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The Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Culture Festival will be held in the capital from September 20 to 27. Lectures, master classes, games, and quizzes will be held at schools, colleges, universities, libraries, cinemas, the Moscow Center for Educational Quality, the VEB Center, Moscow Longevity Centers, and the Southern River Terminal. Elena Zyabbarova, Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital's Department of Finance.
"Financial literacy is necessary and important at any age. Therefore, our festival will bring together children, parents, students, aspiring entrepreneurs, and senior citizens. Participants will gain practical knowledge and discover new opportunities for managing their finances. And the experts, whose presentations already attracted thousands of attendees at the recent financial literacy marathon in Zaryadye, will make the learning even more engaging and useful," noted Elena Zyabbarova.
This is the ninth time the festival will be held. According to Elena Zyabbarova, in just a few years, it has grown from a small project into a large-scale, multi-format educational event for anyone who wants to develop their financial skills.
The events on the first and last days of the festival are suitable for the whole family, while the remaining days will feature themed events for preschoolers, schoolchildren, students, young adults, middle-aged citizens, and senior citizens. Experts will explain how to save and grow personal wealth, take first steps in investing and entrepreneurship, and protect yourself from financial risks and fraud. All this will help participants plan their personal budget wisely, avoid mistakes, ensure long-term financial security, and build a solid financial foundation for the future.
The festival program emphasizes support for those planning to start their own business or those already running one. Residents can expect to meet with experienced entrepreneurs who will explain how to turn an idea into profit and avoid starting mistakes.
The festival organizers are Department of Finance of the City of Moscow, Financial Literacy Center, Moscow Department of Education and Science and the Main Administration of the Bank of Russia for the Central Federal District. Registration for events is available atwebsite.
Learn about the right attitude towards money and take a neurotest
The festival's opening will take place at the Moscow Center for Educational Quality. Visitors can expect a variety of events, including lectures, master classes, quizzes, and games. Here, they will learn about how banks use fraud protection technologies, the entrepreneurial focus of educational institutions, and tax deductions.
Irina Maslova, Deputy General Director of the Association for the Development of Financial Literacy, will discuss how simple habits can shape a healthy attitude toward money and help ensure a comfortable future. At the workshop "Focus on Tomorrow: Why Invest Today," Gleb Yuchenkov, Director of Investment Products at Moscow Exchange's Finuslugi platform, will explain how investments work and why even small investments are important. Participants will learn about compound interest, investment goals, and investment tools.
For the first time, attendees at a financial literacy event will be offered a neurotest. In just 10 minutes, they will learn about their fatigue levels, stress tolerance, concentration, and professional inclinations. A specialist will explain how to obtain a detailed analysis.
Events for children and youth
Separate events for children aged six to 10 are planned at city libraries on September 21. Young participants will try their hand at creating their own bank card, learn about the history of money, and test their knowledge with a fun quiz. A webinar by Olga Andreeva, an expert at the Moscow Center for Financial Literacy, will be especially helpful for parents. She will share practical experience, answer questions, and explain in detail the best age to talk to children about money and how to instill smart spending habits.
A webinar for young people, where experts will explain in simple terms the new legal regulations that are coming into force and affecting personal finance management, will be held on September 24.
Activities for seniors
On September 20, at the National Research University Higher School of Economics' cultural center, students will present "Playing a Friendly Family," a play by French playwright Marc Camoletti, for older audiences. It's a funny and instructive story about how not to manage a family budget.
One of the most anticipated events will be a film lecture. On September 26, residents of the "silver" age group are invited to the Moskino chain's Salut cinema to watch excerpts from Vladimir Menshov's legendary film "Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears." Following the screening, viewers will join experts to discuss how the film's characters coped with change, chose between career and personal life, overcame financial difficulties, and built their futures.
The final program: a round table and a financial DNA test
The roundtable discussion "Financial Products and Services: How to Protect Your Rights" will take place on September 26 at 11:00 AM. Experts will discuss key aspects of protecting the rights of consumers of financial products and services, provide practical advice, and answer pressing questions.
The festival will conclude on September 27 at the VEB Center. There, guests will be able to take a financial and DNA test, guess which sounds are associated with the world of finance at the "That Very Sound" audio kiosk, and practice their personal finance skills using VR simulators developed in collaboration with experts from the Moscow Government's HR Services Department.
Muscovites can improve their financial literacy not only during the festival but also at any convenient time. An online library of educational materials is available atwebsite and portal Open Budget of the City of MoscowYou can follow event announcements on the Telegram channel. Open Budget of Moscow.
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