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Sergei Sobyanin He met with Moscow students and school graduates who won and placed in the 2025 International Subject Olympiads. The Moscow Mayor congratulated the students on their victory and presented them with letters of gratitude.

Sergei Sobyanin emphasized that the talents of Moscow's schoolchildren are the foundation for the future development of the city and the country. He noted that the students achieved success thanks to their hard work, as well as the support of their teachers, parents, and all Muscovites who cheered them on.

"The city is proud of you and your successes. Clearly, they are no coincidence. Moscow education is among the top five educational systems in the world. Half of all awards at the Russian Olympiad are from Moscow schoolchildren. In recent years, the number of excellent students has increased fivefold, which is also a serious, objective assessment of the level of education. We pay great attention to the development of education and schools, and this, of course, is bearing fruit," said the Moscow Mayor.

On behalf of Moscow students and Olympiad participants, Fyodor Kuznetsov, a graduate of School No. 1329, delivered a response.

"Sergey Semenovich, on behalf of all Moscow schoolchildren, I would like to thank you for all the help and support you've given us throughout our school years and even after we graduated. For us, Olympiad participants, this support is doubly important, as our efforts determine not only our personal success but also the honor of our city and our country. This year, I personally participated in three high-level Olympiads in various corners of the globe. I achieved excellent results in all of them. Of course, this would not have been possible without the help and support of my mentors, the teachers at my native Moscow school No. 1329, the coaches of the Moscow and Russian national teams," said Fyodor Kuznetsov.

He also expressed hope that more Moscow schoolchildren will participate in the Olympiads, and that the winners and runners-up will be able to become outstanding scientists or entrepreneurs.

In turn, the Mayor of Moscow expressed hope that the children will find a use for their talents in Moscow and Russia and achieve success in life.

"As the saying goes, 'Where you were born, there you'll find your place.' It's clear you're welcome everywhere. But I think you won't find better conditions or prospects for your work anywhere else than in our city," Sergei Sobyanin emphasized.

International School Olympiads

International School Olympiads are annual intellectual competitions in core school subjects for high school students from around the world. They are held to identify talented students, promote science, and share best practices with educational systems around the world.

The host country for the Olympiad is approved by the International Olympiad Council. The tasks are designed taking into account the diversity of global educational standards.

Typically, most international Olympiads—in geography, biology, physics, and chemistry—are held in the summer. The season concludes with the Junior Science Olympiad, which takes place in December.

The Russian Federation's national teams for international Olympiads are formed from the winners and runners-up of the final round of the All-Russian School Olympiad of the current academic year in general education subjects relevant to the international Olympiad. The final roster is approved following training camps.

In 2025, 28 Moscow schoolchildren took part in eight international Olympiads.

"This year, our students participated in intellectual competitions held in Australia, Bolivia, the United Arab Emirates, Russia, France, and the Philippines. 2025 was a very successful year for them," the Moscow Mayor wrote on his MAX messenger channel.

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As part of the Russian national team, Muscovites won 28 medals, including 22 gold, five silver, and one bronze.

In total, Moscow schoolchildren accounted for 64 percent of the medals won by the Russian national team in 2025 (44 medals in total), including 67 percent of the national team’s gold medals (33 medals in total).

Moscow schoolchildren won 100 percent of the Russian team's gold medals in competitions in chemistry, computer science, geography, and astronomy.

Moscow schoolchildren won gold and silver medals at the International Astronomy Olympiad.Sobyanin: Half a million Muscovites are participating in the All-Russian School OlympiadMoscow schoolchildren won the International Chemistry Olympiad in Kazakhstan.

Benefits for winners and runners-up

Winners and prize winners of international subject Olympiads have the right to admission without examinations to any Russian university in the fields corresponding to the Olympiad profile.

"Winners and runners-up of international Olympiads can enroll in any Russian university without entrance exams. Furthermore, they receive incentives from the Russian Federation and, separately, from Moscow," Sergei Sobyanin noted in his MAX channel.

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The guys receive the following incentive payments:

1) in accordance with the decree of the President of the Russian Federation:

— for a gold medal — one million rubles;

— for a silver medal — 500 thousand rubles;

— for a bronze medal — 400 thousand rubles.

2) one-time payments from the Moscow city budget to students and graduates who represented the capital as part of the Russian Federation national teams:

— awarded a gold medal — 1.5 million rubles for each title;

— those awarded a silver medal — one million rubles for each title;

— those awarded a bronze medal — 500 thousand rubles for each title.

In addition to victories at international subject Olympiads, Moscow schoolchildren have received high awards at prestigious international competitions in which the Russian national team does not yet officially participate, or in which not only the main but also the junior team of our country participates.

In total, Muscovites won 23 medals in similar competitions in 2025, including 14 gold:

– on International Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad – four gold medals;

– on Asian Physics Olympiad– one gold and one silver;

— at the Open International Biology Olympiad — four gold medals;

— at the International Olympiad in Linguistics — one gold, two silver and one bronze;

— at the International Economics Olympiad — three gold and two silver;

— at the International Olympiad on Climate Change and Ecology Issues — one gold, one silver and two bronze medals.

Students and graduates of Moscow schools are winners and prize winners of international subject Olympiads in 2025.

1) Open International Geographical Olympiad (June 20–23, Russia), four gold medals and two silver medals:

— Alexey Gorlov, graduate of the Center for Pedagogical Excellence (CPE) school — silver medal;

— Dina Islyamutdinova, graduate of school No. 2054, — gold medal;

— Elizaveta Kiseleva, graduate of the Second School Lyceum named after V.F. Ovchinnikov, — gold medal;

— Tikhon Pulyayev, student of Gymnasium No. 1543 named after Yu. V. Zavelsky, — silver medal;

— Nikita Rusakov, a graduate of the University Gymnasium of Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov, — gold medal;

— Christian Rymarchuk, graduate of school No. 179, gold medal.

2) 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (July 5–14, United Arab Emirates), four gold medals:

— Konstantin Gunko, graduate of school No. 1589, — gold medal;

— Viktor Demidov, graduate of the Central Military School, — gold medal;

— Vladimir Elistratov, graduate of the Central Military School, — gold medal;

— Fedor Kuznetsov, graduate of school No. 1329, gold medal.

3) 66th International Mathematical Olympiad (July 10–19, Australia), one gold medal:

— Dmitry Grishko, student of school No. 57, gold medal.

4) 55th International Physics Olympiad (July 17–25, France), one gold medal:

— Grigory Grechkin, graduate of the Central Military School, — gold medal.

5) 36th International Biology Olympiad (July 20-27, Philippines), one gold, one silver and one bronze medal:

— Zakhar Degterenko, graduate of school No. 57, — silver medal;

— Alikhan Zhangaziyev, graduate of the Central Military School, — bronze medal;

— Vera Krasnoperova, graduate of school No. 57, gold medal.

6) 37th International Olympiad in Informatics (July 27 – August 3, Bolivia), two gold medals and one silver:

— Daria Grekova, graduate of school No. 57, — silver medal;

— Vladislav Zhiganov, a student of the specialized educational and scientific center — the boarding school named after A.N. Kolmogorov — gold medal;

— Petr Losev, graduate of school No. 57, gold medal.

7) Open International Astronomy Olympiad(September 20–27, Russia), six gold medals:

— Nikolai Gamynin, a student of the Second School Lyceum named after V.F. Ovchinnikov, — gold medal;

— Vladimir Zinin, graduate of school No. 179, — gold medal;

— Olga Karaseva, graduate of the CPM school, gold medal;

— Ivan Pruglo, student of school No. 179, — gold medal;

— Margarita Tsvetkova, graduate of the Letovo school, gold medal;

— Ekaterina Churkina, graduate of school No. 179, gold medal.

8) 22nd International Junior Science Olympiad(November 23 – December 2, Russia), three gold medals and one silver:

— Arseniy Gasanenko, student of the International School of Blended Learning, — gold medal;

— Ivan Ermolaev, student of School No. 2044 named after Hero of the Soviet Union A.M. Serebryakov, — gold medal;

— Anna Mikhailova, student of the Second School Lyceum named after V.F. Ovchinnikov, — gold medal;

— Pavel Chuvichkin, student of school No. 57, — silver medal.

In 2025, Sergei Sobyanin in his Telegram channelregularly reported on the results speechesmany of these guys.

Young Muscovites will study the exploits of the SVO heroes as part of a history Olympiad.Moscow schoolchildren won the All-Russian robotics tournament.Moscow schoolchildren became winners and prize winners of the International Financial Security Olympiad.

Development of the Olympic movement in Moscow

Moscow is the center of the student Olympiad movement.

The All-Russian School Olympiad is held annually in four stages (school, municipal, regional, and final) across 24 subjects. Its results, along with the Unified State Exam, are the most important independent indicator of education quality.

The school stage is the largest one. More than 500,000 Moscow children participated in it in the 2024/2025 academic year.

At the final stage of the All-Russian School Olympiad, the Moscow team included students from 371 Moscow schools. Moscow students won 1,863 diplomas, including 332 winners' diplomas from 106 schools.

In the 2024/2025 academic year, more than 171,000 participants registered for the Moscow School Olympiad. Over 4,700 Moscow students won winner's and runner-up's diplomas.

Over 130,000 participants registered for the "Museums. Parks. Estates" Olympiad. Over 60,000 people won the main stage, and over 10,000 were runners-up. The Olympiad was held at 299 venues: 275 museums, 11 parks, and 13 estates.

Moscow schoolchildren also actively participate in other intellectual competitions, including the Kurchatov Olympiad (16.7 thousand entries), the Tournament of Cities (6.3 thousand), the M.V. Lomonosov Tournament (38.8 thousand entries), and the Moscow City Competition of Student Research and Project Work (2.8 thousand entries).

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The Ministry of Defense's air defense forces shot down a UAV flying toward Moscow. This was reported on their channel inMAX messenger Sergei Sobyanin reported.

"Emergency services are working at the site of the fallen debris," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

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Earlier, the Mayor of Moscow reported that the air defense system had successfully repelled the attack on the evening of December 9. eight drones heading towards the capital.

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Anton Yakovlev will present an unusual interpretation of Mikhail Lermontov's novel, Vladimir Pankov will talk about Mark Zakharov in the spirit of Federico Fellini's film, and the Satire Theater will present a play commemorating the 100th anniversary of Olga Aroseva's birth. Read about these and other December premieres in mos.ru's coverage.

"A Hero of Our Time?" at the Gogol Theatre

Dates: December 19, 20, and 31

Address: Kazakova Street, Building 8

Age limit: 16

Anton Yakovlev's new production can't be fully considered a dramatization of Mikhail Lermontov's novel of the same name, although both the writer and Grigory Pechorin are invisibly present. The production's protagonist—a contemporary poet in a crisis of genre—finds himself at the very heart of Lermontov's text and experiences key scenes from "A Hero of Our Time." This "theater of performance," at times cruel, is orchestrated by the mysterious illusionist Apfelbaum.

Director Anton Yakovlev noted that it was important to him to analyze Pechorin from a modern perspective, and to do this, he needed a 21st-century hero—a hero who would attempt to answer the eternal question of whether fate can be changed.

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"Orchestra Rehearsal" at the Lenkom Theatre by Mark Zakharov

Dates: December 14, 27, and 28

Address: Malaya Dmitrovka Street, Building 6

Age limit: 16

The theater's artistic director, Vladimir Pankov, was inspired by Federico Fellini's film of the same name and Mark Zakharov's career. This production is a tribute to the legendary director and his theater, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2027.

For Vladimir Pankov, in his own words, the performance was both a new beginning and a return to the Lenkom's glorious past. The production will unite the entire company: 80 actors and 20 symphony orchestra musicians.

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"Harpagon, or the Deceived Groom" at the Theater on Malaya Ordynka

Dates: December 17 and 23

Address: Malaya Ordynka Street, Building 31, Building 1

Age limit: 12

The play "Harpagon, or The Deceived Bridegroom" is based on Jean-Baptiste Molière's comedy "The Miser." The literary editing and new monologues are by People's Artist of Russia Leonid Yakubovich, who plays the lead role in one of the cast.

In the new version, the authors draw on the assessments of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Alexander Pushkin, offering an interpretation in which Harpagon emerges not only as a miser but also as a thinker. "I wrote monologues that radically change the perception of the main character. Behind my Harpagon lies the drama of a man who has come to this end," says Leonid Yakubovich. Eduard Boyakov, Artistic Director of the Theater on Malaya Ordynka, emphasizes the relevance of Molière in contemporary theater and the need to return to the classics, which allow one to "feel oneself part of a continuous chain of events." The production combines comedy, philosophical reflection, and visual solutions that create the atmosphere of a stylized 17th-century library.

The director of the play was People's Artist of Russia Valentin Klementyev, the artist was Alexander Tsvetnoy, and the costume designer was Victoria Sevryukova.

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"Moss. The Story of One Dog" at the Shalom Theater

Dates: December 21

Address: Novoslobodskaya Street, Building 23

Age limit: 12

The family play "Moss. The Story of One Dog" based on the book by David Tsirichi was directed by Ekaterina Korabelnik, one of the winners of the All-Russian competition. Department of Culture of the City of Moscow "Talents," a program for developing a talent pool for Moscow theaters, prepared the production based on her internship at the theater. The creative team also worked on the production: stage designer Igor Savkin, set designer Irina Ukolova, video artists Kirill Malovichko and Masha Nebesnaya (also the costume designer). The musical score was created by Svyatoslav Lysov, and the lighting designer was Maxim Biryukov.

Mokh, a puppy who lost his family during the war, sets out in search of a new home. Overcoming trials and dangers, he maintains his faith in people and longs for the warmth of family. The production combines dramatic theater, theatrical performance, and puppet theater. "The book's characters, the dogs, are imbued with the qualities I most miss in people, the qualities I value most: love, devotion, kindness," notes the director. According to designer Irina Ukolova, the world is divided not by biological characteristics, but by spiritual ones: the living are those capable of compassion.

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"Unquenchable Optimism" at the Satire Theatre

Dates: December 21

Address: Triumfalnaya Square, Building 2, Building 1

Age limit: 12

People's Artist of the RSFSR Olga Aroseva served at the Satire Theatre for over 60 years. The plays "The Spilled Cup," "Heartbreak House," "A Profitable Position," "Woe from Wit," "Crazy Day, or The Marriage of Figaro," "Mad Money," and "Shut Up, Sadness, Shut Up…," in which she created unique, distinctive characters, became hallmarks of both the actress and the theatre.

To commemorate Olga Aroseva's 100th birthday, the company has prepared a performance, "Unquenchable Optimism," which will explore the life, work, and destiny of this vibrant and charismatic actress, who won the audience's unconditional love.

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Over the past six months, the capital has entered the active phase of implementing 14 large-scale investment projects (MaIPs), which will see the construction of a number of social, transport, and industrial infrastructure facilities. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction. Vladimir Efimov.

"The mechanism for large-scale investment projects has been implemented in Moscow since 2016. This status allows investors to lease land from the city on preferential terms for the construction of social, transport, and industrial infrastructure, as well as public and business spaces. Over the past six months, 14 investors have notified the city of their construction permits and have begun the active phase of implementing the MAIP. For these purposes, they have been allocated approximately 18.2 hectares of land in six administrative districts. For example, construction of a 350-child kindergarten has begun on a plot of over 1.2 hectares in the west. A preschool for 150 children will also be built in the north, along with road infrastructure facilities, and an industrial complex will be built in Zelenograd," said Vladimir Efimov.

Large-scale investment projects are an important tool for attracting businesses to the development of urban infrastructure and the creation of modern facilities that meet the needs of residents.

"The city offers investors ample opportunities to implement their business ideas. The mechanism for large-scale investment projects creates jobs in various districts of the capital and significantly improves the quality of life for Muscovites by providing them with the necessary infrastructure. Moreover, the purpose of the facilities being constructed is determined based on residents' needs. This helps ensure more balanced development of the capital's districts. Both the city and investors are involved in this work. In total, approximately 370 MAIPs are at various stages of implementation in Moscow. On sites totaling almost 790 hectares, investors and developers will be able to construct over 12.5 million square meters of real estate," she noted.

Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of City Property.

Mosgosstroynadzor issued construction permits for 14 facilities under the MAIP. Its chairman Anton Slobodchikov He added that developers have already submitted notifications to the committee about the commencement of work at 10 sites. Individual monitoring and supervision programs were then developed, and seven on-site inspections have been conducted in total. Throughout construction, inspectors will assess the quality of the completed work and the materials used for compliance with design documentation and the architectural and urban planning plan. This will ensure the reliability and safety of the buildings once they are commissioned.

MAIPs are significant investment projects for the development of vacant urban land. They are aimed at increasing the number of jobs, developing infrastructure, and increasing investment in the capital's economy.

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One of the project's main sites has opened on Sparrow Hills. Winter in MoscowA free skating rink, ski slopes, a creative lab, a fair, and the first restaurant of the capital's colleges have opened near the Moscow Palace of Pioneers. Guests will be treated to a daily evening light show. Thanks to modern technology, the façade and the space around the main building will become a multimedia stage, where light, sound, and projections will combine to create festive scenes of winter fairy tales. This was reported by Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.

"We've strived to create a cozy space for family relaxation here. Here, you can take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, stroll along the alley of lanterns, make a wish, ice-skate, participate in master classes, and dine at our new restaurant. This isn't just any restaurant. It was opened by Moscow colleges. Here, under the guidance of experienced professionals, students will not only help cook but also practice various cooking techniques and create their own signature dishes. This year, we'll feature light installations, shows, 3D mapping, and a ski slope on Vorobyovy Gory. We're opening our venue today and invite everyone," said Anastasia Rakova.

She added that a truly special place will also open there—the first restaurant of any of the capital's colleges. A student team, led by mentors, will oversee the entire operation of the establishment. They will act as baristas, waiters, chefs, and other specialists. The menu, developed by the students themselves, will feature both modern signature dishes and classics. The restaurant will be open daily from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Visitors will be able to see young chefs at work, sample signature seasonal dishes, and participate in a creative culinary lab, which will run throughout the winter. For students, the restaurant will provide serious professional training, and for residents, it will be an opportunity to visit a new venue created by the future stars of the capital's culinary scene.

The free 4,000-square-meter skating rink will be open in all weather conditions throughout the holidays. Visitors will be able to rent skates and special penguin assistants for children. The rental area will also feature a cozy café where guests can warm up, enjoy a hot drink, and take a break between skating sessions. Pre-registration is required to attend. Mosbilet on the mos.ru portal.

The main building's façade will be transformed into a multimedia performance stage—light, sound, and projections will combine to create festive scenes, evoking the feeling of a winter fairytale. The legendary bonfire in the center of the venue will also be re-lit. This artistic installation will now become part of a lighting show, connecting the history of the Moscow Palace of Pioneers with contemporary urban culture. And in the park, guests will be able to see the northern lights and encounter magical animals that seem to emerge from the trees and bushes.

The "Alley of Magic Lanterns" will also create a festive atmosphere—a vibrant space with art objects and festive installations where everyone can make a wish. A Christmas fair will also be open daily, featuring products created by students from Moscow's colleges. Visitors will be able to purchase New Year's mugs, knitted keychains shaped like candies and angels, decorative wooden lamps, and calendars with metaphorical images. Sweet treats, such as Belgian waffles and trdelniks, will also be available.

A creative lab for children and adults will be open at the Moscow Palace of Pioneers, where participants will be invited to create New Year's decorations, clay and porcelain items, florariums, felt toys, and festive napkins decorated with Russian-style sequins. Tickets are available for purchase on the venue's website.mos.ru.

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

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