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Train service on the Kalininskaya metro line will be suspended from January 9 to 11.

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From January 9 to January 11, 2026, the section between the Novokosino and Novogireevo stations on the Kalininskaya metro line will be closed. A crossover switch ramp will be replaced, which will require temporary service suspension. Repair work is also planned for the same period.

During the restrictions, passengers will be able to use free KM buses running between Novokosino and Novogireevo stations, as well as the Moscow Central Diameter line 4.

Passenger Mobility Support Center staff will be on duty at stations to help create a convenient alternative route.

The restrictions will be in effect on holidays, when passenger traffic on public transport is reduced.

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RUDN's top lecturer revealed the secrets of his teaching system.

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Our university once again held the "Best RUDN University Lecturer" competition. Students have the final say in this competition, and independent experts ensure the objectivity of faculty evaluations. The winners are the most outstanding teachers who deliver meaningful and inspiring classes, engage their audience, and spark interest in the subject.

This year, places were distributed among the following areas.

Medical and biological sciences:

1st place — Elena Valeryevna Kaverina, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of the Department of Public Health, Healthcare and Hygiene; 2nd place — Maria Naimovna Chernova, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of the I.D. Kirpatovsky Department of Operative Surgery and Clinical Anatomy; 3rd place — Milana Sergeevna Das, Assistant Professor of the V.S. Kiktenko Department of Microbiology.

Natural and technical sciences:

1st place — Elvira Marsovna Gaysina, Assistant, Agrobiotechnology Department, Agrarian-Technological Institute; 2nd place — Ekaterina Dmitrievna Yesikova, Assistant, Technosphere Safety Department, Agrarian-Technological Institute; 3rd place — Daria Sergeevna Novikova, Senior Lecturer, Department of Applied Informatics and Intelligent Systems in the Humanities, Institute of the Russian Language.

Humanities:

1st place — Ekaterina Vasilyevna Kalygina, PhD in Economics, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Hotel and Restaurant Business at the Graduate School of Management; 2nd place — Irina Ivanovna Belozerova, PhD in Law, Associate Professor in the Department of Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and Forensic Science at the Law Institute; 3rd place — Lyubov Vasilyevna Timoschenkova, Teacher of Continuing Education at the Department of Russian Language No. 4 at the Russian Language Institute.

Social Sciences:

1st place — Tatyana Igorevna Larina, Candidate of Sociological Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences; 2nd place — Milana Magomed-Salievna Abueva, Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Finance, Accounting and Auditing, Faculty of Economics; 3rd place — Aylara Batyrovna Orazova, Assistant Professor of the Department of Customs, Institute of Foreign Economic Security and Customs Affairs.

The Audience Choice Award was won by Lyubov Vasilyevna Timoschenkova, a teacher of additional education at the Russian Language Department No. 4 of the Russian Language Institute.

The overall winner of the competition was Alikhan Akhmedovich Elyasov, a teacher of supplementary education at the Institute of Foreign Languages at RUDN University. We spoke with him and learned the secret to his success.

Tell us about your path to RUDN and how you came to teaching.

My journey at RUDN University began with a dream of receiving a high-quality education and immersing myself in a multicultural environment. I've always been passionate about languages, especially English, and the university provided me with the opportunity not only to study it at a high level but also to interact with students from other countries. I strived to maximize my potential: I actively participated and presented at international conferences and language clubs, received prestigious scholarships for my academic and research achievements, and led student initiatives. I'm happy to have completed this journey, graduating with honors and becoming the best graduate of the Class of 2024.

But at some point, I realized that my accumulated skills and achievements were truly valuable when I could help others master new things more easily and achieve success. It was then that I realized how much I wanted to share my knowledge, inspire others, and see how students' eyes light up when they began to understand and speak a foreign language. That's how I came to teach. Perhaps it was this student experience, my pursuit of intellectual growth, and my desire to share information that helped me in the competition.

What subjects do you teach?

I've been teaching foreign languages, particularly English, for many years. My love of explanation and desire to teach probably began in my childhood. I always enthusiastically helped my friends with their homework, and this early mentoring experience later led me to believe that teaching was my calling, which ultimately determined my professional path.

Do you have a special training system?

My method is based on the desire to create the most positive and inspiring atmosphere in every lesson. I believe that this is the environment in which students feel comfortable, unafraid to speak up, ask questions, and make mistakes. I actively use a variety of modern tools: memes, videos, music, game elements, interactive presentations, and online platforms. I am constantly developing new ways to present material, striving to make each lesson unique and keep students coming back for more.

What do you consider most important in a teacher’s work?

In my opinion, the key to teaching is not simply imparting knowledge but cultivating interest. It's important not only to explain the material but also to inspire students. As Socrates said, "There's a sun in every person, just let it shine." A teacher should both imbue students with knowledge and awaken their curiosity, teaching them to think and seek answers independently, creating an atmosphere in which everyone feels valued and capable. The key is to create an environment where students feel supported and confident in their abilities. After all, even the most difficult topic becomes easier when there's someone who believes in your success.

"The Best Lecturer at RUDN University" is a highly prestigious professional excellence competition. What criteria did the jury use to evaluate the participants?

This is a truly large-scale event that allows all RUDN University faculty to demonstrate their professionalism and share experiences. Participants were evaluated based on several key criteria: lecture content, logical and structured presentation, oratorical skills, creative delivery, and, of course, mastery of effective audience communication techniques. It was important not just to present a topic, but to do so in an engaging and understandable way—one that would leave the audience wanting to learn more. The jury also looked for lectures that met modern educational standards, as well as interactivity and the ability to engage the audience.

The final round took place in person. What did the jury note about your presentation on "Memes as a Tool for Learning Language and Culture in the Digital Age"?

It was incredibly exciting. I'm delighted that my idea resonated with the jury. I was especially pleased to hear that the presentation was interactive and dynamic. I tried to show that memes aren't just entertainment, but a powerful tool for learning language and culture, as they reflect current trends, humor, and the values of modern society. To engage the audience and create a lighthearted atmosphere, I began with a simple and fun task. Each participant was given a set of 3D stickers featuring funny cats and dogs. The goal was to describe the mood of these cute animals using new words and expressions from the lecture.

The students immediately perked up. Laughter erupted in the audience, and a lively discussion ensued. Everyone was eager to come up with the most creative answer. We also analyzed numerous visual examples, the linguistic features of memes, and their cultural context. The jury noted that the lecture was not only informative but also truly engaging, and even suggested developing a full-fledged course on using memes in English language teaching based on it. I am grateful to the jury for their high praise of my work and their support in developing this idea.

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The Kerch-Feodosia Operation of 1941: A Chronicle of Events

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On December 25, 1941, the Soviet Navy's Kerch-Feodosia Operation began. It was the Red Army's largest amphibious operation of the Great Patriotic War.

The main goal was to create conditions for further actions to defeat enemy troops in Crimea, and the immediate goal was to stop the enemy troops’ offensive on Sevastopol and eliminate the threat of their invasion of the Caucasus through the Taman Peninsula.

Battles for Crimea

The battle for Crimea began in late September 1941. On September 26, units of the Wehrmacht's 11th Army broke through the fortifications of the Perekop Isthmus and entered the peninsula. The remnants of the 51st Army retreated to Kerch and by November 16 were evacuated to Kuban. The only remaining pocket of resistance was the Sevastopol defensive region. The Wehrmacht's attempt to take Sevastopol on the move between October 30 and November 21, 1941, failed. To continue the siege of Sevastopol, Erich von Manstein, commander of the 11th Army, concentrated the majority of his available forces near the city, leaving only one infantry division to cover the Kerch area.

The Soviet command decided to take advantage of the opportunity to take revenge for the abandonment of Kerch and divert enemy forces from capturing Sevastopol.

The beginning of the landing

The operation began on the evening of December 25, but a violent storm struck during the night, scattering the ships and tearing down some of the fencing on the Tuzla ravine. It seemed the landing was doomed to failure, but the heroic efforts of the Soviet soldiers ultimately succeeded. Under a hail of bullets, exploding shells, and mortar shells, the paratroopers leaped into the icy water and reached the shore, where their uniforms turned into a crust of ice. On average, 57 out of every 100 paratroopers perished that day.

At dawn on December 26, despite a storm, landing forces were launched on the northern and eastern shores of the Kerch Peninsula. Troops were landed simultaneously at several points to deprive the enemy of the ability to maneuver its reserves and pin them down in all key areas. Having overcome enemy resistance, the landing forces consolidated their positions on the shore and, throughout December 27–28, repelled numerous enemy attacks aimed at driving them back into the sea.

On December 29, the landing of troops began in Feodosia under the cover of artillery fire, and by evening our soldiers had captured the port and the northern part of the city.

On December 30, German aircraft spent the entire day attacking Soviet ships in the port of Feodosia, where they had not yet had time to transport air defense systems.

On December 30-31, having withstood an enemy counterattack, a second echelon of troops landed in the port, after which our troops launched a general offensive from the Kerch and Feodosia region.

German retreat

The Soviet landing force in Kerch was vastly superior to the Wehrmacht forces in the area. Furthermore, the landing in Feodosia threatened encirclement, so Lieutenant General von Sponeck, commander of the 42nd Corps, immediately ordered a retreat. Later, an order was received from the commander of the Crimean operation, von Manstein, commander of the 11th Army, to hold the defense, but it was no longer possible to carry it out. The German forces retreated, thus avoiding encirclement, but abandoned all their heavy weapons. For formally violating the order, von Sponeck was removed from command and court-martialed.

Results of the operation

On January 2, 1942, the Kerch Peninsula was liberated, where three Soviet armies were subsequently concentrated and the Crimean Front was created.

In January 1942, Sevastopol was saved and received several months of respite, but Soviet and German troops faced a new stage of the struggle for Crimea, which was only fully liberated in 1944.

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The number of participants in the "Lesson with a Champion" project has doubled, according to Sergei Sobyanin.

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Project Lesson with a Championis becoming more popular. More than 4,500 schoolchildren took part in it this year. This is twice as many as last year. This was reported on their channel in MAX messenger Sergei Sobyanin reported.

"At the meetings, the children meet Olympic, world, European, and Russian champions, receive practical advice, and learn more about professional sports. The project covers 17 sports—from freestyle wrestling and rhythmic gymnastics to acrobatic rock 'n' roll and biathlon," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

Source: Sergei Sobyanin's channel on the MAX messenger

In November, students at School No. 2033 had the opportunity to practice handball under the guidance of Emilia Turei, a three-time world champion and Olympic silver medalist. School No. 507 hosted a basketball master class with Maria Stepanova, an Olympic bronze medalist and multiple champion and medalist at the Russian and European Championships.

Additionally, School No. 1206 hosted a Muay Thai lesson with Galina Degtyareva, a World Cup winner and Russian and European champion. Students from School No. 1794 trained under Alan Dzagoev, a three-time Russian football champion and former PFC CSKA player. And School No. 1747 hosted a kung fu master class with Vladimir Surkov, a four-time world champion and multiple Russian champion.

The Lesson with a Champion project began in 2018. Any school in the capital can join it by submitting an application. website.

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More than four thousand square meters of noise barriers were updated in Moscow in 2025.

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In 2025, specialists urban economy complex More than four thousand square meters of noise barriers have been replaced. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Utilities, and Public Works. Petr Biryukov.

"Noise barriers are an essential element of modern urban infrastructure today. They help minimize traffic noise near public transportation stops, parks, and densely populated areas. This year, over four thousand square meters of these structures have been replaced," said Pyotr Biryukov.

In particular, noise barriers were updated on sections of the Moscow Ring Road (MKAD), the Moscow High-Speed Diameter, the Third Transport Ring, Varshavskoe, Leningradskoe, Mozhaisk Highways, and a number of other highways.

When replacing noise barriers, consider the city's unified style. Only gray panels of a standard size are used, simplifying repairs and reducing maintenance costs. The height of the barrier depends on the noise level. When choosing the height, factors such as distance to residential buildings, terrain, and traffic congestion are taken into account. For example, the height of structures along the Moscow Ring Road is approximately eight meters.

Road services constantly monitor the condition of noise barriers. They are regularly cleaned and promptly repaired if damaged.

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

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

Visit the creative workshop and food festival "Tasty Frosts"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn hockey, figure skating, and have fun tubing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dance at a noble ball at the Moscow Estates

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The creation, development and operation of e-government infrastructure, including the provision of mass socially significant services, as well as other services in electronic form, are consistent with the objectives of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State" and the Moscow regional project "Digital Public Administration." More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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

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

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

Alexey Fursin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Department of Information Technology of the City of Moscow.

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

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

The creation, development and operation of e-government infrastructure, including the provision of mass socially significant services, as well as other services in electronic form, are consistent with the objectives of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State" and the Moscow regional project "Digital Public Administration." More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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