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The Republic of Crimea joined the Russian Federation 12 years ago, and since then, products and goods imported from the peninsula have become a staple in Muscovites' diets. They can be used to prepare a variety of dishes for everyday or festive meals. For example, a juicy salad with Yalta onions, crispy fried red mullet, or tender stewed shellfish called rapana.

Moscow has created all the conditions for domestic companies and farmers to display their products on shelves. This allows them to expand their markets and increase production, while allowing residents of the capital to purchase fresh Russian produce.

Crimean strawberries are extremely popular among Muscovites. During the peak season, residents eagerly purchase them from the branded "Berry Seasons" kiosks. Often, queues form to enjoy the vibrant flavor and aroma of this fruit.

A wide selection of products from the peninsula is also available on store shelves, and the range only grows year after year.

For example, on the shelves you can find table salt, the supply volume of which has increased 1.4-fold since 2023, as well as confectionery, mineral water, green tea, canned fish and meat, semi-finished products, and fermented milk products. Crimean fish and seafood, as well as fruits and berries, are in high demand.

In 2025, over 25,000 tons of Crimean produce were shipped to Moscow through the largest food market alone, including 19,000 tons of vegetables and melons, and 6,000 tons of fruits and berries, including juicy apples, peaches, nectarines, cherries, strawberries, and grapes. Among vegetables, customers were offered various types of cabbage, including kohlrabi, carrots, lettuce, onions, tomatoes and cucumbers, beets, potatoes, spinach, bell peppers, zucchini, radishes, eggplant, horseradish, and pumpkin. Crimean watermelons also proved popular with Moscow residents, with 415 tons of the juicy and sweet fruit arriving on store shelves.

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Moscow businesses have expanded their range of products suitable for consumption during Lent. New product lines have been added, including those free of animal ingredients, dairy, and eggs. Manufacturers note that these products are in steady demand not only among those observing Lent but also among anyone who maintains a healthy diet. This was announced by the Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Moscow Department of Investment and Industrial Policy. Anatoly Garbuzov.

"Today, there are approximately 360 food processing companies operating in the capital, employing 65,000 professionals. Last year, the industry's turnover grew by 12.3 percent in comparable prices. Companies are actively developing the production of healthy and specialized nutrition products: they are releasing gluten-free and dairy-free product lines, reducing sugar and salt levels, and eliminating artificial additives," said Anatoly Garbuzov.

For example, the Moscow-based company Trawa produces cold-pressed oils using a centuries-old technology. To preserve the beneficial properties of seeds and nuts, specialists use a cold-pressing method: the raw materials are placed in a linen bag, placed in an oak barrel, and pressed. This method prevents the oil from heating up or coming into contact with metal, preserving the omega acids and vitamins.

In addition to oils, the company produces sun-dried tomatoes, hummus, pesto, and fermented cabbage. Its healthy sweets line includes sugar-free oatmeal cookies and a vegetarian dessert called "Anthill" made with almond flour. Kits for making plant-based milk at home are also available.

The "Drugoi Khleb" bakery produces food for gluten-free consumers. They do not use gluten-containing products, which is important for those with celiac disease. The range also includes rice and oatmeal waffles, low-carb bread, and homemade baking mixes.

They also produce chocolate desserts without eggs, milk, or sugar. Their recipe was developed over several months to achieve a familiar taste using only plant-based ingredients. These desserts are suitable for children from an early age and for adults following therapeutic diets. Demand for these products is growing: this year, the company increased production volumes by almost 16 percent.

Snacks and exotic fruits

The Moscow-based company Amides Group produces snacks made from nuts and dried fruits. The ingredients are sourced from various countries: cashews from Vietnam and India, almonds from the US and Spain, and spices from the Mediterranean. At the Moscow facility, they are mixed, packaged, and prepared for shipment to stores. The line includes 16 types of snacks—all with natural seasonings, no flavor enhancers.

The most popular items include cashews with paprika and tomato, almonds with garlic and basil, and almonds with chili pepper and lemon juice. The company is currently preparing to release a new line of sweet products. It will feature premium spices: lebkuchen, citronette, tonka bean, and orange. Previously, these spices were primarily used in restaurants, but now they will appear in nut mixes and will be available to all Muscovites.

Greenfields Logistics has been supplying exotic fruits to the capital under the Artfruit brand for over 25 years. Mangoes are imported from Peru and Thailand, pineapples from Costa Rica, and passion fruits from Kenya and Zimbabwe. The company's catalog features over 100 varieties of fruit, including rambutan and star fruit.

Each batch is inspected before shipping to stores. Specialists ensure the fruit is ripe but not overripe, and retains its flavor. Thanks to shipments from various countries, Muscovites can buy fresh mangoes, pineapples, and passion fruits year-round.

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Moscow continues to develop infrastructure for food producers. Last year, a food technology park opened in the western part of the capital, and the first phase of a food cluster is being established in the Troitsky and Novomoskovsky administrative districts. These solutions contribute to the development of the national project. "Efficient and competitive economy" and help provide Muscovites with high-quality food. Learn more about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution atspecial page.

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The Moscow Sports Department has organized free sports clubs for residents with mental health issues. They can regularly participate in zhulbak, novuss, health gymnastics, swimming, and football.

For example, in the South-Eastern Administrative District, the Veshnyaki Sports Complex offers zhulbak training for residents aged 18 to 75 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:00, and novus training for residents of the same age group on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 to 12:00. Swimming classes for boys and girls aged 14 to 17 are also offered at the same complex on Sundays from 9:45 to 10:30.

In addition, the Olimpiets Sports Complex offers health-improving gymnastics training for Muscovites aged seven to 17. These training sessions are held on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

In the Northwestern Administrative District, swimming classes for children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities operate at two locations: the Akvatoria Tushino Sports Complex, where residents aged seven to 11 train on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM, and those aged 12 to 15 train on the same days from 5:45 PM to 6:30 PM. Additionally, the Na Beregovoy Aqua Studio offers classes for children aged seven to 11 on Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:45 PM to 3:30 PM.

A football club for boys and girls aged nine to 16 has opened at the Malino Sports Complex in Zelenograd. Classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

Swimming classes for children aged seven to 15 are available at the Harmony Sports Complex in southwest Moscow. Classes are held on Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM.

Moskomsport instructor Eduard Aleksandrov, a medalist at the XXII Winter Olympics and XI Winter Paralympic Games in Sochi in 2014 with 46 years of coaching experience, noted that zhulbak and novus training develop agility, accuracy, coordination, reaction time, and the ability to plan ahead. These games also develop psychological resilience, endurance, concentration, and emotional control. Training includes general development exercises, with significant emphasis on mastering the techniques and tactics of each game.

You can sign up for classes in physical education and sports groups and sections bylinkIn this case, you must provide the following original documents to the Office of the Department for the Development of Mass Sports: a passport with registration in Moscow, a SNILS (Individual Insurance Account Number), a document confirming your eligibility for a preferential category, and a medical certificate confirming the absence of contraindications to participating in the chosen sport.

Applicants with an established disability group or health limitation must provide a medical certificate of admission based on medical indications, issued by a sports medicine physician in accordance with the procedure established by Order No. 1144n of the Russian Ministry of Health dated October 23, 2020. This certificate takes into account the applicant's health status, stage, severity, and individual characteristics of the disease (condition), as well as the group and level of the GTO complex being performed, taking into account age.

To attend the swimming section, you will need another certificate – one confirming your admission to the pool and/or recreational swimming classes, which is issued based on the results of an examination for enterobiasis and hymenolepiasis.

Classes are organized Moscow City Sports Department and are in line with the goals of the Russian Federation's state programs "Development of Physical Culture and Sports" and "Sports of Russia." One of these goals is to increase the proportion of citizens regularly involved in physical culture and sports to 70 percent by 2030.

The capital is making a decisive contribution to achieving this goal. Particular attention is paid to the easy accessibility of infrastructure, support for families with children, and the integration of special military operation participants and veterans and their families into the sports community.

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In 2025, members of the Savelovsky Networks community manufactured and sent 285 camouflage nets to the special military operation (SMO) zone, and over 600 since its inception. Furthermore, the activists not only weave camouflage nets to conceal fortifications and equipment but also collect humanitarian aid for the troops.

Regular support

The group was founded in 2023. With the advent of the Second Military District, active district resident Elena Suprun decided to find a way to help the service members. She approached local authorities, and the municipality and district administration supported her and provided premises.

"We went to the mortar battery where the Savelovsky soldiers served, talked to the guys, and realized that camouflage equipment was the most important thing. Since then, we've been sending them regularly. Furthermore, the service members contact us directly. For the past year and a half, we've been delivering nets to a military unit in the Zaporizhzhia region," says Elena Suprun.

Today, more than 20 activists work daily at the center on Nizhnyaya Maslovka. They primarily make standard-sized nets—three by six meters—but also custom-made ones upon request. Over time, the center has developed a close-knit team where everyone can work at a schedule that suits them.

Family business

The Pshenbaev family—Ekaterina, Denis, and their four children—participates in the work almost every day. The eldest child comes on weekends and during school breaks. The younger children have also learned the craft. Ekaterina's father, Vladimir Anatolyevich, also helps out by sewing nets.

"I try to arrive every day at opening time, at two o'clock. The middle children come after school, and I pick up the youngest after kindergarten. They've learned how to cut ribbons and weave nets. And right before they leave, they make drawings for the soldiers and write letters. Many relatives in our family fought in the Great Patriotic War. And now it's important to help our children at the front as much as possible to preserve their health and lives," says Ekaterina.

Any help is important

The group members maintain constant contact with the service members. In addition to making nets, they also collect items that the soldiers urgently need. Local residents, members of the youth chamber, community advisors, and veterans are helping with this. Among them are representatives of a wide range of professions: kindergarten and school teachers, kindergarten staff, and clinic staff. They bring food, hygiene products, medications, and clothing.

In 2025, in addition to camouflage nets, the group sent nine humanitarian convoys to their fellow Savelovsky residents. The donated aid included an ATV and a mobile trailer, electronic warfare equipment, and building materials. Eleven convoys were also sent to the regiment in the Zaporizhzhia sector, and medical equipment was sent to hospitals and clinics in the Donbas.

On February 23, the soldiers received a special gift—approximately three tons of humanitarian aid. It included camouflage nets, food, and essential items.

Anyone can join the Savelovsky Networks group by contacting the district administration at 5 Petrovsko-Razumovsky Proezd or by phone at 7 495 614-07-82.

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Traffic will be restricted on several streets in the Central, Western, and North-Eastern administrative districts on March 19 and 20 due to the event.

From 11:00 PM on March 19 until 11:00 AM on March 20, the section of Durov Street from Mira Avenue to Olympic Avenue will be closed.

The main restrictions are planned for March 20. From 12:01 AM to 11:00 AM, traffic will be closed on Shchepkina Street (from Samarskaya Street to the Garden Ring), Meshchanskaya Street (from the Garden Ring to Durova Street), and Gilyarovsky Street (from Kapelsky Lane to the Garden Ring). Vypolzov Lane (from Durova Street to building 10) and Kapelsky Lane (from Mira Avenue to Gilyarovsky Street) will also be closed.

Sections of Bolshaya Tatarskaya Street (from Bolshoy Ovchinnikovsky Lane to Bolshoy Tatarsky Lane), Stary Tolmachevsky, Maly Tatarsky, and Klimentovsky Lanes (from Bolshaya Tatarskaya Street to Novokuznetskaya Street), as well as Ozerkovsky Lane (from Bolshaya Tatarskaya Street to Ozerkovskaya Embankment) will also be inaccessible.

From 00:01 on March 19 until the end of the event, parking will be prohibited in these areas.

On March 20, from 12:01 AM to 12:00 PM, Minskaya Street will be temporarily closed from Mosfilmovskaya Street to the Park Pobedy stop. Driving along the ramps from General Dorokhov Avenue to Minskaya Street toward Kutuzovsky Prospekt will be prohibited.

From 4:00 to 11:00 a.m., traffic will be temporarily closed on Khachaturyana Street (from building 16 on Altufevskoe Highway to building 12, block 2) and Kargopolskaya Street (from Khachaturyana Street to building 4).

From 05:00 to 08:00, it will be temporarily impossible to drive on the section of Khachaturyan Street from house 12, building 2 to Otradnaya Street.

Drivers are advised to plan their routes in advance, taking temporary changes into account. Detailed information is available on the official website. Traffic Management Center.

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