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In December, the capital will host the fourth children's winter chess tournament "Moscow Sport" and the second stage of the "Sputnik" cycling race, as well as races. The events will be held with the support of the Moscow Department of Sports.

The Moscow Sport chess tournament will take place from December 5th to 7th. It will be held for the first time at the Dynamo Volleyball Arena, located at 13 Vasilisy Kozhina Street.

The competition program traditionally includes three tournaments that will bring together more than 400 young athletes of different age groups.

Thus, tournament A will be attended by boys and girls born in 2011 and younger, tournament B will be attended by boys and girls under 13 years old, and tournament C will be attended by children under nine years old.

On December 7 at 11:30 a.m., a colorful New Year's performance will take place before the finals. An awards ceremony will follow the competition.

Tournament participants and guests will also be able to take souvenir photos in the photo zone. Children will enjoy an entertainment program with entertainers and educational board games.

The full schedule and detailed information about the tournament are available atwebsite. Free admission.

On Saturday, December 6, the Krylatskoye track (10 Krylatskaya Street, Building 1) will host mass competitions as part of the second stage of the Sputnik track cycling race. Participants will demonstrate their skills in disciplines such as the 2,000-meter dual pursuit, scratch and points races, dual standing sprint, and keirin (three runs). The competition begins at 3:00 PM. Learn more about the Sputnik cycling race atwebsite.

Muscovites will also be able to compete in running. Alongside the races, starting at 4:00 PM, the cycling track will host one-mile (1.61 kilometer) races for athletes of varying skill levels. The best runners will receive awards.

Participants must be of legal age to participate. Spectators are free to enter.

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The Defense Ministry's air defense forces shot down a drone flying toward Moscow. Sergei Sobyanin announced this on his channel inMAX messenger.

"Emergency services are working at the site of the fallen debris," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

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Moscow will continue to expand its road network. Sergei Sobyanin discussed major projects in this area, the development of local sections in the coming years, and other plans live on TV Center and Moscow 24.

"We're not planning any major projects. These are primarily local sections that connect different districts, new microdistricts, transport hubs, and so on. Perhaps the largest such project is the Solntsevo-Butovo connection with the high-speed diameter. Essentially, the Moscow Ring Road (MKAD) alternate in New Moscow will connect to the high-speed diameter. Thus, a significant portion of Moscow will be integrated into a large traffic-light-free highway. In addition, a number of other concession roads are planned, which will be financed by investors," the Moscow Mayor noted.

Sergei Sobyanin added that, for example, a project to build a Moscow Ring Road (MKAD) alternate highway from Novorizhskoye Highway has already begun. Essentially, it will serve as a backup to Leningradskoye Highway. Another project is also in the works. Overall, this will help relieve congestion on the existing road network and reduce excess vehicle mileage. Furthermore, the city's environmental situation will also improve.

Work on such complex projects is inextricably linked to debate. For example, when Bagration Avenue, the North-East Chord, the Moscow High-Speed Diameter (MSD), and several other roads were being built, there were lively discussions and numerous opinions, both pro and con, were expressed.

"It's all working. Around half a million cars travel along the expressway every day. It's now the second-largest highway after the Moscow Ring Road, surpassing the Third Ring Road. And without it, it's now impossible to imagine Moscow's transportation network," Sergei Sobyanin emphasized.

The new roads have relieved congestion on the Moscow Ring Road and outbound highways, especially in the east and northeast of the city. Environmental conditions have improved, as traffic speed directly impacts harmful emissions: the slower cars travel, the greater the emissions. Furthermore, the launch of the North-Eastern and North-West Chords, the Moscow Ring Road, and the Southern Rokada has reduced excess vehicle mileage.

"Just moving from one district to another required a complete zigzag. And the extra kilometers traveled were two to three times longer than the actual route. Millions, billions of kilometers of extra travel. Can you imagine the emissions? So it's completely incomparable; the environmental impact is simply colossal. But the time of drivers, the time of Muscovites, and the comfort of travel are also very important," said Sergei Sobyanin.

Among the important infrastructure projects that combine ecology, sports, and other aspects are pedestrian bridges. One of them is located on Balchug Island and is also accessible by bicycle. Another pedestrian bridge, planned for construction, will connect the developing Khoroshevo-Mnevniki district and Krylatskoye.

"In Mnevniki itself, a huge sports infrastructure is being built: sports arenas, open-air courts, tennis centers, and so on. This project is comparable in scope to Luzhniki, and will probably be the same size as when it's all built. Krylatskoye also has a huge sports cluster, with the planned reconstruction of the Rowing Canal and the cycling track, and so on—all of these Olympic venues. Plus, the comprehensive improvement of both Mnevniki and Krylatskoye—it will be a large, one of the largest, recreational sports areas in Moscow. And it will be connected by this bridge," the Moscow Mayor explained.

The pedestrian area near the Maly Kamenny Bridge on Balchug Island will also be transformed. The project also includes widening the embankment beneath the bridge, connecting the embankment near the GES-2 Community Center, Bolotnaya Square, and Repinsky Square.

"All of this will be connected by a pedestrian space, so there's no need to climb, cross a bridge, and so on," concluded Sergei Sobyanin.

Sergei Sobyanin outlined the roads and bridges to be built in Moscow in three years.

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Five to six new stations will be commissioned annually in the capital's metro. Sergei Sobyanin He spoke live on TV Center and Moscow 24.

According to him, there are plans to develop the Rublevo-Arkhangelskaya metro line, which will go towards Sber-City, and the Biryulevskaya metro line (from Kommunarka to Troitsk).

"The residents of Biryulyovo have been asking for this for a long time. They say we're one of the few large districts in Moscow without a metro system, so building a metro there is also such an important task. And besides that, there are also local, individual metro sections that are also important," the Moscow Mayor noted.

Thus, in the future, half of Golyanovo's residents will live near a metro station. A project to build two new stations in the Yaroslavsky District in the northeast of the city, near the National Research Moscow State University of Civil Engineering, will also be implemented. All of them will be extensions of the Sokolnicheskaya line. The main construction is scheduled for completion by 2030.

In addition, by the end of this year, it is planned to open the passage to the Kornilovskaya station and complete the main work on the construction of additional exits from the Vavilovskaya station.

"Metro construction is a step-by-step process; everything can't be done at once. Stations are typically opened in stages. That is, first one stage, one exit, then a second exit, a transfer, and so on. Sometimes, it's technologically impossible to do everything simultaneously. We're trying, but this isn't possible at all stations, so we're doing it sequentially, but we're keeping this in mind," Sergei Sobyanin noted.

The Delovoy Tsentr and Shelepikha stations, formerly part of the Big Circle Line, have been temporarily closed. They will be integrated into the Rublevo-Arkhangelskaya line: their utility systems will be replaced, their tunnels modernized, and then connected to the future line. Construction is scheduled to be completed within the next year, after which the stations will reopen to passengers as part of the Rublevo-Arkhangelskaya line.

Unmanned transport

In September of this year, the first one was launched in the capital driverless tramIn the future, their number is planned to be gradually increased—first to 15, then to 30 and 40. As a result, two-thirds of the capital's trams will be driverless.

In addition, a new, even longer tram diameter is planned. Like the existing one, it will run along Academician Sakharov Avenue.

"We'll launch an even longer one, larger than this one—33 kilometers, I think. It will truly be a very large tram diameter. And both will run along Academician Sakharov Avenue. This small section we've laid, this 'Lvenok' [Lion Cub], which allows autonomous travel along this line, will, of course, offer completely new opportunities. And the second tram diameter, which we'll launch next year, will be even larger than the first, and overall, this will certainly improve transport accessibility for a million people," said Sergei Sobyanin.

According to him, the next step will be the creation of a driverless metro train and driverless shipping trams in the capital.

New trains on the Yaroslavl route

Rolling stock upgrades have begun on the Moscow Railway's Yaroslavl line. The first Ivolga 4.0 trains are already carrying passengers.

"It's not that the transport there is completely inadequate; the cars were perfectly serviceable. But what's the problem with the Yaroslavl line? Huge passenger traffic, crowded rush hour. How can this be solved? One option was to make it a fifth diameter, thereby increasing service frequency and, consequently, passenger capacity by 15-20 percent. We found a much simpler solution. Install new Ivolga-4.0 cars there—the most modern cars, which, in fact, will increase passenger capacity by that 15 percent and, to some extent, solve this problem," the Moscow Mayor explained.

According to him, there are plans to increase train frequency and reduce the time between trains during peak hours. The complete renewal of all rolling stock on the Yaroslavl line is planned for 2030.

Petrovsko-Razumovskaya station of the Moscow Central Diameters-1 (MCD-1)

Construction is well underway on the Petrovsko-Razumovskaya station on the first Moscow Central Diameter (MCD-1). All major construction is expected to be completed by the end of this year.

"We hope that all the main work will be completed by December of this year, and it will open either before the New Year or in the coming months," said Sergei Sobyanin.

Once opened, the station will become one of Moscow's largest transportation hubs. It will offer several transfers between two metro lines and between the Moscow Central Diameters. In the future, passengers will be able to transfer to high-speed rail trains here.

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The capital pays great attention to the development of education, including the implementation of a large-scale school reconstruction program, expanding the capabilities of colleges and collaborating with leading universities. Sergei Sobyanin announced this live on TV Center and Moscow 24.

"Overall, I believe we will open and renovate approximately 120-130 schools annually. This is a huge, extensive program that we have approved and will be implementing systematically," the Moscow Mayor noted.

According to him, the renovation of each school requires a great deal of effort. It's not just the buildings that need to be renovated, but also modern laboratories, new utilities, and improved finishing. Moreover, all these tasks must be completed within just one year, so that students can return to their schools as quickly as possible. Where necessary, new educational buildings are being constructed. For example, they are planned for residential areas under construction in the Ochakovo-Matveyevskoye and Danilovsky districts.

Over 100 gyms have been reconstructed in the capital under the My School project.Sobyanin announced plans to build and reconstruct approximately 120 school buildings.

The next level is secondary vocational education. In particular, the capital is implementing a major program to build new colleges in various districts.

"It's not just about getting an education, whether higher or secondary. It's also about how in-demand it is in the labor market and what salary you'll earn after graduating. Today, 95 percent of our college graduates work in their field of study. This is a truly remarkable figure. We usually hear that 60 percent, 40 percent, and in some fields, even up to 30 percent of university graduates work exclusively in their field of study. Here, it's 95 percent," explained Sergei Sobyanin.

College educational programs are 70 percent hands-on. These are often taught by specialists from leading city companies in their respective fields. During their studies, students acquire skills sought after by employers and can also master additional related specialties. This enables young professionals to successfully enter the labor market and find employment.

Teachers from Moscow's colleges have undergone retraining in digital disciplines.From cooking to sound recording: Moscow colleges have updated their laboratories and workshops.

The city plans to create a number of super collegesThey will become venues unique in architecture, content, conditions, and quality of education.

Those who decide to attend university after high school must compete for places with students from across the country. To expand opportunities for Moscow graduates and provide all university students with unique development tools, Moscow is joining major Russian Government programs. For example, last year, the campus of Bauman Moscow State Technical University was completed. Plans include supporting a major project by Moscow State University of Civil Engineering to construct new academic buildings and dormitories. The concept for Stankin University's new campus in Kommunarka is nearing completion, and design work is expected to begin soon.

"The development of Lomonosov Moscow State University is, of course, also very important. Moscow continues to actively support our country's leading university, and we plan to build two large technology parks in the science and technology valley on Vorobyovy Gory. We've already built one such building—the Lomonosov one. And two more such large, high-tech buildings will be built to house innovative enterprises and major scientific technology parks," added Sergei Sobyanin.

These institutions will become centers where new developments, science, technology and venture projects come together.

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This year, the city will commission approximately two million square meters of housing under the renovation program. The number of Muscovites who will receive keys to inspect their apartments or relocate from the program's launch will approach a quarter of a million. Sergei Sobyanin announced this live on TV Center and Moscow 24.

"This year, we'll commission approximately two million square meters of housing under the renovation program, and the renovation fund will be the country's number one in terms of construction volume. The number of Muscovites who will receive keys, viewings, or relocate since the program's launch will already approach a quarter of a million. And this pace will only increase from here, as more and more sites are becoming available, plus additional sites are being included in the comprehensive territorial development program, and the rate of relocation is becoming increasingly rapid. The volume of relocation will increase every year," said Sergei Sobyanin.

The Moscow mayor noted that the most difficult period in the renovation program's implementation has passed. The city began with spot development in microdistricts. Now, the volume of housing construction is comparable to the scale of industrial housing construction.

At the same time, the bulk of the city's expenses for the construction of new houses is returned to the budget, since some of them are put up for sale.

"Plus, the land on which these buildings stand is involved. It also has a certain value. And not only will buildings for renovation be built on this land, but some of the apartments in them will also be put up for sale. And the closer we get to the program's completion, the more such apartments will be put up for sale. And once the program is complete, the remainder will be sold on the market. Why is this being done? It's precisely to recoup the main renovation costs to the budget," the Moscow Mayor emphasized.

Most of the city's integrated development projects aim to create a balance between housing, jobs, and social infrastructure. The neighborhoods being built under the renovation program resemble small towns rather than residential areas. The ground floors of buildings are left unoccupied, housing small businesses, service providers, and retailers. Technology parks, industrial facilities, and offices are being built nearby. Work can be reached within 15 minutes by public transportation.

Thus, the capital is realizing the concept of a 15-minute city, as well as a vertical city, where high-rise buildings are divided into residential, office, business, sports, recreational, and other zones. The buildings under the renovation program have a unique appearance.

"Today, various projects are being created, modern projects, including car-free neighborhoods—microdistricts. When a block is built, parking spaces are no longer cluttered inside; they're recessed underground. The courtyard is completely protected from all traffic, allowing for peaceful strolls and relaxation. This is also very important. The very appearance of the buildings is no longer standardized and recycled, but is increasingly taking on the appearance of unique structures made of monolithic or precast concrete, which allows for a variety of architectural possibilities," added Sergei Sobyanin.

Residents of 16 buildings completed the paperwork for apartments under the renovation program in October.Around 33,000 Muscovites have completed housing registration under the renovation program in the first nine months of this year.

The Moscow Mayor also answered a question from Svetlana, a Muscovite who is receiving new housing in the Lyublino district. She was interested in what social infrastructure it would have for children. "We'll have everything. There will be schools, kindergartens, a clinic, and a sports center planned for this district. So we're working to ensure that these kinds of districts are developed comprehensively and that all the social infrastructure is in place," Sergei Sobyanin emphasized.

The renovation program was approved in August 2017. It affects approximately one million Muscovites and provides for the resettlement of 5,176 buildings. Earlier, the Mayor of Moscow instructed increase the pace implementation of the renovation program has doubled.

Moscow is one of the region's leaders in terms of construction volume. The high rate of housing construction 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 at special page.

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The capital plans to increase the pace of construction of sports facilities by 50%, with approximately 160 new facilities to be built in the next three years. Sergei Sobyanin He spoke live on TV Center and Moscow 24.

"Over the previous three-year period, we built, if my memory serves me correctly, about 100 sports facilities, but for this coming three-year period—2025–2027—we're planning 160 facilities, including about 30–40 renovations of old, operating arenas, sports complexes, and so on. In other words, we're not reducing, but rather increasing the volume of sports facility construction by almost half," the Moscow Mayor noted.

According to him, the city covers 30 percent of the costs for the construction of the facilities, and investors cover the remaining 70 percent, which speaks to the demand for sports infrastructure.

Ski slopes and skating rinks

Every year, new artificial ice rinks and ski slopes with artificial snow open in the capital. This work will also continue.

"We've adopted a special program for building trails with lighting, artificial snowmaking, changing rooms, equipment rentals, and so on. We plan to have over 500 kilometers of trails with artificial snowmaking by 2030. Within walking distance in virtually every district, a large trail spans several areas, and so on. This is a major undertaking. It doesn't mean we have to wait until 2030. A number of trails have already opened this year," said Sergei Sobyanin.

This year, a ski run will open in the 850th Anniversary of Moscow Park. It will feature a rental shop with all the necessary equipment for sports activities. Additionally, they will continue to add additional artificial ice rinks—ten each year. This year, one of them will open in Sokolniki, and the largest one, with interactive lighting, will be at the Luzhniki Olympic Complex.

"The ice is already freezing there. There will be a large Christmas tree in the center, and cafes, restaurants, changing rooms, and so on will be along the edges. So, I think it will be one of the most popular places in Moscow. Besides that, our next phase includes additional landscaping, skate parks, sports grounds, replacement of utility structures, and so on," Sergei Sobyanin noted.

Moscow will have year-round sports grounds with skating rinks and team sports zones.The renovated pier at Luzhniki Stadium will be decorated with a light installation.

Olympic Sports Complex

Another major project is the reconstruction of the Olympic sports complex.

"This is a truly enormous project. I think it will be the largest multifunctional sports and cultural center of its kind, not only here but also in Europe. I don't think there are many like it in America either. There are probably similar projects in Asia, including China. But for us, this is simply a gigantic undertaking—just under a million square meters," the Moscow Mayor shared.

The complex will include concert halls, cinemas, and entertainment centers. It will also retain facilities for 40 sports activities. It will also house Olympic-size swimming pools, including two 50-meter ones, one of which can host all types of competitions. A total of eight pools and a water park will be built.

"The first phase will be completed, I hope, next year, and the second phase will be completed by 2027," Sergei Sobyanin said.

Sobyanin spoke about the reconstruction of the legendary Olympic sports complex.

Central Moscow Hippodrome

The Moscow Mayor also spoke about the restoration of the historic building of the Central Moscow Hippodrome. It is based on a scientific approach to preserving the historical heritage. The racing tracks, stables, and competition arena will be renovated, and top-notch lighting will be installed. This will be a world-class facility. Completion is scheduled for 2026.

"Residents will have free access, except when competitions are taking place. Naturally, admission will be by ticket; otherwise, there will be nothing but a crush. Overall, we are, of course, striving to provide an open public space. Furthermore, high-quality additional landscaping will be carried out around the area to ensure comfort not only for those visiting the hippodrome but also for the residents living nearby," the Moscow Mayor emphasized.

How is the reconstruction of the Central Moscow Hippodrome progressing?

Torpedo Stadium

Reconstruction work is underway at the Torpedo Stadium in the Danilovsky District of eastern Moscow. The Moscow Mayor noted that agreements have been reached with investors not only to restore it, but also to essentially build a new, modern stadium capable of hosting competitions of various levels.

In addition, the Torpedo children's sports school is located here, which will have a full-fledged football stadium.

Sergei Sobyanin described what the Torpedo stadium will look like after reconstruction.

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Today, half of all crimes in Moscow are fraudulent, involving information technology and phone calls. Sergei Sobyanin announced this live on TV Center and Moscow 24.

"You have to be extremely careful. There are a lot of programs and number spoofing techniques out there. Someone might call you and think it's your friend, their number will show up, but in reality, it's a complete stranger. They can even fake your voice. So be careful, be careful," Sergei Sobyanin warned.

Deepfakes are created using artificial intelligence—people can receive phone calls claiming to be from the Moscow Mayor or law enforcement officials, such as the Ministry of Internal Affairs or the Federal Security Service. In such cases, people should immediately end the conversation, call the police, and report the scam.

Sergei Sobyanin also expressed his opinion on artificial intelligence—whether it will be able to replace humans in the future.

"Yes, some sectors will be more productive, yes, there will be driverless vehicles, but creating and controlling driverless vehicles also requires a huge number of programmers, engineers, and so on. The segments themselves, the economic structure, and the labor structure will naturally change, but Muscovites will definitely not be left without work," the Moscow Mayor stated.

Sergei Sobyanin is confident that artificial intelligence is unlikely to radically change anything in the labor market, where there is currently a labor shortage.

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An experiment to control migration flows, including the collection of biometric data, is being conducted in the capital. Sergei Sobyanin announced this live on TV Center and Moscow 24.

"We've created a biometric system at the border in collaboration with the Federal Security Service, where migrants provide fingerprints, a photograph, and biometric data. At the migration center, the migrant's genome is collected, and a special program is installed on their phone that tracks their continuous presence (both day and night), their movements, and so on. We know their location and where they are without any additional registration. Electronic cards contain all the information, which can be cross-checked with data from the Federal Tax Service, law enforcement agencies, and so on," the Moscow Mayor explained.

He added that the innovative and powerful migrant control system Moscow is creating is almost unheard of in other countries. It's already yielding results in solving crimes and legalizing migrants' stay in the capital. The city is currently working to make the system even more streamlined and effective.

Sobyanin took part in an extended meeting of the Board of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for Moscow.

The Moscow mayor added that the capital needs migrants because they take on difficult and unskilled labor in sectors where there is a constant shortage of workers. The number of migrants in the city has not increased in recent years.

"The number of labor migrants has remained unchanged since 2018. There was a decline during the COVID-19 pandemic, then a slight recovery, especially due to Kyrgyzstan joining the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), and Kyrgyz, Armenians, and Kazakhs are coming here without a work permit. This provides an additional incentive for people to come and work. But overall, the number of labor migrants hasn't increased," said Sergei Sobyanin.

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