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Sobyanin: Moscow helps businesses market themselves in key global markets

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As part of the industrial development strategy through 2030, Moscow will continue to actively support companies seeking to enter new markets. on my blog Sergei Sobyanin said.

"Since 2019, the Mosprom Center for Export, Industry, and Investment Support has been offering Moscow exporters a wide range of services: information and consulting support, customized country and industry analysis, export potential testing, assistance in selecting sales markets, legal support for foreign economic activity, counterparty verification, and the development of customized export strategies. The center also organizes companies' participation in international exhibitions and business missions," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

From 2019 to 2025, with the support of Mosprom, over a thousand companies participated in over 150 exhibition events and business missions. Moscow-based enterprises were given the opportunity to present their products in key global markets—from China and Saudi Arabia to Mexico and India.

Training of qualified personnel

A fundamentally important task for the development of the capital's industry is the training of qualified personnel. Particular attention is paid to the training of specialists based on colleges.

The modernization of the secondary vocational education system is based on two key principles: the relevance of educational programs developed with the participation of employers and a practice-oriented approach to training. At least 70 percent school time is devoted to practical training at operating enterprises.

In 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin opened a flagship center for practical training for Moscow colleges. Rudnevo in the Technopolis Moscow special economic zone. This is the first innovative educational space for the practical training of qualified personnel tailored to the economic needs of Moscow, Russia's largest educational and industrial center. The educational center's capacity allows it to train over three thousand students per year.

This fall, the city's educational infrastructure was expanded with a unique facility where adults and college students can master modern professions and gain in-demand skills. This is a practical training center. Professions of the Future at Technopolis Moscow in Pechatniki.

"We've been implementing the TechnoInternship program in the SEZ for four years now, offering young professionals the opportunity to gain practical experience and relevant skills at the capital's leading industrial enterprises. We've signed over 30 agreements with leading higher and secondary educational institutions. Around 65 Technopolis companies are helping students master complex professional competencies. Since 2022, over 1,600 students have participated in the project," emphasized Sergei Sobyanin.

The implementation of the capital's development strategy will ensure the leading role of industry in Moscow's economy, create thousands of promising jobs, and will be a significant contribution to addressing the challenges of Russia's technological sovereignty and leadership.

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Swedish steel giant Alleima AB has opened a new plant in eastern China.

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NANJING, November 26 (Xinhua) — Swedish steel giant Alleima AB launched the second phase of its Zhenjiang production complex in eastern China's Jiangsu Province on Tuesday, doubling its capacity and paving the way for the production of high-quality pipe products. The upgraded plant will significantly reduce delivery times for Asian customers.

The second phase saw the commissioning of a 12,500-square-meter cold processing plant. Its construction cost RMB 193 million (approximately USD 27.2 million). The plant will produce premium-grade applied tubing, including previously imported high-temperature tubing and high-pressure hydrogen tubing, meeting growing demand from customers in the petrochemical, hydrogen energy, pulp and paper, and healthcare industries.

Since entering the Chinese market in 1985, Alleima AB has steadily expanded its presence, with revenue in China exceeding RMB 1.54 billion in 2024.

"China is one of our most important, dynamically growing markets. Expanding our local production capacity has enabled us to reduce delivery times and improve efficiency," said Karl von Schantz, President of Alleima AB's Pipes Division. "Over the past seven years, we have achieved impressive growth in the Asian region, achieving high revenue levels in the chemical and petrochemical segments," he concluded. -0-

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A passport, period: visa-free travel is fueling tourism growth from Russia to China.

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This photo shows the Taihedian Palace Pavilion at the Palace Museum in Beijing on October 10, 2025. /Photo: Xinhua/

Beijing, November 25 (Xinhua) — Following China's introduction of a visa-free regime for Russian citizens, various regions of China have seen a significant increase in the number of Russian tourists. The increased tourist flow from Russia not only opens new opportunities for the Chinese tourism industry but will also facilitate the development of a wider range of services and measures aimed at enhancing convenience and enhancing the tourist experience for Russian travelers.

NOTICEABLE GROWTH

China has introduced a trial visa-free regime for Russian citizens from September 15, 2025 to September 14, 2026.

Russian citizens holding regular passports may visit China visa-free for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, exchanging visits, and transit purposes. Their stay in China should not exceed 30 days.

Two months after the visa-free regime came into effect in various parts of China, the effectiveness of this policy measure can already be assessed. This is supported by statistical data.

According to data from Beijing Daxing International Airport, since the visa-free regime for Russian citizens came into effect on September 15, 2025, as of 12:00 PM on November 9, more than 63,000 Russian tourists had entered China through the Beijing Daxing International Airport checkpoint, which is almost 80 percent more than during the same period last year.

According to statistics from the Shanghai Border Control Center in eastern China, between September 15 and November 15, 72,000 Russian tourists entered China through all Shanghai checkpoints, 84.7 percent of whom used the visa-free regime. Russian citizens arriving in China for tourism purposes accounted for 85.2 percent of all Russians entering China visa-free.

According to statistics from Manzhouli Customs (Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, North China), during the reporting period, the number of Russian tourists entering China through the Manzhouli checkpoint reached 40,000 people, an increase of 60 percent year-on-year.

Tourists visit the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on October 3, 2024. /Photo: Xinhua/

NEW TRENDS

Undoubtedly, vacations in China have become more popular among Russians. However, Russian tourists are increasingly choosing unique experiences over standard tours.

Medical tourism, which focuses on healthcare and treatments based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is gaining popularity among a growing number of Russian tourists.

"We receive about a thousand tourists from Russia every year, including from Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other Russian cities. Many tourists come here for travel and shopping, while others come specifically for treatment for conditions such as cervical spondylosis and adhesive capsulitis," said Han Shimin, director of the Hanyiju Moxibustion Clinic in Hunchun, Jilin Province, northeast China, which straddles the borders of China, North Korea, and Russia.

With the growing popularity of TCM tours, the quality of medical services in Hunchun is constantly improving. Hunchun TCM Hospital has not only established an international medical department and hired professional translators, but also combined TCM physical therapy with tourism and recreation.

September 13, 2025, a section of the Lijiang River in Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, south China. /Photo: Xinhua/

In Manzhouli, local medical institutions have launched health products that include TCM physiotherapy, acupuncture, traditional Chinese massage (tuina) (manual therapy), and thermal water therapy to meet the growing demand for TCM tours from tourists from the Far East.

Furthermore, the city's authorities are actively developing business tourism, providing "one-stop" services to Chinese and Russian businessmen, including event venue booking, translation services, business networking, and more, in order to create a favorable platform for Chinese-Russian trade and economic cooperation.

Zhou Xiaoguang, CEO of a travel agency in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, southern China, noted that Russian tourists prefer not only coastal resort towns and well-known major Chinese cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Sanya, but also have taken a liking to scenic urban areas, including Guilin, Zhangjiajie, and others. "Russian tourists are very interested in local culture and cuisine, so we create customized hotel and dining plans to meet their needs," he said.

Li Fan, an employee of a travel agency in Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, central China, said that more and more Russian tourists are learning about Zhangjiajie and are visiting, home to the bizarrely shaped peaks and cliffs that inspired the film "Avatar." "Russian tourists usually recommend hotels and prefer a more relaxed experience. Based on their preferences, we can recommend hotels or guesthouses with beautiful views. We also add activities to our program that allow Russian tourists to delve deeper into the local culture, such as sand painting workshops or Tujia batik (wax printing)," she explained.

This photo shows a night view of the Lujiazui business zone in Pudong District, east China's Shanghai, April 17, 2025. /Photo: Xinhua/

COMFORTABLE TRIPS

The significant increase in Russian tourists' interest in China is due not only to favorable policies, but also to the increase in the number of direct air routes.

Currently, from 20 Chinese cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Harbin, Wuhan, Sanya, Hangzhou, Dalian, Urumqi, Xi'an, Zhengzhou and others, you can fly non-stop to Russian cities such as Moscow, St. Petersburg, Vladivostok, Irkutsk, Novosibirsk, Kazan, Vladivostok, Khabarovsk, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Krasnoyarsk and Blagoveshchensk.

In addition, a new international regular passenger road transport route was recently opened in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, linking the city of Manzhouli with Aginskoye in Russia.

This is the sixth international scheduled passenger road service between China and Russia, passing through the Manzhouli checkpoint. Previous routes include Manzhouli-Zabaikalsk, Manzhouli-Krasnokamensk, Manzhouli-Borzya, Manzhouli-Chita, and Hailar-Chita.

The opening of the Manzhouli-Aginskoye road transport route has provided a new, stable and convenient option for Chinese and Russian passengers traveling across the border.

Local authorities in various regions of China have taken measures to ensure comfortable travel for Russian tourists.

A "volunteer brigade" of approximately 100 police officers is on duty 24/7 at all Shanghai checkpoints. Some of them speak Russian and are ready to assist Russian tourists with translation, consultations, and other issues.

Tourists visit Dadonghai Bay in Sanya, South China's Hainan Province, on August 8, 2025. /Photo: Xinhua/

To ensure maximum convenience, the well-known resort city of Sanya has organized specialized Russian language courses for local employees in hotels, tourist areas, and the transportation sector.

Language courses organized by the local organization help you master the vocabulary needed for work. For example, they cover hotel check-in and check-out procedures, as well as recommendations for visiting attractions. The training even covers such nuances as extending a room or explaining the location of the nearest coconut shop.

As is known, Sanya plans to implement additional training initiatives in the near future: launching educational videos in Russian for self-study, increasing the number of Russian-speaking guides in key tourist areas, optimizing Russian-language navigation, and expanding the network of currency exchange offices.

Qin Jing, Vice President of the Chinese company Ctrip, stated that Russia is not only an important market for China's inbound tourism sector but also a friendly neighbor, with whom the country shares mountains and rivers. China's introduction of a visa-free regime will not only significantly facilitate mutual travel for citizens of the two countries but will also contribute to the deepening of humanitarian exchanges and cultural enrichment between China and Russia.

“This step will open up new opportunities for bilateral tourism exchanges between China and Russia and is expected to further boost the Chinese inbound tourism market,” she concluded.

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Muscovites are invited to the "People's Games" table tennis festival.

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On December 7, the traditional All-Russian table tennis festival “People’s Games” will be held in the Druzhba universal sports hall with the support of Moscow City Sports DepartmentIt will host open amateur competitions in various age categories.

The organizers have prepared souvenirs for the participants, and the winners and runners-up will be awarded with commemorative gifts, medals, and cups.

The festival has a rich history. It dates back to April 14, 1991, when the first tournament was held, bringing together table tennis enthusiasts. Over the years, the competition has become an integral part of the capital's sporting life.

Participation in the competition is free, but pre-registration is required. More detailed information is available atofficial website festival.

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More than 58 kilometers of barrier fencing have been repaired in Moscow.

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Since the beginning of the year, specialists from the city's infrastructure department have repaired over 58 kilometers of barriers damaged in road accidents. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Utilities, and Public Works. Petr Biryukov.

"Repairing barriers damaged by vehicle collisions is a key focus for road services. This year, over 58 kilometers of such structures have already been restored. Most often, repairs were carried out on sections of ring and outbound highways," noted Pyotr Biryukov.

The time to eliminate one damaged area ranges from one and a half to two hours, depending on its extent and the nature of the damage.

In Moscow, modern barriers are used that can support a vehicle weighing up to nine tons at a speed of 60 kilometers per hour. These structures help reduce the severity of accidents, preventing a car from crossing into oncoming traffic and, consequently, colliding head-on with another vehicle.

During repairs, special pile-driving rigs are used to dismantle damaged elements and then create new structures.

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More than 30,000 Muscovites have begun resettlement under the renovation program since the beginning of the year.

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Over 30,000 Moscow residents have begun resettlement under the renovation program since the beginning of 2025. This was reported by Vladimir Efimov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction.

"Since the beginning of the year, approximately 34,000 Muscovites have begun moving into new buildings constructed as part of the renovation program. The apartments in these buildings already have upgraded finishes. Residents in the Eastern Administrative District of Moscow received the largest number of notifications about the start of relocation—around 7,000. Another 5,200 notifications were received by residents in the northwest of the city, 4,300 each in the north and southeast, and another 3,600 each in the Southern and Northeastern Administrative Districts," said Vladimir Efimov.

To ensure a comfortable move under the renovation program, the city provides movers and a vehicle free of charge. Moving Assistance You can apply online at the mos.ru portal or at resettlement information centers.

"Since the beginning of the year, residents of 167 old buildings have begun moving, with the largest number of them in the Eastern Administrative District—37 buildings. In the north and northwest of the capital, 21 buildings are being resettled, while in the northeast and southeast, 19 buildings each. All new buildings have wide corridors and doorways. Entrance halls and elevator lobbies are located on a single level without steps to create a barrier-free environment. The courtyards have been comprehensively landscaped, and areas for active recreation and sports have been equipped. CCTV cameras and outdoor lighting have also been installed in the adjacent areas," explained the Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Department of Urban Development Policy.

Vladislav Ovchinsky.

The city provides program participants with apartments in the same districts where the buildings being resettled are located. The only exceptions are Zelenograd and the New Moscow, where resettlement is organized within the district's boundaries.

Ekaterina Solovieva, Moscow Government Minister and Head of the City Department of City Property, noted that of all Muscovites who have begun relocating since the beginning of the year, over 26,700 have already chosen housing offered by the city. Some are currently completing the necessary paperwork for their new apartments, and over 17,700 residents have already received their titles. These apartments typically offer generous living space, with spacious kitchens and hallways. Furthermore, the ground floors of modern complexes feature common areas for storing strollers and sports equipment, as well as space for stores, service businesses, and city organizations. Thus, the renovation program not only improves living conditions but also enhances the quality of the urban environment in the capital.

Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin reported that new buildings under the renovation program save up to 40 percent of resources compared to the old five-story buildings.

The renovation program was approved in August 2017. It affects approximately one million Muscovites and provides for the resettlement of 5,176 buildings. Sergei Sobyanin ordered the pace of implementation of the renovation program to be accelerated.twice.

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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Participants of the "Kind Christmas Tree for Paws" campaign will give gifts to shelter pets.

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The Moscow city is launching a campaign to collect gifts for homeless cats and dogs, "A Kind Christmas Tree for Paws." Muscovites can participate until December 22 at the volunteer center. "Good place. South Administrative District"Everyone is invited to choose a card with their favorite pet, learn about their wishes and preferences, and then bring the necessary items. The collected gifts will be donated to the Biryulevo shelter.

"The 'Kind Christmas Tree for Paws' campaign has been bringing together animal volunteers and caring citizens for three years. Over the years, they've brought joy to over 400 shelter pets. A new treat or a walk becomes a real treat for the animals. We invite participants to create a real New Year's miracle for the furry creatures and also to personally visit the shelter and deliver gifts," the director explained.

Mosvolonter resource center Alexander Levit.

Anyone can become a wizard

Muscovites can join the "Kind Christmas Tree for Paws" campaign at the "Kind Place. South Administrative District" volunteer center, located at 9 Trofimova Street. It is open from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Friday, and from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Saturday. At the New Year's tree, visitors can examine the individual profiles of the Biryulevo shelter's pets. These profiles feature photographs of the cats and dogs participating in the campaign, their names, and gift wishes.

Muscovites can donate food, including dietary and allergy-friendly options, as well as their favorite treats, such as lamb trachea or dried lungs, to the shelter's residents. For comfortable walks, the animals need leashes, collars, and harnesses, and beds for quality rest and sleep. All items must be new and within their expiration dates.

Among the pets, for example, is the cat Chicolette, whose ear tufts make her resemble a lynx. She doesn't like to get sick and requires medication. Seven-year-old dog Gorynych lost a paw as a puppy, but remains active and cheerful, dreaming of wet food. Tanya, the cat, recently moved to a new enclosure and will be delighted with a cozy home with a scratching post.

Each card contains a QR code with detailed information about the animal and the phone number of its caregiver. Participants can contact them and visit the animals at the shelter, take them for walks, and play. The best gift for any animal is finding a home and loving owners.

After the event, volunteers from the "Good Place. South Administrative District" center will sort the gifts, pack them into boxes, and deliver them to the shelter in time for the New Year.

Marianna Zhuravleva, an experienced animal volunteer in the Southern Administrative District, has been helping animals for about four years, participating in events and activities at the "Kind Place. Southern Administrative District" volunteer center. She collects food, toys, and medicine for the residents of the Biryulevo shelter. Together with her parents, she visits dogs at the Krasnaya Pine shelter at VDNKh. Together with a friend, whom Marianna calls her main supporter, she cares for stray cats in city shelters. She also joins aid campaigns at School No. 1636, where she studies.

"This is my third year participating in the 'Kind Christmas Tree for Paws' project. It's an incredibly touching and kind initiative! Last year, I took several donations from the tree. For example, I brought cheese sticks and a whole set of rubber toys for Barney, and I gave Musa, a beautiful black-and-white cat, an igloo house and a treat," Marianna shared.

She says volunteering has taught her boundless gratitude, and helping animals has become her favorite cause. Marianna has a pet named Ugol, who was abandoned by two owners. She adopted him from a shelter before the New Year, and now she gives him warmth, comfort, and kindness.

Join the zoo direction volunteer activities In the capital, you can find information on the Mosvolonter resource center website. To start helping animals, you need to create personal account and choose the event you like in in the "Events" sectionMuscovites can build kennels for homeless animals and knit blankets for puppies at workshops, and visit pets at shelters for walks. Volunteer centers are also open to residents. Good Place, where special boxes for collecting food, accessories and medicines for four-legged friends are located.

Organizing volunteer activities and engaging volunteers in city events is in line with the objectives of the national project. Youth and Children and the federal project "We Are Together." More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found at special page.

You can find out more about volunteering on the website of the Mosvolonter resource center, its page in social network "VKontakte" and in Telegram channel.

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How to top up your Troika card and buy a travel pass online

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Moscow residents can check their "Wallet" card balance and top it up, purchase travel passes for various modes of transport, and purchase a number of days—all these operations with their Troika transport card are a matter of a few clicks or taps. City digital services on the mos.ru portal and mobile applications "Gosuslugi Moskvy" and "My Moscow".

"The development of the capital's digital ecosystem allows city residents to handle an increasing number of everyday tasks, including paying for public transport online, all in one place. A year and a half ago, it became possible not only to top up the card's Wallet balance remotely but also to purchase a travel card. These services are very popular with city residents," said the director of the city's payment systems support department.

Department of Information Technology of the City of Moscow Vladimir Novikov.

Online transactions allow you to avoid wasting time visiting the metro ticket office or ticket machine.

You can check and top up your transport card balance and pay for it through city online services. travel tickets:

— “Unified” (for all types of public transport) for one and three days, as well as for 30 and 90 days;

— “TAT” (for travel on buses, electric buses and trams) for 30 and 90 days;

— "Bus" for 30 days for travel between zones A and B.

How to top up your Troika card and buy a travel pass on mos.ru

This can be done in two ways: using services Topping up your Troika card on mos.ru or My Payments.

To top up your Troika card online quickly, you can add your number to your profile on mos.ru. The service will then automatically download the card details from your personal account, eliminating the need to manually enter them.

This will help simplify the process. sampleIt will automatically display your card number, balance, and recommended top-up amount. All you have to do is click "Pay."

More information about all the features of the My Payments service can be found in instructions.

How to top up your Troika card and buy a travel pass using your smartphone

In the city mobile app My Moscow You can top up your Troika card balance, and in the Moscow State Services app, you can also view your card balance and purchase travel passes. If your card details are entered in your personal account on the mos.ru portal, when you access the "Troika Card Top-Up" service, the app will immediately display your current card balance and offer to top it up or purchase a travel pass.

You can also check your balance and top up your Troika card's Wallet or purchase passes for different modes of transport and different periods, including an unlimited 365-day pass, using mobile apps. Moscow Metro And Moscow Transport, as well as on the portal Moscow Transport And on the metro website.

"At Sergei Sobyanin's direction, we are developing convenient ticketing solutions for transportation. Russia's capital is a world leader in the number of payment methods. Passengers are increasingly choosing more environmentally friendly, convenient, and innovative options. Thanks to our advanced ticketing system, 97.5 percent of passengers avoid metro ticket offices," said Moscow's Deputy Mayor for Transport and Industry.

Maxim Liksutov.

How to activate top-up of the Troika card

To use funds added to your Wallet or purchased Troika card pass for public transportation, online top-ups must be activated. This is easy: simply tap your card at any metro or MCC turnstile or tram validator. On buses and electric buses, you also need to press a button on the validator. Your purchased ticket or online top-up will be automatically recorded during payment. You can also activate online top-ups at any metro ticket vending machine by inserting your Troika card and selecting "Record top-up" from the on-screen menu. Owners of Android smartphones with NFC support can also do this from their phone using the Moscow Metro app or using validator.

More information about the Troika card is available at instructions on mos.ru.

The creation, development and operation of e-government infrastructure, including the provision of mass socially significant services, as well as other services in electronic form, are consistent 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 at special page.

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Three NSU students have become recipients of the "Investing in the Future" scholarship program.

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Three students from the Faculty of Economics at Novosibirsk State University have won the "Investments in the Future" scholarship program for financial market organizations, established by BrokerCreditService LLC (BCS).

Based on the results of the Scholarship Council vote, scholarships were awarded to:

Semyon Afanasyev, a second-year Master's student in Management (major: Innovative Entrepreneurship and Management); Anastasia Batueva, a fourth-year student in Economics (major: Modern Economic Modeling: Traditional Approaches, Behavioral Economics, and Econometric Analysis); and Matvey Khoroshilov, a second-year Master's student in Economics (same major).

Each scholarship recipient will receive 10,000 rubles monthly for a year—from September 2025 to August 2026. The total scholarship amount is 120,000 rubles.

The scholarship program is aimed at supporting talented students with an interest in economics, investments, and the financial market. Participants undergo a competitive selection process: they submit a portfolio of achievements, a reference, a motivation letter, and a video business card.

"To participate, I had to gather a large package of documents—a reference, a motivation letter, and a video business card. I participated last year and also won a scholarship, so I decided to try again. I'm thrilled to have won. It's great that there are proactive people and organizations willing to support students," said Anastasia Batueva.

"I decided to participate because my research and practical interests are closely related to the financial market. The program is conducted remotely: you need to gather documents, record a video, and prepare a motivation letter. Upon learning of my victory, I felt immense gratitude to the founder, BCS," noted Matvey Khoroshilov.

The "Investing in the Future" scholarship program is implemented by Russian financial market organizations to support and develop students pursuing careers in finance, investment, and economic analysis.

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Participants of Moscow Longevity see work as an opportunity for self-development

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The "Moscow Longevity" project, in collaboration with the NAFI analytical center, conducted a study on the role of professional development in the lives of people of "silver" age. It was based on the results of a survey involving more than two thousand city residents over 55.

"One of the goals of the Moscow Longevity project is to foster a new lifestyle that prioritizes social inclusion among the older generation. Together with NAFI, we examined the potential of middle-aged Muscovites in the labor market and once again confirmed that continuous education and development remain crucial for them. Muscovites are willing to learn new things professionally, even after age 70. Furthermore, respondents who have participated in the Moscow Longevity project demonstrate a greater willingness to work in positions that involve sharing their knowledge and experience with younger employees. The Moscow Longevity project supports this trend by offering participants a variety of educational course formats—from improving their skills with modern technology to professional retraining. Previously, in collaboration with the Rabota.ru service, we confirmed that 85 percent of surveyed Russian employers are interested in job seekers aged 55 and older," said the Deputy Head of the Moscow Department of Labor and Social Protection.

Vladimir Filippov.

The study found that Moscow Longevity participants view work not only as a source of income but also as a resource for personal development. This view was shared by 48 percent of respondents who participated in the project and 31 percent of those who did not join.

A key difference also emerges in motivation. For participants in the "Moscow Longevity" project, the social aspects of work and self-development were more important: the desire to be useful (20 percent versus 11 percent), the desire to stay active (31 percent versus 20 percent), and the opportunity to travel (26 percent versus 16 percent).

The study confirms that older Muscovites view retraining as a way to continue their professional careers. Moreover, their willingness to acquire additional skills persists even after age 70—almost half of respondents in this age group are open to retraining to develop their competencies. Only 21 percent of respondents completely rule out this possibility. Forty-four percent of respondents consider changing careers after reaching age 75.

The Moscow Longevity project helps students acquire skills in various fields and offers a variety of educational programs, from basic computer literacy and foreign language skills to comprehensive professional retraining. A key part of the project's educational programs is the Silver University, created by Moscow City Pedagogical University and Synergy University. It allows older Muscovites to earn a professional retraining diploma and master new specialties, including information technology, pedagogy, tour guidance, and much more.

Furthermore, the study showed that Moscow Longevity participants are more flexible in their professional development. They are more actively considering mentoring and consulting opportunities. For example, 29 percent of respondents who joined the project are willing to become mentors for younger colleagues (compared to 19 percent of those not participating), and 34 percent would become consultants (compared to 26 percent of those not participating).

Moscow Longevity participants also demonstrate greater openness in their relationships with younger colleagues. They are more likely to value them as a source of new ideas (41 percent versus 33 percent) and note their high energy (37 percent versus 28 percent). This loyalty extends to interactions with younger managers. Sixty-four percent of Moscow Longevity participants feel comfortable subordinate to a younger manager. Among those not participating in the project, 56 percent of respondents shared this opinion.

To support intergenerational connections, Moscow Longevity is implementing a project "Dialogue of Generations: Hearing Each Other"Developed in collaboration with the Moscow Institute of Psychoanalysis, it helps older adults learn to resolve disputes and communicate in a way that their children and grandchildren will listen to and understand.

The NAFI study confirmed that Moscow Longevity participants are generally more open to new experiences: 82 percent of respondents admitted to enjoying new experiences. They get these from trips, events, and training. Among respondents not participating in the project, this response was less common—71 percent agreed.

"The results of our joint study showed that participation in social activity programs broadens the horizons of opportunities for older people—from digital confidence to a willingness to engage in intergenerational collaboration. This means that working with the 55-year-old population should focus not on limitations, but on potential: engagement, a desire to learn, and the ability to be carriers of valuable knowledge. For employers and city projects, this opens the door to creating mixed teams, developing mentoring, and flexible retraining programs that capitalize on the strengths of this population—their resilience, experience, and high social motivation," emphasized Guzeliya Imaeva, CEO of the NAFI Analytical Center.

You can join the Moscow Longevity project online at mos.ru portal, as well as in person at any Moscow Longevity Center or at My Documents offices.

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