New bus routes will connect the Khovrino district with Khimki, near Moscow.

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In 2025, according to an agreement between the Moscow and Moscow region governments, 25 commuter bus routes were planned to open in the northwestern and western directions. The last two will open on December 27. They will connect the Khovrino metro station with the Levoberezhny microdistrict of Khimki, Moscow Region.

"Following Sergei Sobyanin's instructions, we are developing the Moscow public transport network in conjunction with the Moscow Region Government. By 2025, we have set a goal of launching 25 new routes. This Saturday, the last two will connect the capital with the nearest suburbs and replace the regional carrier. The route will be operated by modern, large, Russian-made buses equipped with everything necessary for comfortable and safe travel for all categories of passengers. We will post information about new fares and services in advance along the routes," said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.

Maxim Liksutov.

Suburban buses No. 344 and 344c, operated by the regional carrier, will no longer operate and will be replaced by new buses No. 1344 and 1346. These buses will adhere to Moscow public transportation standards, including convenient and predictable service intervals, a convenient schedule, and modern vehicles and professional drivers.

Twenty modern, large-class buses will be deployed. They are equipped with climate control systems, charging slots for gadgets, and media panels. Their low floors make them comfortable for passengers with disabilities and parents with strollers.

The fare will depend on the distance. Passengers will need to swipe their transport card twice—once entering and exiting the bus. The fare will be 63 rubles with a Troika card and 64 rubles with a bank card.

Unlimited "Ediny" (Unified) Suburban Zone passes for 30, 90, or 365 days, and unlimited Suburban Zone passes for 30 and 90 days valid for students with the Muscovite Card, will be valid on these routes. Concessionary passengers will be able to travel free of charge with the Muscovite Card and the Moscow Region Resident Card.

Discounts for transfers to the metro and other routes are not available. For free transfers to other modes of Moscow transport, you can use the 30-, 90-, and 365-day "Unified" passes for the "Prigorod" zone. The "Strelka" card will not work.

You can purchase and top up your Troika card at Moscow Metro ticket offices and ticket vending machines. You can top it up online through the Moscow Metro or Moscow Transport mobile app, and then activate the remote top-up at any validator on board the bus.

Passengers will be informed about new standards for interregional routes between Moscow and the Moscow region.Electric buses have been launched on the express route from Moscow to Mytishchi.

By 2028, the Moscow public transportation system plans to integrate at least 30 percent of the current suburban ground transportation routes. This will improve passenger comfort on interregional routes and provide an additional impetus to the development of transport infrastructure in Moscow and the Moscow region. This work will include installing modern bus shelters, developing dedicated lanes, creating new and reconstructing existing transport hubs, and increasing the popularity of public transportation for daily travel between the Moscow region and Moscow.

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A New Year's fair will be held at VDNKh.

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From December 25 to January 11, VDNKh will host New Year's fairThe event will take place behind Pavilion No. 58 (the Slovo Museum of Slavic Literature), where a welcoming space will be created with atmospheric music and vibrant fairytale characters.

For 18 days, visitors will be treated to a variety of treats. Here, they will be able to sample traditional winter delicacies and signature dishes. Guests will also be able to purchase holiday gifts: handicrafts, souvenirs, New Year's decorations, candles, and products from residents of the Crafts Park at VDNKh.

From December 26th to 28th, a themed entertainment program, "Gift Factory," will be held. It will include interactive theatrical performances, fun animation, games and contests, and a disco with a DJ. The main characters of the event will be Father Frost and the Snow Maiden. They will have to save the New Year from the evil wizard, who wants to deprive everyone of their gifts.

From January 2nd to 11th, guests will be treated to the "Carousel of Gifts" program. During the holiday season, the stage will be transformed into a fairytale carousel, set in motion by Father Frost. Interactive activities, animation programs, and street performances will be featured.

The New Year's Fair at VDNKh will be open from December 25th to 31st from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, on January 1st from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and from January 2nd to 11th from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Admission is free.

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A Christmas fair opened on Sparrow Hills as part of the "Winter in Moscow" festival.Local brands will be showcased at the Market Market as part of the Winter in Moscow event.

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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China promotes international cooperation on data standards

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BEIJING, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) — The China National Data Standardization Technical Committee 609 (SAC/TC609) and the International Data Space Association (IDSA) recently signed a memorandum of cooperation in Beijing.

The document was signed under the guidance of the State Data Administration of the People's Republic of China, and both parties held constructive consultations on the detailed terms of future cooperation.

Lars Nagel, CEO of the Germany-based IDSA, expressed hope that the two sides will work together to create a standard data space ecosystem, provide global solutions and unlock the value of data.

SAC/TC609 representative Fan Kefeng hopes that the two sides will deepen exchanges in areas such as data transfer, standards application and data space implementation to jointly create greater value from data.

In the next stage, both sides will conduct joint research on data space standards and other related issues, actively promoting international cooperation in the field of data standards. -0-

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Two police officers were killed in an explosion in southern Moscow.

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Moscow, December 24 /Xinhua/ — Two traffic police officers died in an explosion in southern Moscow on Wednesday, the Russian Investigative Committee reported.

An explosion occurred on Yeletskaya Street, killing three people. "According to investigators, on the night of December 23-24, on Yeletskaya Street in Moscow, two traffic police officers saw a suspicious individual near a police car. As they approached to detain him, an explosive device was detonated. As a result of their injuries, two police officers, as well as a person standing near the officers, died," the Russian Investigative Committee said in a statement.

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Design by the Young: Polytechnic University Students Win Federal Competition

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Students from the Institute of Civil Engineering at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University have won and placed first in the first round of the federal youth design and art competition "Young Design 2025." The awards ceremony took place in the Rope Workshop of the National Research University Higher School of Economics. The event brought together over 150 representatives of educational institutions, industrial partners, and mentors and served as a key platform for presenting the results of the eleven competition tracks.

Participants were welcomed by Vladimir Knyagin, Vice Governor of St. Petersburg, and Anna Tyshetskaya, Director of the HSE St. Petersburg branch.

Following expert evaluation, students and postgraduates from the Higher School of Design and Architecture of the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University's Institute of Civil Engineering demonstrated outstanding results, becoming winners and runners-up in five of the eleven categories.

The "Apple Code" nomination was organized jointly with the Frunzensky District Administration of St. Petersburg and aimed at developing a territorial branding concept for the Apple Orchard in Kupchino. Daria Antropova, a first-year master's student in the Communication Design program at the Higher School of Design and Architecture at the Institute of Social Sciences, took first place, and Valeria Zhuravleva, a first-year master's student in the Communication Design program at the Higher School of Design and Architecture at the Institute of Social Sciences, took second place.

The "Workshop in Detail" category, supported by Neva Technology, focused on creating an interactive animation of the production cycle of a composite part. A team of fourth-year students majoring in Information Design at the Higher School of Design and Architecture at the Institute of Social Sciences (ISI)—Ulyana Gnatyuk, Yuliana Zaytseva, and Olesya Labutina—won first place. Fourth-year student Anna Andreeva, also majoring in Information Design, won second place.

Anna Kozlova, a second-year master's student in the Communication Design program at the Higher School of Design and Architecture at the Institute of Contemporary Art, won first place in the Benois-Benois project school, which was implemented jointly with the Manege Central Exhibition Hall and dedicated to the creation of a souvenir collection for the exhibition All Benois – All Benois.

The "Warmth of Bread" project school, organized with the support of the Ural Chamber of Crafts and the St. Petersburg Foundation for the Support of Innovation and Youth Initiatives, focused on developing a design project for a historic bakery at the merchant G.E. Podvintsev Estate Museum in Nevyansk, Sverdlovsk Oblast. First-year master's students in the Architectural Environmental Design program at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ISI), Timur Baltayev and Alexandra Marishchuk, took third place.

"Youth Design" is a unique competition! We see real clients in this project. Polytechnic University has been participating in the competition for five years now, and I've had the opportunity to witness the project gaining popularity. New interesting partners are emerging, and regular clients are returning. "For students, this is a great opportunity to try their hand at working with real-life cases as part of the educational process, and most importantly, to see the fruits of their labor realized," noted Tatyana Diodorova, associate professor at the Higher School of Design and Architecture and mentor for the "Apple Code" and Benois-Benois project school categories.

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"Journey to Christmas" invites you to a program of children's events

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A unique interactive children's party program, "Magic Box," will unfold across 15 venues at the Journey to Christmas festival. Two 45-minute performances will be held daily from December 27, 2025, to January 11, 2026, in a unique format that combines theater, fairy tales, and live audience interaction. Admission is free.

The central element of the performance is a huge theatrical box, opened by life-size puppets. A young actor emerges, followed by Father Frost and other magical characters. They actively engage the children in the story, organizing contests and dances, turning each performance into a shared, festive event.

The program's unique feature is the participation of young, yet already renowned, actors who have starred in popular Russian films and provided voiceovers for cartoons. The performers don't just play their roles: they interact with the audience, answer questions, and create a warm, truly magical atmosphere.

So, Karina Kagramanyan will perform on December 27thGorodetskaya Street (property 1), December 28 – in the park nearGolyanovsky pond, and on December 30th – onSvyatoozerskaya Street (property 1). Valeria Shevchenko will perform on December 31 in the square nearNekrasovka metro station, January 1st – onGlory Square, and on January 2 – inKolomenskoye Museum-Reserve.

Stanislav Solomatin will delight viewers on January 3rdTeply Stan Street (possession 1), January 6 – onMatveevskaya Street (possession 4), January 7 – at the intersection Sokolovo-Meshcherskaya and Yurovskaya streets.

Sofia Petrova will take the stage on January 4thDmitry Donskoy Boulevard (possession 11), January 5 – onAdmiral Rudnev Street (possession 8), January 8 – in Zelenograd (boulevard area, 16th microdistrict).

Alisa Efimenko will meet with the audience on January 9thsquare along Olonetsky Proezd (intersection of Molodtsova and Sukhonskaya streets), January 10 – inSerebryakov passage (house 14, building 1), January 11 – onStartovaya Street (possession 12).

The project includes performances of "The Nutcracker" and the fairy tale "By the Pike's Command." Performances will begin at 12:00 PM and 1:15 PM on each date.

Schedule and additional information can be found atlink.

From December 12, 2025 to January 11, 2026, the capital will once again be immersed in the magical atmosphere of the main winter holiday at the venues of the Moscow Seasons festival series. The Journey to Christmas festival, beloved by millions of city residents and visitors, will be part of the project. Winter in Moscow will present an educational and entertainment program at venues across the city. Guests can expect over 4,900 master classes, over 6,400 hours of sporting events, and over 1,700 New Year's performances. The festival program places a special emphasis on charity.

Winter in Moscow— the main event of the season. The project aims to strengthen social and family ties, creating an atmosphere of unity, mutual support, comfort, and a festive spirit. Through a variety of programs, including cultural, educational, and sporting events, it brings together Muscovites and visitors of all ages and interests, creating conditions for creative development, active recreation, and warm social interaction during the cold season.

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December 24, 2025: Filming of the historical film "Queen Anne" was completed.

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Sergei Bezrukov, Viktor Dobronravov, Ekaterina Voronina, and Vladimir Yaglych star in a large-scale film about the events of Ancient Rus'.

Yaroslav the Wise marries his daughter Anna to the King of the Franks. A dangerous journey of three thousand kilometers awaits her. Ahead lie crossings, foreign courts, intrigues, and a choice that will change the fate of not only the heroine but also of the empires.

The film was shot with meticulous attention to period detail, including authentic weapons, household items, costumes, and decorations. Extensive historical sets were created at the new Moskino Cinema Park:

Kyiv during the time of Yaroslav the Wise; Krakow in the 11th century; the residence of the German Emperor; castles of the Frankish barons.

The film will be released on February 11, 2027. Central Partnership is one of the film's creators.

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Sergei Sobyanin announced the opening of 12 renovated clinic buildings.

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Ahead of the New Year holidays, 12 renovated clinic buildings opened in various districts of the capital. Sergei Sobyanin announced this on his channel. in the MAX messenger.

So, they are already working:

— the main department of city polyclinic No. 220 in the Presnensky district;

— branch No. 3 of city polyclinic No. 45 in Levoberezhny;

— branch No. 7 of the consultative and diagnostic center No. 6 and branch No. 5 of the children’s city polyclinic No. 125 in Lianozovo;

— branch No. 4 of city polyclinic No. 219 and branch No. 5 of children’s city polyclinic No. 94 in Kurkino;

— branch No. 3 of the consultative and diagnostic polyclinic No. 121 and branch No. 7 of the children's city polyclinic No. 118 in Yuzhnoye Butovo;

— branch No. 6 of the consultative and diagnostic polyclinic No. 121 in Yuzhnoye Butovo;

— branch No. 1 of city polyclinic No. 2 in Severny Chertanovo;

— branch No. 70 of city polyclinic No. 212 in Novo-Peredelkino;

— branch No. 2 of city polyclinic No. 62 in Khoroshevo-Mnevniki;

— branch No. 1 of the consultative and diagnostic polyclinic No. 121 in Yuzhnoye Butovo;

— branch No. 1 of city polyclinic No. 209 in Fili-Davydkovo;

— Building B of the Diagnostic Clinical Center No. 1 in Konkovo.

"They are all completely modernized and comply

new Moscow standard"Specialists renovated the facades, redesigned the interior layout, replaced utility lines, and increased the buildings' electrical capacity. They also completed high-quality interior finishing, landscaped, and beautified the surrounding areas," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

Source: Sergei Sobyanin's channel inMAX messenger

The buildings are equipped with the latest equipment, allowing for the provision of modern and qualified medical care.

Each branch employs eight of the most sought-after specialists, while the head offices additionally employ up to five specialized professionals.

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Heads of Moscow colleges completed retraining under the MPA program

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More than 50 Moscow college directors and their deputies completed the Master of Public Administration (MPA) professional retraining program "Managing an Educational Organization in Secondary Vocational Education (SVE)." They studied current management trends and effective methods of interacting with employers, according to the press service. Department of Education and Science of the City of Moscow.

"Moscow is undergoing a large-scale transformation of its secondary vocational education system. Leaders of the new format are playing a key role in this process. A special program has been developed to prepare them, jointly with the Moscow Government's Human Resources Services Department. It aims to create an effective system for developing managers in the secondary vocational education sector. The program focuses on the practical application of skills. Participants, including directors and their deputies, study current approaches to strategic planning and digital technologies. This not only enhances the personal effectiveness of leaders but also improves interaction with key stakeholders in the educational process," reported the press service of the Moscow Department of Education and Science.

The course lasted nine months and combined theory and practice. College leaders focused on developing leadership skills, addressing pressing industry challenges, creating crisis management strategies, and refining skills for effective interaction with partners, colleagues, students, and their parents.

Personal consultations, online workshops, training sessions, and master classes from experienced professionals helped them master theory and develop practical skills in a realistic environment. Participants analyzed industry cases, developed strategies for developing their educational institutions' teams, and received expert advice.

According to Stanislav Gorbunov, Director of the IT.Moscow College of Information Technology, the students didn't simply discuss theory; they immediately applied it to the real-world challenges of Moscow colleges. Participants greatly benefited from hands-on training on an augmented reality simulator for practicing complex negotiations, master classes with top managers, and the collaborative development of strategies with colleagues. The college is now implementing a comprehensive system to create the best conditions for training qualified personnel.

The acquired knowledge and skills will enable college administrators to more confidently navigate the changing educational environment, successfully address challenges related to modernizing educational processes, and improving the quality of training for specialists in demand in the labor market.

"The HR Services Department is developing a range of Master of Public Administration programs for key areas of city government, including secondary vocational education. The training focuses on developing a strategic vision for college development, partnerships with employers, and practice-oriented student training. This approach helps managers create a modern educational organization model to prepare young professionals to meet the real needs of the Moscow economy," noted Polina Loginova, Head of the HR Services Department of the Moscow Government.

Upon completion of the program, each participant defended a final qualifying thesis—a development strategy for their college's management team—and received a diploma of professional retraining in "management in the field of secondary vocational education" and the qualification of "Specialist in State and Municipal Administration—Master of Public Administration (MPA)."

Today, the capital's economy is creating a demand for specialists in various professions. To effectively meet this demand, a large-scale transformation of educational infrastructure and content is necessary. The development of the secondary vocational education system requires strong managers who think strategically and can comprehensively address the vocational education system's challenges set by the city.

The HR Services Department develops a system of HR tools and educational products for Moscow Government organizations and offers comprehensive solutions that address the needs of all city sectors. 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 Andcommunity on the social network VKontakte.

The development of professional teaching and management skills among teachers at schools and colleges in the capital contributes to the optimization of the educational process and more productive interaction between teachers and students and is consistent with the objectives of the project. Teachers and Mentors 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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Students from Moscow's colleges won the culinary championship.

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The annual Coffeemania Students Cup professional skills competition has concluded in Moscow. This year, it was held for the first time at the "Professions of the Future" practical training center in Pechatniki. Participants competed in a kitchen with modern equipment, designed to mimic the conditions of a real restaurant, according to the Moscow city's press service. Department of Education and Science.

The "Professions of the Future" practical training center in Pechatniki houses two unique training facilities: the "Zvezdy" Restaurant and the "Khleb" Bakery. They train cooks, pastry chefs, waiters, and baristas in just three months. Students from Moscow's colleges also complete on-the-job training at the facility.

"We are delighted to be hosting this annual competition at our center for the first time. It's especially important that this year, a team of adults competed alongside students. In today's world, lifelong learning is becoming the norm, so we help city residents quickly master a new profession and immediately begin working at the capital's leading companies. When developing our programs, we analyze employers' talent needs, and their specialists participate in developing curricula and delivering classes," noted Elena Durneva, Deputy Head of the Moscow Employment Service and the Professions of the Future center.

Nine teams participated in the culinary competition, including eight student teams and one adult team from the "Professions of the Future" practical training center. Contestants had three hours to prepare a set of three dishes united by a common concept: a cold appetizer, a main course, and a dessert.

The jury included Pavel Vasiliev, Vice President of the Association of Chefs and Pastry Chefs of Russia (Chefs Team Russia); Dmitry Miller, a teacher at the "School of Chefs" academy of the Coffee Mania restaurant chain; and Larisa Antonova, Head of the Hospitality Department at the Moscow Center for the Development of Professional Education. The judges evaluated the entries based on both the technical execution of the dishes and their creative component—the originality of the concept and the aesthetics of the presentation.

Pavel Kokin, Director of the Kitchen Department at the Coffeemania restaurant chain, noted that the Coffeemania Students Cup competition is an opportunity for employers to meet talented young people who could become part of their team tomorrow. He also stated that by holding the competition for the first time at the practical training center in Pechatniki, the organizers are taking it to a new level. According to Pavel Kokin, at this center, future chefs and baristas are fully immersed in a professional environment: they work with equipment similar to that used in the chain's restaurants and hone their skills under the guidance of experienced professionals.

The teams from the First Moscow Educational Complex and the Viktor Talalikhin Moscow Educational Complex shared the victory. The first team presented a set, "A Journey Through the Forgotten Scents of the Russian Forest," consisting of a mushroom appetizer, a pike main course, and kvass ice cream. The second team presented a set, "Gifts of Russian Nature," featuring egg cream with brioche, pike pelmeni with caviar sauce, and cedar mousse with spruce ice cream. The winners received cups, medals, and branded gifts, as well as the opportunity to participate in training under the guidance of the restaurant chain's brand chefs.

"The competition was a real challenge: at the most crucial moment, our sous-vide machine broke down, but we kept our cool and quickly found a solution. It's moments like these that make you realize how important team spirit is. As the leader, I tried to support the guys, and we pulled it off. We were overwhelmed with emotion. Winning first place is incredible," shared Albert Nuriyev, a student at the Viktor Talalikhin Moscow Educational Complex.

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Detailed information on in-demand professions and specialties taught in Moscow colleges is available on the website “Colleges of Moscow”, in the eponymous Telegram channel And community on the social network VKontakte.

Practical training for students at Moscow colleges takes place in modern workshops and laboratories. This facilitates the development of professional skills and aligns with the objectives of the national project. Youth and ChildrenMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found at special page.

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