How a family club in Mitino helps SVO fighters and residents of new territories

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The Leleka Family Club, operating in the Northwestern Administrative District, has collected 64.5 tons of humanitarian aid since the start of the special military operation (SVO). These supplies are assembled on request and sent both to the front lines and to residents of Donbas, Kuban, and the Belgorod region.

An integrated approach

The club's members take a comprehensive approach to their work. As Olga Kiseleva, the organization's director, noted, support includes not only basic necessities but also rehabilitation programs.

The club puts together food packages and donates clothing. Additionally, military families receive workshops and meetings with psychologists, as well as free tickets to theaters, city events, and New Year's performances. The club considers engaging teenagers an important goal. Volunteers participate in district-wide patriotic events, supporting young people's interest in socially significant initiatives.

"We provide systematic and targeted assistance. We understand that, along with food and clothing, care, attention, the development of children's talents, and psychological support are also important. I personally delivered supplies twice to those in the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics who needed them most," said Olga Kiseleva.

From postcards to camouflage nets

At regular meetings, concerned residents of the district weave camouflage nets, make trench candles, and assemble tactical bracelets.

Children regularly participate in classes where they draw and decorate cards for soldiers expressing gratitude and support. Teenagers also learn practical skills in weaving camouflage nets. They learn to cut out outlines and select materials that visually resemble natural or urban environments to ensure the nets are as effective as possible. These classes not only help develop practical skills but also instill a sense of responsibility and patriotism.

How residents of the capital's east are helping the SVO fightersYoung people from the Gagarinsky District collected over 10 tons of supplies for the SVO participants.

How to join

Humanitarian aid is accepted at the building of the Council of Deputies at 35 Mitinskaya Street.

Clothing, shoes, children's toys, and books are being collected for civilians in the new regions and border areas. Support is also being organized for wounded soldiers undergoing treatment in hospitals. Humanitarian supplies are delivered monthly, primarily between the 12th and 21st. For questions, please contact Olga Kiseleva at 7 495 752-89-53.

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Spend December brightly: what events will open the "Winter in Moscow" project in the Western Administrative Okrug

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In December, the "Winter in Moscow" project will begin at skating rinks in the Western Administrative District (ZAO). Visitors will be able to see a New Year's performance, visit snowmen, participate in a lottery and contests, take photos in festive decorations, and sample delicious treats and aromatic tea.

Ice and Fire

The first events will take place on December 5th. The show will begin at 3:30 PM in the Ochakovo-Matveyevskoye district at 14 Natasha Kovshova Street. "Winter is starting!" with games, attractions and ice dancing.

Visitors to Nikulino Park will see a drummers' skating show at 4:00 PM. Visiting the Snowmen and will be able to try tea and buns. At the same time, a program will begin at the skating rink at Michurinsky Prospekt, Olympic Village, Building 12, Bldg. 2. Ostap Bender Invites You to the IceA no-lose lottery and competitions will be held for children and adults. Figure skating demonstrations will also be held.

See a spectacular show "Fiery Ice" You can visit the Fili Children's Park at 5:30 PM. At 7:00 PM, at the skating rink at 3a Aviatorov Street in Solntsevo, young figure skaters will perform a show with elements of a fire show. Ice and Fire.

At 6:00 PM, the ice rink in the Mozhaisk district at 13 Dorogobuzhskaya Street will be transformed into a full-blown movie theater. Guests will be able to watch a film on the big screen while sitting on soft beanbags and warming themselves with hot coffee. Champions (2014).

Dinosaurs and balloons

The program will continue on the weekend of December 6 and 7 at the skating rinks in Kuntsevo and the Olympic Village. Visitors to the rink at 12 Vasiliya Botyleva Street will see an interactive exhibition at 1:00 PM. Dinosaurs in Winter QuartersThey will be able to take photos with ancient lizards, which will appear life-size on the ice, and also interact with a pterodactyl and a Tyrannosaurus rex.

In Troparevo-Nikulino (Michurinsky Prospekt, Olympic Village, Building 12, Building 2) on Saturday at 17:00 it will begin retro disco on ice.

Entertainment all month long

During the first month of winter, numerous events will be held at venues across the Western Administrative District. For example, on December 12 at 12:00 PM, the "Russia on the Move" program, dedicated to Constitution Day of the Russian Federation, will begin at 50 Let Oktyabrya Street, near buildings 4–6 in Solntsevo.

On December 13, one of the central venues will be the Solntsevo artificial ice rink, located near buildings 4–6 on 50 Let Oktyabrya Street. At 7:00 PM, the New Year's performance of "The Nutcracker" will be shown there. Spectators will be treated to ballet performances on ice. Vibrant sets and costumes, pyrotechnic special effects, and the music of Pyotr Tchaikovsky will immerse you in a magical atmosphere.

At 12:00 pm, you can take part in an entertainment program in Pionersky Park. In the Footsteps of the Snow Lord "Day of the Bear"On the same day at 13:00 the organizers of the interactive program Visiting Emelya Everyone is invited to take part in a theatrical performance at the skating rink in Kuntsevo, located at 12 Vasiliya Botyleva Street. Guests will have the opportunity to interact with fairytale characters—the cheerful Emelya and the cheerful Zabava—and take memorable photos against the backdrop of a cozy backdrop, including a large Russian stove with smoke rising from its chimney. Traditional winter games and competitions are also available.

Dance lovers are invited to the disco Lights on IceIt will take place at the skating rink of the Fili Children's Park (9 Bolshaya Filevskaya Street) on December 14 at 6:00 PM. The lively rhythms of Russian pop music, along with the park's New Year's decorations and lighting, will ensure guests have a good time.

On December 20th at 10:00 AM, you can once again head to the skating rink located on Natasha Kovshova Street. Here, tea lovers will be taught about the varieties, recipes, and benefits of this invigorating beverage. The most active and athletic are also welcome to the skating rink at Fili Children's Park on the same Saturday. At 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM, the programs "New Year's Races" and "Tropics on Ice" will be held there.

On the same site, on December 21 at 12:00, a "Winter Wonders Workshop" studio will open, where you can learn how to make Christmas tree decorations.

On December 27 at 5:00 PM, Pionersky Park will welcome the symbol of the coming year—the Fire Horse. A light show with fireworks will take place, during which the Snow Horse will take to the ice.

Rest and help

This year, 10 artificial ice rinks will be operating in the Filevsky Park, Troparevo-Nikulino, Kuntsevo, Novo-Peredelkino, Ochakovo-Matveevskoye, Solntsevo, Mozhaysky, and Fili-Davydkovo districts.

"We've worked to distribute the ice rinks so that winter recreation is accessible to residents of the entire district. Events at the rinks will range from creative workshops to ice shows with light installations and pyrotechnics. Residents will be able to choose the format that best suits them: attend a performance with their family, participate in interactive games, play sports, and even contribute to the war effort. This year, humanitarian aid collection points for military personnel stationed in the SVO zone will open at two venues—Fili Children's Park and Nikulino Park—starting December 6," said Anastasia Gladysheva, General Director of the Association of Cultural and Leisure Centers of the Western Administrative District.

The addresses of skating rinks in the Western Administrative District can be found at special pageThe "Winter in Moscow" project. The rinks will be open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, except Mondays. Guests will have access to heated changing rooms, restrooms, skate rentals, sharpening services, and sports equipment rentals. All rinks are equipped with lighting.

The schedule of the Winter in Moscow project sites in the Western Administrative District is available on the website culturezao.ruFor more information, please call: 7 495 927-67-65.

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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The visa-free regime has caused a sharp increase in searches for flights to Russia.

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Beijing, December 5 (Xinhua) — The number of searches for flights to Russia on Chinese travel platforms has increased sharply following Russia's introduction of a visa-free regime for Chinese citizens.

The official website of the China Media Corporation, citing data from a travel platform, reports that following the news of the visa-free regime being lifted, the number of requests for flights from China to Russia has skyrocketed. The most popular departure points are Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, and other cities.

According to an employee of a Chinese travel agency, the number of requests for tours to Russia has increased particularly during the New Year and the Spring Festival (Chinese Lunar New Year), and the overall number of bookings has increased significantly compared to the period before the introduction of this policy.

At Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, the number of passengers traveling between China and Russia has increased significantly compared to the same period last year. "I often travel to Russia because many of my friends live there. Now, thanks to the visa-free regime, I can travel there anytime, which is much more convenient," said a passenger surnamed Zhang.

The Shenzhen airport checkpoint reported that the number of Russian tourists entering and exiting through it has increased by 21 percent year-on-year this year.

Data from Alibaba's tourism division Fliggy (Fei Zhu) shows that the most popular cities among Chinese tourists are Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Murmansk.

As a reminder, earlier this month, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree granting temporary visa-free entry to Russia for Chinese citizens. They now have the right to enter Russia visa-free if they are traveling to the country for tourism or business purposes for no more than 30 days. China had previously made a similar decision, which will remain in effect until September 14, 2026.

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Israel to provide air defense systems to Thailand

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JERUSALEM, December 5 (Xinhua) — Israel's state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries said Thursday it will supply the Royal Thai Air Force with advanced air defense systems.

The statement did not specify the amount or exact terms of the deal. Several Israeli media outlets reported that the total value of the deal is approximately $107 million.

The company noted that its Barak MX integrated air and missile defense system will provide Thailand with its first-ever medium-range air defense system, providing comprehensive protection against both ballistic and air threats, including drones, fighters, cruise missiles, and missiles with a range of up to 150 km. –0–

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Around three thousand volunteers are helping the capital's firefighters and rescuers.

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On International Volunteer Day inMoscow's urban infrastructure complex They told how volunteers help the capital's rescuers and firefighters ensure the safety of residents.

Volunteers are present in virtually every area of public activity. They participate in various social projects, organize competitions and tours, help the elderly and children, clean up areas, respond to accidents, and much more. Volunteer firefighters and rescue workers in the capital are on duty at public events, including youth forums, and are also called upon to fight fires.

Today in Moscow there are about 400 public organizations and more than 400 active fire brigades, with almost three thousand members in their ranks.

Since 2007, instructors at the Moscow Civil Defense and Emergencies Training and Methodology Center have been training volunteer rescuers. Many of its graduates have gone on to work for volunteer organizations, including the public search and rescue team "SpasReserve." For volunteer rescuers, serving in this team is a supplemental activity, in addition to their primary duties. Volunteers choose their own duty dates, after which a crew is formed from those who volunteer.

When necessary, the unit's volunteers are called upon to rescue animals in distress. If a person lost in the forest requires assistance, the LizaAlert search and rescue team is dispatched.

112 system operators relay information about calls to volunteers. Furthermore, two years ago, a cooperation agreement was signed with the autonomous non-profit organization "Help Center," whose duty officer is notified by dispatchers about incidents involving animals.

Based on the stations of the Moscow City Search and Rescue Service on water bodies of the capital Department of Civil Defense, Emergencies and Fire Safety In the summer, training and education of rescue dogs takes place with volunteer dog handlers, with whom we have been collaborating since 2014.

"The work of volunteer dog handlers is responsible and challenging in its own way. It requires qualities such as honesty, a kind, loving heart, and a desire to help people. When we see happy volunteers next to our dogs, we know we're doing everything right and the day hasn't been in vain," notes Vladimir Afanasyev, head of the interregional canine public organization "Water Patrol."

The Moscow City Water Search and Rescue Service welcomes volunteers from the capital every year. They offer tours and first aid workshops, and learn about the work of the specialists.

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A service for ordering and managing school literature has been launched at MES.

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The Moscow Electronic School (MES) library has launched a new service, "Educational Literature Collection." It automates the ordering and inventory of paper textbooks for Moscow schools, the press service reported. Department of Education and Science of the City of Moscow.

"The new service helps schools efficiently stock their library collections. It makes the process of obtaining textbooks faster and more convenient for teachers and students. It's a unified and user-friendly tool for working with literature, now available to all schools in the city on the Moscow Electronic School platform," explained the Moscow school's press service.

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The service has become a single, convenient tool for all school library operations. Now, teachers can independently submit requests for required publications, directors can monitor the collection and approve orders, and librarians can manage all available literature.

Previously, to order books, teachers had to go to the library in person, check availability, and wait for a librarian to process the order manually. Now, it's done in just a few clicks, which is especially important in September or when curriculum changes.

"Now all schools have a common database, which greatly simplifies textbook exchange. Any librarian, regardless of experience, can easily navigate the service. The Educational Literature Fund has become a true helper. The service saves time and simplifies report generation—and that's just part of its capabilities," noted Ekaterina Ayzina, teacher-librarian at School No. 1530, "Lomonosov School."

Moscow Electronic School— a joint project of the capital's Department of Education and Science And Department of Information TechnologyIt launched in 2016. Today, the unified digital educational platform is used by more than 1.2 million schoolchildren, over 1.8 million parents, and approximately 70,000 teachers.

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Providing Moscow schoolchildren with modern digital services improves the efficiency of the educational process, helps young Muscovites plan their school and personal time wisely, and is in line with the objectives of 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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The UN is supporting countries in South and Southeast Asia in responding to floods and landslides.

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UNITED NATIONS, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) — The United Nations continues to support governments in several South and Southeast Asian countries in responding to devastating floods and landslides that have reportedly killed more than 1,500 people and affected nearly 11 million others, the UN chief's spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, said on Thursday.

In Sri Lanka, the UN and its partners continue to support the government's response and damage assessment, he said.

In close coordination with local authorities, the UN and its humanitarian partners delivered emergency aid, including food, hygiene kits, kitchen utensils, and water containers, said S. Dujarric. Simultaneously, recovery efforts are underway, including a more thorough damage assessment.

To support Vietnam, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher on Wednesday released US$2.6 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund to boost assistance to the hardest-hit provinces, providing support for shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene, and food security activities to complement government efforts, the spokesman said.

S. Dujarric also reported that in Indonesia, the government continues to respond to the aftermath of the devastating floods in Aceh province, despite serious logistical and access challenges, and the UN is working closely with the government in the areas of logistics, health, water and sanitation, and facilitating coordination with local partners.

The UN will continue to closely monitor the development of the situation in the region and maintain close contacts with national authorities, added S. Dujarric. –0–

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DRC and Rwanda signed a peace agreement

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump hosted his counterparts from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda here on Thursday, witnessing their signing of a peace deal aimed at ending decades-long conflict in eastern DRC and opening up their vital mineral resources to the United States.

DRC President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame signed the agreement at a ceremony at the United States Institute of Peace, which the State Department renamed the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace the previous day.

The eastern part of the DRC has been engulfed in years of conflict, exacerbated by the rise of the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels in late 2021. The DRC accuses Rwanda of supporting the group, which the group denies.

At the ceremony, D. Trump also announced the conclusion of bilateral agreements between the United States and two African countries, according to which American companies will gain access to the region's most important mineral resources.

"We will be involved in sending some of our biggest and best American companies to these two countries," he said.

D. Trump held separate meetings with the leaders of two African countries at the White House on Thursday morning.

The DRC military and M23 rebels traded accusations of ceasefire violations in the east of the country on Tuesday, with each side accusing the other of new attacks despite international mediation.

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Four non-residential premises on Artyukhina Street were put up for auction at the city auction.

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Entrepreneurs will be able to participate in open tenders and purchase four non-residential premises in the southeast of the capital. The properties are located near the Pechatniki and Volzhskaya metro stations, and their area ranges from 39.8 to 98 square meters. This was announced by the head of the Moscow Department of Competition Policy. Kirill Purtov.

"Currently, four commercial spaces are available in the Tekstilshchiki district at 26a Artyukhina Street. These spaces are flexible and suitable for virtually any commercial project, such as a creative or beauty studio, a minimarket, a repair shop, or a dry cleaner. Potentially high pedestrian traffic, easy access to transportation, the location on the ground floors of new residential buildings, and proximity to recreation areas for Muscovites and tourists in the area enhance the sustainability and growth potential of these businesses. The bidding period ends on December 8, and the auctions will take place on December 15," said Kirill Purtov.

The premises have a separate entrance and are connected to the main utilities. Any legal entities or individuals can participate in the auctions; registration on the online platform is required. Roseltorg and enhanced qualified electronic signature.

The capital is putting various properties up for auction, and the investment portal is serving as a showcase for them. In the section Moscow Auctions There is all the necessary information about the lots, including photographs, documentation, conditions and form of sale.

The development of electronic services for business is in line 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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About one and a half kilometers of water supply networks were updated on Bolshaya Cherkizovskaya Street.

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Specialists from the Moscow City Services Complex completed the reconstruction of the water main on Bolshaya Cherkizovskaya Street. The project involved two lines. The total length of the upgraded pipeline was 1.4 kilometers. The project improved the quality of services for approximately two thousand residents.

In the east of the capital, construction and renovation of water supply and wastewater networks was carried out in all districts in 2025. The leading districts were Preobrazhenskoye, where six kilometers of networks were upgraded, Sokolniki (over 10 kilometers), and Golyanovo (over three kilometers).

During the reconstruction, Mosvodokanal specialists used modern materials made from high-strength, domestically produced polyethylene. These pipes can withstand not only external pressure but also the loads associated with pressurized water transport. The smooth inner surface reduces hydraulic resistance. Furthermore, the rate of scale and salt deposit formation inside the pipeline is reduced, making it resistant to corrosion.

When renovating and installing urban utilities, specialists prefer trenchless solutions, which minimize the impact on urban infrastructure and reduce project timelines.

The projects being implemented in the capital to improve and create a comfortable urban environment are 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 atspecial page.

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