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For Senior Citizens Day, participants of the Moscow Longevity project and orphans released a cookbook with recipes from the dishes they prepared during their joint classes. It was posted onspecial page on the website of the Department of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the City of Moscow.

The Silver Mentoring project began two and a half years ago. It brought together participants of the Moscow Longevity project and children from orphanages. Since then, the children and their Silver Mentors have held approximately 850 joint events. Cooking master classes are especially popular.

"The strength of the Silver Mentoring project lies in its diversity. Each center offers unique activities that engage both children and mentors: together, they master video editing, learn to pitch tents, go on excursions around Moscow, and read fairy tales. But cooking is a special experience that unites everyone. Baking, salads, sweets, and even homemade preserves from home-grown vegetables are just a part of our culinary creativity. I am confident that these skills will provide a solid foundation for the children and will help them both in their future families and in their independent lives," noted Tatyana Danko, Head of the Moscow Guardianship and Trusteeship Department.

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Suvorov's porridge and pancake traditions

On the recipe page, you can find not only instructions for preparing various dishes, but also legends that the "silver" mentors shared with children while cooking.

For example, mentor Galina Chirova told the students at the Yury Nikulin Center for Assistance to Family Education that the recipe for soldier's porridge was once invented by the famous military leader Alexander Suvorov. During a difficult march through the Alps, he ordered all the soldiers' food supplies to be collected and cooked together. The cauldron contained grains, vegetables, peas, and stewed meat. This is how soldier's porridge was born, which warmed and nourished generations of Russian soldiers. Galina herself learned this from her father, a veteran of the Great Patriotic War.

Food often helps preserve folk traditions. For example, in Rus', the custom of going door-to-door was associated with blini: on Maslenitsa, people would visit friends and always treat themselves to blini to share the joy before the long fast. Galina Krasnova, a "silver" mentor, remembers this tradition. She shared not only the recipe but also the story behind it with the students at the Sputnik Family Support Center. In the communal apartment where she spent her childhood, each family made blini using their own signature recipes: thin yeast blini, wheat blini, buckwheat blini, or blini with toppings. Everyone would gather around one large table, set it with various dishes, and share the treats with each other, like one big family.

Fortune telling with dumplings

Many superstitions were associated with pelmeni. In large families, several generations would make them. Some pelmeni even had surprises hidden inside them. This transformed an ordinary lunch or dinner into a fun fortune-telling experience. A coin promised wealth, a ring a quick wedding, and a grain of grain meant prosperity in the home. It was believed that such a ritual not only predicted the future but also brought good luck and prosperity to the home. "Silver" mentor Valentina Lyskova preserved this tradition and shared it with her children. In her family, the recipe for lucky pelmeni is passed down from generation to generation. She replaced coins and rings with edible surprises: a raisin foretells joy, a sprig of dill health, and a berry good luck.

The page also features recipes for pie, stuffed pumpkin, Easter cake, jam, charlotte, potato, sauerkraut, and other dishes. A special menu item is gnocchi, based on the grandmother's recipe by Italian chef Mirko Zago, who held a master class for children and instructors. The ingredients for this unusual dish are readily available in any kitchen, as it's based on mashed potatoes and mushrooms.

You can read warm stories and learn time-tested recipes atlinkThe participants plan to add new ideas, legends, and stories of happy moments in the kitchen to the collection.

Sobyanin: The unique Silver Mentoring project has turned two years old.Older Muscovites celebrated Maslenitsa with children from orphanage centers.

Anyone over 55 can take part in the Silver Mentoring project. To do so, please contact any of theMoscow longevity centers.

You can learn more about the capital's family education support centers on the portal My New FamilyIt contains useful information for future and existing adoptive parents, graduates of family support centers and foster families, as well as anyone interested in helping children left without parental care.

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Over the past 10 years, approximately 450 transport facilities have been improved in the capital. This year, more than 40 such facilities, covering a total area of over 350 hectares, are planned to be improved: these include metro stations, Moscow Central Diameters (MCD) railway stations, Moscow city railway stations, and other areas. Sergei Sobyanin announced this in his address. blog.

"An important area for improving the quality of Moscow's public transportation is the improvement of areas around transport facilities. Narrow paths are being replaced by convenient sidewalks everywhere. Chaotic parking is being replaced by organized spaces. Modern streetlights, benches, and green recreation areas are appearing," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

Last year, convenient approaches and ramps were installed near the Kuskovo station of the Moscow Central Diameters (MCD)-4, allowing for quick transfers from ground transportation to MCD trains.

On 2-ya Vladimirskaya and Novoteterka Streets, sidewalks were widened, road surfaces were renewed, modern energy-saving streetlights and new bus stop shelters were installed, and grass was laid out.

This year, a sports complex with a pump track, skate park, and streetball and volleyball courts was installed on Novoteterki Street.

Near the Sokolniki metro station on the Big Circle Line, a small transit park between 5th Sokolnicheskaya Street and Matrosskaya Tishina Street has been landscaped. It now offers a comfortable, quiet spot for relaxation with walking paths, park furniture, and pergolas with swings. Specialists have laid out a lawn, and in late fall, linden trees, lilacs, and perennials will be planted in the park, along with a cotoneaster hedge.

Work has been completed on creating a pedestrian route from a residential area to the Vnukovo Airport metro station in the Vnukovo district. A controlled crossing over Borovskoye Highway has been installed, sidewalks and driveways to residential buildings have been improved, grass has been laid, and modern streetlights have been installed. Improvements to the Central Park will soon be completed.

A comfortable public space has been created next to the Otradnoye metro station. Green recreation areas have been created near the station's exits, and pergolas with swings have been installed.

Cozy parks have been landscaped on Khachaturyan and Dekabristov Streets. Another recreation area at the intersection of Severny Boulevard and Dekabristov Street has been renovated: a lawn has been laid out, benches have been installed, and lighting has been installed.

A vacant lot near the multi-level park-and-ride facility on Severny Boulevard has been transformed into a terraced public space in an eco-style with unusual lanterns and comfortable wooden benches on a retaining wall made of architectural concrete. A variety of plants will be planted here in late autumn.

At the intersection of Khachaturyan and Kargopolskaya streets, a children's playground and a sports ground were built.

Convenient pedestrian routes have been added near the Ostankino station on the Moscow Central Diameters 3 (MCD-3). Approaches and access roads have been built, making transfers between different modes of transport more convenient.

Sidewalks on Novomoskovskaya Street and Dubovoy Roshchi Driveway were widened, the road surface was renewed, and lighting poles were replaced. New bus shelters were also installed, and parking was created for drivers.

Work is underway in the areas adjacent to the Novokhokhlovskaya MCC and MCD stations. To make access to the MCD convenient and safe, a sidewalk on piles with decking and lighting will be installed along the embankment.

A complex of five shelters will be built near the Slavyansky Bulvar city railway station, using the "dry feet" principle. This will make transfers to buses from the Slavyansky Bulvar MCD station and the Slavyansky Bulvar metro station comfortable in any weather.

We've completed 85 percent of the planned work near the Domodedovskaya transport hub. We've also cleaned up the area near the Domodedovskaya metro station, as well as parts of the Kashirskoye Shosse, Orekhovy Boulevard, and Domodedovskaya and General Belov Streets bypass roads.

Nearly 13 kilometers of overhead power lines were relocated underground, over 1.2 kilometers of stormwater drainage pipes were installed, and sidewalks and driveways were resurfaced. Old streetlights were replaced with modern energy-efficient LED fixtures. Contrast lighting was installed at the crossings. A lawn was laid, and trees will be planted in late fall.

Along the Kashirskoye Highway bypass, in the area separating the highway from residential buildings, the walkways have been repaved, the stairs and ramps have been repaired, and a lawn has been laid. Three playgrounds, two multi-purpose sports areas, and one workout area, will also be renovated. They will be paved with rubber crumb surfaces to prevent injuries from falls, and modern sports equipment will be installed, along with children's play structures for children of all ages.

The football field near Building 98, Block 1 on Kashirskoye Shosse will also be renovated. The rubber surface will be replaced with artificial turf, and new goals and fencing netting will be installed.

"A comprehensive approach to public improvement includes creating a barrier-free environment, installing modern bus stops, well-designed lighting, and high-quality landscaping. This improves the comfort of the urban environment, ensures convenient transfers between different modes of transport, and creates new points of attraction in the districts," the Moscow Mayor concluded.

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City Services specialists replaced the asphalt pavement on Varshavskoe Shosse, one of the main thoroughfares in the south of the capital. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Utilities, and Public Works. Petr Biryukov.

"Maintaining Moscow's roads in good condition is a particular priority. Every year, in preparation for the autumn and winter, we organize asphalt pavement renovations. We completed road surface repairs on Varshavskoe Shosse, covering a total of 745,000 square meters. Work was carried out on both sides of the highway throughout its entire length within Moscow—from Bolshaya Tulskaya Street to the Moscow Ring Road, including the alternate roads," noted Pyotr Biryukov.

The pavement on Varshavskoe Highway was previously replaced in 2021, but its warranty period had already expired. Due to heavy traffic, localized damage and rutting developed on the roadway, which could have negatively impacted road safety.

The repairs were carried out in several stages. First, specialists milled the existing pavement, then renewed the inspection manholes and storm drain grates, and finally laid asphalt. The final stage involved applying road markings. The work was carried out primarily at night, when traffic is lighter, necessitating some traffic restrictions.

Modern technologies are used for paving roads, and local asphalt concrete mixes are produced at city plants. These plants collectively produce over two million tons of mix per season.

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Part of the former Prozhektor industrial zone in the Perovo district will be reorganized under a comprehensive territorial development project (CTD). draft resolution posted on the Moscow Government website. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction. Vladimir Efimov.

"The capital continues to systematically redevelop industrial zones and create comfortable spaces integrated into the city's fabric. This is facilitated by the integrated territorial development program. The city has developed one such project in the east of the capital, on the site of the former Prozhektor plant industrial zone. A modern residential quarter will be built on an inefficiently utilized 11.74-hectare site, housing and essential infrastructure will be built on it. The project will create over 1,500 jobs in the Perovo district," said Vladimir Efimov.

The site is located on both sides of Plekhanov Street, next to Green Avenue and Elektrodnaya Street.

"As part of the integrated development of the area, buildings will be built here, with apartments totaling approximately 169,000 square meters, of which nearly 17,000 square meters will be allocated for the renovation program. A 350-child kindergarten and a shopping and entertainment center with a fitness and wellness center will be built within walking distance. Transformer substations will also be built on the site to ensure uninterrupted power supply to the neighborhood," noted the Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Department of Urban Development Policy.

Vladislav Ovchinsky.

Under the program for the integrated development of territories in former industrial zones, inefficiently used and undeveloped areas are being used to create modern spaces that seamlessly integrate into the city's landscape. Currently, 336 integrated development projects, covering a total area of over 4,200 hectares, are at various stages in the capital. The program is being implemented inon behalf of Sergei Sobyanin.

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On Senior Generation Day, the "Moscow Longevity" project is launching two citywide events. Muscovites will be able to thank their "silver"-aged relatives on media façades throughout the city and also join them for walks along specially designed routes. Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.

"Senior Generation Day is an event that gives us a new opportunity to appreciate the wisdom, experience, and warmth of our older relatives. To imbue this day with special meaning, Moscow Longevity is offering residents two touching events, which we hope will spark new family traditions. The first will allow everyone to publicly thank their parents and grandparents. Warm words from Muscovites will appear on media facades throughout the city and in a special art installation in Novopushkinsky Square, which will be on view until October 15. The second event is an invitation to spend time with loved ones and appreciate Moscow's picturesque autumn. We've prepared 15 special routes through various corners of the capital. You can start the day at the Moscow Longevity Center, where guests will receive a route map. Participants are guaranteed to walk at least six thousand steps, learn a lot, and feel good. You can join the event starting October 1," said Anastasia Rakova.

Go for a walk

The "Day Together" initiative invites Muscovites to spend time with their parents, grandparents, and other senior loved ones. Fifteen routes have been prepared for participants—one for each district and five for the city center. The ideal starting point is the nearest Moscow Longevity Center. There, you can pick up a printed route map, enjoy delicious tea together in a cozy living room, play board games, tennis, or billiards, and even measure your emotional state with a modern neuroheadset before getting ready for the walk. For those visiting the center for the first time, staff will give a tour and explain the project's capabilities in detail.

To make sure that shared walks truly become a good tradition, electronic versions of the routes will be available for download at any time onwebsite.

The routes are designed to allow Muscovites to visit several of the capital's most picturesque and popular sites in one day. For example, a walk through the Central Administrative District will pass by the Gorky Moscow Art Academic Theater, the State Tretyakov Gallery, and the Illusion Cinema. Each route will pass by a variety of places—from parks to museums and contemporary art galleries—so Muscovites have plenty of options for their leisure activities.

You can start the route from the following Moscow longevity centers: Presnensky (Presnensky Val Street, Building 14, Bldg. 5), Zamoskvorechye (Sadovnicheskaya Embankment, Building 47a), Tagansky-2 (Zemlyanoy Val Street, Building 68, Bldg. 1), Aeroport (Chernyakhovskogo Street, Building 14), Izmailovo (9th Parkovaya Street, Building 5a), VDNKh (Mira Avenue, Building 119, Bldg. 227), Novo-Peredelkino (Borovskoye Highway, Building 32), Severnoye Tushino (Khimkinsky Boulevard, Building 14, Bldg. 1), Krasnopakhorsky-3 (Shchapovo Settlement, Building 58), Savelki (ZelAO, Savelki District, Building 320), Tverskoy-2 (27 Malaya Dmitrovka Street), Khamovniki (3 Timura Frunze Street, Building 4), Teply Stan (152b Profsoyuznaya Street), Nagatinsky Zaton (34 Nagatinskaya Embankment), and Kuzminki (52 Yunyh Lenintsev Street). You can also pick up a walking map there.

Say a sincere thank you

The "Say Thank You to Your Seniors" campaign offers an opportunity to publicly express love and appreciation to seniors. On a dedicated website thankyoustarshim.rf Everyone can write a few warm words to their parents, grandparents or other loved ones.

The most touching messages will appear on media facades throughout the city. A message may also appear on the screen of the "Everything Here Is Not Accidental" art installation in Novopushkinsky Square. To do so, use the touch panel nearby to write kind words to loved ones. The main character of the art installation is a cat, personifying the comfort of home, wisdom, and warmth bestowed by the older generation. His nine lives are a metaphor for the endless possibilities of starting over at any age. A ball of yarn lies next to the cat, symbolizing the warmth of family ties and the connection between generations, and a retro television is installed next to him. Its screen will broadcast words of gratitude from Muscovites to their older loved ones.

The artist behind this artwork is Russian artist Vladimir Ivanov, a resident of the Moscow contemporary art gallery Askeri Gallery. In his works, he transforms familiar childhood images, imbuing them with new power and turning them into symbols of joy, warmth, and lightness. The gallery supported the "Say Thank Your Elders" campaign by creating a contemporary art installation on the theme of the "Moscow Longevity" project and the connection between generations. Such projects help art move beyond exhibition spaces and become part of the urban environment—on the streets, in parks, and in community centers.

The installation will be on display in Novopushkinsky Square until October 15. You can write your gratitude to the older generation right there on the spot, using a special touch panel.

Take part in the Self-Government Day

This weekend, October 4th and 5th, Moscow's longevity centers will host the "Self-Government Day" event. The project's participants will serve as the main hosts. They will welcome guests, share their experiences, and host various events, including creative workshops, mini-tournaments in billiards and table tennis, dance and drawing lessons, and concerts. Additionally, the 2025 film "Batya-2. Grandfather" will be shown at all Moscow longevity centers on this day.

The Moscow 2030 Forum discussed the participation of older generations in the city's economy.Participants of the Moscow Longevity project presented looks from collections of Moscow brands at Moscow Fashion Week.

Self-Government Day is a wonderful opportunity for the whole family—children, parents, and grandparents—to spend time together and learn about the Moscow Longevity project and its participants.

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Those who enjoy sporty rides and city walks on two wheels don't have to worry about where to store their bikes this winter. Velobike, a city rental service, offers winter storage. With the start of the cold season, it's available again.

As reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry Maxim Liksutov, leave the bike in a specially equipped warehouse inin the city center possible until the end of April.

"The bicycle storage service was first launched in 2024. It immediately became popular among city residents. Winter storage and maintenance allow you to take care of your vehicle and start the new season comfortably. Velobike specialists have been servicing a fleet of over nine thousand bicycles for over 12 years, making them true professionals. At the direction of Sergei Sobyanin, we continue to introduce more useful services for the convenience of cyclists," noted Maxim Liksutov.

Additionally, when you purchase the storage service, you receive a complimentary bicycle maintenance service performed by Velobike service specialists. This includes a full diagnostic, chain lubrication, tire inflation, and other necessary services. Your bike will be returned to its owner in perfect condition in the spring.

You can bring the bike yourself or order delivery via Velobike service, and it will be returned after storage. Applications are accepted atwebsiteOur specialists will contact you and provide advice on all matters.

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The "Lisya Gora" cross-country race will take place in Bitsevsky Forest Park on October 5th. Participants will run along a dirt circular track surrounded by picturesque autumn landscapes.

Adult athletes will be able to choose a distance depending on their gender and age category, ranging from two to eight kilometers. The cross-country race will feature individual starts with intervals between them. A relay race, consisting of four one-kilometer stages, will also be organized for mixed teams.

The start and finish area is scheduled to open at 9:00 AM. The race will conclude at 3:45 PM. Men's and women's changing rooms and storage lockers will be available for the convenience of participants.

Those interested will also be able to support the runners along the course. At the end of the race, all athletes will receive a commemorative badge, and the three fastest times in each category will participate in the awards ceremony.

The day before, on October 4, the "Fast Dog" cross-country race will take place in Bitsevsky Forest Park. Athletes will participate alongside their four-legged friends. They will complete a two-kilometer cross-country race and receive a commemorative medal for themselves and their pet.

Both competitions are held twice a year – in spring and autumn.

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