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The calendar winter has arrived in Moscow, and not only people are preparing for it, but also the inhabitants of Moscow parks under the jurisdiction of the capital Department of CultureMany animals are adapted to cold weather, but they still need human care during the cold season. Why do swans need panoramic windows in their enclosures? Why does Arseny the rabbit spend the winter in a zoologist's office? Where can you see rebellious birds? And which animals need the help of caring Muscovites in winter? Read on to find out.

Pheasants and peacocks – keep warm

Eight pheasants, a pair of swans, a peacock and three rabbits in Neskuchny Garden and other areas Gorky Park Prepared for the cold weather. Most of the animals will remain in their existing enclosures, which park staff have insulated, but the swans will be moving to their new home on Maly Golitsynsky Pond.

A pair of swans, Odette and Siegfried, are thriving. Their winter home has three bathtubs of varying sizes, heaters, lighting, ventilation, and panoramic windows. Park visitors can watch the birds through a window, and the swans themselves enjoy watching the activity outside. In the fall, we leave the door to the house open, and the birds occasionally come in to warm up, but when the frost sets in, the birds themselves are reluctant to leave their warm home. Maria Kazankina, Head of Animal Care at Gorky Park

The pheasant and peacock enclosures have been covered with reinforced plastic to protect them from rain, snow, and wind. The birds' diet now includes more protein: boiled eggs, sunflower seeds, and mealworms. The amount of grains has also increased, but fewer vegetables are being given than in summer. This diet keeps them full for a long time and helps keep them warm.

The rabbits require special attention. Although these animals are adapted to cold weather and develop a thick, warm undercoat in the fall, they are given extra hay to furnish their homes and are monitored daily. If the outside temperature approaches -20 degrees Celsius, the rabbits are temporarily moved to warm enclosures. The park's oldest long-eared inhabitant, Arseniy, spends the winter in the zoologist's office: due to his advanced age (10 years), he requires a special diet and medication.

The winter regime will remain in effect until mid-spring. In April, shortly before the traditional city cleanup day, the insulation and protective film will be removed, the enclosures will be cleaned, and they will be prepared for the warm season.

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Swan wintering under the supervision of specialists

Almost all the mute swans from Penyaginsky Pond in the landscape park have already moved to warm winter enclosures. MitinoThe largest flock of these birds in Moscow—23 individuals—lives here. They are being transferred gradually. Today, only three birds—the most unruly—are swimming on the water's surface. The pond is not yet frozen over, there's plenty of food, there's plenty of room to roam, and these swans are doing well. As soon as the weather gets colder, park staff will transfer them too.

Our swans have winter enclosures with baths, heated floors, heating, and lighting. They are located in a fenced yard. The birds can go outside if they wish. Our charges are fully equipped and will spend the entire winter in a comfortable enclosure under the supervision of specialists. After being transported from the pond, each swan is examined by a veterinarian who provides care recommendations. Their winter diet includes compound feed, beans, grains, vegetables, and vitamins. Alexander Lada, Head of the Creative and Cultural Events Department at Mitino Landscape Park

The first pair of swans appeared on Penyaginsky Pond five years ago; the birds were named Konstantin and Elena. This year, they hatched five chicksThey've now almost caught up with their parents in height, though their feathers are still baby gray. In the spring, when the ice melts, the water warms up a bit, and the air reaches 10 degrees above zero, the swans will return to the pond.

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Winter vacation in warmth

Enclosures on the territory of the ecocenter Kuzminki The shelters are now empty. All 47 of their inhabitants have moved to the shelter for the winter. Muscovy ducks, Chinese geese, pheasants, turkeys, ducks, the sheep Mittens, and the goats Vecherka and Belosnezhka have been placed in the warm rooms of the shelter. Park visitors will only be able to see them in the spring.

We send our charges to the nursery in mid-October, as the weather becomes unpredictable, and rain and frost can harm them. The animals and birds will be safe there. Before the transfer, the winter enclosures were inspected, including ventilation and humidity levels. A veterinarian will check the animals regularly. A few months in warmth and peace will help them recuperate and return in good spirits—a true vacation. Osip Tuninsky, Director of the Kuzminki Ecocenter

He emphasizes that tame animals and birds don't need help; they've been provided with good wintering conditions. He encourages concerned Muscovites to support the park's wild inhabitants during the cold weather. The eco-center regularly holds lectures and workshops where you can learn about squirrels' and birds' favorite foods, how to fill a bird feeder, and which animals need help most. You can also join environmental campaigns and donate food to the animals and birds.

Hedgehogs in the capital's natural areas have begun preparing for the cold weather.The Moscow Zoo's heat-loving inhabitants have moved into their winter enclosures.

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Service Technohunter The project launched on September 1st on the i.moscow platform. In the first two months, dozens of universities joined, and over 150 young scientists responded to requests from companies resident in the Lomonosov cluster. The project's main goal is to attract young professionals to participate in Moscow's innovative development by offering them the opportunity to become part of cutting-edge science-intensive projects and technology teams.

The service closely collaborates with leading Moscow universities, such as Sechenov University, Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU), Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, National University of Science and Technology MISIS (MISIS), Bauman Moscow State Technical University, and others. Students and young scientists have the opportunity to solve pressing problems in high-tech business using the full R

Thanks to direct communication between business and academia, more than 20 students have already begun internships at innovative companies.

Malika Kakchekeeva, a second-year master's student in Materials Science and Technology at MISIS, applied for an internship through the TechnoHunter service on September 9. After an interview at the Ural Polymer Technology Plant "Mayak," she was accepted as a polymer materials engineer and technologist in October. Malika is currently gaining practical experience working with polymer composite materials and is actively involved in bringing innovations to market.

Evgeny Ukhanov, a 21-year-old fifth-year student majoring in Fundamental Mathematics and Mechanics at Moscow State University, applied for an internship on September 21st. Following a selection process and interviews at Tekhnika Molodezhi, a Moscow-based company that develops software for monitoring the condition of aircraft, he was hired as a Data Scientist (a specialist in big data analysis and processing) on November 19th. Evgeny currently analyzes incoming data on aircraft and components, evaluates the feasibility of using neural networks to speed up and improve the quality of raw data processing, and participates in data audits to identify errors and inconsistencies. He is gaining hands-on experience applying technologies at the intersection of aviation, data analysis, and neural networks.

Vera Primak is a fifth-year student majoring in pharmacy at Sechenov University. She was selected for the Crombio Biotechnological Research Center, a company developing biotech solutions for the treatment of autoimmune and infectious diseases. She applied for an internship through the TechnoHunter service on September 8th, and on September 24th, she was accepted as a medical device registration specialist. Vera currently analyzes regulatory requirements for medical devices of various risk classes, studies typical grounds for registration denials, and develops a checklist for their prevention, expanding her professional opportunities beyond pharmacy practice and immersing herself in the high-tech pharmaceutical sector.

Evgeniya Soroka, a first-year MISiS Master's student in Chemical Engineering, also applied to the same company on September 22nd through the TechnoHunter service. After being selected on October 23rd, she was accepted as a cross-functional laboratory research assistant. Evgeniya is currently involved in the generation and patent screening of technological solutions, selecting reagents and optimal synthesis conditions, and synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients, gaining research experience in an innovative team rather than a traditional production line.

Moscow Innovation Cluster Promotes the creation of conditions for the implementation of priority areas of scientific and technological development in the capital—the development and implementation of modern technologies, scientific, technological, and industrial cooperation, and effective interaction among all participants in the city's innovation ecosystem. The cluster includes organizations from 87 regions of Russia. Developers and high-tech businesses have access to more than 50 digital services and facilities available in the city. The project is overseen by Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development of the City of Moscow.

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There are 13 city shelters in the capital, currently housing more than 15,000 dogs and cats. Most of them are mixed-breed, but they deserve no less attention and love than their purebred counterparts. On World Mongrel Day, celebrated on December 2, Moscow's urban infrastructure complex They told us how to help an animal that ended up on the street.

Stray cats and dogs are taken to city shelters after being captured. If a citizen discovers an animal on the street that they believe needs help or poses a danger to others, they should call the city's animal control service. To do this, contact the district council where the cat or dog was found and submit a request for capture, either verbally or in writing.

A specialist will then visit the specified address and humanely transport the animal to one of 13 city shelters. Residents can optionally indicate in the application that they would like to contact the catcher and find out where the cat or dog was taken so they can monitor the animal's fate. Shelter assignments depend on the location of the capture. For example, in the city center, northwest, and Zelenograd, capture is handled by the State Budgetary Institution "Dorinvest," which operates the Zelenograd and Zoorassvet shelters.

Cats and dogs arriving at the city animal shelter without an owner are quarantined. There, they undergo a medical examination, necessary treatment, vaccinations, and sterilization, and are given a microchip and a name. After the quarantine period, which lasts from two weeks to a month, the cats are placed in special houses, and the dogs are placed in kennels. From the moment they arrive at the shelter, the animals are cared for by caregivers and socialization specialists, and after the quarantine period is over, volunteers join in. Once the cat or dog has acclimated and regained their trust in people, they can begin looking for new homes. Animals live at city shelters indefinitely until they find homes.

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You can meet animals and choose a four-legged companion at shelters during their opening hours or through a new service Mospitometz on mos.ru. Department of Information Technology of the City of Moscow They noted that the portal offers a catalog of over a thousand dog and cat profiles. All animals are vaccinated, socialized, and ready to be adopted. For convenience, the portal offers a filtered search. Users can specify the animal's age, gender, and size, as well as its color and coat type.

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Starting December 1, visitors to the country's main exhibition can send letters to the winter wizard and receive a reply with their warmest wishes on letterhead from Father Frost's Moscow Estate. Special boxes have been placed at the VDNKh information center in the main entrance arch, the Orion family theme park, the Center for National Equestrian Traditions, and the Moskvarium Center for Oceanography and Marine Biology.

VDNKh is one of more than 100 Moscow locations to feature colorful boxes for holiday messages to Father Frost. In their letters to the main New Year's wizard, children and adults can express their wishes and dreams, write greetings, and ask questions about the winter holiday. To do so, they need to drop a letter in the box and include their return address on the envelope. Letters will be forwarded to Father Frost's residence in Moscow, where they will be carefully sorted. Senders who provide a return address will receive a reply by mail.

The New Year's mail service will operate at VDNKh until January 15, 2026.

Holding events for the whole family at VDNKh is in line with the objectives of the national project "Family"More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found at special page.

Project 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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Specialists urban economy complex The installation of lighting installations near the circus building on Vernadsky Avenue has been completed. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Utilities, and Public Works. Petr Biryukov.

"We continue to decorate the capital for the New Year and Christmas holidays. Throughout the city, we traditionally install illuminated decorative structures that create a special festive atmosphere and provide additional illumination at night. Two installations, already beloved by Muscovites, have appeared near the circus building on Vernadsky Prospekt in the southwest of the capital: a futuristic Christmas tree ball and elegant Peacock arches," said Pyotr Biryukov.

The 17-meter-tall, nine-ton light ball is a complex, prefabricated structure consisting of two hemispheres. Its surface is covered with 18,000 LED modules, creating dynamic patterns and visual effects.

Next to the Christmas tree, illuminated "Peacock" arches were placed—a unique portal symbolizing the entrance to the festive space. The four-meter-tall structure consists of 13 arches with a giant peacock figure. Near the circus, a New Year's tree with a tent of golden garlands and illuminated numbers 2026 were installed.

Modern energy-saving LED lighting is used to decorate the city. These lights are energy-efficient, safe, and designed to operate in all weather conditions.

The structures are reused year after year. Their versatility allows them to be modified and adapted for different events.

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On December 6, in the 850th Anniversary of Moscow Park, reenactors will recreate the winter battles of the Great Patriotic War of 1941 as part of the project Winter in MoscowAt the event "Soldiers of Victory: Winter 1941" City residents will see military equipment, weapons, and vehicles from those years, and also learn about soldiers' daily lives. Admission is free.

The arms exhibition will showcase examples of Victory weapons and discuss the tactics of the winter battles of 1941. Among the exhibits are symbols of the Soviet infantry—the Shpagin submachine gun, the Mosin rifle, and the Degtyarev light machine gun.

Interactive exhibits will introduce the key elements of anti-aircraft defense and the work of medics. Visitors will see a Maxim anti-aircraft machine gun crew in a winter position on a special mounting, as well as equipment used to protect soldiers from the air. These include 1940-era steel helmets, camouflage nets, and firefighting equipment for shooting down incendiary bombs.

At the medical post, they will talk about the methods and means used by military medics in harsh climatic conditions and display the equipment and tools that saved soldiers' lives.

Additionally, the master class will introduce the principles of anti-armored combat vehicle weapons. At the firing position of a Degtyarev anti-tank rifle crew, they will learn how to load and aim, fire, and throw grenades.

The event will begin at 4:00 PM in the park near the skating rink opposite 21 Porechnaya Street. It is designed for guests ages seven and up.

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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Moscow is a global leader in the development and use of electric transport. To replace buses with electric ones, the city is upgrading its charging infrastructure and modernizing its operating areas. This helps increase the number of electric bus routes and make passenger travel even more comfortable. Furthermore, innovative electric vehicles contribute to a cleaner environment, which in turn improves the quality of life for Muscovites.

As reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry Maxim LiksutovThe Nagornaya Park in the south of the capital now operates exclusively eco-friendly electric vehicles. Over 400 drivers operate 24 electric bus routes there.

"We're upgrading Mosgortrans' existing transit facilities to accommodate electric transport, as instructed by Sergei Sobyanin. The Nagornaya transit facility serves routes in more than 30 districts of the capital. Over 250 Russian-made electric buses operate on these routes," added Maxim Liksutov.

Electric bus depots

Today, electric buses are serviced at 12 Mosgortrans sites. Moscow was the first in the country to begin building modern electric bus depots. In 2022, the first electric bus depot in Russia and the largest in Europe, "Krasnaya Pakhra," opened in the New Moscow.

Eco-friendly buses began operating in the Novomoskovsky and Troitsky administrative districts. A year later, the Mitino bus depot was built in the northwest. With its arrival, electric buses began operating in 20 districts of the capital and two nearby cities in the Moscow region. At the end of 2023, a third innovative electric bus depot, Saltykovka, began operating. It serves routes in the east of the city.

At the site, specialists prepare the vehicles for service: they check the functionality of all electric bus systems, wash the vehicles, and charge the batteries. Manufacturer representatives also conduct scheduled inspections and maintenance on the vehicles here.

Advantages of electric buses

Replacing one bus with an electric bus reduces carbon dioxide emissions by more than 60 tons per year. These innovative vehicles offer a smooth ride, with no noise or vibration. They are equipped with media screens displaying useful information and charging ports for devices. A folding ramp and a driver-call button make electric buses comfortable for people with disabilities. Strollers and bicycles can be stored in the storage area.

Starting in 2022, the capital will receive upgraded vehicles. These electric buses feature adaptive interior lighting, which switches from cool to warm at 2:00 PM for passenger comfort. The front route sign, enlarged by 18 percent, allows for easy identification from a distance. An electric heater inside the vehicle is environmentally friendly and maintains an optimal temperature. The driving range has increased from 40–50 to 80–90 kilometers. Meanwhile, the vehicle's weight remains unchanged.

In 2025, the new-generation KAMAZ-52222 electric buses entered service. They are even more comfortable thanks to a redesigned cabin layout, a 15 percent larger storage area, additional carry-on luggage space, and a redesigned door. The climate control system has been made more efficient, and the doors now feature light strips indicating door opening and closing. The exterior design of the electric buses is in line with modern trends in global industrial design.

Innovative vehicles are being developed based on operating experience from earlier models and passenger feedback. Moscow's order for new technology supports employment in the regions and stimulates the development of domestic industry.

With new vehicle deliveries and the development of charging infrastructure, even more electric bus routes will appear in the city. This year, Moscow signed contracts with PAO KAMAZ for the supply of 1,100 new-generation electric buses for 2025–2027. All of them meet the most stringent safety and service standards.

In accordance with the objectives of the national project Infrastructure for Life Moscow is placing significant emphasis on modernizing its social and public infrastructure, including increasing the number of convenient public transportation routes and upgrading its rolling stock. Furthermore, as part of the national project, the capital has begun developing the Central Transportation Hub. It will become a unified transportation system with predictable commuter rail service for over 30 million residents in 11 Russian regions.

More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found at special page.

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