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Anton Yakovlev will present an unusual interpretation of Mikhail Lermontov's novel, Vladimir Pankov will talk about Mark Zakharov in the spirit of Federico Fellini's film, and the Satire Theater will present a play commemorating the 100th anniversary of Olga Aroseva's birth. Read about these and other December premieres in mos.ru's coverage.

"A Hero of Our Time?" at the Gogol Theatre

Dates: December 19, 20, and 31

Address: Kazakova Street, Building 8

Age limit: 16

Anton Yakovlev's new production can't be fully considered a dramatization of Mikhail Lermontov's novel of the same name, although both the writer and Grigory Pechorin are invisibly present. The production's protagonist—a contemporary poet in a crisis of genre—finds himself at the very heart of Lermontov's text and experiences key scenes from "A Hero of Our Time." This "theater of performance," at times cruel, is orchestrated by the mysterious illusionist Apfelbaum.

Director Anton Yakovlev noted that it was important to him to analyze Pechorin from a modern perspective, and to do this, he needed a 21st-century hero—a hero who would attempt to answer the eternal question of whether fate can be changed.

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"Orchestra Rehearsal" at the Lenkom Theatre by Mark Zakharov

Dates: December 14, 27, and 28

Address: Malaya Dmitrovka Street, Building 6

Age limit: 16

The theater's artistic director, Vladimir Pankov, was inspired by Federico Fellini's film of the same name and Mark Zakharov's career. This production is a tribute to the legendary director and his theater, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2027.

For Vladimir Pankov, in his own words, the performance was both a new beginning and a return to the Lenkom's glorious past. The production will unite the entire company: 80 actors and 20 symphony orchestra musicians.

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"Harpagon, or the Deceived Groom" at the Theater on Malaya Ordynka

Dates: December 17 and 23

Address: Malaya Ordynka Street, Building 31, Building 1

Age limit: 12

The play "Harpagon, or The Deceived Bridegroom" is based on Jean-Baptiste Molière's comedy "The Miser." The literary editing and new monologues are by People's Artist of Russia Leonid Yakubovich, who plays the lead role in one of the cast.

In the new version, the authors draw on the assessments of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Alexander Pushkin, offering an interpretation in which Harpagon emerges not only as a miser but also as a thinker. "I wrote monologues that radically change the perception of the main character. Behind my Harpagon lies the drama of a man who has come to this end," says Leonid Yakubovich. Eduard Boyakov, Artistic Director of the Theater on Malaya Ordynka, emphasizes the relevance of Molière in contemporary theater and the need to return to the classics, which allow one to "feel oneself part of a continuous chain of events." The production combines comedy, philosophical reflection, and visual solutions that create the atmosphere of a stylized 17th-century library.

The director of the play was People's Artist of Russia Valentin Klementyev, the artist was Alexander Tsvetnoy, and the costume designer was Victoria Sevryukova.

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"Moss. The Story of One Dog" at the Shalom Theater

Dates: December 21

Address: Novoslobodskaya Street, Building 23

Age limit: 12

The family play "Moss. The Story of One Dog" based on the book by David Tsirichi was directed by Ekaterina Korabelnik, one of the winners of the All-Russian competition. Department of Culture of the City of Moscow "Talents," a program for developing a talent pool for Moscow theaters, prepared the production based on her internship at the theater. The creative team also worked on the production: stage designer Igor Savkin, set designer Irina Ukolova, video artists Kirill Malovichko and Masha Nebesnaya (also the costume designer). The musical score was created by Svyatoslav Lysov, and the lighting designer was Maxim Biryukov.

Mokh, a puppy who lost his family during the war, sets out in search of a new home. Overcoming trials and dangers, he maintains his faith in people and longs for the warmth of family. The production combines dramatic theater, theatrical performance, and puppet theater. "The book's characters, the dogs, are imbued with the qualities I most miss in people, the qualities I value most: love, devotion, kindness," notes the director. According to designer Irina Ukolova, the world is divided not by biological characteristics, but by spiritual ones: the living are those capable of compassion.

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"Unquenchable Optimism" at the Satire Theatre

Dates: December 21

Address: Triumfalnaya Square, Building 2, Building 1

Age limit: 12

People's Artist of the RSFSR Olga Aroseva served at the Satire Theatre for over 60 years. The plays "The Spilled Cup," "Heartbreak House," "A Profitable Position," "Woe from Wit," "Crazy Day, or The Marriage of Figaro," "Mad Money," and "Shut Up, Sadness, Shut Up…," in which she created unique, distinctive characters, became hallmarks of both the actress and the theatre.

To commemorate Olga Aroseva's 100th birthday, the company has prepared a performance, "Unquenchable Optimism," which will explore the life, work, and destiny of this vibrant and charismatic actress, who won the audience's unconditional love.

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Over the past six months, the capital has entered the active phase of implementing 14 large-scale investment projects (MaIPs), which will see the construction of a number of social, transport, and industrial infrastructure facilities. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction. Vladimir Efimov.

"The mechanism for large-scale investment projects has been implemented in Moscow since 2016. This status allows investors to lease land from the city on preferential terms for the construction of social, transport, and industrial infrastructure, as well as public and business spaces. Over the past six months, 14 investors have notified the city of their construction permits and have begun the active phase of implementing the MAIP. For these purposes, they have been allocated approximately 18.2 hectares of land in six administrative districts. For example, construction of a 350-child kindergarten has begun on a plot of over 1.2 hectares in the west. A preschool for 150 children will also be built in the north, along with road infrastructure facilities, and an industrial complex will be built in Zelenograd," said Vladimir Efimov.

Large-scale investment projects are an important tool for attracting businesses to the development of urban infrastructure and the creation of modern facilities that meet the needs of residents.

"The city offers investors ample opportunities to implement their business ideas. The mechanism for large-scale investment projects creates jobs in various districts of the capital and significantly improves the quality of life for Muscovites by providing them with the necessary infrastructure. Moreover, the purpose of the facilities being constructed is determined based on residents' needs. This helps ensure more balanced development of the capital's districts. Both the city and investors are involved in this work. In total, approximately 370 MAIPs are at various stages of implementation in Moscow. On sites totaling almost 790 hectares, investors and developers will be able to construct over 12.5 million square meters of real estate," she noted.

Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of City Property.

Mosgosstroynadzor issued construction permits for 14 facilities under the MAIP. Its chairman Anton Slobodchikov He added that developers have already submitted notifications to the committee about the commencement of work at 10 sites. Individual monitoring and supervision programs were then developed, and seven on-site inspections have been conducted in total. Throughout construction, inspectors will assess the quality of the completed work and the materials used for compliance with design documentation and the architectural and urban planning plan. This will ensure the reliability and safety of the buildings once they are commissioned.

MAIPs are significant investment projects for the development of vacant urban land. They are aimed at increasing the number of jobs, developing infrastructure, and increasing investment in the capital's economy.

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One of the project's main sites has opened on Sparrow Hills. Winter in MoscowA free skating rink, ski slopes, a creative lab, a fair, and the first restaurant of the capital's colleges have opened near the Moscow Palace of Pioneers. Guests will be treated to a daily evening light show. Thanks to modern technology, the façade and the space around the main building will become a multimedia stage, where light, sound, and projections will combine to create festive scenes of winter fairy tales. This was reported by Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.

"We've strived to create a cozy space for family relaxation here. Here, you can take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, stroll along the alley of lanterns, make a wish, ice-skate, participate in master classes, and dine at our new restaurant. This isn't just any restaurant. It was opened by Moscow colleges. Here, under the guidance of experienced professionals, students will not only help cook but also practice various cooking techniques and create their own signature dishes. This year, we'll feature light installations, shows, 3D mapping, and a ski slope on Vorobyovy Gory. We're opening our venue today and invite everyone," said Anastasia Rakova.

She added that a truly special place will also open there—the first restaurant of any of the capital's colleges. A student team, led by mentors, will oversee the entire operation of the establishment. They will act as baristas, waiters, chefs, and other specialists. The menu, developed by the students themselves, will feature both modern signature dishes and classics. The restaurant will be open daily from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Visitors will be able to see young chefs at work, sample signature seasonal dishes, and participate in a creative culinary lab, which will run throughout the winter. For students, the restaurant will provide serious professional training, and for residents, it will be an opportunity to visit a new venue created by the future stars of the capital's culinary scene.

The free 4,000-square-meter skating rink will be open in all weather conditions throughout the holidays. Visitors will be able to rent skates and special penguin assistants for children. The rental area will also feature a cozy café where guests can warm up, enjoy a hot drink, and take a break between skating sessions. Pre-registration is required to attend. Mosbilet on the mos.ru portal.

The main building's façade will be transformed into a multimedia performance stage—light, sound, and projections will combine to create festive scenes, evoking the feeling of a winter fairytale. The legendary bonfire in the center of the venue will also be re-lit. This artistic installation will now become part of a lighting show, connecting the history of the Moscow Palace of Pioneers with contemporary urban culture. And in the park, guests will be able to see the northern lights and encounter magical animals that seem to emerge from the trees and bushes.

The "Alley of Magic Lanterns" will also create a festive atmosphere—a vibrant space with art objects and festive installations where everyone can make a wish. A Christmas fair will also be open daily, featuring products created by students from Moscow's colleges. Visitors will be able to purchase New Year's mugs, knitted keychains shaped like candies and angels, decorative wooden lamps, and calendars with metaphorical images. Sweet treats, such as Belgian waffles and trdelniks, will also be available.

A creative lab for children and adults will be open at the Moscow Palace of Pioneers, where participants will be invited to create New Year's decorations, clay and porcelain items, florariums, felt toys, and festive napkins decorated with Russian-style sequins. Tickets are available for purchase on the venue's website.mos.ru.

Winter in Moscow— the main event of the season. The project aims to strengthen social and family ties, create an atmosphere of unity and mutual support, and assist those currently defending the Motherland. Through a variety of programs, including cultural, educational, and sporting events, it brings together Muscovites and visitors of all ages and interests, creating an environment for creative development, active recreation, and warm communication. Particular attention is paid to supporting participants and veterans of the special military operation and their families, as well as all those providing assistance to the front.

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Projects to ensure comfortable and safe road traffic continue to be implemented in the capital. Work was carried out in Western, NorthwestAnd North-East administrative districts. Since the beginning of the year, curators in the Central Administrative District (CAD) Traffic Management Center (TsODD) implemented 57 local traffic improvement projects. Sergei Sobyanin announced this in his blog.

"I'm continuing to report on the work of the Central Administrative District's traffic management team. This time, I'm focusing on what's been accomplished in central Moscow. Since the beginning of the year, 57 local traffic improvement projects have been implemented in the Central Administrative District," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

New turns

Thus, six new U-turns have appeared on the main thoroughfare of the capital's center, the Garden Ring. Each of them is a separate lane at least 150 meters long. Thanks to the U-turns, cars waiting for their turn do not impede the passage of others.

U-turns were made without widening the road by re-marking the roadway and adding special sections to the traffic lights.

The addition of a U-turn at building 4, block 1 on Zubovsky Boulevard has made accessing Prechistenka Street from Smolensky Boulevard much more convenient. Drivers save three to seven minutes, and the journey is now 1.4 kilometers shorter.

Two new U-turns have been installed before Dubininskaya Street, connecting to the inner side of the Garden Ring, and before Tatarskaya Street, connecting to the outer side. These U-turns reduce the distance traveled by 1.8–2 kilometers, saving drivers eight to 10 minutes on their journey.

Two more U-turns are located before Akademika Sakharova Avenue—one on the inner and one on the outer sides of the Garden Ring. From the outer side, you can now turn directly onto Bolshaya Spasskaya Street and 1st Koptelsky Lane, and then onto Prospekt Mira. From the inner side, you can turn directly onto Myasnitskaya Street. As a result, Orlikov Lane and Sretenka Street have become less crowded. The journey time has been shortened to 1.6 kilometers, and the travel time has been reduced to four to five minutes.

A sixth U-turn was created between Kazakova and Staraya Basmannaya Streets. Drivers save between five and 15 minutes here, and the extra mileage has been reduced by two kilometers. Traffic on the outer side of the Garden Ring and at the exit from Serebryanicheskaya Embankment has become freer.

Changing lane assignments

The traffic lanes have been rerouted on six sections of road. For example, on the alternate route between Sadovaya-Karetnaya Street and Krasnoproletarskaya Street, the far right lane now allows traffic to go straight ahead, not just right. This change has increased the intersection's capacity and reduced the number of conflicts.

At the request of drivers, we implemented a right turn from both lanes of Tverskoy Boulevard onto Malaya Nikitskaya Street. This reduced travel time along Malaya Bronnaya Street to Nikitsky Boulevard by 32 percent, along Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street to Nikitsky Boulevard by 14 percent, and along Malaya Bronnaya Street to Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street by 11 percent.

Turbocharged and waffle markings

To improve safety, turbo-charged road markings were installed at the roundabout intersection of Khodynskaya Street, Presnensky Val, and Bolshoy Tishinsky Lane. As a result, the average speed increased by 10 percent, and the number of accidents decreased by 15 percent.

Waffle-pattern road markings have been applied at three busy intersections: at the intersection of Dubininskaya Street and Paveletskaya Square in the Zamoskvorechye district; at the intersection of Presnensky Val and Malaya Gruzinskaya Streets in the Presnensky district; and at the intersection of Dolgorukovskaya Street and Oruzheyny Lane in the Tverskoy district.

Dedicated lanes

To improve public transport flow, dedicated lanes have been installed on two sections. The first runs from building 53 on Bolshaya Polyanka Street to the intersection with Zhitnaya Street. This allows buses on routes 538 and M9 to travel this section twice as fast.

A second dedicated lane has been added on Krasnoprudnaya Street from Komsomolskaya Square to buildings 22–24 (in both directions). For buses #40, 604, C633, and M60, travel time has been cut in half—from eight minutes to four.

The Central Administrative District's Traffic Management Center has prepared approximately 50 projects for safe and convenient traffic in the Central Administrative District.An additional U-turn will be built on the Garden Ring in the Basmanny District.Sergei Sobyanin explained how the Center for Traffic Management's assistance services are coming to the aid of drivers.

Pedestrian crossings and safety islands

In the Tagansky District, at the request of residents, a pedestrian crossing was installed near Building 4, Bldg. 1 on Narodnaya Street. Now residents have another safe route to the Taganskaya metro station, Post Office No. 115172, and local shops and cafes.

In the same area, two traffic islands were installed on Proektiruemy Proezd No. 1943. They are marked with lane markings and help separate traffic and pedestrian flows.

Another crossing was installed in the Presnensky District, near Building 6, Block 2 on 2nd Chernogryazskaya Street. It makes it easier to get to Krasnogvardeyskie Prudy Park, School No. 2055, shops, gyms, and restaurants.

Reducing the maximum speed of movement

The speed limit for vehicles near social facilities has been changed from 60 to 30 kilometers per hour in 11 areas, including 1st and 2nd Novye Pereulok in the Krasnoselsky District. School No. 345, the Krasnoselsky District Administration, and the Krasnoselsky District Housing and Utilities Department are located here.

The maximum speed limit for cars has also been reduced on Bolshoy Predtechensky Lane in the Presnensky District. Nearby are the buildings of School No. 1241 on Krasnaya Presnya, Building No. 3 of the Moscow Industrial and Economic College, St. Nicholas Church, Library No. 12, as well as the historic S.V. Bimman House and the Presnya Museum of Soviet Life.

"It would seem that the city center already has enough pedestrian crossings and U-turns. But if you look more closely and consult with the public, you'll definitely find room for improving the traffic situation," the Moscow Mayor emphasized.

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Three special collection points for targeted aid for participants in the Special Military Operation (SMO) and residents of new territories have opened in Moscow's Southern Administrative District (SAO). They opened on December 1 as part of the "Winter in Moscow" festival. The points are located near skating rinks in the Nagatinsky Zaton, Donskoy, and Tsaritsyno districts. All collected aid will be sent to orphanages, hospitals, and military units.

Where and how you can help

Branded humanitarian aid collection points are located near the skating rinks at 20 Kolomenskaya Embankment; 2 Zagorodnoye Shosse; and also near the skating rink in Sosenki Park on Kavkazsky Boulevard. These collection points accept new items: clothing and footwear for all ages, stationery, New Year's gifts and toys for children, medical supplies, protective equipment, ammunition, and hygiene kits for soldiers. A full list of necessary items is available atvolunteer website.

At each location, a space has been set up where people can write letters of well-wishes to the soldiers, and children can draw pictures for them. All messages will be sent along with the collected humanitarian aid.

Ongoing support

The Southern Administrative Okrug prefecture and the interregional public organization "Volunteers" initiated the establishment of these centers. Since the beginning of the Second World War, its volunteers have been delivering humanitarian aid to military personnel and residents of the liberated regions.

Lists of essential items are being compiled in collaboration with the administrations of the new territories. Targeted aid is being sent to orphanages, shelters, hospitals, and frontline soldiers.

"We know that many city residents would like to help residents of the new regions. But not everyone can travel there. Therefore, collecting humanitarian aid is an opportunity for Muscovites to help the SVO participants and residents of the new territories," said Alexey Chebotarev, Head of the Organizational Department of the Southern Administrative District Prefecture.

On New Year's Eve, the Volunteers have two trips planned to deliver already collected packages. The drop-off points at the skating rinks will be open until February 28. As the packages are assembled, the volunteers will organize new humanitarian missions.

Winter in Moscow— the main event of the season. The project aims to strengthen social and family ties, create an atmosphere of unity and mutual support, and assist those currently defending the Motherland. Through a variety of programs, including cultural, educational, and sporting events, it brings together Muscovites and visitors of all ages and interests, creating an environment for creative development, active recreation, and warm communication. Particular attention is paid to supporting participants and veterans of the special military operation and their families, as well as all those providing assistance to the front.

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The capital is immersed in a magical atmosphere of New Year's. Fairytale decorations have appeared on the city streets as part of a large-scale project. Winter in Moscow, which is taking place for the second year in a row.

A new heart-shaped route has opened in central Moscow. It includes 14 key sites and passes through historic streets and city landmarks. For example, you can stroll and take souvenir photos near the Bolshoi Theater and the Russian State Library, at the entrance to the Moscow Zoo, and along Kamergersky Lane.

The square in front of the Bolshoi Theater has been transformed into a stage for a magical production based on Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann's "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King." A tiered terraced garden, surrounded by stylized old houses with whimsical roofs, houses theater boxes with velvet curtains and armchairs. Summer flowerbeds have been replaced by a winter forest. Spruce, fir, juniper, maple, apple, and linden trees are adorned with garlands. Among the snow-covered trees, sculptures of the Nutcracker and the Mouse King can be seen, while a hot air balloon from the fairytale Confiturenburg hovers above the forest. In the center, by the fountain, guests are greeted by crystal flowers, a nod to the graceful melody from Pyotr Tchaikovsky's ballet, to which the Prince and Marie danced.

The centerpiece of the composition is a Christmas tree adorned with silver baubles. Its lower tier has a small window. If you peer through, you can see a miniature festive ball with dancing ladies and gentlemen.

The area near the Russian State Library has become an open-air reading room. In place of the blooming garden that once stood here in the spring, the steps have been replanted with evergreens: spruce, fir, deodar, Atlantic, and Lebanese cedars, junipers, holly, and pine. Large brass lamps with warm green shades and decorative bookshelves have been installed near the monument to Fyodor Dostoevsky, where visitors can find both familiar works and bibliographical rarities.

A confectionery kingdom has opened on Kamergersky Lane. Pavilion-like houses, benches, flower beds with majestic firs, pines, pine trees, and junipers, and even a magical tunnel resemble gingerbread cookies with intricate patterns of white icing. Guests will experience the childish joy of sweet gifts and homemade baked goods.

The main entrance to the Moscow Zoo is greeted by a large-scale vertical landscaping project: summer vines have given way to a canopy of conifers. The rocky slopes are draped in a blanket of snow-dusted spruce branches. Among them, twinkling lights from garlands and sparkling scatterings of gold and scarlet balls. This decorative solution emphasizes the harmony between nature and the city, a reminder that holiday magic is born of love for the world around us.

This year, over 90 percent of the designs from previous seasons were used to decorate the capital. Over 10,000 plants appeared at city venues—from classic Nordmann firs, spruces, and pines to exotic hollies and pyracanthas. The tradition of carefully using decorations underscores the city's eco-friendly approach to festive decorations.

Winter in Moscow— the main event of the season. The project aims to strengthen social and family ties, create an atmosphere of unity and mutual support, and provide assistance to those currently defending the Motherland. Through a variety of programs, including cultural, educational, and sporting events, it brings together Muscovites and visitors of all ages and interests, creating an environment for creative development, active recreation, and warm communication. Particular attention is paid to supporting participants and veterans of the special military operation and their families, as well as all those providing assistance to the front.

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The Active Citizen project has ended vote, during which Muscovites identified the capital's most beautiful apartment buildings, built before 1917 and renovated in 2024. Residents could choose up to three of nine proposed architectural landmarks. More than 237,000 people participated in the vote.

Preserving History in Stone: Caring for Heritage

Moscow's housing overhaul program includes not only the renovation of thousands of standard buildings, but also the painstaking restoration of architectural gems.

Since 2015, more than 16,000 buildings have been renovated, and approximately 30,000 are planned to be renovated by 2044. Particular attention is being paid to cultural heritage sites from the late 19th and early 20th centuries—tenement buildings built in the Art Nouveau, Eclectic, Neoclassical, and Constructivist styles. These buildings, of which there were approximately 800 in Moscow by 1917, were used for rental housing.

In 2024, the Moscow Apartment Building Capital Repair Fund completed the restoration of several apartment buildings in the capital, including four buildings recognized as federal cultural heritage sites of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These buildings were the highlights of the vote.

Houses are the voting favorites

More than 28 percent of "active citizens" consider the building on Sretensky Boulevard (Building 6/1, Bldg. 2) to be the most beautiful among the apartment buildings. Built between 1899 and 1902 for the Rossiya Insurance Company, it was designed by architects Nikolai Proskurnin and Alexander von Hohen. It is a striking example of eclecticism with elements of Neo-Renaissance and Art Nouveau. The apartment building is part of an entire architectural ensemble and is recognized as a cultural heritage site of federal significance.

The Savvinskoye Podvorye on Tverskaya Street (Building 6, Building 6), also designated a cultural heritage site of federal significance, was highly rated by over 27 percent of voters. Built between 1905 and 1907 by architect Ivan Kuznetsov in the neo-Russian style, this building, shaped like the Arabic numeral eight with an enclosed courtyard, amazes with its fairytale-like architecture. It is adorned with tented turrets with spires and arched openings, and the façade is decorated with colored ceramic tiles and Abramtsevo ceramics.

The five-story building, built in 1910 on Ostozhenka Street (7, Building 1), received 19 percent of the votes. It was built for the Varvarinsky Joint-Stock Company of Homeowners, designed by architect Alexander Ivanov in the late eclectic style. The apartment building boasts a wealth of architectural decoration: rustication, bas-reliefs, elegant window frames and cornices, and a massive crowning cornice with brackets.

The foundation of the future in the architecture of the past

Voting in the Active Citizen project demonstrates that Muscovites value the aesthetics and history of their city. The capital renovation program, in addition to its practical objectives, fulfills a crucial cultural mission: preserving architectural monuments, making historical heritage an integral part of the modern capital. Apartment buildings, which have survived the changing eras, continue to delight and amaze new generations of residents thanks to modern technology and careful maintenance.

Project Active Citizen has been operating since 2014. During this time, more than seven million people have joined, and over seven thousand votes have been conducted. Between 30 and 40 decisions are implemented in the city every month. The project is being developed by the State Public Institution "New Management Technologies" and the capital's Department of Information Technology.

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 atspecial page.

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The end of the year is a time when many people plan their vacations. In the capital Department of Information Technology talked about Moscow's digital ecosystem projects that will help city residents prepare for their holidays. For example, the capital's consumer portal will tell you how to protect your rights when purchasing travel services. Russpass will help you plan your trip across Russian cities. Additionally, Muscovites may find a special design project useful. foreign passports and instructions in the section "Help" on the mos.ru portal.

"To ensure next year's vacation goes as planned, it's important to prepare properly: learn what to look for when purchasing travel products, choose a place to stay, decide on travel options, and select excursions. The capital's digital ecosystem will help Muscovites with this," the press service noted.

Department of Information Technology of the City of Moscow.

Make a travel plan

Digital service for tourists Russpass will help you develop a personalized and comprehensive travel plan. Currently, it offers over 50,000 travel offers across the country, with approximately a third of them located in the capital. Using the service, travelers can find excursions and routes, cafes and restaurants, hotels and attractions, and even book events. Users also have access to a travel planner, which allows them to create a pre-designed itinerary for a multi-day trip, taking into account purchased tickets and booked accommodations.

The service has a mobile app where you can book hotel rooms, choose ready-made tours, explore interesting places, excursion programs, and tourist routes in various Russian cities, as well as buy tickets and much more. Additionally, the app also offers game Augmented reality game. The goal is to find and catch cartoon characters near Moscow landmarks. For this, users will receive discounts of up to 99% on museum tickets and other bonuses.

Russpass Magazine has launched a new season of tourism podcasts.Moscow as seen on screen: Russpass invites you to explore cinematic routes.You can find and pay for luggage storage at Russpass.

Choose dates and sort out the paperwork

To plan your vacation, it's important to know which days are non-working and shortened next year, how many weekends and holidays there will be, and how to combine vacation and holidays. This article, along with the approved production calendar for 2026, will explain this. special memo on the mos.ru portal.

Residents planning to travel abroad should obtain a passport in advance. Furthermore, starting January 20, 2026, children under 14 will also need a passport to travel to Abkhazia, Belarus, South Ossetia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Currently, international agreements with these countries still allow Russian children under 14 to cross the border with a birth certificate.

A special project on document processing will help you understand all the intricacies of the process foreign passports On mos.ru. Here, you can take a short survey, answer a few questions, and learn more in your personalized instructions about how to apply for a passport and how to obtain one. The special project pages also include a section with instructions and answers to frequently asked questions.

Additionally, as part of a special project, Muscovites can complete an online application for a document for subsequent submission to government service centers. Users can access an interactive map showing the location and workload of My Documents offices and police stations where passports are issued.

For those who are planning to travel abroad and use a personal or rented car there, another one will be useful instructions on the mos.ru portal. It provides information on which countries require an international driver's license, how to obtain one, how long it's valid, and what documents are required. Other materials that may be useful to tourists are available in the "Instructions for a Comfortable Life in Moscow" section under "Tourism".

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Metropolitan consumer portal will help city residents during the vacation planning stage and during their stay. Expert advice, collected in thematic articles, will help avoid unpleasant situations during travel and make it as comfortable as possible. For example, they will help you navigate the selection of travel products, hotel reservations, and ticket purchases to ensure you receive high-quality service.

The materials will also provide advice on how to protect consumer rights in the event of disputes with sellers and service providers. The portal's intuitive interface makes finding the article you need very easy. Simply navigate to the relevant section or enter a keyword in the search bar.

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Learn more about why microchips are placed on books in libraries, how to explore the city with a personal tour guide, or how to plan a trip around the country, including the capital, in a couple of clicks from the final episode of the popular science film Moscow in Digital.

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, corresponds to 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 atspecial page.

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The city's 112 emergency system has received over 6.8 million calls this year, nearly matching the previous year's figures, according to Moscow's Deputy Mayor for Housing, Utilities, and Urban Development. Petr Biryukov.

"The 112 system is currently one of the most effective city structures, and its smooth operation is crucial for the capital's proper functioning. Residents rely on it; since the beginning of this year, operators have fielded over 6.8 million calls, 3.3 million of which required emergency services to be notified, while the remaining calls were for information and advice," noted Pyotr Biryukov.

Up to 125 specialists are on duty daily, and the process of receiving and processing incoming calls is fully automated. In less than 1.5 minutes, an operator will determine the nature of the call, provide a consultation, and, if necessary, dispatch city and emergency services. Assistance can be sought not only by calling 112 but also by sending a text message, which is convenient for people with hearing and speech impairments.

The head of the city's infrastructure department emphasized that the capital's 112 system communicates with over 200 emergency and breakdown services in Moscow, as well as similar systems in the Moscow and Kaluga regions. All telecom operators are connected, and their subscribers can call 112 directly from their mobile phones, without having to go through an answering machine, and send text messages. Furthermore, operators process signals from the ERA-GLONASS system—a technical solution that allows them to communicate with people inside cars.

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In Moscow, over the course of nearly 15 years, hospital buildings with a total area of 520,000 square meters have been constructed under the Targeted Investment Program, supervised by the Moscow Department of Civil Construction. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction. Vladimir Efimov.

"Since 2011, 22 city hospital buildings with a total area of 520,000 square meters have been constructed across nine administrative districts of the capital. These include the Kommunarka Moscow Multidisciplinary Clinical Center, the new complex of the St. Vladimir Children's City Clinical Hospital, the flagship center of the N.V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Care, the complex of Infectious Diseases Clinical Hospital No. 1, the treatment and diagnostic complex of the A.S. Loginov Moscow Clinical Research Center, and other important institutions for the city. These new facilities have significantly expanded our ability to provide high-quality and accessible medical care to residents," said Vladimir Efimov.

The construction of medical facilities in the capital is receiving special attention. This is necessary for the development of healthcare infrastructure and the creation of comfortable conditions for city residents.

"Under the leadership of the Moscow Department of Civil Construction, four flagship centers with a total area of 67,300 square meters were built using modern technologies. New medical facilities were established in the Begovoy, Veshnyaki, Tsaritsyno, and Meshchansky districts. For example, in 2025, such a facility was built on the site of the V.M. Buyanov City Clinical Hospital on Bakinskaya Street. The building, with a total area of 15,200 square meters, is equipped with modern operating rooms and high-tech equipment. It is designed to accommodate up to 200 patients per day," noted the head of the Moscow Department of Civil Construction.

Alexey Alexandrov.

In 2025, a new complex of the St. Vladimir Children's City Clinical Hospital was built on Matrosskaya Tishina Street in the Sokolniki district. The six-story building, with two basement levels, covers approximately 58,000 square meters. The interior layout of the complex was designed with current medical logistics standards in mind. All diagnostic and treatment procedures are performed in a single location. A helipad for emergency patient transport was installed on the roof of the building. The surrounding area has been landscaped.

Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin announced that the capital had opened two women's health centers.

The construction of social facilities in Moscow 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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