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This year the platform City of Ideasis celebrating its 12th anniversary. Over the years, it has helped implement over 9,700 resident initiatives that have had a direct impact on Moscow's development. Residents' suggestions have been implemented in the development of parks and squares, modern sports complexes, cultural institutions, pet walking areas, and other public spaces.

Thanks to these transformations, the city is becoming more comfortable and modern, and its development increasingly meets the real needs of Muscovites. Currently, the platform has nearly 670,000 active users. More information about the platform's key sections, achievements, and innovations can be found on the mos.ru portal.

Suggest an idea

Chapter "Suggest an idea", which was created in 2020, remains one of the platform's key areas. It features 17 key areas in which you can share your initiatives. These include "Transport," "Ecology," "Youth," "Children's Leisure," as well as new areas launched last year: "Sport", Pets, Moscow Metro, Volunteering and Charity.

In total, over 3,800 ideas have been implemented since the section's inception. The areas with the highest number of implemented initiatives were "Landscaping" (over 1,500 ideas), "Getting Around the City" (over 600 initiatives), and "Culture" (approximately 460 proposals). Residents' suggestions were implemented in both large-scale transformations (such as the reconstruction of the Avangard Stadium) and targeted improvements. For example, last year, the bus stop on Tayninskaya Street in the Losinoostrovsky District was renovated, and the playground on Krasnogo Mayaka Street (Building 4, Block 1) in the Chertanovo Tsentralnoye District was improved.

In addition, the event agenda is actively developing. For example, in the fall of 2025, employees of eco-centers Department of Nature Management and Environmental Protection of the City of MoscowQuests dedicated to the city's animals and plants were held in the capital's natural areas. As part of the "Sports Weekend" project, yoga and meditation classes, as well as padel tennis competitions, were held at Luzhniki Stadium. The cultural program was expanded with themed master classes and a large-scale historical reenactment for Navy Day at Severnoye Tushino Park.

Completed projects

Thematic projects have become another important format of interaction on the platform. Muscovites propose ideas for developing city initiatives, discuss them, and vote on the best proposals. The city then implements them. The results of these projects are published in the section Completed Projects.

Since 2014, the platform has already implemented 72 thematic projects dedicated to culture, entrepreneurship, healthcare, education, and other areas. Participants proposed ideas for modernizing Moscow parks as part of these projects. My Park And Gorky Park, contributed to the improvement of the work of city electronic services, including Active Citizen, Our City, Electronic House, City of Tasks and myself City of IdeasMuscovites have also contributed to the development of the capital's museums, festivals, clinics, transportation system, business environment, and other significant areas of city life.

One of the most striking projects last year was the media platform project "The city is discussing Moscow sports", which was attended by over 97,000 people. The initiative brought together Muscovites, opinion leaders, and representatives of the professional community to collaborate on the development of sports in the capital. As a result of the project, 176 ideas were accepted for implementation, 62 of which have already been implemented. For example, a large-scale board game festival was held in November. Moscow Intelliada, during which tournaments in chess, checkers, eSports and master classes in sports and logistics games were held.

Gallery of implemented ideas

There is a section on the platform Gallery of Implemented IdeasOver the past five years, it has grown into a comprehensive photo archive of the capital's transformation. The gallery has already published over 55,000 images. The assembled collection covers all aspects of the city's life—from greening public gardens to organizing vibrant cultural events—but the most enduring are the city residents' ideas concerning ecology and urban development.

Every month, the section offers Muscovites over 30 photo verification ideas. For each photo posted, users receive 100 points in the city's loyalty program. "A Million Prizes", which can be used to obtain goods and services from program partners or donated to charity. Participants can earn up to 1,000 city points per month for 10 unique published photos.

Special projects

You can learn more about how modern digital solutions are transforming the capital in the section "Special projects".It contains thematic pages about the achievements of the City of Ideas, as well as provides the opportunity to become familiar with the platform's functionality in detail.

Among the interesting tasks is a thematic page "City of Ideas – City of Dreams", where users can learn how to interact with the platform through a game-like format and learn more about the areas in which residents' initiatives are being implemented. Participants are awarded one thousand city points for successfully completing all tasks on the interactive page.

New features on the platform

"City of Ideas" is constantly improving and offering Muscovites new opportunities. In December 2025, a section was launched on the website. "Evaluate the idea"It allows residents to rate city initiatives submitted to the "Suggest an Idea" section and approved by the relevant executive authority. Now, the implementation of an idea depends on the decisions of Muscovites themselves. If an initiative receives more than 50 percent of the votes, it will be implemented. For example, Muscovites can now rate proposals to install a new electric charging station in Veshnyaki near Kuskovo Park or to hold a quest on the history of crafts for children. Users have the opportunity to earn 100 city points for rating all ideas posted in this section during a calendar month.

Thanks to the "City of Ideas" platform, every resident of the capital has a real opportunity to become a participant in positive changes in the urban environment and be inspired by new initiatives.

The City of Ideas platform is being developed by the State Public Institution New Management Technologies and Department of Information Technology of the City of Moscow.

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 the national projects and the capital's contribution can be found at special page.

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Entrepreneurs will be able to compete in open tenders for 14 non-residential premises in the Novogireevo district. All properties are located on the ground floor of a residential building built in 2025 on Kuskovskaya Street. This was announced by the head of the Moscow Department of Competition Policy. Kirill Purtov.

"Operating a business in new buildings is a strategically advantageous model for both parties. Entrepreneurs gain a built-in audience of potential clients from day one, residents gain the opportunity to purchase goods and services in their own homes, and the city effectively utilizes the new space, developing infrastructure and a business environment. Commercial space in a newly constructed building can be purchased at open auctions. For example, applications are currently being accepted for the auctions for 14 premises in a building built in 2025 on Kuskovskaya Street. All of these premises are on the ground floor, are available for flexible use, and are ready for title transfer. The auction deadline is February 25 and March 10," noted Kirill Purtov.

The properties are located in building 12/1 on Kuskovskaya Street. Their areas range from 30.5 to 90.8 square meters. All have separate entrances and are connected to the main utilities.

The auctions will be held on March 4 and 17 on the Roseltorg electronic platform. Registration and an enhanced, qualified electronic signature are required to participate.

The capital is putting various properties up for auction, and the investment portal is serving as a showcase for them. In the section Moscow AuctionsAll necessary information about the lots is published, including photographs, documentation, conditions and form of sale.

For more information about Moscow's economy, please visit the Economic Policy Complex's official messaging channels. Telegram And MAX.

The development of electronic services for business is in line with the objectives of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State" and the Moscow regional project "Digital Public Administration." More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found at special page.

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In 2025, in the south of the capital, specialists Moscow City Services Complex About 35.2 kilometers of water supply and wastewater disposal networks were reconstructed and built. New construction accounted for over 25 kilometers, while reconstruction accounted for approximately 10 kilometers.

The Nagatinsky Zaton district took the lead. More than 14.5 kilometers of networks were reconstructed and built there. This is due to the large-scale improvements to Kolomenskoye Park and the associated network infrastructure upgrades. The Danilovsky and Nagatino-Sadovniki districts ranked second and third, with over 4.1 kilometers and over 3.7 kilometers, respectively.

When performing network work, Mosvodokanal JSC selects domestically produced materials. These have proven themselves in various projects, demonstrating high technical and operational characteristics. For the renovation and installation of urban utilities, specialists prefer trenchless solutions, which minimize the impact on public amenities and reduce project completion time.

Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin spoke about the development Moscow water supply and sanitation networkHe noted that without a reliable utility infrastructure, the city's development is impossible. Furthermore, new networks create reserve capacity for the future.

The projects being implemented in the capital to modernize and improve the reliability of public utility infrastructure are in line with the goals and objectives of the national project Infrastructure for LifeMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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IN Main Archives of Moscow Classes have begun for the third cohort of the "Unique Documents: A New Generation's View" project, which focuses on aeronautics. Participants include schoolchildren in grades 8–11 and college students who successfully passed a competitive selection process. For three weeks, they will work with authentic archival materials and help specialists identify documents that will be included in the registry of unique documents.

"In the new stream of the 'Unique Documents: A New Generation' project, young researchers will study materials related to the work of famous aeronauts and designers. They will examine documents on unrealized aircraft models, the personal files and correspondence of designers, as well as materials reflecting the development of Russian aeronautics. The Glavarkhiv holdings include materials on both well-known designers and specialists whose work remains little-studied," said the head of the Moscow Glavarkhiv.

Yaroslav Onopenko.

Students from Moscow's educational institutions whose competition essays most fully and convincingly explored the chosen topic advanced to the in-person stage of the project. They will be able to work with documents on unrealized aircraft models, personal files, and correspondence from designers. Participants will also be exposed to materials on early aircraft designs, including the creation of aeromobiles.

Schoolchildren and college students will also explore topics in the fields of aerodynamics and aircraft stability. Glavarkhiv's collections feature designs for automatic stabilizers and devices for restoring aircraft longitudinal balance, as well as work on lifting surfaces and propellers associated with Nikolai Zhukovsky and Boris Yuryev. Special attention will be given to materials on the soft wings of Aparin's airplane, the experimental machines of Gubin and Pavlishin, as well as documents documenting the contributions of Pavel Sukhoi, Dmitry Ryabushinsky, and other designers to the development of Russian aeronautics. Participants will submit individual projects proposing that these documents be designated as unique.

The project was organized by the Main Archives of Moscow together with the capital's Department of Education and Science Based at the Moscow Center for Educational Practices. In the first season, participants examined nearly 1,500 archival files and helped recognize the unique documents of 21 prominent figures in science, art, and culture. The second season was dedicated to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War and scientists from the Khristopher Ledentsov Society for the Promotion of Experimental Sciences and their Practical Applications. The third season of the project covers several key areas: Arctic exploration, the development of aeronautics, the history of astronomy, and aircraft manufacturing. It will run until the end of the 2025/2026 academic year. Finalists who advance to the on-site round will be awarded diplomas and commemorative gifts in May 2026.

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At the Maslenitsa festival, as part of the project Winter in Moscow Guests will enjoy a rich musical, theatrical, and animation program, combining traditional folk motifs and contemporary art. Folk groups and neofolk bands will perform at festival venues across the city, and performances based on folk tales will create a truly festive atmosphere.

Musical program

Folklore performances play a special role in the festival. Farewell to winter with folk songs and dances is a cherished tradition observed at Maslenitsa festival venues throughout the city.

February 20 at 4:30 pm on Veshnyakovskaya Street folk group "Rusko" will perform Russian melodies in a modern interpretation.

That same day at 6:15 PM, folk performers will take the stage at several venues. On Mitinskaya Street Cossack ensemble "Volnaya Rus" The festival will delight audiences with performances of traditional songs and dances accompanied by instrumental accompaniment, including the button accordion, tambourines, drums, domra, zhaleika, and balalaika. Professional performers will sing, creating the effect of an entire Cossack choir on stage, and the choreography will incorporate elements of martial dances with a saber and a nagaika. On Orekhovy Boulevard folk group "Maryina Pesnya" with his soulful compositions will transport listeners to the world of folk traditions, and in Zelenograd at the same time, a song and dance ensemble "Lady" will perform in folk costumes with their best numbers accompanied by an accordion and balalaika.

On February 21 at 4:30 pm on Klyuchevaya Street a group of young musicians Paraskeva will present a vibrant show in outfits that reference ancient traditions.

The next day at the same time there will be a concert for guests. folklore group "Three Maidens" In the square near the Nekrasovka metro station. At 6:15 PM on Admirala Rudneva Street, the folk song ensemble "Vselen Folk" will perform popular songs from past centuries and compositions recorded during folklore expeditions across Russia.

Artists in various contemporary styles will perform for visitors to the venues. On February 20 at 4:30 PM, in the square near Golyanovsky Pond, they will present their most touching compositions. Andrey PozovOn Gorodetskaya Street at 6:15 PM, guests will enjoy the enchanting voice Irina Olifer. The next day at 4:30 p.m.Dmitry Donskoy Boulevard Honored Artist of Russia Olesya Evstigneeva will perform for the guests, and at 6:15 pm – singer Elizaveta Dolzhenkova.Krasnodarskaya Street At 4:30 pm, singer Elizaveta Lasavskaya will take the stage, and at 6:15 pm, the musical group Goroda will delight the audience at Slavy Square.

February 22ndMitinskaya Street The Black Cupro group will perform at 4:30 pm, and the Rimskie duo will perform at 6:15 pm.

Theatre program

Theatrical performances will create a magical atmosphere. This weekend, at 5:00 PM, the festival venues will host performances for young audiences, themed around the farewell to winter, Maslenitsa adventures, light, and the sun.

February 21stProfsoyuznaya Street The OZ Theatre will present the captivating production "The Magic Key." An animation program will also be held on Pererva Street at the same time. "Have fun, Maslenitsa", and on Aviatsionnaya Street the Pulse Show Theatre will present a performance Petrushka and the Girl.

On February 22, the Sfera Sveta Theatre will continue its stage program with a fun performance. "Saving Maslenitsa!" on Aviatsionnaya Street, and on the stage of the square on Khachaturyan Street, young guests will see "Petrushin's Tales" performed by actors from the Happy People Theatre. In addition, a program will be held on Grekova Street that day. Cossack the Volnaya Rus troupe, and on Pererva Street the Snezhen Theatre will present a performance Sweet Meeting.

In addition, on February 22nd, on Tverskaya Square, a Russian animation company invites young guests and their parents to take part inMaslenitsa program.

Cheerful entertainers and favorite cartoon characters will swirl everyone in a festive circle dance. From 12:00 to 3:40 PM, children will take part in exciting games, learn lively dances, solve riddles, and take vibrant photos with life-size dragon puppets Tosha and Misolya.

Young guests will bake pancakes with the characters from the animated film "Drakoshiya," help the little shushu get home before sunset, and give the sun another ray of sunshine with the characters from "Uletnaya Delivery." They will also enjoy sports games with the characters from "Team Match" and techno dancing to remakes of Russian folk songs with the characters from "Tekhnolyka."

Folk melodies with a modern twist will create a unique festive atmosphere, and fun quizzes will help you learn more about your favorite cartoon characters.

At all the city's festival venues, everyone will find something to suit their taste—from vibrant folk dances and songs to fun games and captivating theatrical performances. The festivities will continue until February 22.

You can see how the Maslenitsa festival is going on in Mosphoto report.

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

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The State Budgetary Institution "Small Business of Moscow" (MBM) will help entrepreneurs understand the intricacies of paying taxes and turn a complex task into a clear process. For this purpose, thematic section on the portal mbm.mos.ru, a dedicated consultation line and a practical mini-course, as well as free practice-oriented events.

Special section Tax reform The portal launched in mid-December. Since then, more than three thousand people have accessed it. It contains up-to-date information on new regulations, presented in accessible language. Entrepreneurs can independently navigate updated regulations, covering not only taxes but also insurance premiums, and filters help quickly find the answer they need. Visual reminders and instructions on key taxation aspects are also available.

Additionally, this section offers free online tools to help you navigate the new rules and adjust your business processes. For example, the "Tax Regime Selection" service checks the current tax regime's relevance and suggests alternatives if necessary, while the "Financial Model Preparation" service allows you to forecast your company's development under the new conditions. Entrepreneurs will also find the "Business Boxes" service useful, providing access to accounting and tax services from market leaders.

For an in-depth study of the changes, a practical distance mini-course is available. Transition to VAT: Instructions for UseIt will help protect businesses from fines, audits, and unnecessary expenses. In just one week, participants will learn the basic principles of VAT calculation, setting up cash registers, drafting contracts, and other key details.

You can also ask questions about taxes by calling our toll-free hotline at 7 495 276-24-18. MBM consultants quickly address individual situations, explaining, for example, new simplified taxation and VAT rules, patent registration procedures, and tax and insurance payment procedures. Dozens of entrepreneurs have already used the hotline.

In addition, as part of its comprehensive business support, MBM regularly holds events on tax topics – you can register for them atportal.

State Budgetary Institution "Small Business of Moscow", subordinate Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development of the City of Moscow, helps people start and grow their businesses in the capital. Business service centers offer information about financial and non-financial government support measures.

Free educational and business events are held for entrepreneurs: forums, seminars, workshops, and conferences that help them improve their professional skills and connect with like-minded individuals.

You can also get advice on opening and running a business, use convenient online services, or learn about current support measures for entrepreneurs in Moscow on the website mbm.mos.ru and by phone: 7 495 225-14-14.

Support for entrepreneurs is provided within the framework of the federal project “Small and Medium Entrepreneurship and Support for Individual Entrepreneurial Initiatives,” which is part of the national project "Efficient and competitive economy", as well as the Moscow Mayor's strategy for supporting Moscow entrepreneurship. More information about national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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Every year on the small stage of the Moscow State Academic Theatre Russian Song The boisterous Maslenitsa festival is underway. It's celebrated with authentic songs, folk games, and stories about the omens, customs, and traditions of various regions of Russia. About the program "Oh, Maslenitsa the Entertainer!" People's Artist of Russia Nadezhda Babkina, the theater's founder, artistic director, and director, as well as choirmaster of the Rossiyane ensemble, Yana Samoilova, and the theater's chief director, Maxim Lakhno, spoke about the event.

The world of folk festivities

How did our ancestors celebrate Maslenitsa? They slewed, built snow forts, told fortunes, danced, sang—they did it all together, noisily, brightly, and joyfully, ignoring the hard work, sorrows, and grief of the past year. They bid farewell to the past and looked forward with hope to the new—long days, a warm spring, and a fruitful summer. This spirit and this charge of folk energy are captured by the performers of the "Rossiyane" folk ensemble, which is part of the theater's larger ensemble.

"At the Russkaya Pesnya Theatre, we've strived to recreate this wonderful world of folk festivities. On the small stage, we present the program "Oh, Maslenitsa-Zateinitsa!" It brings together folk traditions from all over Russia: games, dances, spiritual poems, ritual and lyrical songs—everything that brought life to the village on the eve of Lent," shares People's Artist of Russia Nadezhda Babkina, artistic director, director, and founder of the Russkaya Pesnya Theatre.

The program, which will take place on February 21st and 22nd, is family-friendly: viewers will be able to enjoy the sounds of folk songs and become full participants in the action. Both adults and children are involved in active games and competitions—just like at a true folk festival, where no one is left out of the boisterous festivities.

Collection of materials: from scientific literature to expeditions

"At Maslenitsa, we had fun with the whole village, from the youngest to the oldest. We used to say, 'Even if you have to pawn yourself, you'll still see Maslenitsa off.' We had a blast: singing, dancing, and dancing in circles. Incidentally, the circle dance, like the pancake, is a symbol of the sun and an essential part of these days. There are special Maslenitsa songs, ditties, and jokes. These songs often included obscene language—which was allowed on Maslenitsa. Our repertoire also includes Maslenitsa songs, but without the obscene language, of course," continues Nadezhda Babkina.

The selection of materials for the program, as with the theater's other folklore performances, is a creative laboratory and a research endeavor. Yana Samoylova, choirmaster of the "Rossiyane" ensemble, admits that the work never stops—the performers constantly deepen their knowledge to surprise even those who have been attending for years: "As a result, our folklore performance for Maslenitsa is new every year. We update the material, drawing from scientific literature (research by scientists and ethnographers), and select from the wealth of knowledge gained from expeditions to villages. We adapt folk games, and sometimes create our own in a similar style and mood. We strive to ensure that the audience is engaged and learns something new every year."

Geography of folk art: south, central Russia, Siberia

The Rossiyany's repertoire encompasses the traditions of many regions—from southern and central Russia to Siberia. "Songs from various regions of Russia are featured not only in the Maslenitsa program but also in our other folklore performances. This includes southern Russian traditions, from cities like Kursk and Belgorod. It also includes the Urals, Siberia, and the Volga region," explains the choirmaster. However, the troupe also has its own special affinity—villages—to which the artists have a particularly reverent relationship.

"I'd like to highlight the Penza region—we really love this sound tradition, this dialect. The villages of Kanayevka and Demkino. In our Maslenitsa program, we feature a Penza region dance, specifically from Demkino, called 'Let's Drink,'" shares Yana Samoylova.

The ensemble's particular pride lies in its arrangements of folk works by Vladimir Tsaregorodtsev (1955–2020), a prominent figure in Russian folk choral culture and professor at the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music, and Viktor Bakke (1947–2024), Doctor of Art History, Professor of Folk Singing, and Honored Cultural Worker of Russia. According to Yana Samoylova, the ensemble is grateful to include these works in its repertoire for their beauty and uniqueness.

Games, rituals and Maslenitsa-crooked neck

The interactive portion of the performance is not only entertaining for young audiences but also an educational experience. "From the very beginning, the program was designed as an educational one: through games, songs, and interactive activities, we introduce children to the folk customs and rituals of Maslenitsa. It draws on the living folk traditions of various regions of Russia, their unique characteristics and differences, which combine to create a unified image of folk culture and allow them to experience the atmosphere of authentic Russian street festivities," adds Maxim Lakhno, chief director of the Russkaya Pesnya Theatre and Honored Artist of the Russian Federation.

Many of the games and competitions that the performers organize for audiences today were once learned from their grandparents in the villages. For example, games that involve mimicking movements from the Lipetsk and Tula regions. "You go to visit your grandmother in a remote village, and she tells you how they played, danced, and had fun in the streets as children," Yana Samoylova recalls of the student expeditions that were an integral part of the future choirmaster's training. Not only she but also other cast members benefit from this experience. Some continue to go on expeditions and bring back newly discovered games, songs, and amusements.

This year, viewers will be introduced to many curious details of Maslenitsa ritual culture—for example, why Maslenitsa was sometimes called Dunya. This name comes from the folk calendar: the day of Saint Evdokia (Avdotya Vesnovka) was considered the beginning of spring, and some of its rituals evolved into Maslenitsa traditions. In songs, Maslenitsa could be called Evdokia the Whistler or simply Dunya. She was also driven away with chants of "Maslenitsa-crooked-neck, go away!"

Maslenitsa's nickname "crooked neck" wasn't earned for nothing, explains Yana Samoylova: "We're saying goodbye to something old and unnecessary. Maslenitsa has always absorbed all negativity—sorrows and sorrows. When it was burned on Forgiveness Sunday, people truly believed that this badness was being driven away."

Guests will also learn that not all Russians burned the effigy—in some regions it was drowned or thrown onto the roof.

"I recently read in a source that in the Kostroma region, for example, they didn't burn the Maslenitsa effigy—there really wasn't such a thing. They took all the old, unwanted things: household items, utensils, clothes, dishes, piled them up, and burned them. In essence, it's the same as burning Maslenitsa," the choirmaster continues.

Among the interesting details of the holiday is a story about the tradition of sliding down icy slopes on basins and spinning wheel bottoms: it was believed that whoever's basin rolled the farthest would have a good harvest.

The play also explores the theme of fistfights in "Wide Thursday." While there won't be any actual fistfights, men's prowess will find expression in fun competitions, such as "Knock Off the Hat" or a finger fight.

The small stage format allows the performers to interact with the audience. The theater emphasizes that this isn't a concert where some sing and others listen, but a shared celebration. "The small stage is an intimate space, and here we interact a lot. Our director has structured the repertoire so that children and adults alike get up from their seats, and we begin to interact with them, synergize, and unite in a shared celebration," says Yana Samoylova, describing the atmosphere.

"What's the result? A vibrant, genuine celebration. Come and see for yourself and relax your soul," concludes Nadezhda Babkina.

Not Just Maslenitsa: "All Year Round" and "Grandma's Tales"

"Oh, Maslenitsa-Zateinitsa!" is just part of the extensive and varied repertoire of the Russian Song Theatre. The theatre also features a whole series of folklore programs, "All Year Round," which introduces audiences to the traditions and holidays of each season. These include "Autumn, Autumn, We Invite You," "Winter-Winter," "Oh, spring is beautiful" and, of course, "Oh, Maslenitsa the Entertainer!"

For younger audiences, the small stage features a separate series called "Grandmother's Tales." These are performances based on Russian folk tales, such as "The Teremok," The Cat and the Fox, Hare's Hut, Kolobok, The Three Bears and others. "The selection of material is completely different. It's also folkloric, but a little simpler. It includes well-known works that everyone has heard: 'Kalinka-Malinka,' 'In the Forge,' 'The Moon Shines,' and the like," explains Yana Samoylova.

The theatre's main stage features more serious productions aimed at adults and older children, but there's also a place for fairy tales: "Goldfish" according to Alexander Pushkin, Kashtanka based on Anton Chekhov and a play beloved by many At the Pike's CommandYou can view the schedule and buy tickets to the Russian Song Theatre on the service Mosbilet.

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The winter cold is still lingering, and during this time, homeless cats and dogs need special support. Although animal shelter residents are always well-cared for, winter increases their need for warmth, high-quality hot food, and medical care. We're exploring projects in the capital that support shelters for homeless cats during the winter.

Take a walk, play, and help with feeding

Shelters always welcome any help from volunteers—during peak periods, staff members often have the energy and time to address even the most pressing issues. They provide feeding, cleaning, and short walks. Volunteers can also provide extra attention, ear scratches, and long walks with playtime. Volunteers also help clear snow from paths and deliver food or medications. These are important tasks that require the participation of caring individuals who truly love and empathize with animals.

Volunteering comes in many forms—everyone can find something that suits their abilities and passion. Learn more about what's needed right now, join animal shelter trips, and participate in fundraising and nonprofit events as a volunteer with Mosvolonter resource centerIf you have no experience volunteering, the resource center's mentors and team will teach you everything and help you get started. Detailed information about animal volunteering is available in the topic section. online course.

In addition, workshops on building insulated dog houses for private shelters and foundations will be organized for all Moscow residents. Pet supplies can also be donated to special boxes at volunteer centers. Good Place, located throughout the city.

Give a home and care

You can look at your future four-legged friends and find the one with the help of this service Mospitometz on the mos.ru portal, developed last year in collaboration with Moscow's urban infrastructure complex.

When choosing a future pet, you can consider many different criteria: age, size, breed, color, personality, and other factors. And love, devotion, and cozy snoring are automatically included with every cat or dog.

The service features animals from 13 city shelters. It allows you to review animal profiles, choose a four-legged friend, and schedule a visit to the shelter for an in-person meeting. A short quiz on the service's page helps you narrow down suitable profiles based on key criteria, such as coat length, color, or size.

Each animal's profile provides detailed information about its age, size, personality, and habits, as well as photos. All applicants are vaccinated, socialized, and awaiting a loving home. Mospitometz also offers more information about helping shelter animals, including recommendations for adopting these little creatures, feeding them, and caring for them.

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Not everyone can take a pet home or visit a shelter in person. There are other ways to help homeless cats and dogs from Moscow's private shelters. For over five years, Moscow residents have been quickly, easily, and safely fostering these little animals with charitable serviceon the mos.ru portal.

In the category of assistance programs "Animals"Thirteen verified non-profit organizations are represented. Donations from city residents are used to purchase food, vaccines, and essential medications, pay for consultations with specialists and surgeries at veterinary clinics, help with the adoption and rehoming of homeless animals, pay water and electricity bills, build and insulate dog kennels and cat boxes, and much more.

For example, with the help of the service, you can support Uma, the creamy beauty, as well as other wards of the foundation RusDogAn organization employee found her on the side of the road and took her to the RusDog Center, where she underwent examination and necessary treatment. The emaciated Uma was found to have dangerous parasites. Thanks to the support and donations of caring people, Uma received emergency treatment and quickly recovered. Now completely healthy, she welcomes any human attention and is looking for a home.

At the RusDog Center, the animals in its care receive treatment, vaccinations, sterilization, and socialization. The organization brings together caring people to help homeless animals.

The service also allows you to make a donation to the foundation's wards. NikaThe organization's "Wet Nose" Rescue Center is becoming a temporary shelter for hundreds of cats and dogs. Staying there helps prepare the animals for home life and teach them to trust people. A modest donation will help provide care, guidance, and a home for many animals, including Charlie, an 11-month-old girl who has yet to find her perfect human. Charlie and her brother, Chaplin, arrived at the shelter as puppies. They were fortunate to find kind people who helped them in their time of need. Today, Chaplin is happily living with a loving family, but Charlie, unfortunately, never had the chance to experience the love and care of a loved one. This cheerful girl loves walks, games, and socializing. She is drawn to people, gets along with children, and always tries to be close to them. Charlie is well-behaved, trained to walk on a leash and harness, knows basic commands, and will be a reliable companion for any adventure or play.

Foundation program Dogs Who Love The organization aims to provide qualified veterinary care to homeless animals, foster and support cats and dogs in shelters, find homes, and care for them until they meet their new owners. Donations from local residents help bring hope to hundreds of animals, including the handsome Zeus. Beneath the grace and stature of a formidable giant lies a kind heart and gentle nature. Zeus looks into the eyes with trust and warmth, waiting for his human. The dog arrived at the shelter in 2023: when the volunteers' car stopped, he practically jumped in, trusting the strangers. He likely had a domestic life before: he's familiar with riding in the passenger seat, is people-oriented, and is eager to find a true home.

These and other non-profit organizations' beneficiaries can be helped with just a few clicks using the mos.ru service. Caring residents can support animals through the project page, pay regular bills in the "My Payments" service and the "My Moscow" city app, sign up for regular donations, and start charitable collections for the beneficiaries of these organizations. Learn more about how and whom you can help through the mos.ru charity service, and explore the organizations' programs and reports at special pagemos.ru portal.

The work and functional development of the charitable service on the mos.ru portal is supervised by the capital Department of Information Technology And Committee on Public Relations and Youth Policywith the support of the Public Chamber of Moscow.

The creation and operation of digital platforms for providing residents with public services in various sectors of the social sphere are in line with the objectives of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State"More information about national projects and the capital's contribution can be found at special page.

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In 2025, in the capital supplier portal New useful features have been added. Digital solutions make it easier for entrepreneurs to participate in public procurement, and they allow state and municipal institutions to purchase products at more competitive prices.

For example, a machine-based documentation analysis service has been created for users, the process of creating and managing product cards in the product catalog has been streamlined, and the portal's knowledge base search has been modernized. Furthermore, a new correspondence window has been added between customers and suppliers, allowing them to discuss important issues related to the conclusion and execution of contracts. Another new feature involves the platform's integration with the Gosklyuch mobile app, allowing users to sign offers for the supply of goods, performance of work, and provision of services electronically.

"In 2025, new services were launched on the supplier portal, including those using artificial intelligence. Some stages of contract conclusion were simplified, and a number of processes for creating and updating product cards in the product catalog were improved. In our work on the portal's functionality, we strive to improve user interaction with the resource and increase the transparency of procedures. The new options on the portal were introduced, in part, due to feedback from customers and entrepreneurs," said the deputy head of the Moscow City Council.

Department of Information Technology Roman Urnyshev.

The supplier portal was created in 2013 to automate small-volume procurement. Here, entrepreneurs from across the country can directly sell their products to state and municipal institutions in 44 regions, such as schools, clinics, kindergartens, and local governments. Public sector organizations purchase in-demand everyday goods through the portal, including stationery, office paper, water, construction, household, and medical supplies, electronics and office equipment, communications equipment, software, and more. The catalog currently contains over three million unique items.

The entire procurement process on the supplier portal is conducted digitally: contracts are concluded and executed remotely, without paper documents, and electronic signatures are used to authenticate transactions. More than 1,500 contracts are concluded on the platform daily.

"The Moscow Supplier Portal is accessible to entrepreneurs across Russia. This resource is attractive to businesses due to its ability to participate in interregional procurement, as well as the speed and transparency of its procedures and the high level of digitalization of its processes. The platform is constantly evolving, and more and more users are joining it. Currently, more than 395,000 entrepreneurs work on it, and over 90 percent of them are small and medium-sized businesses. The portal's popularity among the business community ensures a high level of competition, allowing customers to meet their needs for goods, services, and work at optimal prices. Today, more than 60,000 state and municipal customers from 44 regions of Russia purchase products on the portal," noted the head of the Moscow Department for Competition Policy.

Kirill Purtov.

Artificial intelligence assistance

One of the important innovations on the supplier portal was the emergence of a new machine analysis service that provides users with summary of documentsThe tool is powered by generative artificial intelligence trained on a large language model of standard contract data. It automatically processes uploaded contracts and generates a concise summary of key parameters: contract subject matter, cost, supplier requirements, deadlines, delivery and payment terms, and other relevant details.

The new service allows suppliers to reduce the time spent reviewing documentation, thereby quickly selecting suitable sessions for participation. To use it, simply open one of the quotation sessions on the portal and select the file with the summary in the "Documents" section.

In 2025, the supplier portal's knowledge base search was also modernized. Search results are now faster and more accurate, with improved recognition of typos and transliterations. A new option, Smart Search, was added to the search bar. With it, users can immediately get a concise answer to their question. The system aggregates key points from all relevant materials posted in the knowledge base and compiles them into an informational summary. For a more detailed study of a topic, users should independently review articles on the supplier portal. A standard search will help find links to them.

In addition, the supplier portal has expanded its tools for concluding contracts. This can now be done using a QR code anddirect linkThis opportunity is available to entrepreneurs from any region of Russia who have not yet registered on the platform.

Currently, regional customers with access to the direct procurement format on the supplier portal can initiate contract signing using a QR code. They can use this option if they need to procure rare goods, or order work or services not yet available on the platform. In this case, when creating a contract, customers must manually enter the supplier's information and send them an invitation to sign the contract in the form of a QR code or a direct link. The supplier must click this link, complete registration on the portal, and sign the contract. This mechanism reduces time and simplifies the process of registering and concluding the first contract.

Templates for similar products and electronic signature of offers

New solutions were also implemented in the product catalog in 2025. Users can now create cards for a range of similar products, such as shoes, uniforms, and items in a wide range of sizes or colors. Previously, each product had to be registered separately, but now they can combine similar items into a single order form by setting up template specifications and images. For example, if a business owner plans to offer portal users a new model of sneakers, they can create a single product card that includes the full range of sizes and colors. This will significantly speed up the review process for new products in the catalog by moderators, save time for all parties involved in the purchasing process, and increase the transparency of sales procedures.

Another important change concerns the product or service card interface. Customers can now view the average price of similar products over the past three years and the period of the last active offer from a specific supplier. This allows government and municipal agencies to quickly assess the cost of the product on offer and select the most advantageous offer.

Furthermore, last year, the supplier portal was integrated with the Gosklyuch mobile app. Now, individuals using the platform can sign price quotes for their goods, work, or services, even from their mobile devices. This innovation optimizes user resources and enhances their information security: thanks to encryption, the app reliably protects data.

Furthermore, since last year, customers and suppliers have been able to discuss important issues related to the conclusion and execution of contracts through a correspondence window. This window appears after the customer sends the supplier a draft contract for signature. Currently, users of the supplier portal can ask questions on topics such as protocols of disagreements, concluding supplementary agreements, contract termination, filing claims, and more. This allows them to clarify details, promptly make appropriate changes to documents, and resolve many other issues directly on the website.

The supplier portal has simplified the contracting process for new users.More than 600,000 contracts were signed on the supplier portal in 2025.

Save time and get competitive prices

The supplier portal is constantly evolving to enhance user convenience and ensure the reliability of transactions. Today, its functionality covers virtually every stage of the procurement process—from posting product information to concluding an electronic contract. Convenient free services allow small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals, to optimize their labor and time resources.

For example, when a new product is uploaded to the catalog, the neural network determines its possible category within a few seconds based on a photograph and suggests suitable characteristics. Using the built-in API service, suppliers can download the entire catalog or part of it for product analysis and procurement strategy development.

Additionally, to optimize participation in bidding sessions, the portal features an automated bidding bot. It allows suppliers to participate in multiple mini-auctions simultaneously. While the bot doesn't guarantee victory in a bidding session, it does save entrepreneurs significant time. At the same time, customers receive goods or services at a more favorable price due to the high level of competition.

For entrepreneurs who have recently joined the platform, there's a special educational service called "Supplier School," dedicated to quotation sessions. It helps them learn more about mini-auctions and practice during a training session. This training helps newcomers quickly master the necessary skills and effectively participate in procurement processes.

Suppliers on the resource can be commercial organizations, sole proprietors, self-employed individuals, and individuals. Thanks to transparent and clear operating mechanisms, they can enter into contracts with customers both in their region and elsewhere.

You can register on the supplier portal using your email address or signature, as well as an account on mos.ru or other systems. Simplified registration via email allows you to view information on the portal but does not allow you to participate in procurement. Legally significant actions—signing offers, contracts, and other documents—require an electronic signature. Suppliers can advertise their products and services on the platform. This information will be available to all users, even those registered without an electronic signature.

The functional customer of the supplier portal is Moscow City Department for Competition Policy, technical development is supervised by the capital Department of Information Technology.

The development of electronic services for business is in line 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 the national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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