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A two-story building will be constructed under the Severnoye Izmailovo district's renovation program. The Mosgosstroynadzor has issued the necessary permit. Construction will begin at Sirenevy Boulevard, plot 29.

"The agency has issued the permits, and now the developer can begin work. The apartments, with various layouts, will total nearly 33,600 square meters. In accordance with the renovation program standards, they will be fully finished and equipped with the necessary fixtures, including lighting fixtures and plumbing," said the chairman of Mosgosstroynadzor.

Anton Slobodchikov.

The two buildings will be connected by a single-level underground parking garage. The first building will be U-shaped and comprise five sections, while the second will have two sections. The ground floor will house commercial space for shops and services, as well as a public information center. Concierge rooms and stroller storage areas will be located in the walk-through entrances. A total of 19 elevators with a lifting capacity of 400 kilograms and 1,000 kilograms will be installed in the building.

"The complex's facades will be finished in burgundy and beige tones, using ceramic brick. A simple yet striking approach, alternating different shades, will create a memorable geometric pattern on the sections," noted the Chief Architect of Moscow and First Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Architecture and Urban Development.

Sergey Kuznetsov.

The buildings' placement opposite each other will create an inner courtyard. It will feature seating areas with benches, playgrounds, and sports fields.

Anton Slobodchikov added that construction of the building on a plot of land over 1.1 hectares will be supervised by inspectors. An inspection schedule will be drawn up after the developer submits a notice to the Moscow State Construction Supervision Authority (Mosgosstroynadzor) to begin construction and installation work. Specialists from the Center for Expertise, Research, and Testing in Construction, which is part of the authority, will be involved in the on-site inspections.

Renovation program approved in August 2017. It affects approximately one million Muscovites and provides for the resettlement of 5,176 buildings. Sergei Sobyanin ordered the acceleration of the renovation program's implementation. twice as much.

Moscow is one of the region's leaders in terms of construction volume. Its high rate of housing construction is in line with the goals and initiatives 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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In the first nine months of this year, investors purchased premises with a total area of over 11,000 square meters located in cultural heritage sites. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction. Vladimir Efimov.

"The sale of commercial real estate in cultural heritage sites helps meet the high demand for business premises, especially in the city center, where historic buildings predominate. From January to September, the city signed purchase and sale agreements with investors for 37 premises in cultural heritage sites and five historic buildings. The total area of the properties exceeded 11,000 square meters. Some of the properties were sold through online auctions, while others were acquired through a preemptive right of purchase—an option available to commercial real estate tenants," said Vladimir Efimov.

The property acquired from the city is located in six administrative districts. Nearly 70 percent—29 premises totaling approximately 6,000 square meters—was purchased by the investors in the city center. Specifically, a property measuring over 216 square meters was sold in the Basmanny District. It is located on Novaya Basmannaya Street (Building 10, Bldg. 1). This pseudo-Gothic building was constructed in 1913 according to the designs of architect Adolf Zeligson as a tenement house for the Moscow Basmanny Partnership. The property was initially used for apartment rentals and is currently used for administrative purposes.

"In addition to real estate in the Central Administrative District, investors acquired nine business premises with a total area of over 2,200 square meters in the Southern Administrative District and four properties with a total area of almost 2,900 square meters in the Western, Novomoskovsky, North-West, and South-Eastern Administrative Districts. In the North-West Administrative District, the entrepreneur signed a purchase and sale agreement with the city for a non-residential historic building with a total area of over 1,700 square meters at 11 Marshal Vasilevsky Street, Building 6. This is a regional cultural heritage site, known as the building of a kindergarten with elephant sculptures. The new owner will be able to conduct business there, adapting the structure for modern use, including opening an educational institution," she explained.

Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital's Department of City Property.

Head of the Moscow City Department for Competition Policy Kirill Purtov He added that auctioning historic buildings and premises facilitates the restoration and adaptation of these properties for modern use, preserving the capital's cultural heritage and attracting businesses to projects significant to the city. The average competition at auctions for properties that are or are part of cultural heritage sites was four people from January to September 2025. The auction organizer is Moscow City Department for Competition Policy.

Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin ordered the restoration of at least 150 cultural heritage sites per year.

According to legislation on cultural heritage sites, owners and users of architectural monuments are obligated to preserve their historical appearance. Any work on such buildings is carried out according to an approved design, with the permission and supervision of specialists from the capital's authorities. Department of Cultural HeritageViolations of legislation regarding the protection of cultural heritage sites are subject to administrative and criminal liability.

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A series of master classes will be held at the "Youth of Moscow. Motherland" creative residency at 5 Izmailovsky Val Street. Young people aged 18 to 35 are welcome to participate. Participants will be taught various dance styles, musical instruments, and handicrafts. All events are free; registration is required. Youth of Moscow.

"'Youth of Moscow. Homeland' was created as an open platform for the creative self-realization of young city residents. It's important to us that the most modern and interesting creative practices are accessible to everyone," noted Margarita Savinkina, director of the "Youth of Moscow" project.

On December 2, young people will be asked to make laptop bagThe workshop will take place in the sewing workshop from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. In two hours, participants will create a personalized case for their device.

It will start on December 3 at 6:00 PM. dance lesson, where participants will learn Afro-style moves. The master class will be led by professional choreographer Marina Spirkina, the 2018 Russian Federation Hip-Hop Champion.

On the same day at 5:00 pm, Moscow youth will be able to create their own carpetmaster class on tufting techniqueThis is a process of painting pile onto a canvas base using a special needle gun. The result is a fluffy, textured fabric, very similar to a classic woven carpet.

On December 8 at 5:00 pm in the multifunctional hall, participants will learn to play themusical instrumentsThe master class will be led by percussionist Ruzel Groove. He plays multiple instruments simultaneously, creating complex, flowing, improvised ethnic music.

Choreographer and participant of international dance championships Dashima Tsydenova will conduct a dance for everyone hip-hop master classThe class will take place on December 10th at 6:00 PM in the dance hall.

In addition, there will be creative workshops on making Christmas tree decorations and New Year's keychains. Classes begin 15 And December 16 at 17:00.

The "Youth of Moscow. Homeland" creative residency is the new space of the "Youth of Moscow" project. It features six modern, well-equipped rooms, including a multifunctional hall, a recording studio, an art workshop, an exhibition space, a dance hall, and a design studio. Each room can be booked free of charge on the portal. Youth of MoscowThe site is open daily from 10:00 to 20:00.

Moscow is a city of youth. The capital offers ample opportunities for youth development, creative expression, comfortable living, and engaging leisure activities. It boasts a well-developed infrastructure, hosting thousands of events of varying scale and scope. The needs of young people are taken into account when creating new spaces, including accessibility to transportation and proximity to educational institutions and dormitories.

More opportunities for young city residents can be found on the portal Youth of Moscow and project pages insocial networks.

Creating opportunities for every young person to realize their potential is in line with the objectives of the 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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Since the beginning of 2025, work has been underway in the capital on eight new large-scale investment projects (MaIP) as part of the Moscow Industrial Development Strategy approved by Sergei Sobyanin. These projects cover the food, construction, pharmaceutical, electronics, and light industries, according to the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry. Maxim Liksutov.

"Following Sergei Sobyanin's instructions, the city is actively promoting the development and expansion of industrial infrastructure, and this is largely thanks to the Moscow Industrial Policy Agency. More than 100 projects have been approved and are being implemented, enabling the establishment of modern production facilities in various districts of the capital. Their combined area will exceed four million square meters, and their launch will provide employment for approximately 60,000 residents," noted Maxim Liksutov.

A large-scale investment project is a special status assigned to projects that are essential for the development of the capital and the modernization of urban infrastructure.

"Since the beginning of 2025, eight large-scale investment projects have been launched in Moscow in the food, construction, pharmaceutical, electronics, and light industries. The enterprises will be located in six administrative districts of the city, with a combined area exceeding 436,000 square meters. Once MAIP reaches its design capacity, approximately six thousand new jobs will be created in the capital," he explained.

Anatoly Garbuzov, Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of Investment and Industrial Policy.

To implement such projects, developers can lease land on preferential terms. Manufacturing companies are also provided with additional support: they can lease land for just one ruble per year.

Ekaterina Solovieva, Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Department of City Property, noted that since the beginning of the year, the city has signed eight agreements to provide investors with land plots for the implementation of industrial MAIPs. Land plots totaling over 60 hectares have been allocated for these purposes. Investors received a preferential lease rate of just one ruble per year for the construction of industrial enterprises. This rate will apply throughout the project's implementation. The city, for its part, monitors the developers' progress at every stage, from obtaining a construction permit to commissioning the facility.

Thus, an 8,500-square-meter facility will be built in western Moscow. It will be launched by the company "Fudmarket," which will produce food products, semi-finished products, and confectionery. Another industrial park in the food industry will be established in the Troitsky Administrative District. The "Yadro Vkusa" industrial technology park will be one of the largest in the agro-industrial complex. It will house a complex for the production of dairy, confectionery, and bakery products, snacks, food ingredients, semi-finished meat products, canned fruits and vegetables, beverages, and packaging. Residents will also be able to grow herbs and berries.

Two new electronics manufacturing facilities will be established in the Eastern Administrative District of Moscow. EVP Group will establish a facility producing electronic and lighting equipment components. The second facility, a Spetskabel facility, will manufacture cable products. The third electronics manufacturing facility will be located in the South-Eastern Administrative District. Svelen's electronic and lighting equipment manufacturing complex will provide jobs for approximately 800 engineers, technologists, and production line operators.

Moscow is also implementing industrial development programs aimed at developing the pharmaceutical, construction, and light industry sectors. For example, a modern complex for the production of genetically engineered drugs is planned for the North-Eastern District, while consumer services facilities are planned for the South-West District. A production facility for prefabricated reinforced concrete structures will be established in the Troitsky District.

Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin announced key areas Moscow's industrial development program, emphasizing that 10 modern production sites have already been commissioned in the city under the MAIP program, creating over 4,000 jobs. Over 100 new facilities, totaling approximately 4 million square meters, are planned for construction by 2030. Their launch will create approximately 60,000 jobs.

Large-scale investment projects have been implemented in the capital since 2016 and are a key tool for developing the city's economy. They provide investors with the opportunity to develop industrial, social, and commercial facilities on preferential terms, with commitments to create new jobs.

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Paint a tree with an ornament, sculpt ornaments from plaster and polymer clay, restore an icon or painting, visit historical sites and art workshops. Participants can do all of this. "Schools of the Restorer"– city pre-vocational training program, a joint project Department of Cultural Heritage of the City of Moscow And College of Architecture, Design and Reengineering No. 26 ("26 KADR"). Moscow schoolchildren aged 12 to 18 are introduced to the profession and cultural heritage sites, study painting and restoration techniques, and work with various tools and materials.

mos.ru correspondents attended the class and learned about the knowledge and skills acquired by program participants, why such projects are important for preserving architectural heritage, and how they help teenagers decide on their future careers.

Revealing the secrets of icon painters

The "School of Restorers" project has been running for seven years. All Moscow teenagers interested in preserving historical and cultural monuments are welcome to participate. Every week from October until the end of June, students work in a workshop at the restoration department of the 26 KADR College, located at 27 Trofimova Street, Bldg. 2. Under the guidance of instructors, they study theory and complete practical assignments, immersing themselves in the secrets of this challenging yet vital profession.

The workshop, located on the fourth floor of the laboratory building, is a creative atmosphere: plywood blanks, tools, and student works—paintings, plaster busts, and stucco decorations—are everywhere. The air smells of paint, wood shavings, clay, and freshly made glue. The latest lesson is devoted to icon restoration technology. At their desks, students are diligently sketching floral designs with pencils. "The hardest thing for me was choosing a design from several—they were all so beautiful," shares eighth-grader Alisa Oleynikova, continuing to draw intricate patterns on paper.

In the previous lesson, the students prepared bases glued together from several layers of plywood. Using a utility knife, they scored them horizontally to improve the adhesion of the primer to the wood and coated them with synthetic glue. Now the bases need to be coated with gesso—a white primer used by icon painters to coat boards.

"Crushed chalk is added to the boiled glue, then everything is mixed until it reaches the consistency of liquid sour cream. We'll apply the gesso to the plywood with a bristle brush to ensure it's thoroughly absorbed, and once the base is dry, we'll apply a second coat of primer. Then, we'll smooth the surface with a spatula and sand it smooth. We'll transfer the sketch to the wood using tracing paper, paint the background and details with tempera, and seal it with acrylic varnish. In the final stage, we'll "age" the board by adding scratches and paint drops, and then restore it," explains Alexandra Kapis, a lecturer at College of Architecture, Design, and Reengineering No. 26.

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Hammer, syringes and microscope

The young art restorers have access to a large arsenal of tools, the same ones used by college students and faculty. The boxes and drawers are filled with everything from brushes, art spatulas, a furniture stapler, screwdrivers, pliers, an axe, a hammer, a mallet, a chisel, a hacksaw, bags of sand and salt for weight, measuring cups, and many other items. There's even a first aid kit with syringes, scalpels, and gauze bandages.

"Syringes are used to precisely inject glue into a specific area of canvas or wood to strengthen the bond between the paint layer and the primer. This huge syringe is used in the restoration of monumental paintings. We also use bandages to reinforce frescoes on church walls so we can carefully remove them and transport them to the workshop," explains Oksana Berezina, a lecturer in the restoration department at the College of Architecture, Design, and Reengineering No. 26.

The training studio also has a glue pot, a refrigerator, electronic scales, and a sink. To study the composition of the primer on an icon or painting, restorers use a mechanical microscope with unique lenses. It moves left and right along aluminum tubes.

"We take a scraping of the soil from a section of the icon or canvas, add a drop of hydrochloric acid, and then examine the reaction under a microscope. If the sample fizzes, it means chalk was used; if not, it means gypsum. This microscope can also be used to determine the number of layers an icon is composed of. To do this, we need to examine a side section of a fragment glued to a glass slide and determine its structure," says Alexandra Kapis.

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Talent, perseverance and artistic thinking

Since 2019, more than 150 students have participated in the "School of Restorers" project. High school students gain knowledge about the profession and decide on their future career path, while teachers monitor potential students and assess their potential.

"By attending our preparatory classes, students have a full understanding of what they will be doing during their three years of study and in their professional life. We, in turn, recognize children who are capable of diligent work, painting, and decorative arts, possessing a steady hand and an artistic mind. These are essential qualities for a restorer, who bears a tremendous responsibility to the artist and future generations," continues Oksana Berezina.

Currently, 20 schoolchildren are involved in the project. Participants meet once a week on Saturdays, with each lesson lasting three hours. In previous lessons, the students delved into the theory and basic methods of restoration and sculpted with plasticine. After learning icon restoration technology, the students will move on to learning about easel painting restoration methods. A tour of the workshop where ceramic roof tiles from the Moscow Kremlin's Taynitskaya Tower are restored is also planned for the students.

"The classes here are very interesting. We draw sketches, prepare the ground, do sculpting, and learn a variety of interesting techniques. Since childhood, I've loved drawing and making various models and bird feeders out of wood, construction sets, and other materials, so the profession of restoration appeals to me. I'll definitely enroll in this college in the future," says eighth-grader Anna Grosheva.

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On the way to a profession

Project participants will have the opportunity to become students at the 26 KADR College and sought-after specialists in restoration and woodworking. Ninth-grader Ekaterina Lasitsa has been attending classes for three years now and is confident in her choice.

"One day, my mom and I went to the seaside and met a fellow traveler on the train who turned out to be a restoration specialist. She learned I was studying at art school and suggested I try my hand at it. During my classes at the 'School of Restorers,' I realized that this profession is very challenging, but interesting. You need to be able to draw, sculpt, glue, work with wood and various materials. Next year, I'll be applying to that department," the schoolgirl shares.

Another program participant, 16-year-old Zlata Proshchayeva, dreams of becoming an architect and considers restoration a favorite hobby. She also attends archeology and numismatics classes at the State Historical Museum.

"I've been attending the 'School of Restoration' program at 26 KADR College for two years now. I've always enjoyed restoration; I used to watch various videos on the subject, and I'm also studying drawing at art school. All these skills will be very useful in my future profession," says Zlata Proshchaeva.

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Upon completion of the classes, which will run until the end of June, participants in the "School of Restoration" will receive certificates. Registration for the program's new course will open next fall. mos.ru portalAdmission to the group is carried out without preliminary selection or requirements for the level of training.

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In honor of Mother's Day, celebrated on November 30, VDNKh has prepared a festive program. Visitors can enjoy themed tours and lectures, creative activities, and film screenings. Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow.

"VDNKh invites you to make handmade gifts for mothers, learn about our country's family traditions, and learn about female cosmonauts," said Natalya Sergunina.

A tour of the exhibition "The Image of Moscow in Russian Art from the Collection of the State Russian Museum" in Pavilion No. 1 "Central" will tell you about the images of mothers created by Russian artists.

The Slovo Museum of Slavic Literature will host a tour dedicated to ancient family traditions, and the Cosmonautics and Aviation Center will feature famous Russian female cosmonauts and their children.

Visitors to the Cinema Museum will be shown the 1976 fairytale film "Mama" and learn about the story behind its creation. Soviet animated films "Forest Travelers," "Pirozhok," "The Brave Little Fawn," and "Orange Neck" will also be on display. Everyone will be invited to build wooden coasters featuring their favorite characters as gifts for loved ones.

Participants in the KulibinPro engineering workshop will make heart-shaped nightlights for their mothers. At the interactive Robostation exhibition, they'll be able to make bracelets, and at the Urban Farm, they'll be able to create and decorate decorative bouquets.

The schedule of events will be published onexhibition website and on the institutions' websites. Some meetings require pre-registration or a ticket.

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Moscow Export Center (MEC) organized the participation of 14 Moscow-based high-tech companies in the international exhibition Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025. The event took place in India from November 18 to 20.

The Made in Moscow collective stand allowed companies from the high-tech manufacturing and IT sectors to present their products at one of Asia's largest exhibitions in Bangalore, India.

"In the first half of 2025 alone, high-tech exports from Moscow to India increased by 77.4 percent compared to the same period last year. The participation of Moscow companies in the Bengaluru Tech Summit, supported by the Moscow Export Center, is a logical continuation of the trend toward strengthening partnerships in this industry. Such events not only open up new business opportunities but also facilitate the mutually beneficial exchange of experience and knowledge. The signed agreements between Moscow companies and their Indian partners demonstrate the practical importance of participating in exhibitions and open up new opportunities for Moscow companies to sustain growth and implement innovation," noted Vitaly Stepanov, General Director of the Moscow Export Center.

The opening ceremony of the Made in Moscow stand at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 was attended by Valery Khodjaev, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Chennai, and Andrey Zaytsev, Deputy Trade Representative of the Russian Federation in the Republic of India.

The stand showcased developments in unmanned aerial systems, from UAVs and control software to drone monitoring and countermeasure systems. International partners were also shown a wide range of innovative products. These included solutions in multi-object video analytics using artificial intelligence, developments in 3D printing using MEX and MIM casting technologies, enabling rapid market launch of metal and polymer parts, and innovations in bioengineering, such as high-tech limb prosthetics.

With the support of the Moscow Economic Center, Moscow entrepreneurs held over 40 online meetings with potential Indian partners before the exhibition. The business program also included in-person B2B negotiations at the event venue. In total, approximately 280 business meetings were held, enabling new business contacts to be established and existing ties to be strengthened between Moscow manufacturers and Indian businesses.

At the exhibition, Moscow companies also signed cooperation agreements with partners in the country. For example, O Sport, founded with the support of the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, signed a partnership agreement with the Indian company Trebound, while Argus-M, a manufacturer of diesel generators, autonomous video surveillance stations, and mobile lighting systems for mining and construction companies, signed an agreement with Nityam Resources Pvt Limited of India. This company implements the latest technologies in oil exploration and production.

"This is our second time participating in an event organized by the MEC, and we can confidently say that it's an effective way to quickly assess the potential of foreign markets. The MEC's support helps reduce the cost of exhibiting and provides real opportunities for establishing new business connections. At the Bengaluru Tech Summit, we held talks with four technology companies represented at the Made in Moscow stand and received numerous contacts from potential partners from India. Without participating in the city's support program, achieving such a result in such a short timeframe would have been difficult," noted Alexey Karpinsky, Deputy CEO of iCore, an IT company that presented its solutions at the recent exhibition.

The Moscow Export Center was established by the Moscow Government in 2017 to provide financial and non-financial support to the city's entrepreneurs to promote Moscow-based goods and services in foreign markets. Its work is overseen by the Moscow Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative DevelopmentOne of the key objectives of the Moscow Export Center is to increase the number of Moscow exporters and their revenue. Today, it provides comprehensive assistance to Moscow businesses at all stages—from preparation and training for foreign economic activity to promoting enterprises abroad, sales support, and financial incentives after concluding export contracts. The Center's current toolkit includes over 30 support measures.

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