Winter in Moscow: Seeing Out 2025 with the Whole Family from December 26th to 28th

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The last Friday and weekend of the year will be special. Project Winter in Moscow The festival continues to create a festive atmosphere throughout the city. Craft a gift, enjoy an ice show, go tubing, attend a hockey master class, and dance the mazurka—all this and much more is available at the venues from December 26th to 28th. Most of the events are free and suitable for the whole family.

Visit the creative workshop and food festival "Tasty Frosts"

The Gift Factory art pavilion at Muzeon Arts Park, part of the Youth of Moscow and Made in Moscow projects, continues its work. A master class on creating wish cards for the coming year. At 7:00 PM, guests will also learn about design techniques and ideas gift wrapping.

December 27 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the creation class holiday video content will reveal the secrets of shooting, editing, and designing vertical videos.

Also on December 27 at 13:00 the Department of Cultural Heritage of the City of Moscow invites you toNew Year's tree On the square near the Tretyakovskaya metro station, guests will enjoy traditional folk entertainment, games, and competitions, joyful round dances with fairytale characters, learning folk carols, and a quiz about Moscow, the capital. Young participants will be rewarded with real gingerbread gifts by Father Frost and the Snow Maiden. Delicious treats will be available, and wonderful performers will create a magical New Year's atmosphere.

In addition, on Saturday from 10:00 to 22:00 the park will host the opening of the gastronomic festival. "Delicious Frosts"Everyone will be able to sample signature dishes from Moscow restaurants, and starting at 3:00 PM, attend master classes, go ice skating, and hear vocal duets perform New Year's songs.

To the master class on creation New Year's toys We invite you to join us on December 27th and 28th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Under the guidance of experienced artisans, guests will learn about decorating techniques and various materials and create their own unique jewelry.

A drawing class will begin on December 28 at 4:00 PM. New Year's landscapesYou can join from 19:30speed dating in a New Year's setting.

From December 26th to 28th, creative events will also be held in the festive palm greenhouse on Tverskaya Square from 3:00 pm to 6:45 pm. master classesParticipants will learn about the symbols and traditions of Christmas celebrations during the Tsarist era, create candlesticks for home decoration, and learn the basics of embossing.

December 26th at Manezhnaya Square in a chalet Workshop of Magic Toys Guests will paint Christmas tree decorations and make New Year's cards, magical gifts, and home decorations. On December 27, Moskvarium specialists will help create New Year's jellyfish, and on December 28 – unique garland made of wooden figures in the form of sea creatures.

Learn hockey, figure skating, and have fun tubing

On December 26 at 4:00 pm, hockey player Ilya Zubov will hold a free event at the Winter in Moscow project ice rink located at 2 Stroykovskaya Street (rink in Tagansky Park). master class For guests aged seven and over. A friendly match between visitors and an autograph session will follow.

On December 27, hockey games in felt boots will be held on six rinks at the Moscow Traditions festival. From 11:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.Gorky Park, from 10:00 to 15:00 – at the skating rink on Tsarskaya Embankment Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve, from 12:00 to 17:00 – in the Olympic complex Luzhniki, from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm – at the stadium Avangard, from 12:00 to 17:00 – on the territory of the equestrian complex BitsaThere will also be sports areas where you can play air hockey, snow darts, curling, and billiards, as well as test your skills with a hockey strength meter and visit the shooting range.

On December 27 and 28, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, young city residents are welcome at the VDNKh children's skating rink. program — games and competitions, encounters with fairytale characters, figure skating master classes, and creative workshops. Admission to the event is with a skating rink ticket. Adults are invited to a screening on the same days. night skating at the VDNKh skating rink from 11:45 PM to 2:30 AM. Tickets can be purchased at website.

You can also go ice skating on Sparrow Hills from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM. Registration is required for entry.websiteEvery evening from 5:00 pm you can see a light show on the façade of the main building of the Moscow Palace of Pioneers: light, sound and projections are combined inholiday storiesOn December 27, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, a New Year's chess tournament featuring Russian grandmaster Sergey Karjakin will be held there. The program includes competitions, master classes, ice skating, and a light show. Winners and runners-up will receive commemorative gifts.

Muscovites and guests of the capital are also invited to skate on the multimedia skating rink in Luzhniki. It is open from Monday to Friday from 11:30 to 22:30 (Tuesday is a day off), on Saturday and Sunday from 09:30 to 22:30. Admission byticketsFree tickets are available for participants in the special military operation and their family members.

There, everyone is invited to a sports festival, where they can ride a tubing hill and attend creative workshops. Postcard making will be available from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. December 28, December 30 AndDecember 31From 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, guests will decorate a souvenir bottle with wishes. December 28, December 30 AndDecember 31You can ride the tubing hill every day except Mondays until the end of winter.

The festival will be held at Luzhniki Stadium from December 27 to January 11. Winter TownThe central event will be the creation of a grand snow fortress. Residents will be able to participate in its construction and even try their hand at snowmobile sprinting. The race track will be divided into two age-appropriate categories: ages 5-8 and ages 9-14. A themed winter train will run between the sites to ensure comfortable travel.

Also on December 28 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm in Luzhniki there will be master class Soviet and Russian figure skater Sergei Dudakov, Honored Coach of Russia in figure skating. Guests will be able to improve their skills and receive commemorative cards autographed by the renowned coach. Participation is free. registration.

Become Santa's assistant and give the gift of a holiday

From December 1st to February 28th, you can become a good wizard and bring joy to the holidays by participating in charity events.

The charity event is taking place for the fourth time "Kind Christmas Tree"To give a New Year's miracle to the beneficiaries of non-profit organizations, including children whose fathers defend the Motherland, simply remove the balloon and fill out an application for a wish to be granted. This can be done online atwebsiteChildren's wishes can also be found at the "kind Christmas trees" set up at the Central Children's Store, Zaryadye Park, Dream Island amusement park, and other city venues.

You can bring gifts for participants in a special military operation, children living in new regions, or pet supplies for homeless animals, as well as sign cards in more than 30 pavilions. Gift Factory project "Moscow is helping"They are open throughout the city until February 28.

Through the "March of Kindness" campaign, residents can donate board games and other games to military personnel undergoing treatment in hospitals. Donations can be made at humanitarian aid collection centers and pavilions. Gift Factory project Moscow is helping, as well as volunteer centers Good PlaceThe operating hours of the collection points are posted on website.

For residents of border regions, as part of the "Light of Goodness" campaign, pavilions Gift Factory They accept reflective bracelets, stickers, and other items that increase visibility at night. The addresses and opening hours of the collection points are published onwebsite.

You can help your four-legged friends by taking part in the campaign Feed a FriendFor animals evacuated from shelters in the Belgorod and Kursk regions to pavilions Gift Factory You can donate food, leashes, collars, beds, litter, disposable diapers, as well as cleaning and disinfecting products.

Find yourself in a New Year's fairy tale and warm up by the fire

On December 26 at 5:00 PM, a New Year's fairy tale, "The Golden Snake," based on the works of the Brothers Grimm, will be shown at 9, Kapotnya 5th Quarter. After the performance, you can take part in a festive interactive program.

On December 28 at 4:00 PM you are invited to a screening of a comedy production. City of Santa Claus The performance will take place at Pechatniki Park, located at 83 Guryanova Street. During the performance, actors will interact with the audience through playful interactions using large props. The program also includes games, a photo shoot with the play's characters, and a New Year's disco for children and adults.

The Moskino Cinema Park invites you to a fabulous cinema weekend December 27th and 28th. During these days, in the Animation pavilion, guests will create a magic ball and draw relief paintings based on famous cartoons and fairy tales. Admission byticket to the cinema park.

The cinema will also host screenings of the animated film "Three Bogatyrs and a Wedge of Light," the comedy New Year's film "Yolki-12," and the adventure film "Top Wolf." A card is required to attend. ticket.

And from 11:30 to 21:30 at the Cathedral Square site you can go ice skating surrounded by the cathedrals and chambers of the 17th-century Moscow Kremlin.

VDNKh invites you to immerse yourself in the festive atmosphereNew Year's fair From 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM until January 11th. Guests will enjoy an entertainment program with theatrical performances and DJs, as well as refreshments, crafts, and souvenirs. They will also have the chance to find a unique gift from the residents of the Crafts Park.

You can see vibrant ice shows at the skating rink on Revolution Square December 26 at 17:30 and 19:30 andDecember 27 and 28 at 4:15 PM and 6:30 PM. Tickets are available for purchase at the venue on the day of the performance.

You are invited to warm up with friends in the rotundas by the fire at the Moscow winter club.Tverskoy BoulevardThere you can not only explore clothing, cosmetics, and accessories brands and choose gifts for family and friends, but also play winter bowling or pétanque.

Dance at a noble ball at the Moscow Estates

December 26 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, December 27 and 28 from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM at the festival's flagship venue Moscow Estates At the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve, guests will be greeted by actors in historical costumes and drawn into the atmosphere of Moscow's estatesnoble promenadeHere you can play favorite noble games, test your aim at the shooting range, or witness amusing scenes from estate life.

There will also be work there retro photo studio, where, under the guidance of actors and costume designers, guests will take part in a costume show: they will choose an outfit and accessories and feel like the hero of an old portrait.

From December 26th to 28th, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Kolomenskoye will host one of its most exciting events – noble New Year's ballIn a magical winter setting, guests will master graceful 19th-century dances: the solemn polonaise, the romantic waltz, and the dynamic mazurka. On weekends, guests are invited to enjoy a warming drink from a samovar after dancing at the tea station. Moscow Tea Party.

See the production street theaterThe performance, which explores the everyday life and holidays of the Moscow nobility, will be on view on December 27th and 28th from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The actors' interaction with the audience creates a feeling of total immersion in a bygone era.

On the same days from 12:00 to 16:00 a master class will be held Painting New Year's HorsesThere, they'll teach you how to create unique wooden figurines, decorated with bright colors and intricate patterns.

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 provide assistance to 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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A series of New Year's events will take place at Kolomenskoye as part of the Moscow Estates festival.

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The flagship venue of the Moscow Estates festival, the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve, will host a series of special festive events for the whole family. Guests are welcome from December 26 to January 11; participation is free.

The highlight of the festive program will be the noble New Year's Ball. Every day, everyone will be able to participate in historical dance master classes. Actors will teach guests the polonaise, mazurka, and waltz.

For those looking to make a New Year's souvenir or gift for a loved one, there will be creative lessons on painting wooden horses (January 9th and 10th at 12:00, 1:30, and 3:00 PM), master classes on creating winter cards (January 3rd, 4th, and 11th at 12:00, 1:30, and 3:00 PM), and crafts featuring the estate using a combination of stamping and appliqué techniques (January 5th and 6th at 12:00, 1:30, and 3:00 PM). Guests of the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve are also invited to the "Time Capsule" class (January 7th and 8th at 12:00, 1:30, and 3:00 PM), where they can create a message to the future using watercolors.

The "From Vladimir the Brave to Pyotr Baranovsky" tour runs from January 2nd to 11th at 11:20 AM, 12:20 PM, and 1:20 PM. During the guided walking tour, participants will pass through the Spassky Gate, see Peter the Great's Cabin, the Church of Our Lady of Kazan, the Front Gate, and the magnificent Church of the Ascension, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Registration opened in the Russpass service.

Every day, visitors to the "Moscow Estates" festival site at the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve can try on images from bygone eras in the retro photography studio, take a memorable photo in the stylized photo zone, send a postcard to family and friends at the estate post office, and explore the festival-related exhibition. On weekends and holidays, a street theater performs performances dedicated to the life of the Moscow nobility. Everyone is also invited to enjoy a hot winter drink from a real samovar at the "Moscow Tea Party" station.

Information areas on Tverskoy Boulevard and Bolotnaya Square will remain open, as will the "Moscow Estates" photo studio on Manezhnaya Square. Residents and tourists alike will be able to join the "Moscow Estates" winter route, which connects 14 historic mansions, or learn about the history of the estate clusters of the Basmanny District, Arbat, and Khamovniki through audio guides narrated by renowned theater and film actors. Three online quests exploring the estate clusters are also available to festival guests.

The full program can be seen atspecial page in the Russpass service.

Festival Moscow Estates corresponds to the initiative "Tourist attractiveness of the country" of the national project Tourism and Hospitality and helps residents and visitors learn about the city's cultural and historical heritage in a modern format. More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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 provide assistance to 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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Muscovites chose the main dishes for the New Year's table in the Active Citizen project.

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The Active Citizen project summed up voting results, in which Muscovites identified the main dishes of the New Year's table. Over 199,000 people participated in the survey.

Despite the abundance of trendy recipes, city residents prefer traditional dishes served in modern formats. Olivier salad has emerged as the most beloved holiday treat. Herring under a fur coat came in second, followed by sandwiches with red caviar. These three dishes have symbolized the holiday for several generations of Russians.

Red caviar tartlets were the clear winner among cold appetizers. From December 25 to January 5, they will be available at fish markets. Moscow is on the wave In the Kosino-Ukhtomsky and Mitino districts, the main ingredient—pink salmon caviar—will be sold in various formats at a 15% discount. Additionally, on December 26, 27, and 28, starting at 2:00 PM, both markets will host a tasting of the winning appetizer. Spicy sprat sandwiches are in second place, and herring sandwiches on Borodinsky bread round out the top three.

The voting was prepared by the Active Citizen project in cooperation with the capital Department of Trade and Services.

Project Active Citizen has been operating since 2014. During this time, more than seven million people have joined, and over 7,400 votes have been conducted. Between 30 and 40 decisions are implemented in the city every month. The project is being developed by the State Public Institution "New Management Technologies" and the Moscow Department of Information Technology.

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 atspecial page.

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The Moscow Department of Culture will bring terracotta warriors from China to the capital.

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As part of a series of international and national projects of the capital Department of Culture The exhibition "Terracotta Warriors: The Legacy of the First Emperor" will be held at the State Historical Museum (SHM). Following joint negotiations with representatives of China and the SHM, the Moscow Department of Culture will organize the transportation of the unique figurines and the exhibition at the SHM site in October 2026, together with specialists from China. The exhibition is dedicated to one of the greatest archaeological wonders of the world—the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang.

"Full-size terracotta warrior figures and authentic Qin-era artifacts will be on display in Moscow, and the exhibition itself will be the largest display of the terracotta army in the capital in nearly two decades and one of the main international museum projects of the coming year," noted the Moscow Government Minister and head of the Moscow Department of Culture.

Alexey Fursin.

Visitors will see life-size warrior figurines, weapons, ancient jewelry, and household items from the Qin and Han periods (3rd century BC – 3rd century AD). The exhibits will explore the history of the tomb's creation, its significance to global culture, and its historical, scientific, and artistic value. The exhibition will be accompanied by lectures, tours, and workshops on ancient Chinese history and art.

The Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang was discovered in 1974. In 1987, it was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is a grandiose funerary complex, comprising 8,000 warrior sculptures, 130 chariots, and 670 horses. The figures possess unique facial features, hairstyles, and armor details. According to legend, the Terracotta Army was intended to accompany the emperor in the afterlife.

The legendary warriors were first displayed at the State Historical Museum in 2008. Eighteen years later, they will be presented again in the capital.

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From breaking news to ticket purchases: what you get by subscribing to the mos.ru newsletter

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Anyone can subscribe to email newsletters on the mos.ru portal. Moscow residents can choose topics of interest to them, such as event selections on the Mosbilet service and the most interesting notifications from the main seasonal project. Winter in Moscow, important city news, leisure ideas, changes in the capital, information about city projects, events in your district or region.

"The mos.ru portal is the core of the capital's digital ecosystem. It houses over 450 services, including the official Mosbilet ticket sales platform and a section of the seasonal project "Winter in Moscow," and dozens of city news items are published daily across various topics. To stay up-to-date on the most interesting events in the capital and read the news conveniently, you can subscribe to newsletters on the topics that matter most to you. To do this, simply click the "Receive a letter from Moscow" banner in the news section. A special form will ask you to enter your email address, indicate which news items you would be interested in receiving, and subscribe. You can also subscribe on the "Winter in Moscow" project and Mosbilet service pages," the press service explained.

Department of Information Technology of the City of Moscow.

Residents interested in the capital's cultural life can subscribe to the service's newsletter with a selection of interesting events. MosbiletYou can also get points for participating inloyalty program service.

Recently, city residents were given the opportunity to subscribe to a mailing list about the project's events. Winter in MoscowThey will receive information about the most interesting events of the weekend and the coming days, and they will be able to book tickets to performances and skating rinks in advance and plan their New Year's celebrations.

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 atspecial page.

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This weekend, the Moskino Cinema Park will show New Year's performances and films.

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On the eve of the New Year, as part of the project Winter in Moscow for guests of the Moskino cinema park, which is subordinate to the capital Department of Culture, have prepared a rich thematic program. You can attend the events with an entrance ticket tocinema park.

Performances, cartoons and creative activities

On December 27th and 28th at 12:00 PM, the Animation Pavilion at the fairgrounds will host master classes on creating a fairytale ball, and at 3:40 PM, there will be a workshop on drawing relief paintings based on famous cartoons and fairy tales.

During these same days, the Moskino Kinopark cinema will show the animated film "Three Bogatyrs and a Wedge of Light," the New Year's comedy "Yolki-12," and the adventure film "Top Wolf."

On December 27, the Gonzaga Theatre will present "A Christmas Carol," based on the short story by Charles Dickens. On December 28 at 4:00 PM, guests will be treated to a performance of "Visiting Father Frost in the Winter Forest," based on a Russian folk tale. The production features actors from the Pushkin Musical and Drama Theatre.

Photo zones and immersion into the world of cinema

On December 27 and 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., visitors will be able to take photos dressed as Snegurochka, Father Frost, a gnome, or an elf using artificial intelligence in a glass pavilion next to the Moscow Center site.

At the same time, at the "Far Eastern City" outdoor venue, everyone will be invited to try on Asian-style costumes and take memorable photos.

From 12:00 to 5:00 PM, the Pitersky Bar venue will host a single-shot filming class. Guests will learn why special effects are used in film, how video is edited, and will participate in an improvisational scene.

Santa Claus's Search and an Open-Air Skating Rink

On December 27th and 28th, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, the "House of Father Frost" venue will host an interactive performance, "Sherlock in Search of Father Frost." Guests will dress up as Malvina, the Snowman, and other characters and attempt to solve the case of the disappearance of Father Frost.

Additionally, on December 27th and 28th, from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM, a skating rink will be open at Cathedral Square. Visitors will be able to skate surrounded by the cathedrals and chambers of the 17th-century Moscow Kremlin. Skate rentals are available. Admission to the rink is available with a combined ticket.cinema park "Moskino".

Holding events at the Moskino cinema park contributes to the implementation of the goals and objectives of the national project "Family"More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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 provide assistance to 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.

Cinema park "Moskino"— part of Sergei Sobyanin's "Moscow — City of Cinema" project and a facility within the Moscow Film Cluster, which is being developed by the capital's Department of Culture. The second stage of development has already been completed: 35 backlots, six pavilions, and 14 infrastructure facilities have been built, including sets for the Brest Fortress, Provincial Towns of Europe, Yuzovka, Shakhty, European City, Modern Moscow, Reichstag, Russian Medieval City, Cities of Eastern Europe, and other venues.

The Moscow Film Cluster comprises infrastructure facilities, services, and facilities for filmmakers, developed by the Moscow Government as part of the "Moscow – City of Cinema" project. Its structure includes the Moskino Cinema Park, the Gorky Film Studio (with locations on Sergei Eisenstein Street and Valdaisky Proyezd), the Moskino Film Factory, the Moskino cinema chain, the Moskino Film Commission, and the Moskino Film Platform.

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The Discover Moscow project now awards points for the city's Million Prizes loyalty program.

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Portal Get to Know Moscow joined the city's "Million Prizes" loyalty program. This was announced by the capital's Department of Information TechnologyNow, for activity on the portal and in the "Discover Moscow" app, users are awarded city points, which can be used to obtain goods and services from partner organizations on the website. ag-together.ru.

"Moscow is a city with a rich history, unique architecture, and a diverse culture. The 'Discover Moscow' project offers interesting facts, tours, and routes that allow residents to discover new aspects of the city's history and culture. Now, by learning about the outstanding figures who lived and worked in Moscow, its architecture, iconic sites, and historical landmarks, users of the portal and app can earn points in the city's 'Million Prizes' loyalty program. We are thus developing a modern and convenient tool that makes learning even more engaging," the press service of the Moscow Department of Information Technology reported.

Users aged 14 and older with a full account on the mos.ru portal can earn points for their activities in the project. They must also register on the website or in the "Discover Moscow" app using Mos ID. The first 100 points will be awarded to loyalty program participants upon initial registration through mos.ru after December 10, 2025.

City points can also be earned by participating in various events. Authorized users can take interactive quests and quizzes. Experts in Moscow history will receive 20 city points for correctly answering all quiz questions and receiving an "excellent" grade; 10 points for a "good" grade (more than half correct); and five points for a "poor" grade. City points can be earned by participating in up to three quizzes or quests within a month, regardless of grade.

In the section Quizzes More than 130 thematic quizzes have been collected. The ranking of the most popular ones opens quizzesdedicated to the 270th anniversary of Lomonosov Moscow State University, as well as a quiz on the history of Moscow merchants. Puzzle lovers might be interested in Polytechnic Museum quiz.

In the mobile app, users most often complete an AR quest "The Conquest of Space at the Cosmonautics Museum", as well as a quest A Walk with a Stone Lion, in which stories about Moscow buildings are told by a digital stone lion cub – a symbol Department of Cultural Heritage of Moscow.

Users of the "Discover Moscow" mobile app can earn five city points for exploring the city's architectural secrets and lost historical sites using augmented reality (AR) technology. Points can be earned for exploring up to two AR sites per month.

While strolling through the capital's iconic places, users can open pages of objects inapplication And thanks to the augmented reality option, discover fascinating details. For example, see what Stalin's eighth skyscraper, never built in the 1930s, might have looked like, as well as the Red Gate and Sukharev Tower, lost at various points in history, and the palaces of the Russian emperors in the Kolomenskoye and Tsaritsyno museum-reserves.

Loyalty program members will receive a one-time 50 city points for subscribing to the weekly "Discover Moscow" digest. The same number of points can be earned for each review of attractions (monuments, museums, sites, routes, quests, and quizzes). You can share up to three moderated reviews per month, left on the portal or in the mobile app.

"Discover Moscow" is a joint project of the capital's departments information technology, cultures, cultural heritage, education and scienceThe portal and mobile app offer over 300 walking routes across various districts of the city. The interactive guide contains photographs and descriptions of over 2,400 buildings, over 700 monuments, 400 museums, 500 historical sites, and 330 famous figures connected to the city.

Users of the Discover Moscow portal and application can use accumulated points, for example, to receive exclusive souvenirs New Year's collection city loyalty program, prepared for the opening of the large-scale city project "Winter in Moscow."

In addition, the city loyalty program "A Million Prizes" Allows you to redeem points earned for active participation in Moscow Government electronic projects to obtain a variety of goods and services from partner organizations. Accumulated points provide access to promo codes for discounts at stores and cafes, and event tickets. They can also be used for charity and assistance to foundations, or to top up a Troika transport card or parking account. Program participants can choose how to use their points.special categories on the Million Prizes program website, as well as support Moscow entrepreneurs, non-profit organizations, and public initiatives.

The project is being implemented by the State Public Institution “New Management Technologies” together withMoscow Department of Information Technology.

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 atspecial page.

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Landscape lighting has been installed at Eurasia Square near Kievsky Station.

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Landscape lighting has been installed at Eurasia Square near Kievsky Station. Specialists Moscow City Services Complex 142 lighting fixtures with a total capacity of almost three kilowatts were installed.

Light posts were placed along the pedestrian walkways adjacent to the central part of the square, and special lamps were installed in the railings. They are equipped with neutral white LEDs.

The lighting system operates in the same mode on weekdays and holidays. To monitor its technical parameters, Mossvet specialists use an automated local control system that transmits information to the central control center.

The creation of landscape lighting will contribute to increased comfort and improvement of the decorative and artistic qualities of the object.

Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin said that Moscow is part ofnumber The most illuminated cities in the world. The capital boasts Russia's most advanced generating capacity and consumes over 43 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity per year. Hungary, for example, consumes the same amount.

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A New Year's multimedia show will be shown at the "Matryoshka of Moscow" in Zaryadye Park.

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December 27 at 6:00 pm in Zaryadye Park at the sights Matryoshka of Moscow A New Year's multimedia show will take place. Moscow 3D design specialists have prepared 25 unique scenes—there are no other similar projects in the world. The program will conclude with the premiere of a digital fairy tale. "Nutcracker".

"For the New Year, we've prepared an exclusive program at the innovative attraction, 'Matryoshka of Moscow,' in Zaryadye Park. Guests will be able to see the main New Year's fairy tale, 'The Nutcracker,' in a vibrant, modern interpretation using 3D graphics and a kinetic installation that will change shape throughout the program. Work on the New Year's show began in the summer, and specialists studied archival photographs during its creation. This is the third themed program at the digital site, and it completes a series of large-scale events in 2025. By order of

Sergei Sobyanin “In 2026, we will continue to create exclusive multimedia performances for state and city holidays,” said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry. Maxim Liksutov.

The show will focus on the history of New Year's celebrations in Russia, from the Tsarist era to the present day. Viewers will be invited to take a multimedia journey through time, exploring the evolution of traditions through visual imagery, a captivating storyline, and digital technology. Artists will create a festive atmosphere, performing musical pieces beloved by generations of Russians.

The kinetic structure of "Matryoshka of Moscow" is equipped with honeycomb-shaped media screens that will change position throughout the show, providing a dynamic transition of scenes. For each historical era, the designers created unique visual symbols. These include digital 3D replicas of Christmas tree decorations from the 1930s, 1960s, and 1980s, retro space-themed postcards, disco balls, and Soviet cathode-ray tube televisions.

The "Matryoshka of Moscow" itself will appear as a snowman, serving as the program's host. The show's central characters will be giant digital figures of Father Frost and Snow Maiden, each 22 meters tall. A special highlight of the program will be Moscow's only dynamic New Year's tree, assembled from 1,500 moving media screens.

In one of the stories dedicated to the project Winter in MoscowViewers will see a New Year's snow globe. Inside, it will feature 3D digital replicas of iconic Moscow landmarks, including the Mayakovskaya metro station, the skyscrapers of the Moscow City business center, St. Basil's Cathedral, and other landmarks.

The New Year's multimedia show will take place at Zaryadye Park, 6 Varvarka Street. Admission is free.

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 provide assistance to 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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A "Warm Winter" campaign is being held in northern Moscow in support of the SVO fighters.

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The Association of Cultural and Leisure Centers of the Northern Administrative District (OKTs SAO) is holding a charity event called "Warm Winter" to collect New Year's gifts for special military operations (SVO) soldiers. You can participate at nearly 50 locations, including the project's sites. Winter in Moscow.

Souvenirs and gifts

Boxes with the "Warm Winter" campaign logo have been installed in all libraries in the district at more than 40 locations. You can view them and check their opening hours at website OKC SAO. In addition, gift collection points are available at seven "Winter in Moscow" project sites—ice skating rinks with artificial ice—located at the following addresses:

— Kostyakov street, house 17;

— Dmitrovskoe highway, house 80a;

– Cherepanov passage, building 68;

— Festivalnaya street, house 4;

— Deguninskaya street, building 13, building 2;

— Angarskaya street, house 39;

— Ceramichesky proezd, building 71, building 1.

At each site, the boxes are located in a pavilion with a changing room. Access is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

You can bring gifts and essential items for the SVO participants. New sets of warm clothing, thermal underwear, gloves, and scarves are accepted. Flashlights, batteries, and Christmas candy are also needed. Gifts can include a card or a child's drawing.

The campaign will last until January 15. After that, the collected materials will be sent to the SVO zone. The Northern Administrative Okrug Center has been holding such campaigns regularly since the beginning of the special operation.

Congratulations from the children

Military personnel will receive cards and Christmas tree decorations created by young Moscow residents at the "New Year's Greetings to Heroes" workshop, part of the "Winter in Moscow" project. It will take place on December 27 at 12:00 PM in the pavilion next to the skating rink at 4 Festivalnaya Street. Anyone aged three and up is welcome to participate. The organizers will provide craft supplies.

The class will be led by Natalya Frolova, a resident of the Voykovsky District and the wife of a SVO participant, and her children. Natalya's husband, a Guards corporal, currently serves in the artillery troops.

"Children and young people will create Christmas tree decorations and cards congratulating the soldiers, write words of support, and draw pictures," noted Natalia Frolova.

During the class, she will talk about her volunteer work and answer questions from participants. Natalia has been a member of the Voykovsky District volunteer group "Our Contribution to Victory" for two years, collecting humanitarian aid for soldiers of the North Caucasus Military District and residents of the new territories.

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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