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The Sokolnichesky Railcar Repair and Construction Plant (SVARZ) celebrated its 120th anniversary. Sergei Sobyanin congratulated the plant's employees on his channel. MAX messenger.

"The history of production began in 1905 with the opening of the Sokolniki tram repair and maintenance workshops. They soon became Moscow's largest industrial enterprise," wrote the Moscow Mayor.

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During the Great Patriotic War, the plant produced components for the front. Workers delivered supplies to the front lines, evacuated the wounded, and maintained communications between front-line units and the rear.

Today, SVARZ is the country's leader in the production of environmentally friendly urban transport. Since 2021, a production facility has been operating on its premises. assembly of electric busesKAMAZ PJSC. This year alone, they prepared, retrofitted, and assembled over 400 innovative vehicles.

In addition, the plant produces ultra-fast charging stations for electric buses and modern bus stops.

Sergei Sobyanin congratulated the plant's staff on its anniversary and wished them continued success and development.

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Children from large families and their parents can visit more than 15 skating rinks in city parks for free or at a discount using the "My ID" app. In the capital Department of Information Technology They explained that this opportunity is available thanks to a digital ID card for large families. It can be easily presented at the checkout from the app to confirm your privileged status.

"One of the most popular leisure activities in winter and during the New Year holidays is ice skating. Parents and children from large families in Moscow can visit skating rinks in parks for free or at a discount and enjoy a great time with their loved ones. To take advantage of this discount, simply show the QR code of your digital ID for a large family in the "My ID" app to a skating rink employee," explained the Moscow Department of Information Technology.

For example, you can take advantage of the discount by showing the QR code of your digital ID or presenting a document confirming your discount at the skating rink in Bauman Garden, where free sessions are available daily for all members of a large family. Additionally, children from such a family and one parent can skate free of charge at the "Led" skating rink in Sokolniki Park any day.

At two Moscow skating rinks—in Kuzminki Park and Yuri Luzhkov Park—children aged three to 12 can skate for free, while family members aged 12 and over can purchase tickets at a reduced price.

Discounted sessions are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Ldinka skating rink and the Northern Lights hockey rink in the Mitino Landscape Park, as well as at the skating rinks in Tagansky Park (except holidays) and on Tsarskaya Embankment at the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve.

On Mondays, large families can skate for free at various skating rinks. This is available at Gorky Park until 3:30 PM, and all day at 50th Anniversary of October Park. Large families also receive a discounted ticket price of 330 rubles per visitor at the Usadebny and LifeRink skating rinks in the Vorontsovo Estate.

Large families can also receive discounts on tickets to certain skating rinks upon presentation of a digital ID. For example, a 50% discount is available at the skating rink in Khodynskoye Pole Park. Additionally, discounted tickets are available for the skating rink in Krasnaya Presnya Park and the Ogonyok skating rink at the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve.

Digital ID for a large family

A digital ID for a large family is available in your personal account on the mos.ru portal and in the "My ID" app. It contains the QR code, information about all family members, and the validity period of your status. This electronic document is equivalent to a paper one and can be used to confirm eligibility for benefits at city institutions, such as museums and theaters.

To use your digital ID with "My ID," download the app and log in using your mos.ru (Mos ID) account. Next, go to the "Document Management" section (the button is located in the upper right corner of the screen) and activate your digital ID for a large family.

Features of the My ID mobile app

Residents of the capital use the app My ID To obtain certain city services, confirm benefits, fill out applications, and much more. Thanks to this system, Muscovites always have access to personal information and documents of their children, including passports, taxpayer identification numbers (TIN), individual insurance account numbers (SNILS), and others. Digital versions of some documents are available as QR codes and barcodes, which can be used within the city.

For example, using a library card barcode, you can borrow and return books from libraries, as well as track the status of publications ordered through the service. Libraries of MoscowThe Muscovite Card's QR code allows you to receive discounts on goods and services from loyalty program partners, such as pharmacies, supermarkets, bookstores, cafes, and cultural and leisure facilities (valid at partners that accept the Muscovite Card's QR code). To make an appointment with a doctor at a clinic's information kiosk, simply scan the QR code from your compulsory medical insurance policy (OMS).

In total, the app offers over 20 documents and services. You can download it from the special project page. Mobile Applications and Services.

Any registered user of the mos.ru portal can use the app. Simply log in with your Mos ID account. You can select the documents you plan to use in the settings. Information entered in the mos.ru personal account or provided when receiving government services will automatically appear in the app.

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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On the eve of the New Year, the resource center Mosvolonter invites everyone to become heroes of the free professional photo session Against the backdrop of a festively decorated building on Leningradsky Prospekt (Building 5, Block 1). The event will take place on December 27 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. No pre-registration is required; you can bring your family, friends, colleagues, and even your pets.

"Winter in Moscow is a time of miracles, warm gatherings, and vivid memories that we want to share. Mosvolonter will offer residents and visitors the opportunity to participate in a unique New Year's photo shoot and capture those special moments against the backdrop of the resource center building, framed by fir branches, red baubles, and garlands. This is a wonderful opportunity to take home a piece of the incredible festive spirit that reigns in the city," noted Alexander Levit, Director of the Mosvolonter Resource Center.

The resource center building has been transformed. It looks like a giant Christmas present: the walls are decorated with fir branches and red baubles. Lighting garlands complete the arrangement. The side of the building is decorated with a curtain of large scarlet beads, interspersed with bows.

The processed photographs will be published on the same day on the Mosvolonter resource center's social media page. VKontaktePhotos are free to download, share with your loved ones, and add to your profile. Media volunteers will also be filming behind-the-scenes footage of the New Year's photo shoot.

In addition, until February 28, a promotion is taking place at the Winter in Moscow project sites. Winter in FocusOn Saturdays and Sundays from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, media volunteers take photos of Muscovites at Revolution Square and at 8 Tverskaya Street, Building 1, Bldg. 5. The city assistants are wearing purple jackets with white prints and hats with the Matryoshka doll logo. Photos are uploaded to the "Winter in Focus" folder on the Mosvolonter Resource Center's social media page. VKontakte.

You can find out more about the capital's volunteers atwebsite resource center, official page on the social network VKontakte and in Telegram channel.

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.

Organizing volunteer activities and engaging young people in city events is in line with the objectives of the national project. Youth and Children and the federal project We are togetherMore information about national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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For nearly three years, a team of volunteers, comprised of community advisors to the head of the Matushkino district administration and concerned residents, has collected and delivered over 3.5 tons of humanitarian aid to hospitals in Moscow and the Moscow region. Trips are organized monthly. Typically, about 100 kilograms of essential supplies are delivered per visit, but in some cases, the shipment can reach 500 kilograms.

Volunteers not only deliver packages to the wards, but also communicate with participants in the special military operation (SMO) and try to provide them with moral support.

On December 24, a package containing New Year's gifts was delivered to one of the hospitals: holiday food, socks knitted by community members, and other items needed by the heroes.

This isn't the first time volunteers have organized holiday visits to soldiers. For example, during Maslenitsa, they worked with members of the Zelenograd Administrative District's Young Guard and the youth chamber to bake and deliver pancakes to the hospital, giving the soldiers a little bit of home warmth along with the treat.

How to become part of the team

A group of approximately 50 people was created in Matushkino in February 2023. The community recently won the "Capital Stories" competition, which aimed to recognize individuals and organizations that provide pro bono support to SVO participants and civilians in Russia's new territories. The Zelenograd group successfully completed a two-stage selection process among 1,300 applicants.

Those interested in joining the team and collecting humanitarian aid can bring it to the Matushkino Museum, located in Zelenograd, building 161. More information about the volunteers' activities and the team's contact information can be found aton the website of the administrationMatushkino district of Zelenograd Administrative Okrug.

Public councilors are passionate and active Muscovites. For over 10 years, they have been involved in the city's life, helping their neighbors, implementing their own projects, conducting creative workshops, sports activities, group tours, and engaging in charity work. The councilors serve as a link between residents and the executive authorities.

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Alexandra's AI-powered chatbot has begun answering user questions about ground transportation, trams, and personal mobility devices (PMDs). The neural network now processes 53 percent of the virtual assistant's knowledge base.

"Since the beginning of 2025, the virtual assistant has already answered 460,000 user questions using neural networks. Alexandra is the first transport assistant in the country based on two large language models. Thanks to a rating system for evaluating the neural networks' performance, users receive the most appropriate and accurate answer to their question. In accordance with the transport development strategy through 2030, approved by Sergei Sobyanin, we will continue to integrate artificial intelligence into our services and improve passenger comfort," noted the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.

Maxim Liksutov.

Artificial intelligence allows the virtual assistant to understand the essence of even unconventionally phrased questions. Thanks to neural networks, the assistant maintains meaningful dialogue, remembers the context of the conversation and the user's previous requests, and with each new interaction, the system becomes more accurate and useful—it's constantly evolving.

Alexandra, the virtual assistant, leverages AI to provide users with up-to-date information about Moscow's transportation system. She can provide information on the metro, Moscow Central Circle (MCC), Moscow Central Diameters (MCD), commuter trains, Aeroexpress, taxis, car sharing, and regular river transport. Furthermore, the assistant uses neural networks to provide advice on a wide range of issues, from bus station operations and road conditions to public transportation regulations, advertising placement, navigation, and passenger services.

Alexandra is also capable of engaging in casual conversation. For example, she can share her favorite books, hobbies, and dreams, making communication with the user more lively and personalized.

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Sports competitions are growing in popularity among schoolchildren and college students in the capital. Last academic year, one in three young residents took part in city tournaments and competitions, according to Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.

"In Moscow, we strive to create every opportunity for children to lead a healthy lifestyle and try their hand at various sports. And we're pleased that children's interest in active leisure activities is growing. Moscow schoolchildren and college students have access to over 30,000 clubs and sections in 67 sports. Competitions in football, volleyball, basketball, and chess are regularly held. New sports such as eSports, beach volleyball, and tag rugby are gaining popularity. Last academic year, one in three young Moscow residents took part in city tournaments and competitions. Furthermore, over the past three years, the number of participants in city tournaments and competitions has doubled, exceeding 500,000," said Anastasia Rakova.

Among the largest competitions are school sports leagues in football, volleyball, and chess. These competitions are held in several stages: first, teams compete for victory in their districts, and then the best teams meet in a city-wide tournament, where the winners are determined. Leagues are held in more than 20 sports, including the most unusual ones, tag rugby and handball. Over 155,000 schoolchildren participate in the competitions annually.

They have won awards at national and international competitions. For example, Roman Shogdzhiev from the Kurchatov School became the youngest International Chess Master in history, Ivan Akimov from School No. 1273 is a multiple prize winner of the Russian and World Absolute Real Fight Championships, and Andrei Travkin from School No. 1945 "Sinyaya Ptitsa" is a multiple world champion in sambo.

In addition to traditional sports, children are particularly interested in unusual disciplines, including eSports. The Moscow School eSports League is successfully operating in the capital. Computer sports competitions are held for young city residents. Also gaining popularity are competitions in gorodki, golf, laser tag, and army hand-to-hand combat.

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Supplemental education programs develop students' creative and critical thinking and develop skills that will be useful in their future careers. Supplemental education activities contribute to the "All the Best for Children" national project. Youth and ChildrenMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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In December, Moscow colleges hosted more than 60 celebratory events. Students and faculty organized performances, charity events, creative competitions, and master classes, according to the Moscow college's press service. Department of Education and Science.

For example, the P.A. Ovchinnikov Polytechnic College hosted an event in which jewelry students decorated the New Year's symbol with exclusive toys. This was followed by a fashion show, where the students showcased their signature jewelry collections. Technological College No. 24 created evening gowns for the event. The Moscow Transport College prepared an exhibition of vintage postcards and a parade of handmade Christmas trees.

A four-meter Christmas tree, decorated with ornaments made by students from the Moscow State Educational Complex and the P.A. Ovchinnikov Polytechnic College, was installed at the new Practical Training Center for Mechanical Engineering. The tree featured decorations featuring Moscow education symbols, snowflakes with photographs of the best students, and transparent balls filled with metal shavings.

Medical College No. 1 hosted a winter video competition with a TEFI-style awards ceremony and a dance battle. Future specialists from Technological College No. 34 and the Hero of the Russian Federation V.M. Maksimchuk Technical Fire and Rescue College held a masquerade ball with games and karaoke. At Finance College No. 35, teachers surprised the students with a dance flash mob.

The student council of the Hero of the Soviet Union M.F. Panov College of Modern Technologies held the event "New Year's Sweater Day."

"Shared traditions really help bring people together. At our college, the student council proposed a 'New Year's Sweater Day,' and both students and faculty enthusiastically supported the idea. We all dressed up in festive sweaters, and the atmosphere was incredibly cheerful and vibrant," said Zlata Panchenko, a second-year student at the M.F. Panov College of Modern Technologies, Hero of the Soviet Union.

The Ivan Fedorov Moscow Publishing and Printing College hosted a "Wonder Shop" fair, where people could exchange items. They also collected food for shelter animals. Students from the I.A. Likhachev Moscow Technological College and Medical College No. 2 held celebrations with master classes and gifts for children from special schools and medical centers.

A large-scale gala concert for the "Zvuchi" festival was held at College of Architecture, Design, and Reengineering No. 26. Over a thousand students, faculty, and mentors participated in the qualifying rounds.

A New Year's musical was staged at the Moscow educational complex "West".

"This year, I participated in several events for the first time. We actively prepared for the quiz: we studied traditions and came up with interesting tasks. We also had a New Year's ball with a polonaise and costumes," said Nikolai Galinsky, a first-year student at the Moscow Educational Complex "West."

The New Year's series of events will conclude with an evening at Film College No. 40, the Moscow International Film School, on December 27. The program will feature original songs, music videos, and performances based on famous films.

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Detailed information on in-demand professions and specialties taught at Moscow colleges is available on the website Moscow Colleges, in the same names Telegram channel and the social network community VKontakte.

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More than 1,100 museums, created by students and teachers, are open in Moscow's schools. Most of them—over 600—are dedicated to the Great Patriotic War and the Special Military Operation (SVO). Through authentic exhibits, students can learn about the country's history. This was reported by the press service of the Moscow school. Department of Education and Science.

"Exhibitions like these play a major role in patriotic education. Young Muscovites learn history not only from textbooks, but also through objects—maps, letters, and personal belongings of front-line soldiers. This helps preserve their memory and understand the heroism of their compatriots. From the very beginning of the special military operation, thematic exhibitions and displays began appearing in Moscow school museums. For example, in

school No. 1164 "We opened the first museum of the North-Eastern Military District in Russia, 'Donbass. Return,' which tells the story of the independence of the Donetsk People's Republic," the department's press service noted.

The museum at School No. 1164 contains ammunition, fragments of munitions, trench candles, dry rations, and gifts from its sister school in Donetsk. These include drawings and mosaics by students, videos with stories about their lives, and song recordings. School No. 429 “Falcon Mountain” There is a museum dedicated to the Lyudinovo underground Komsomol group, a youth partisan organization that operated in 1941–1942 in the Kaluga region.

The museum "For Truth" is dedicated to the events of modern history.school No. 1517, which tells the story of the Guards Motorized Rifle Regiment, which carries out missions in the SVO zone. The museum School No. 1598, in addition to the history of the Great Patriotic War, introduces the participation of Soviet soldiers in other battles – in Afghanistan, Egypt, Korea and Angola. The exhibition inSchool No. 167 named after Marshal L.A. Govorov reflects the combat path of the 2nd Shock Army through personal belongings, finds from battlefields, archival documents and photographs.

"For me, a museum is a place where you constantly learn something new, where every object is a page of history. I believe a museum is more than just display cases and plaques, but a place of fortitude, pride for the country, and a gateway to our heroic past," noted Ekaterina Ryumina, a ninth-grade cadet student at School No. 167 named after Marshal L.A. Govorov.

Museum School No. 1950 is dedicated to the work of journalists during the Great Patriotic War. It tells visitors about the heroic correspondents whose reports, photographs, and recordings preserved the truth about those years.school No. 1002 The "Nobody but Us" Museum of Military Glory of the Airborne Troops was created, where the personal belongings of the paratroopers are displayed.

In the museum School No. 1476 The exhibition "Moscow at the Turn of the Eras" features unique materials and personal belongings of Soviet soldiers and officers. Sections of the exhibition showcase the heroic labor of those on the home front and the work of artists.

"Our school museum is more than just a collection of exhibits, but a multilayered chronicle. Our goal is to prevent these materials from becoming mere museum pieces, to bring them to life so that the past doesn't fade into the archives but continues to speak to us," noted Ivan Khomyakov, head of the media center at School No. 1476.

In 2025, five Moscow museums dedicated to the Great Patriotic War and the special military operation won the federal stage of the All-Russian Competition of Museums of Educational Institutions of the Russian Federation, which was dedicated to the Year of Defenders of the Fatherland. More than 500 schools from 55 regions of Russia participated in the competition.

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Supplemental education programs develop students' creative and critical thinking and develop skills that will be useful in their future careers. Supplemental education activities contribute to the "All the Best for Children" national project. Youth and ChildrenMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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In 2025, 19 apartment buildings on previously landscaped streets in the northwest of the capital were renovated. The work was carried out by specialists. Moscow City Services Complexas part of the regional capital repairs program.

Modern solutions for facades

Specifically, major renovations to the façade of building 35 on Pyatnitskoye Highway have been completed. The work was carried out using "wet façade" technology, which restores the building's performance characteristics and gives it a modern appearance.

After cleaning and washing the surface, the workers installed brackets around the perimeter of the façade, installed mineral wool insulation, primed it to improve adhesion, and applied a reinforcing adhesive. A reinforcing mesh was embedded in the first layer of plaster, then the façade was plastered and painted according to the approved color scheme.

During the renovation, the entrance areas were also updated, windows in common areas were replaced, new metal cassettes were installed on the balconies to replace the old screens, and the building's plinth and base were repaired.

Protecting brick houses from moisture and wear

The apartment building at 54 Narodnogo Opolcheniya Street is in the final stages of a major renovation. Specialists have renovated the façade and roof and are finishing replacing some of the utility systems.

Particular attention was paid to the restoration of the brick façade. Work began with washing the surfaces of dirt, then the workers repaired the damaged masonry, filled weathered joints with a special compound, and treated wet areas with preservatives. After this preparation, the walls were hydrophobized—a technology that creates an invisible protective film that is resistant to temperature fluctuations and precipitation.

In addition, the entrance areas and basement were renovated, the slopes were restored, and modern double-glazed windows were installed in common areas.

Preservation of architectural heritage

Among the renovated buildings is 7 Marshal Biryuzov Street, which forms a defining feature of the district's historical landscape. A major renovation of the façade and basement was completed, based on a custom design that took into account the building's architectural features. The building was built in 1955 in the Soviet neoclassical style.

During the first stage of the renovation, specialists cleaned the walls, restored the plaster, and treated wet areas with antiseptic solutions. A significant amount of work was devoted to preserving the architectural decor. Afterward, the façade was painted, preserving the historical color scheme.

During the final stage, the balconies and entrance areas were renovated, the basement was tidied up, modern double-glazed windows were installed in common areas, and the drainpipes and ebb tides were replaced.

The regional program for capital repairs of the housing stock being implemented in the capital is 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 at special page.

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