostomarovskaya to Serebryanicheskaya Embankment), Kostomarovskaya (from Kostomarovsky Bridge to Poluyaroslavskaya Embankment), as well as on Kostomarovsky Lane (from Kostomarovskaya Embankment to Kostomarovsky Bridge) and on Kostomarovsky Bridge (from building 7 on Andronyevskaya Square to building 10, building 1 on Kostomarovsky Lane).

From 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM on this day, traffic will be closed on Nikoloyamskaya Embankment (from Bernikovskaya Embankment to Kostomarovsky Bridge), Bernikovskaya Embankment (from Astakhovskiy Bridge to Nikoloyamskaya Embankment), and Podgorskaya Embankment (from Astakhovskiy Bridge to Maly Ustinsky Bridge). From 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Krasnokholmskaya Embankment will be closed from Bolshoy Krasnokholmsky Bridge to Sarinsky Proyezd.

On September 21, several sections of the road will be closed from 8:30 AM to 2:45 PM: Kotelnicheskaya Embankment (from Bolshoy Ustinsky Bridge to Goncharnaya Embankment), Goncharnaya Embankment (from Kotelnicheskaya Embankment to Bolshoy Krasnokholmsky Bridge), Maly Ustinsky Bridge (from Bolshoy Ustinsky Bridge to Kotelnicheskaya Embankment), Ustinskaya Embankment (from Maly Ustinsky Bridge to Yauzskaya Street), Ustinsky Proyezd (from Yauzsky Boulevard to Bolshoy Ustinsky Bridge), and Bolshoy Ustinsky Bridge (from Sadovnichesky Proyezd to Yauzsky Boulevard). Yauzskaya Street will be closed from Ustinsky Proyezd to Serebryanicheskaya Embankment from 8:30 AM to 2:50 PM.

On the same day, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, traffic will be closed on Sadovnichesky Proyezd (from Sadovnicheskaya Embankment to Bolshoy Ustinsky Bridge) and Raushskaya Embankment (from Balchug Street to Bolshoy Ustinsky Bridge). From 8:30 AM to 3:10 PM, traffic will be closed on Balchug Street (from Lubochny Lane to Raushskaya Embankment), Lubochny Lane (from Maly Moskvoretsky Bridge to Sadovnicheskaya Embankment), and Maly Moskvoretsky Bridge (from Kadashevskaya Embankment to Lubochny Lane).

And from 08:30 to 15:30, traffic will be restricted on Bolshaya Ordynka Street (from Lyusinovskaya Street to Kadashevskaya Embankment), Koroviy Val Street (from Oktyabrsky Tunnel to Bolshaya Ordynka), Oktyabrsky Tunnel (from Krymsky Val Street to the exit onto Koroviy Val Street), Krymsky Val Street (from Pushkinskaya Embankment to Oktyabrsky Tunnel), and Krymsky Bridge (from Krymskaya Overpass to Pushkinskaya Embankment).

On Sunday from 8:30 to 16:15, some sections of the Garden Ring will be closed: Sadovaya-Kudrinskaya Street (from Novinsky Boulevard to Bolshaya Sadovaya Street), Bolshaya Sadovaya Street (from Sadovaya-Kudrinskaya Street to Mayakovsky Tunnel), Mayakovsky Tunnel (from Bolshaya Sadovaya Street to Sadovaya-Triumfalnaya Street), Sadovaya-Triumfalnaya Street and Sadovaya-Karetnaya Street (from Sadovaya-Triumfalnaya Street to Karetny Ryad Street).

Road closures on a number of embankments will begin slightly later on September 21. Specifically, from 9:00 AM to 4:40 PM, Rostovskaya Embankment will be closed from 1st Vrazhsky Lane to Borodinsky Bridge, while Savvinskaya Embankment (from Novodevichy Proezd to 1st Vrazhsky Lane), Novodevichya Embankment (from Novodevichy Embankment to Novodevichy Proezd), and Luzhnetskaya Embankment (from Novodevichy Embankment to Luzhniki Street) will be closed from 9:00 AM to 4:50 PM.

Parking will be prohibited in the traffic closure areas on September 20 and 21 from 00:01 until the end of the event.

Drivers are advised to take into account the time restrictions and plan their routes in advance. Detailed information is available at official website Traffic Management Center.

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Sergei Sobyanin opened a renovated sports complex with a swimming pool in Novogireevo.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –

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Sergei Sobyanin opened the renovated sports complex (SC) "Olimpia" on Fryazevskaya Street (building 13a) in the Novogireevo district.

In addition, in September, three more sports complexes located in the Yasenevo, Tsaritsyno, and Savelki districts welcomed their first visitors after reconstruction: the Moscow City Physical Culture and Sports Association (19 Yasnogorskaya Street), the Yug Olympic Reserve School (16 Kavkazsky Boulevard, Building 3), and the Zelenograd Moscow Comprehensive Sports School (2 Ozernaya Alley).

"We're building a lot, a lot of sports facilities, but we can't forget about the old ones either, because many were built 20-40 years ago and are already obsolete. Therefore, they need to be rejuvenated: install new equipment, implement new utility systems, and update their design. Therefore, under a special program, we'll renovate all the old facilities in Moscow, and the same will be done in your district. We're doing a lot here: we're implementing a renovation program, we've updated the clinics. Now we've taken on schools, parks, and squares, making life in your district comfortable and convenient," Sergei Sobyanin shared with the district residents.

The Olimpia sports complex on Fryazevskaya Street (building 13a) is owned by the Mossportobekt State Budgetary Institution, one of the city's largest physical education and sports institutions, which manages more than 100 sports facilities.

The 2,200-square-meter, standard sports complex is equipped with a 25-meter swimming pool and a gymnasium with modern, injury-safe surfaces and new equipment.

During the sports complex's renovation, the building's utility systems, roof, glazing, and façade panels were replaced, the pool basin was repaired, and the interior was given a modern finish. In addition, comfortable locker rooms with showers and toilets, coaches' rooms, a medical office, a cloakroom, and a waiting area were installed.

The adjacent area has been landscaped. The complex is also accessible to people with disabilities.

Following the completion of the renovations, wrestling and swimming classes have resumed at the Olimpia Sports Complex for students from city sports schools and the general public. Groups in general physical training, yoga, Pilates, and gymnastics will be created for participants in the "Moscow Longevity" project.

The renovated sports complex welcomed its first visitors in September. It is expected to welcome approximately 800 people daily.

Program for the construction of new and renovation of standard sports facilities

Since 2011, 338 sports facilities (capital and non-capital) have been built in Moscow, including more than 150 new sports complexes.

“In total, the reconstruction program included over 150 such facilities, and the plan is to complete work on 16 by the end of 2025,” Sergei Sobyanin wrote on his channel in

MAX messenger.

Source: Moscow Mayor's channel MAX messenger

There are plans to build another 101 sports facilities by 2027, including about 50 physical education and health centers (PEHCs).

In addition, a renovation program for existing sports facilities is underway, covering over 150 standard sports complexes built in previous years. These are obsolete and in need of technical upgrades.

The renovation work includes replacing the facade cladding and glazing, interior finishing, updating furniture and sports equipment, replacing utility systems, security systems, and electrical wiring, as well as landscaping the surrounding area and installing navigation elements.

"We continue to implement our plans for the development of sports infrastructure. We are building a lot

new objects, but we don't forget about the old ones either. They've already been put in order. 18 objects, four of them opened today,” Sergei Sobyanin wrote on his channel in MAX messenger.

Source: Moscow Mayor's channel MAX messenger

There are plans to complete work on 16 more sites by the end of the year.

Improvement of the Green Park in Novogireevo

Green Park, located at the intersection of Zeleny Prospekt and Fryazevskaya Street, is a popular recreation spot for Muscovites. New residential complexes are currently being built nearby as part of the city's renovation program.

Following numerous requests from city residents, improvements to Green Park were carried out between March and August of this year under the direction of Sergei Sobyanin. The project was approved by over 88 percent of Muscovites who participated in the Active Citizen project.

The total area of improvements is 17.93 hectares. The central part of the park now houses a recreation area with round benches and large swings, and a site with long benches for various events has been created.

For active recreation enthusiasts, the football field has been renovated, workout areas with strength and aerobic equipment have been equipped, and table tennis tables have been installed.

New playgrounds with an archaeological sandbox, play structures, artificial hills, and swings will be of interest to children of all ages.

A large parking lot has been constructed on the Fryazevskaya Street side. The park now boasts approximately 380 energy-saving streetlights, 790 hardscape features, and nine CCTV cameras. 91,600 square meters of new and restored lawns have added comfort and coziness. Nearly 200 large trees are planned to be planted by the end of autumn.

In addition, improvement works covered nine courtyards adjacent to the park along Zeleny Prospekt (building 64, building 68, buildings 1, 2, building 70, building 1), Fryazevskaya Street (building 9, buildings 2, 3, building 11, buildings 1, 2, 4, 5, building 13, building 15, buildings 5, 6) and Soyuzny Prospekt (building 24).

Creating a high-quality urban environment

This year, improvement work is underway in Moscow on more than 3,200 sites, including more than 80 significant ones, approximately 700 streets in the form of comprehensive improvement projects, and nearly 2,400 courtyards.

In particular, the improvement of three outbound highways is being completed: Volgogradsky Prospekt with Marxistskaya Street, Shchelkovskoye Highway with Bolshaya Cherkizovskaya and Krasnoprudnaya Streets, and Profsoyuznaya Street with 60th Anniversary of October Avenue.

Improvement work continues at the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve, Gorky Park, and Sokolniki. Work also began this year on the grounds of the Luzhniki Olympic Complex.

My neighborhood. Novogireevo

Novogireevo is a district in eastern Moscow with a population of 100,000. Its landmarks include the park on Zeleny Prospekt, Perovsky Square, the Church of the Holy Face of Christ the Savior, the Vadim Sidur Museum, the "Grieving Mothers" monument, and the memorial wall "To Muscovite soldiers who died in Afghanistan."

In recent years, Novogireevo has seen significant progress in improving its residents' quality of life. Most of the initiatives were implemented under the "My District" program, developed at the initiative of Sergei Sobyanin.

The district has received an overground metro service, with Novogireevo and Kuskovo stations serving passengers on the fourth Moscow Central Diameter (MCD-4). For passenger convenience and safety, Novogireevo station has been renovated: a new underground passenger vestibule with exits toward Fryazevskaya and Ketcherskaya Streets has been built, as well as two passenger platforms with shelters for protection from precipitation.

Major repairs have been completed to the vestibules of the Novogireevo metro station on the Kalininskaya Line and adjacent pedestrian crossings.

Eight new ground transportation routes have been established in the district. More than 80 modern bus shelters have been installed.

Modern low-floor Vityaz-Moscow trams operate on tram routes No. 36 and 37, which pass through the district.

There are eight bicycle parking areas available for cycling enthusiasts.

As part of the outpatient modernization program, a comprehensive reconstruction was completed at branches No. 2 (Soyuzny Prospekt, Building 12a) and 3 (Utrennyaya Street, Building 18a) of Children's Polyclinic No. 7 and branches No. 1 (Federativny Prospekt, Building 31) and 3 (Federativny Prospekt, Building 17a) of Polyclinic No. 69. A women's health center was also opened at City Clinical Hospital No. 15 named after O.M. Filatov, located at 17 Federativny Prospekt, Building 20.

Under the "My School" program, the building of School No. 1324 on Federativny Prospekt (building 27) has been renovated. Upcoming plans include renovating School No. 1798 on Soyuzny Prospekt (building 2).

The district's sports infrastructure has been expanded with a new football arena on Perovskaya Street (building 66d). A comprehensive overhaul of the Olimpia Sports Complex and swimming pool on Fryazevskaya Street (building 13a) has been completed.

The Novogireevo District Moscow Longevity Center, located at 43 Perovskaya Street, offers social interaction, leisure, and creative opportunities for senior citizens.

The multifunctional public center "Kyrgyzstan," created as a result of the reconstruction of a former movie theater near the Novogireevo metro station, has become a new popular spot among residents.

Thanks to the "Art for Children" project, ongoing repairs were completed on the buildings of the N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov Children's Art School (58 Novogireevskaya Street) and the I.E. Repin Children's Art School (56 2nd Vladimirskaya Street).

Major renovations have been completed at Library No. 95 on Polimernaya Street (Building 7, Building 2) and Library No. 96 at 24 Svobodny Prospekt.

The new Church of the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir (Perovskaya Street, Building 64) has opened its doors to parishioners.

Perovsky Square and park on Zeleny Prospekt have been improved. A comfortable pedestrian route has been created along 3rd Novogireeva Prospekt from the Novogireevo metro station to the MCD-4 station of the same name. The area near the Kuskovo MCD-4 station has been improved. An outdoor sports complex with a pump track, skate park, and streetball and volleyball courts has been opened nearby on Novoteterki Street.

Svobodny Prospekt, Korennaya, Perovskaya, Bratskaya, and Utrennyaya Streets, the passages from Utrennyaya to Polimernaya Streets, and from Martenovskaya Street to Aleksey Dikogo Street have all been transformed. Green Park will be improved this year, and work is underway on Soyuzny Prospekt and Aleksey Dikogo Street.

71 courtyards and 49 playgrounds were renovated. 350 outdoor lighting poles were installed.

Residents of the area can purchase fresh produce directly from farmers at the weekend market, which runs year-round from Friday to Sunday at 22 Zeleny Prospekt.

Renovation program

In Novogireevo, 72 buildings are included in the renovation program. Approximately 16,000 Muscovites will receive new, modern apartments.

To implement the program, 25 launch sites have been identified in the district. Five new buildings have been opened for occupancy at the following addresses: Kuskovskaya Street, Building 12/1; Martenovskaya Street, Building 39; Svobodny Prospekt, Building 25/27; Utrennyaya Street, Building 1a; and Building 20a.

One complex is under construction, and seven more are being designed. Urban planning documentation is being prepared for the construction of 12 residential complexes.

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Evening Moscow

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Children's Library No. 103 invites you to an evening stroll through Sokolina Gora. Participants will discover whether the area is truly connected to falcons and explore its landmarks and architectural monuments.

The route will include an old department store dating back to 1927 and industrial sites—the Salut factory workshop, as well as the boiler house, copper apparatus, and mechanical plants of Rauser Wieber & Co. The tour will conclude at Library No. 103, where guests will enjoy a quiz with prizes.

The excursion lasts 2 hours.

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