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The Russian government continues its systematic work to transform public spaces as part of the "Infrastructure for Life" national project. These spaces in large cities and small towns are becoming venues for mass celebrations during the New Year and Christmas holidays, announced Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"The first year of the national project 'Infrastructure for Life' is yielding concrete results. Since January, over 7,000 areas across Russia have been improved, including over 5,100 public spaces and approximately 2,000 courtyards. Since 2019, this represents a total of over 80,000 areas. The work on the All-Russian Competition for the Best Projects for Creating a Comfortable Urban Environment is particularly noteworthy. This year, 294 projects won the competition. Also, approximately 200 winning projects were implemented this year. This work is aimed at creating a favorable living and recreational environment for Russians. Today, these parks, squares, and plazas are becoming the focal points of New Year's celebrations, creating a festive atmosphere throughout the country," said Marat Khusnullin.

For example, in Zavodoukovsk, Tyumen Oblast, the Central Square was renovated. Santa Claus's residence, a food court, and a fountain square were set up for New Year's celebrations. The space was equipped with heated relaxation areas, outdoor play areas, and a light and music fountain.

Another example: in the city of Chapayevsk in the Samara Region, a park near the Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh was landscaped. Multifunctional areas for all ages were created within the grounds: a library pavilion, a café area, an apothecary garden, a playground, and an amphitheater. Cozy corners with benches, flower beds, and a pine garden were created for quiet relaxation.

An "Arts Square" has been created in Gvardeysk, Kaliningrad Oblast. Festive events are planned there, including an interactive area featuring Father Frost and a Christmas concert, "The Light of Christmas," complete with folk festivities and round dances.

Winter parks have been developed in the Moscow region. Forty-seven artificial ice rinks, 60 Father Frost residences, and 74 cozy fireplaces have opened for recreation. Ice shows and the Crystal Ice figure skating festival will begin in January.

In Izhevsk, Udmurt Republic, the Central Square was reconstructed. Amphitheaters, terraces, and a unified lighting and bench design were added. The square has become the city's main venue for large-scale events, such as the "World Pelmeni Day" gastronomic festival.

"New Year is a beloved family holiday, bringing people together for generations around the festive tree and New Year's table. It's a time when people take to the streets to experience the magic of the New Year together, stroll through parks and squares, enjoy winter activities, watch street performances, and socialize in a cozy atmosphere. Therefore, it's important that modern, beautiful, and safe spaces be created for citizens across the country—those very same points of attraction that create a festive mood. This is precisely the goal of the All-Russian competition for the best projects for creating a comfortable urban environment, held by the Ministry of Construction of Russia as part of the federal project "Creating a Comfortable Urban Environment." Renovated public spaces with interconnected pedestrian routes, developed infrastructure and services, energy-efficient lighting, unique architectural design, and vibrant aesthetics become focal points and create a true New Year's miracle for millions of Russians," said Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities Irek Fayzullin.

Residents themselves actively participate in selecting sites for transformation. In 2025, more than 16.6 million Russians and 170,000 beautification volunteers participated in the nationwide online vote. Based on the results, 5,000 sites in 1,600 municipalities across 88 Russian regions were selected.

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The "Migom" biometric express train boarding service has been tested in Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Ivanovo, and Kostroma. The new solution, which allows for identity verification without document submission, was implemented by the Biometric Technology Center and Russian Railways using a unified biometric system. The development of biometric services is being overseen by Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko.

The service is being tested on three routes: Moscow–Nizhny Novgorod, Moscow–Ivanovo, and Moscow–Kostroma. A limited number of passengers are participating in the testing. The service is expected to become available to users on these routes in the first quarter of 2026.

To use the service, you'll need verified biometrics. This can be done at an authorized bank or at home using on-site registration. After that, all you need to do is provide consent to data processing.

Identification is performed upon boarding the train using the conductor's portable device. Passengers can choose whether to verify their identity with a passport or biometrics.

Biometrics are voluntary. In all user scenarios, the technology serves as an additional—the simplest and most convenient—way to access services. Currently, legislation strictly prohibits any discrimination, including restricting access to services for those who choose not to register their biometrics. Registration is also only possible with the individual's consent.

"It's important to us that the introduction of biometrics is convenient and understandable for people. The train boarding service doesn't replace passports or impose new formats—the use of biometrics remains a personal choice for passengers," noted Dmitry Grigorenko.

The express train boarding service is part of the Migom platform, which is implemented using the state-owned unified biometric system. The platform includes services such as passport-free hotel check-in, age verification when purchasing age-restricted goods, barrier-free pre-flight security checks, self-service at MFCs, and more.

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An infrastructure project to build a traffic interchange at the intersection of the third launch complex of the Central Ring Road and Dmitrovskoye Highway is underway in the Moscow Region. Vehicle traffic has now opened, according to Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"We face ambitious goals in modernizing our road and transport infrastructure. For example, in the Moscow region, we are implementing a project to build a new interchange at the intersection of the Central Ring Road (TsKAD) and Dmitrovskoye Highway. Traffic is already operational, which has improved accessibility for the surrounding areas, redistributed traffic from the A-107 Moscow Small Ring Road to the Central Ring Road, and improved conditions for transit traffic bypassing Moscow. To achieve this, three overpasses and four ramps were built, and 2.3 km of the A-107 Moscow Small Ring Road were reconstructed. A total of 107,000 tons of high-strength and wear-resistant asphalt concrete were laid during the construction," said Marat Khusnullin.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted that constructing these structures is among the most complex engineering challenges. One overpass, with a metal superstructure, is located above the Central Ring Road (TsKAD) and is 69 meters long. A second, with a combined metal and reinforced concrete structure measuring 164 meters, was built above the TsKAD and the A-107 Moscow Small Ring Road. A third structure, with a metal superstructure measuring 65.8 meters, is located above the A-107 Moscow Small Ring Road. A total of approximately 815 tons of metal and 3,825 cubic meters of concrete were used for these constructions.

According to Vyacheslav Petushenko, Chairman of the Board of the state-owned company Avtodor, a large-scale road safety project has been completed at the site.

"To separate traffic flows, 11.6 km of barrier fencing was installed, and 22,200 linear meters of markings were applied to manage traffic. Furthermore, to ensure safety at night and in poor visibility, over 260 lighting poles with LED and energy-saving lamps were installed. The facility is equipped with intelligent transport systems, a key element of which is an automated traffic management system. This will help monitor the situation on the road, track weather conditions, and warn drivers in advance of changes in the road situation," noted Vyacheslav Petushenko.

At the peak of the work, approximately 230 people and 85 pieces of equipment were involved.

The remaining improvement work in the surrounding area, which will not interfere with motorists, is planned to be completed next year.

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