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January 22, 2026

Financial news: January 22, 2026. The Moscow Small Business Lending Assistance Fund will hold a deposit auction.

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The deposit auction date is 22.01.2026. Placement currency is RUB. The maximum amount of funds placed (in the placement currency) is 315,000,000. Placement period, days – 181. Date of depositing funds is 22.01.2026. Date of return of funds is 22.07.2026. Minimum placement interest rate, % per annum is 15.2. Terms of the conclusion, urgent or special (Urgent). The minimum amount of funds placed for one application (in the placement currency) is 315,000,000. The maximum number of applications from one Participant, pcs. 1. Auction form, open or closed (Open).

The basis of the Agreement is the General Agreement. Schedule (Moscow time). Preliminary applications from 11:30 to 11:40. Competitive applications from 11:40 to 11:45. Setting the cutoff interest rate or declaring the auction invalid before 12:00. Additional terms and conditions – Placement of funds with the option of early withdrawal of the entire deposit amount and payment of interest accrued on the deposit amount at the rate established by the deposit transaction, in the event of the Bank's non-compliance with the requirements set forth in paragraph 2.1. of the Regulation "On the procedure for selecting banks for the placement of funds of the Moscow Small Business Lending Promotion Fund in deposits (deposits) under the GDS" (as amended on the date of the deposit transaction), early withdrawal at the "on demand" rate, interest payment monthly, on the last business day of the month, without replenishment.

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January 22, 2026

A GUU student became Vice-Mr. of Moscow Students

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On January 21, the final of the annual city competition "Miss and Mister Students of Moscow" took place, timed to coincide with Russian Students' Day.

Twenty finalists from 17 Moscow universities performed on the stage of the Moscow Concert Hall. The State University of Management was represented by Alexander Tavadze, a third-year student at the Institute of Marketing and Mr. GUU 2024.

Over 100 students from over 60 Moscow universities participated in this year's qualifying round. Each contestant presented a creative performance, and then the 40 semifinalists competed in five challenges: intellectual, culinary, athletic, creative, and dance.

The final stage took the form of a gala concert, which transformed into a true story about Moscow. The audience witnessed a show where the city became a grand stage, giving everyone a chance to express themselves. The creative youth embodied the energy of the metropolis—its rhythm, aspirations, and hopes. All numbers were performed to live music.

At the end of the evening, the winners of the competition were announced: Miss and Mr. Students, as well as Vice-Miss and Vice-Mr.

GUU student Alexander Tavadze rightfully became Vice-Mr. of Moscow Student Union and thanked everyone for their support. And, of course, the event couldn't have been complete without our signature chant, which echoed throughout Moscow: "This is Vykhino, this is the South-Eastern Administrative District, this is our GUU, we love it!"

We congratulate Alexander on his latest victory. We are immensely proud of our talented students and wish them success in their future endeavors!

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January 22, 2026

Dmitry Chernyshenko: The start of the sixth season of the All-Russian sports projects competition "You're in the Game" has been announced.

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On January 21, the sixth season of the All-Russian sports project competition "You're in the Game" kicked off. Its launch was announced by Mikhail Degtyarev, Minister of Sport and Chairman of the Russian Olympic Committee. The ceremony, held at the Megasport Sports Palace in Moscow, was also attended by VTB United League President Sergey Kushchenko; VTB United League CEO and Russian basketball player, two-time Olympic, World, and European Championship medalist Ilona Korstin; PBC CSKA President Andrei Vatutin; and Andrei Kirilenko, President of the Russian Basketball Federation, Olympic bronze medalist, European champion, three-time Russian champion, and NBA player and record holder.

"You're in the Game" launches numerous projects across a wide range of sports, including an increasing number of basketball initiatives each year. To draw additional attention to this sport and highlight its accessibility for everyone, the ceremony was timed to coincide with a vibrant and spectacular event: Mikhail Degtyarev took the symbolic faceoff before the start of a VTB United League basketball game between CSKA and Uralmash.

"President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has set a goal for us: by 2030, at least 70% of Russian citizens should regularly engage in physical fitness and sports. The "You're in the Game" competition is one of the key contributors to achieving this goal. With each season, it grows in scale: the number of participants grows, and projects in new sports areas emerge. Over the past five seasons, the competition has received over 21,000 applications from across the country. Importantly, these include projects already developing adaptive and phygital sports, reviving our traditional sports. We invite the creators of outstanding sports projects to participate in the sixth season and receive additional support for their implementation!" emphasized Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.

The main goal of the "You're in the Game" competition is to identify and recognize outstanding and promising projects that help engage Russians in sports. "You're in the Game" is held annually under the state program "Sport of Russia" with the support of the Ministry of Sport.

The launch of the new season of the "You're in the Game" competition is part of the Ministry of Sport's systematic efforts to engage citizens in regular physical activity. Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly emphasized that sport helps shape character and instills healthy lifestyle values. This is precisely the goal of the "You're in the Game" competition, which is held as part of the comprehensive state program "Sport of Russia."

The sixth season features a substantial prize pool: nomination winners will receive 500,000 rubles each, and the Grand Prix winner will receive 1 million rubles. In addition to financial support, participants will have access to an educational accelerator, assistance from industry experts, and consultations on project refinement and partner acquisition. All of this provides valuable support for their initiatives.

Over five seasons, the competition has brought together thousands of projects in areas such as mass, youth, and adaptive sports, support for veterans of the Soviet Military District, and more. The projects participating in the competition unite over 20 million people across the country. Among them are the creators of both small, local initiatives and large-scale projects and comprehensive digital solutions. For many of them, the Ministry of Sport's support through the competition has provided a powerful impetus for development and scaling," noted Mikhail Degtyarev.

The sixth season of the competition features five main nominations: "Starting Point," "Scale," "Children in Sports," "Transformation in Sports," and "Unlimited Possibilities," as well as three nominations from the competition's partners: "Corporate Sports," "Sports Tourism," and "Media."

The winners will receive cash prizes, and the projects selected by public vote will be awarded special prizes.

"By its sixth season, the 'You're in the Game' competition has built a unique community of like-minded people inspired by sports. For them, participating in the competition is a wonderful opportunity to prove themselves, make a name for their project, and expand its reach. This year, we've increased the prize fund—the winners of each of the five main categories will receive 500,000 rubles to develop their projects, and the Grand Prix winner will receive 1 million rubles. We look forward to exciting and vibrant projects that engage people in an active lifestyle, and we wish good luck to all the contestants!" said Sofia Malyavina, CEO of the National Priorities nonprofit organization.

Each season, participants' projects are evaluated by leading industry experts. This time, the "You're in the Game" expert council included: five-time Olympic synchronized swimming champion, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Sports of the Kaliningrad Region Natalya Ishchenko, Minister of Sports of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Dmitry Kabaylo, Olympic speed skating champion Svetlana Zhurova, Olympic medalist, choreographer, producer of ice shows and sporting events Ilya Averbukh, Olympic cross-country skiing champion Alexander Legkov, Honored Journalist and Advisor to the Minister of Sports of Russia on a voluntary basis Dmitry Guberniev, sports entrepreneur, co-founder of MoiFitness.rf, the BRICS Marathon League, Ironstar, and Rosa Run Vladimir Voloshin, multiple Russian and international champion in bodybuilding and fitness, Honored Master of Sports and Honored Coach of Russia Dmitry Yashankin, and former captain of the Russian national rugby team and host of the show "Super Ninja" Vasily Artemyev. This way, project authors will receive feedback from a large team of true professionals.

As part of the competition, semi-finalists and finalists undergo training in an educational accelerator, the program of which is being developed by the Russian International Olympic University. Participants work with subject-matter experts and mentors, gain practical knowledge in sports and project management, participate in a series of educational webinars, and receive extensive feedback necessary for refining and further scaling their initiatives. Information support and audience engagement will be a significant asset.

The competition is open to any Russian citizen over 18 years of age who permanently resides in the Russian Federation, as well as Russian legal entities and individual entrepreneurs implementing sports projects, including family projects involving children under 18. To apply, please complete the form on the website tyvigre.rf.

Applications for the sixth season of the All-Russian Sports Project Competition "You're in the Game" will be accepted until March 31, 2026. The awards ceremony will take place in Moscow in the summer of 2026.

Detailed information about the sixth season of "You're in the Game" will be published on the competition's official website, tyvigre.rf.

The All-Russian sports projects competition "You're in the Game" is held by the National Priorities ANO with the support of the Ministry of Sport under the state program "Sport of Russia."

January 22, 2026

Participants of the RUDN.VC accelerator are developing an autonomous virtual film studio based on AI.

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Source: Peoples'Friendship University of Russia

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Are you creating AI videos but are struggling with ideas? Or are you struggling to achieve high-quality videos from neural networks? RUDN.VC accelerator participants are working to solve these problems.

A team led by Dmitry Ryumin, an assistant professor in the Department of Public and Municipal Administration, and Victoria Ryumina, a graduate of the Department of Sociology at RUDN University, is working on the "Content Factory"—an autonomous virtual film studio powered by artificial intelligence.

Idea: From producer to bot

The project aims to solve pressing problems faced by creators: burnout due to the need to generate ideas daily, the difficulty of working with professional tools (not everyone knows how to create working prompts), and the inconsistent quality of AI video.

"Content Factory" offers a fundamentally different approach. It's not just a generator, but a multi-agent system in the format of a Telegram bot, where a virtual "writer," "director," and "critic" work together. The user simply enters a simple idea—for example, "a superhero cat saves Moscow." The system then independently writes the script, creates characters, and, using cutting-edge technology, generates a high-quality 32-second video—free of "hallucinations" and with a coherent storyline.

"The main value is that the user takes on the role of 'producer' rather than 'executor.' They don't need prompt engineering skills—they simply provide a creative idea, and the AI agents handle all the technical work," says Dmitry Ryumin.

Market and Economy: From Bloggers to Brands

The project targets two key audiences:

B2C (individual users): aspiring bloggers, Telegram channel creators, storytellers, and gamers who want to visualize stories without the budget for professional production; B2B (business): SMM agencies and brands, for whom the system can reduce the cost of advertising creative production by 10 times.

The monetization model is pay-per-video (payment for each completed video). The project's creators plan to break even within the fifth month of operation.

Roadmap: From MVP to Scaling

A working version of the Telegram bot (MVP) is already available. The team plans to promote their product through three channels:

Seeding on Telegram: advertising placement in channels focused on neural networks, marketing, and blogging. Influencer marketing: collaboration with bloggers who will demonstrate the bot's performance in shorts or reels. Telegram Ads: targeted advertising for precise audience reach.

The project's curator from the RUDN.VC accelerator highly values the startup's potential.

"I truly believe in the project—it's incredibly cool and will be in demand, especially since we already have a working MVP. The team's key is to identify the right target audiences to focus on. They'll succeed!" — Yulia Vorokhob.

January 22, 2026

An international team of medical students won silver at the All-Russian Online Olympiad.

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The "Pharmaconafty" team of students from the RUDN University School of Medicine successfully competed in the All-Russian Student Online Olympiad in Pharmacology, dedicated to the 107th anniversary of the N.N. Burdenko Voronezh State Medical University. They took second place, demonstrating the high level of preparation of the university's students and the effectiveness of their intercultural interaction.

The team included students from the General Medicine program:

Al Laban Hassan, team captain, 4th year (Lebanon); Imomzoda Shahboz Nuriddin, 3rd year (Tajikistan); Ismagilova Anastasia, 3rd year (Russia); Makeenkov Mikhail, 3rd year (Russia); Kureber Valentina Sofia, 4th year (Russia).

Art that unites worlds

The Olympiad began with an unusual creative competition, "Department History – University History," where teams were challenged to create a work of art using various medicinal forms. The RUDN team's work became more than just an art object, but a profound metaphor for the university's mission.

Team captain Hassan Al Laban described the concept behind their work: "At the center of the drawing is an invisible yet powerful thread that connects two worlds: a vibrant mosaic mask on the left and the calm profile of a girl in a headscarf on the right. This thread represents Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, where students from different countries learn to speak the same language of science and mutual respect. On the left is a composite image of the world that everyone brings with them: fragments of cultures, different traditions, languages, and personalities, like multicolored geometric shapes. These parts seem disparate, but it is at RUDN that they come together to form a coherent face—the shared identity of an international student body. On the right is the face of a student who peers at this world and simultaneously reflects it. Her patterned headscarf is a symbol of roots and national culture, which everyone retains, even as part of a larger university community. Gold elements and warm tones emphasize the value of the individual and respect for the traditions of each people.

Below is the world of pharmacology and medicine: vials, tablets, ampoules, and "CHILL pills." This is not only a hint at a future profession, but also a metaphor for knowledge as a "cure" for fear, prejudice, and ignorance. At RUDN, students learn not just to heal bodies but also to carefully nurture the souls of people of different cultures, faiths, and languages. Flowers, hearts, and "student chaos" scattered throughout the page demonstrate that friendship between nations is born not at pompous rallies, but in ordinary moments: shared classes, sleepless nights before exams, over coffee, and jokes in a mixture of languages.

This drawing is like a page from a shared RUDN University diary, where every stroke is made by the hand of a person who believes that medicine and education unite more powerfully than any borders."

Express lecture and speed test

During the second stage of the competition, Hassan gave his teammates a quick lecture on "Adrenaline." The captain chose this topic due to the drug's key role in emergency medicine, as it is used to treat conditions such as anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, and other critical situations. During the lecture, the student examined the pharmacokinetics of adrenaline in detail, explaining how it is absorbed and distributed in the body, as well as its mechanism of action. Hassan noted that he strived to convey complex aspects in the most simple and accessible language possible. The lecture was recorded on video for the jury's evaluation.

The most challenging part of the competition was the third stage—the online team test. As Hassan explained, the main challenge was the strict time limit: 30 minutes to answer 60 complex analytical questions, requiring the integration of knowledge from various areas of pharmacology and clinical medicine.

"We were able to successfully overcome this challenging stage primarily due to the well-coordinated teamwork during the preparation, which was aimed at developing not memory, but the speed of clinical thinking," said Hassan Al Laban.

Team spirit and philosophy of the subject

Participants unanimously noted that the key to victory was perfect teamwork.

Valentina Kureber shared her preparation strategy: "We purposefully divided ourselves into areas of interest, which allowed us to cover the entire pharmacology course as effectively and thoroughly as possible. Ultimately, during the test, our team worked like a well-coordinated and well-oiled machine: each participant had their own role and responsibilities."

Anastasia Ismagilova, Valentina's teammate, also noted the powerful incentive for self-study: "Some of the assignments seemed quite challenging because they covered topics we hadn't yet covered during the semester. We had to figure things out on our own and learn the material ahead. Sometimes it was difficult to grasp new topics the first time, but gradually working on each new concept helped us understand them, which allowed us to achieve a good result!"

The main unifying factor was a common philosophical conviction in the importance of the subject.

"Pharmacology is the backbone of medicine. This idea united our team, giving meaning to every stage of preparation. Our victory was the result of this very approach, where a deep understanding of the subject and team spirit were inseparable," said Hassan Al Laban.

January 22, 2026

Admission Rules 2026: Polytechnic University Awaits Its Leading Heroes

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Every year, January 20th becomes an exciting day for applicants – universities publish their admission rules. This document This is very important for prospective students. It sets out the admissions campaign deadlines, the list of entrance examinations and documents, and the admissions process for different categories of applicants.

In 2026, St. Petersburg Polytechnic University allocated 3,400 state-funded places for full-time undergraduate and specialist degree programs and 3,023 contract-based places (full-time, part-time, and distance learning). For future master's students, 2,338 state-funded places are available in more than 170 educational programs.

The admissions campaign begins on June 20 and runs until August 27. This is the day the final round of applicants—those applying to fee-paying master's programs—will be accepted.

This year, applicants will only be able to submit documents in three ways: through the Gosuslugi portal, in person, or by mail.

In 2026, the minimum threshold for submitting documents changed. Applicants must now score at least 47 points for each Unified State Exam (USE) subject or internal entrance examination. The only exception is the minimum score for additional creative exams in the "Design" and "Architectural Environmental Design" programs: here, the minimum threshold remains unchanged at 55 points.

In accordance with legislative requirements, the list of entrance examinations for a number of technical fields has also been adjusted this year: 11.03.01 "Radio Engineering", 11.03.04 "Electronics and Nanoelectronics", 13.03.01 "Thermal Power Engineering and Thermal Engineering", 13.03.02 "Electric Power Engineering and Electrical Engineering", 13.03.03 "Power Engineering", 14.03.01 "Nuclear Power Engineering and Thermal Physics", 14.05.02 "Nuclear Power Plants: Design, Operation and Engineering" (including the Institute of Nuclear Power in Sosnovy Bor), 16.03.01 "Technical Physics". While previously applicants could choose between physics and computer science, physics has now been approved as a compulsory subject for admission to these specialties.

By making physics a mandatory subject for a number of leading engineering programs, we're focusing on applicants with a strong foundation and prepared for today's most pressing challenges. This is a step toward high-quality engineering education, and we're optimistic about our future leaders—motivated and talented students," comments Vitaly Drobchik, Executive Secretary of the SPbPU Admissions Committee, on the new initiative.

An important change has also occurred for applicants applying with secondary vocational education (SVE). Application without the Unified State Exam is now only possible for programs whose profile matches the profile of the SVE diploma they received. Those wishing to change their professional field will need to provide Unified State Exam results in the required subjects for admission. The corresponding fields are listed in Section 26.1 of the admission rules.

This year, the range of undergraduate programs is expanding. Applicants are offered new promising tracks, namely 18.03.01 "Chemical Engineering" at the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport and the "Asian Studies" track within the "International Regional Studies" track.

Applicants can receive up to 10 points toward their Unified State Exam scores for certain achievements. The main achievements remain a certificate/diploma of secondary vocational education with honors, GTO (Ready for Labor and Defense) distinctions, and participation in various Olympiads and competitions.

The number of programs eligible for simultaneous application has not changed. Applicants can select up to five programs. Each selected program must be listed in order of admission priority on the application. To be accepted to the university, students must submit an electronic consent form on the Gosuslugi portal.

Students wishing to enroll in the master's program can choose from four options: winning a portfolio competition, becoming a winner or medalist of the All-Russian "I Am a Professional" Olympiad, winning an All-Russian engineering competition, or successfully passing an interdisciplinary exam. Furthermore, a completely new master's program, "Hydrocarbon Pipeline Transportation," will open in 2026 within the Oil and Gas Engineering program.

The Admissions Committee's primary goal is to make the admissions process as transparent and convenient as possible for applicants, while maintaining high selection standards. We are open to dialogue and look forward to welcoming all future Polytechnic students to the Open Day to discuss new opportunities in detail and answer all your questions, noted Varvara Sotova, Director of the Student Recruitment Center.

To help prospective students understand the admissions process, an online Open Day will be held on February 1. Representatives from the SPbPU Admissions Committee will discuss changes to the 2026 admissions campaign, introduce the university, and answer questions about admission.

January 22, 2026

You can prepare your thesis at the Moskino cinema park on Student's Day.

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On January 24 and 25, the Moskino cinema park, which is under the jurisdiction of the capital, Department of Culture, themed film weekends will be held to celebrate Students' Day. University and college students are admitted free of charge upon presentation of a student ID.

See "Tanya Larina" and do a coursework assignment

On January 24 at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM, the Gonzaga Theatre will host performances of "Tanya Larina," a play based on A.S. Pushkin's novel in verse, "Eugene Onegin." You can become a spectator byticket to the cinema park.

On January 24th and 25th at 12:00, 12:50, 1:40, 3:20, 4:10, and 5:00 PM, the Pitersky Bar will host one-shot filming. Guests will try on costumes, perform in several scenes, and receive a commemorative video. Admission is byticket to the cinema park.

During these days, all students will also be able to work on their coursework and theses. The film park's central locations will be available for filming these projects. These include "Prince Andrei's Chambers," "On-Site Chroma Key," "Reichstag Steps," "Moscow in the 1940s," "St. Petersburg Bar," "Cowboy Town," as well as the interiors of the hospital, barn, and administration building in "County Town." To film, you must submit application for registration until 15:00 on January 23.

On January 25th, at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM, actress and director Adelina Gizatullina will hold acting and stage speech workshops on the second floor of the educational center. The teacher will share exercises for clear diction and correct pronunciation. At 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM, guests will be able to attend choreography and stage movement classes with Olga Logvina, a teacher at the Chekhov Moscow Art Theater. Visitors can expect practical group exercises that improve attention, movement, and tempo.

Create an animated cartoon and decorate the bookmark

On January 24th and 25th, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, in a glass pavilion near a natural green screen, you can create storyboards at a master class and participate in staged scenes. In the same pavilion, visitors will create a stop-motion animated cartoon. Entry required. ticket to the cinema park.

From 12:00 to 15:00 on these same days, in the Animation pavilion, children and adults will decorate bookmarks for textbooks, and from 15:40 to 18:00, bookmarks for notebooks.

In addition, the Moskino Kinopark cinema will host screenings of Russian films Cheburashka 2, Prostokvashino, and Buratino. Admission bytickets.

The Moskino Cinema Park is part of Sergei Sobyanin's "Moscow – City of Cinema" project and a component of the Moscow Film Cluster, which is being developed by the city's Department of Culture. The second stage of development has already been completed: 35 backlots, six sound stages, 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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January 22, 2026

The Moscow Museum of Urban Economy held a master class on urban studies for children of SVO participants.

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On January 17, as part of the project Winter in Moscow The Unified Support Center for Special Military Operation (SVO) Participants and Their Families has become a platform for family creativity. The Moscow Museum of Urban Economy held an urban planning workshop, "Designing a Neighborhood," for the center's guests.

Under the guidance of museum specialists, children and adults immersed themselves in the fundamentals of modern urban planning. Participants learned how comfortable courtyards, parks, and safe streets are created, and what work Moscow is doing to comprehensively improve its territories.

The main part of the event was hands-on creative work. On large paper canvases, families collaborated to design their dream neighborhoods, including residential areas, schools, kindergartens, clinics, parks, and other socially significant facilities. This process not only developed their imagination and engineering skills but also allowed each family to collaborate on a unique project.

The master class concluded with a presentation of the participants' work. Participants discussed each other's ideas, shared their impressions, and discussed the elements of a comfortable urban environment that were most important to them.

Winter in Moscow — the main event of the season. The project aims to strengthen community and family ties, creating an atmosphere of unity and mutual support. Through a variety of programs, including cultural, educational, and sporting events, it brings together Muscovites and visitors of all ages. Particular attention is paid to supporting participants and veterans of the special military operation and their families, as well as all those who provide assistance to the front.

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January 22, 2026

Active Citizens will evaluate the transformation of the capital's public spaces.

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The Active Citizen project has begun series of votes, dedicated to public spaces improved in 2025 in 10 districts of the capital. Residents will be able to rate new parks, squares, sports clusters, playgrounds, and recreation areas that have appeared in various districts of Moscow on a five-star scale, as well as express their comments and suggestions for further improvements to urban areas.

In 2025, dozens of urban renewal projects were completed in Moscow. One of these was the creation of convenient infrastructure near transport hubs in the northeastern Otradnoye and Ostankinsky districts. This simplified transfers and access to transport. As part of the improvements, a modern and functional urban environment was created for residents: sidewalks were widened, high-quality lighting was installed, additional landscaping was carried out, and new recreation areas, sports fields, and playgrounds were created. Convenient parking was provided for drivers, and new bus stop shelters were installed for public transport passengers.

The city center has become even more attractive thanks to the improvements and unique landscaping of Trubnaya Square, the creation of a new, comfortable public space on Triumfalnaya Square, a creative play area for children in Gorky Park, the addition of a modern workout zone in Milyutinsky Garden, and other improvements.

In Zelenograd, near the Savelki district of the Bolshoy Gorodskoy Pond, a multifunctional recreation area has been created with playgrounds for children of all ages, a space for sports and beach volleyball, and a playground with modern exercise equipment for walking pets.

A modern skate park has opened in Nagorny, southern Moscow, equipped with slides, rails, and other elements for tricks of varying difficulty. These and other changes can be seen on the voting pages, comparing photos of the area before and after the renovations.

The transformation of public spaces can already be appreciated in the districts South Administrative Okrug, SAO, Central Administrative District, North-West Administrative OkrugAnd Zelenograd Administrative OkrugVoting in five more districts will begin on the website. ag.mos.ru January 23.

Participation in the voting will earn city loyalty program points. "A Million Prizes"They can be used to obtain goods and services from partners, including souvenirs with logos. electronic projectsIn addition, points can be donated to various charitable foundations and organizations to help those in need.

The project prepared a series of votes Active Citizen together withMoscow's urban infrastructure complex, metropolitan departments major repairs Andterritorial executive authoritiesUsers with a standard or full account on the mos.ru portal can share their opinions.

Active Citizen has prepared a quiz about the art pavilions of the Made in Moscow project.Young "active citizens" will choose the best ice rink of the season.

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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January 22, 2026

Starting January 24, ground transportation routes will change in four Moscow districts.

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On January 24, ground transportation routes will be adjusted in the north, west, and south of the capital, as well as in the Novomoskovsky District. These changes will affect electric buses and coaches: they will now operate closer to new residential areas and transportation infrastructure.

"At Sergei Sobyanin's direction, we are adjusting the ground transportation route network to make passenger travel even more comfortable. Starting January 24, we will be changing 11 bus and electric bus routes in various districts and areas of the capital. Residents of large residential areas will now have direct routes to nearby rail stations, and buses and electric buses will stop closer to their homes," said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.

Maxim Liksutov.

Thus, in the North-Eastern Administrative District, ground transit routes No. 746 and public routes No. 560, 560k, and 843 will begin stopping closer to the second exit of the Fiztekh metro station. Stops will also be established at the Severnaya Sloboda residential complex and on Akademika Landau Boulevard.

In addition, bus route #843 in the North-Eastern Administrative Okrug will travel via Severnaya Sloboda instead of the Dmitrovskoye Highway section.

In the Southern Administrative District, for district route No. 844 and social routes C823, C823a, and C827, the stop "Erevanskaya Street, 28" in the direction of the Moskvorechye station of the Moscow Central Diameter will be moved closer to the intersection with Kaspiyskaya Street.

Buses C999 will now run to the Novomoskovskaya metro station. This is due to the opening of a new road in Kommunarka. This will make travel to the Troitskaya Line and public amenities more convenient.

In the Western Administrative Okrug, district bus routes #120 and #688 will be extended to the new large residential complex "Michurinsky Park." This will allow residents to more easily reach the nearby Ozernaya metro station.

In accordance with the objectives of the national project Infrastructure for Life The capital is placing significant emphasis on modernizing social and public infrastructure, including increasing the number of convenient public transportation routes and upgrading rolling stock. Furthermore, as part of the national project, Moscow has begun developing the Central Transport Hub, which will become a unified loop with predictable commuter rail service for over 30 million residents in 11 Russian regions.

More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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