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The capital is creating conditions for the development of high-tech companies capable of replacing foreign solutions and entering the market with competitive products. The "Academy of Innovators" program helps teams move from idea to finished product, finding partners and customers. The "Moscow Innovator" competition supports scientists and inventors whose developments can form the basis for new industries and technologies.

"We're seeing steady growth in import-substituting solutions through our support programs. Finalists of the Moscow Innovator competition and leading startups from the Academy of Innovators are creating competitive domestic alternatives. The teams are working in strategically important areas, such as industry, new materials, and housing and utilities. Such projects not only address the needs of the Moscow market but also build a long-term technological reserve for the country," she said.

Kristina Kostroma, head of the capital's Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development.

One striking example is the company Karbontex, which launched the first mass production of a 3D-fabric-based composite material in Russia. This new technology allows the creation of ultra-strong parts without manual layering, replacing imported counterparts. Winning the "Moscow Innovator" competition helped the team acquire equipment, open a production facility, and expand into the aerospace, oil and gas, mechanical engineering, and medical industries.

Another participant, Rusgrafen, is developing graphene-based materials for industrial and electronic applications. The team has created a thermal paste for cooling computer processors and gaming consoles. The product is already being sold on marketplaces, research and development is underway, and sales have doubled.

In the agricultural sector, the Minicor project helps replace imported feed additives. This innovative bioproduct is a 100% Russian development, including its raw materials, technologies, and probiotic. It reduces antibiotic consumption and improves the efficiency of livestock farming. The team is preparing to launch the product on the market following successful trials.

The startup Polisens is developing domestic production of components for flexible solar panels, sensors, and other organic electronics. The idea arose as a response to the shortage of imported materials and months-long delivery delays, which hindered the commercialization of Russian developments. The company creates materials from scratch, from formula development to pilot production. Initially focused on semiconductors, the project expanded its product range to include finished electronic components. Polisens is currently developing its own product line, developing small-scale production, protecting its intellectual property, and strengthening its team to accelerate the development of flexible and thin-layer electronics technologies in Russia. In 2025, the project won the Innovator of Moscow award in the "Reality Changing" category.

Another striking example is the Labadvance project, winner of the Moscow Innovator competition in the Innovation Leaders category. The team develops microengineered devices that significantly accelerate complex chemical and biological experiments. Their technologies help extract oil more efficiently, reducing costs and ensuring a stable energy supply. In the pharmaceutical and biotechnology fields, Labadvance's laboratories accelerate the development of new drugs and materials and create portable diagnostic devices. The project has attracted investment from leading venture capital funds, and the team is negotiating partnerships with partners in the Middle East to expand into the international market.

The startup Mikrofluidika is also focused on developing import-substituting materials for the oil and gas, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. The company creates technologies for the production of various substances, including a universal solvent used in microelectronics, batteries, and petrochemicals. In 2025, the project became a finalist in the "Moscow Innovator" competition and entered the top 15 in the fifth cohort of the "Innovators Academy."

During the acceleration program, the team signed a contract with one of Russia's largest petrochemical companies, received approval for funding rounds totaling 34 million rubles, and received orders from the V.G. Khlopin Radium Institute of the Rosatom State Corporation. The startup also won a grant of five million rubles and created Russia's first facility for producing a valuable chemical component—a substance that converts liquid resin into durable plastic used in the manufacture of boat hulls, swimming pools, fishing rods, and auto parts. The facility's capacity is 40 tons per year. These developments will reduce Russian companies' dependence on imports, lower costs, and improve production safety.

City programs go beyond supporting individual developments—they form a fully-fledged ecosystem where startups gain opportunities to scale, find customers, and enter the market. The projects are overseen by the Autonomous Nonprofit Organization "Human Capital Development," which is subordinate to the Moscow City Council. Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development.

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The Social Treasury is helping more than five million city residents receive payments and benefits. Sergei Sobyanin announced this on his channel in MAX messenger.

"The country's first single center for providing social support measures has been operating for almost two years. A single center handles the entire application process—from submitting applications on the mos.ru portal to assigning preferential statuses, issuing certificates, and disbursing payments," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

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The Moscow Social Treasury was established almost two years ago as the country's first single center for providing support programs. Its establishment significantly simplified the process of applying for social support programs for city residents. Over 100 types of payments, compensation, and benefits—almost 100 percent of socially significant services—have been converted to electronic form. They are now available to Muscovites 24/7 with a single click. The institution's specialists process approximately 10,000 requests daily.

A key element of the Social Treasury's work has become a unified information system, enabling the efficient and efficient processing of city residents' applications without the hassle of paperwork (previously, information had to be verified from five disparate systems). Confirmation of payment assignment or benefit status is sent to the applicant's personal account on the mos.ru portal within minutes of the decision, and status notifications are sent immediately after the application is processed.

As a result, the processing time for applications has been reduced from eight to six business days, and the time it takes to credit funds to accounts has been reduced from five to two business days. Furthermore, the complete elimination of paper personal files has resulted in significant resource savings.

The most popular service provided by the Social Treasury in 2025 was the provision of city support measures for families with children. Specifically, over 400,000 children from large families and children with special needs received annual compensation for the purchase of school uniforms without requiring an application. One-time compensation for the birth of a child was paid to over 80,000 families. Large family status was granted to 11,000 families for the first time, and it was extended for 10,000 families. Over 30,000 Muscovites received a one-time payment upon registering for pregnancy before the 20th week.

The Mayor of Moscow has instructed the continued improvement of the social assistance system for Muscovites, with a particular focus on simplifying the procedure and reducing the timeframe for receiving assistance, as well as improving the targeted nature of the support measures provided.

Subsidies and benefits for housing and communal services

A key part of the capital's social support system is the provision of subsidies and benefits for housing and communal services (HCS), which are received by approximately 2.5 million city residents.

As of July 1, 2025, the City Center for Housing Subsidies was absorbed into the Social Treasury, and its functions were fully integrated into the institution's unified operating model. One of the priorities was the implementation of artificial intelligence in the subsidy allocation process.

The system analyzes documents during the application process, automatically identifying errors and missing information. As a result, Muscovites receive notification of their application status and recommendations for document corrections within an hour. This system will gradually be expanded to other social services, significantly reducing the processing time for city residents' applications.

Feedback services

Residents have access to the "Without Leaving Home" service, which allows them to receive a remote consultation from a Social Treasury specialist in an average of 15 minutes. It is available daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM via the unified contact center at 7 495 870-44-44. A callback function is also available for convenience. Contact center operators receive over 3,000 calls daily.

On the mos.ru portal, you can chat with a specialist via videoconference. Since the beginning of 2025, more than 3,000 video consultations have been held.

For hearing-impaired residents, the "Speak with Your Hands" service is available daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM by calling 7 926 870-44-44. You can send a request via Telegram (@GovoriRukami_chat), email (GovoriRukami@mos.ru), or on VKontakte.

In 2025, the contact center's work received high praise from the jury of the annual professional excellence competition "CCGuru Awards | Crystal Headset" – it won the "Best New Contact Center" category, as well as being a winner in the "Most Effective Strategic Transformation Program" and "Public Services" categories.

Furthermore, the capital's Social Treasury won the "Company | Person of the Year" award in the "Social Project" category. The expert jury highly praised the "Without Leaving Home" service.

Extending Moscow's experience to other regions

The Moscow model for providing social support to citizens is recognized as unique nationwide. The work of the Moscow Social Treasury is becoming a benchmark for other regions of the Russian Federation.

"The Social Treasury is unique in Russia. We share best practices in digitalization, processing applications, and staff training with other regions," the Moscow Mayor added.

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In 2025, representatives from 73 constituent entities of the Russian Federation—from the Kaliningrad Region to the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug—visited the institution to exchange experiences.

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Specialists urban economy complex More than a thousand New Year's trees have been installed in the capital. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Utilities, and Urban Development. Petr Biryukov.

"The capital has traditionally been decorated for the New Year and Christmas holidays—lighted decorative structures have been installed throughout the city, creating a special festive atmosphere and providing additional illumination at night. In total, over four thousand three-dimensional structures have been installed, including over one thousand fir trees decorating squares, streets, parks, and gardens," noted Pyotr Biryukov.

New Year's trees, ranging from six to 28 meters tall, are decorated with colorful baubles, stars, garlands, and other ornaments. The tallest trees can be seen on Lubyanka Square, near the main entrance to Gorky Park, in Khodynka Field Park, on Poklonnaya Hill, and in Luzhniki Stadium.

Light arches have been installed, among other places, on Pushkinskaya Square and Novopushkinsky Square, on Tverskaya and Manezhnaya Squares, and in Gazetny and Kamergersky Lanes. They have undergone technological upgrades and now operate in full color with the ability to control lighting and color scenarios.

The pedestrian areas of the Boulevard Ring were traditionally decorated with light tunnels and the numbers 2026, and a giant Christmas tree ball was installed in Victory Park on Poklonnaya Hill.

Light tunnels decorated Moscow in anticipation of the New Year.A Christmas tree ball was installed on Poklonnaya Hill.

The head of the city's infrastructure department emphasized that modern energy-saving LED lighting is used to decorate the city. These lights consume tens of times less electricity, are safe, and are designed to operate in all weather conditions.

In recent years, Moscow has accumulated a sufficient stock of decorative elements, allowing for the complete beautification of the city. All lighting and decorative structures are multifunctional, reusable, and can be customized.

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On December 20, Moscow's public transportation will begin operating on two commuter routes. Route 1342 will run to Khimki, and route 1472 will run to Dolgoprudny. Nineteen modern, large-capacity buses will operate on this route.

"Following Sergei Sobyanin's instructions, we are working with the Moscow Region Government to develop the Moscow Transport network of suburban routes. On December 20, we will launch two more routes to the nearest suburbs, replacing the regional carrier. The line will be operated by modern, Russian-made buses, equipped with everything necessary for comfortable and safe travel for all categories of passengers. The buses will run from the Belomorskaya and Skhodnenskaya metro stations to the Khimki and Dolgoprudny urban districts," said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.

Maxim Liksutov.

How to pay for travel

For routes #1342 and #1472, the fare will depend on the distance. You must validate your card twice—on entry and exit. For example, the fare on bus #1342 is 63 to 72 rubles when paid with a Troika card, and 64 to 73 rubles when paid with a bank card. On bus #1472, the fare will be 63 to 120 rubles (with a Troika card) or 64 to 121 rubles (with a bank card).

The following will be available on both routes:

— travel using unlimited “Unified” passes for the “Suburban” zone for 30, 90 or 365 days;

— unlimited “Unified” season tickets for the “Suburban” zone for 30 and 90 days using the Muscovite card for students;

— free travel with the Muscovite card and the Moscow region resident card for privileged categories of citizens, similar to Moscow city routes;

— free travel on all adjacent routes in Moscow (between Moscow and the Moscow region) is also provided to privileged categories of citizens of the Moscow region, including individuals under 60 years of age with the right to free travel on regional routes.

Discounts for transfers to the metro and other routes are not available. The Strelka card will not work. For free transfers to other modes of Moscow transport, you must use the 30-, 90-, or 365-day "Unified" passes for the "Prigorod" zone.

You can purchase and top up your Troika card at Moscow Metro ticket offices and ticket vending machines. This can also be done online via the Moscow Metro or Moscow Transport mobile app. Remote top-ups must be activated at any validator on board the bus.

Moscow transport standards

By 2025, 25 existing commuter routes are planned to be integrated into the Moscow transport system, operating in the northwest and west directions. This was made possible thanks to an agreement between the governments of Moscow and the Moscow region.

City routes #1342 and #1472 will replace suburban routes #342 and #472. They will adopt Moscow public transportation standards. Schedules will be convenient and intervals predictable. Professional drivers will operate the buses.

Modern buses feature climate control, USB ports for charging devices, and media panels. Low-floor buses are suitable for transporting passengers in wheelchairs, bicycles, and strollers.

By 2028, the Moscow transport system plans to integrate at least 30 percent of existing suburban routes. This will make travel more comfortable and provide additional impetus to the development of transport infrastructure in the Moscow region, including the installation of modern bus shelters, dedicated bus lanes, the construction of new and the renovation of existing transport hubs, and increased use of various modes of public transport for daily travel between the Moscow region and Moscow.

In accordance with the objectives of the national project Infrastructure for Life Moscow is focusing on modernizing its social and public infrastructure, including increasing the number of convenient public transportation routes and upgrading its rolling stock. More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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Every six weeks, a participant in Moscow's weekend fairs sends a truckload of lumber—timber or sawn timber—to special military operations forces. This lumber is used to reinforce bunkers and engineer combat positions.

Farmer Alexey has been selling fruits and vegetables at weekend markets for several years. He brings produce from his farm in the Tambov region. Like other market participants, he wants not only to sell his harvest but also to contribute to the common cause. He believes that helping the soldiers is the duty of everyone on the home front.

"The guys come themselves and tell us what's most needed right now. We collect it, and they deliver it. We buy tools on request, like screwdrivers. We just need to help—everyone can do what they can," Alexey said.

Moscow fairs feature products from over 40 regions of Russia. Entrepreneurs receive free space. Each supplier guarantees the quality and freshness of their products, and specialists State Veterinary Service of the City of Moscow check the products before sending them to the shelves.

More information about the activities of the capital Department of Trade and Services can be found inofficial Telegram channel departments.

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The city has established preferential rental rates for non-residential properties for businesses and non-profit organizations, which will be in effect in 2026. This was reported by Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital's Department of City Property.

"Support for businesses and socially oriented non-profit organizations is the driving force behind the city's development. Moscow's system of various benefits and opportunities in the property sector is aimed at sustainable economic growth, strengthening its competitiveness, and improving its balance. One of the measures supporting entrepreneurs is the opportunity to receive preferential rent for city real estate. The Moscow government has approved preferential rates for 2026. Around a thousand companies, non-profit organizations, and private educational institutions will be able to take advantage of them," said Ekaterina Solovyova.

Small businesses that lease city real estate without a tender and are engaged in socially significant sectors, as well as those who employ individuals with disabilities, can receive a preferential rental rate of six thousand rubles per square meter per year. In this case, they must contact the Interdepartmental Commission for the Provision of Property Support to Small Businesses.

In addition, all tenants applying for a preferential rate must be included in the Unified Register of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses and have no outstanding rent or penalties.

Socially oriented non-profit organizations and equivalent categories of institutions will be able to lease premises from the city for 4,500 rubles per square meter per year.

For private educational institutions operating in this area and holding a license to do so, the rate in 2026 will be 2,400 rubles per square meter per year.

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The results of the "Moscow Teacher" interdisciplinary Olympiad have been announced in the capital. This year, it was held for the 12th time and set a record for the number of participants: over 21,000 teachers tested their knowledge and erudition. The press service reported this. Moscow Department of Education and Science.

"The Olympiad traditionally consisted of two rounds: a remote qualifying round and an in-person final. 750 teachers competed in the final round. Based on the evaluation of their work, 25 winners and 50 runners-up were determined. All of them earned the right to participate in the main professional competition for Moscow teachers, 'Moscow Teachers of the Year,'" the department's press service reported.

The Olympiad's tasks required participants to broaden their horizons and think outside the box. For example, they had to determine the shape of a pizza slice using Gaussian curvature, understand the calculations of ancient Egyptian numerals, match types of Russian folk painting with their names, calculate the speed at which rumors spread in a city, and match musical styles to lines of poetry. The in-person round was allotted 90 minutes. Participants were provided with tablets with the necessary software and notepad. They also had the opportunity to use a calculator.

The winners of the Olympiad include Roman Funtikov, a mathematics teacher at School No. 1530 (Lomonosov School), Yulia Sigida, a computer science teacher at Beskudnikovo School, Elena Matvienko, a primary school teacher at Bauman Engineering School No. 1580, Olga Dumayeva, a mathematics teacher at School No. 1324, and Anna Batova, a history teacher at School No. 1506. The full list of laureates is available atwebsite.

"I participate in the interdisciplinary Olympiad every year and almost always make it to the final round. It's a very interesting experience. Firstly, the students see that we also participate in Olympiads, and it motivates them. It also gives them the opportunity to show that teachers are interested in more than just their own subject. I like that the tasks in the interdisciplinary Olympiad are varied and diverse. I often have to revisit areas of knowledge that seemed forgotten. As a computer science teacher, mathematics is, of course, my strong point. But knowledge of foreign languages, reading, and the ability to search for information are also important skills that need to be supported and developed," said Yulia Sigida, winner of the "Moscow Teacher" interdisciplinary Olympiad and computer science teacher at Beskudnikovo School.

The Moscow Teacher Interdisciplinary Olympiad is an annual competition organized by the Moscow Department of Education and ScienceThe competition gives teachers the opportunity to improve their professional skills and evaluate their ability to work with key concepts from various disciplines.

"I believe all subjects are interconnected. I love it when children discover new things in mathematics, physics, or chemistry in my geography lessons. I strive to instill in my students a desire to go beyond the subject they're studying, to make their lives more interesting and prepare them for unexpected turns in life. And I come here not to take up a place, but to have a little fun and learn something new," shared Roman Nazaryev, geography teacher at School No. 548 "Tsaritsyno."

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The development of professional teaching and management skills among teachers at schools and colleges in the capital contributes to the optimization of the educational process and more productive interaction between teachers and students and is consistent with the objectives of the project. Teachers and Mentors national project Youth and ChildrenMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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The Foundation for Supporting Social Projects announces the start of enrollment in its crowdfunding school. Enrollment is free. The program is designed for small and medium-sized businesses, social entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations in Moscow who want to learn how to attract funding for their projects through crowdfunding. Participants will undergo intensive training led by leading experts in the crowdfunding market.

Crowdfunding is a modern model of collective financing that allows project creators to raise funds directly from a community of interested individuals. Initiators receive numerous small contributions through online platforms, offering non-financial rewards in exchange, such as early access to the product, exclusive versions, and more. This tool is becoming increasingly popular today: it provides independence from traditional investors and grants, creates a loyal community around the project, and serves as a powerful marketing tool. In a rapidly changing market, the ability to effectively run a crowdfunding campaign is becoming a critical skill for anyone creating new products, services, or proposing social initiatives.

All graduates of the school will receive a certificate of completion of the program or a certificate of advanced training in the established format upon presentation of the required documents. Participation in the program is free. You can register atschool website.

"Our goal isn't just to talk about crowdfunding, but to give entrepreneurs the tools they need to get their projects off the ground. Therefore, in our program, we emphasize practical approaches, working with a specific target audience, and creating real value for those willing to support the idea," noted Nikita Novosadov, Deputy Director of the Social Projects Support Fund.

A key feature of the program will be working with industry experts. Four video lessons were recorded specifically for the school by some of the leading market players: Alexey Chesnokov, CEO of Planeta.ru; Kirill Kosminsky, Executive Director of the Crowdfunding Association; Nikolay Solodovnikov, founder of the "More Than Money" community; and marketing strategist Yulia Orlova. Their experience will help participants avoid fatal mistakes and develop an effective strategy.

"Crowdfunding has long ceased to be a mechanism for 'simply raising funds.' For project creators, it is primarily a way to test the viability of an idea, find an initial audience, and find partners. Crowdfunding often becomes the starting point for developing a personal brand and accelerating a project. But success requires a proactive approach: regular updates, audience outreach, and high team engagement. The good news is that common mistakes related to expectations, communication, or psychological barriers can be avoided. With proper preparation, crowdfunding goes beyond simple financing and becomes a development tool," notes Kirill Kosminsky.

The 30 most developed projects selected following the training will receive additional support—three personalized consultations with a crowdfunding producer. These sessions will help refine the campaign, develop a motivating rewards system, and prepare it for a confident launch.

The development of a favorable environment for social business is carried out by Fund for the Support of Social ProjectsIt carries out comprehensive activities aimed at developing this sector—from educational and media projects to infrastructure development, the creation of the "Social Enterprise: More Than a Business" trademark, and efforts to improve legislation. All the foundation's programs and services are free and have federal coverage.

The fund was established by the Agency for Strategic Initiatives for the Promotion of New Projects (ASI) in 2017. In 2021, the Moscow Government, represented by Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development.

Support for entrepreneurs is provided within the framework of the federal project “Small and Medium Entrepreneurship and Support for Individual Entrepreneurial Initiatives,” which is part of the national project "Efficient and competitive economy", as well as the Moscow Mayor's strategy for supporting Moscow entrepreneurship. More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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The Professions of the Future Center invites teenagers and their parents to a career guidance meeting, "PROSaturday: Your Child's Future." This year's final event will focus on the hospitality industry. Participants will learn about the most in-demand professions in this field today, how the Moscow labor market is changing, and what educational pathways are available to ninth-grade graduates.

"The goal of our traditional 'PROSubbots' is to provide families with all the necessary information to make an informed choice for their teenager's educational path. This time, we'll focus on the hospitality industry. The center's experts will discuss key trends and career prospects in the industry. The meeting will be interactive: instead of lectures, it will offer an immersive experience into the world of professions using innovative services: an HR capsule, VR headsets, the Photomechanics service, and an immersive tour with a visit to a 5D cinema, the likes of which are unique in Russia," said Elena Durneva, Deputy Head of the Moscow Employment Service and the Professions of the Future center.

The meeting will take place on December 20 from 12:00 to 15:00 at the Professions of the Future center (38 Shchepkina Street, Building 1). Pre-registration is required to participate. registration.

Experts from the "Professions of the Future" center will examine trends in the hospitality industry in detail, provide real-life examples of career advancement, and explain which skills are most important to employers.

Additionally, at the meeting, teenagers will be able to undergo career guidance testing and receive individual consultations to assess their potential and identify promising areas for development.

The program includes a section titled "Meet Your College," featuring representatives from Service Industry College No. 10. They will discuss the benefits of enrolling after ninth grade, the practice-oriented approach to education, and employment opportunities for graduates in the fields of "Tourism and Hospitality," "Cooking and Pastry," and "Beauty Industry Technologies."

A meeting is planned with representatives of leading employers in the capital, who will share information about job openings for college graduates, social programs, career opportunities, and salaries for entry-level professionals.

As Sergei Sobyanin noted indevelopment strategy for the Moscow social security system until 2030The comprehensive career guidance program will continue to expand in the capital. Every teenager will be able to make an informed choice about their future profession.

The Moscow Employment Service is the largest state-run employment agency, assisting Moscow residents in their job search. Its flagship centers are located at 2 Kuusinen Street, Building 1, and 48 Shabolovka Street. The specialized employment center, "My Career," is located at 1 Sergiya Radonezhskogo Street, Building 1.

At the "Professions of the Future" center (38 Shchepkina Street, Building 1), you can master one of 75 in-demand specialties in various economic sectors in up to three and a half months. Career mentors will help you find employment after completing your training. The center's partners include over three thousand employers. It also offers a comprehensive career guidance program for ninth-grade students.

In the fall of 2025, the "Professions of the Future" center opened its own practical training facility in Pechatniki. The educational process is structured as a full cycle—from training adults and college students to graduating qualified specialists and their subsequent support in the labor market. Adults will be able to master a sought-after profession or improve their qualifications and rank at the new center, while college students will be able to complete internships provided by the educational institution.

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IN Moscow Drama Theater named after M.N. Ermolova the premiere of the play took place "____ in Rus' ____ is good" Based on Nikolai Nekrasov's poem, director Dmitry Mulkov and playwright Artem Kazyukanov's production transforms the classic work into a garage rock concert for modern workers, where the main road is replaced by the well-worn ruts of a workshop, guitars made from canisters replace the gusli, and the question "Who lives well in Rus'?" resonates as poignantly as it did a century and a half ago.

Dmitry Mulkov: "It's as if it was written specifically for rock."

— Dmitry, in your play, seven of Nekrasov's men become workers who play rock music in a garage. How did this idea come about?

"One day, I stumbled across a rock band on VKontakte with the amazing name "Tekhmashrecords." They're two workers from Vorkuta who write songs in their garage to their own lyrics—rock and even punk. I fell in love with their music and thought: these are just like Nekrasov's characters! I wanted to combine this energy with Nikolai Nekrasov's lyrics.

Initially, it was an experiment—to test the extent to which Nekrasov's poems could become genre music. It turned out they were written specifically for this purpose. I also acted as composer for the production: we rehearsed together and composed the music simultaneously.

— In the play, we see customized musical instruments. Did you make them yourself? Do they sound authentic?

"Yes, it's been a long-standing passion of mine. Our show features several guitars made from canisters—I made them myself. When the idea for the garage story came up, I already had one such guitar. We tried it out, tweaked it, and it worked. Then the passion grew: I sawed metal, remade a bass guitar. Together with the designer Igor Kanevsky, we found a solution for the performance space, and from there I designed the individual instruments."

They're all real, working instruments. Many of the actors had to relearn how to play. For example, our bassist, Oleg Filipchik, who plays Pakhom, had never played bass before; he's a guitarist, but he had to master the specifics of the instrument, especially such a unique one, on the spot.

— Why a garage and not a main road, like Nekrasov’s?

"I think it's directly related. The garage, where a philosophical debate takes place, and the road are one and the same. We have a well-worn track through the garage, and cars are constantly driving into it. Metaphorically, it all fits together. The industrial park garage is a modern highway, a meeting place for people."

Nekrasov's peasants were looking for a lucky man—a priest, a landowner, a tsar. Has the "list of candidates" changed for your modern heroes?

"We were stunned by one discovery. We were doing verbatim with a modern priest from the Leningrad region, and he recounted exactly the same things as Nekrasov's priest almost 200 years ago. A similar story unfolded after a conversation with a real government official. This was very important for us in terms of research. We spoke with modern prototypes, and the whole team reflected on what happiness is and what is necessary to live a free and joyful life in Rus'."

— Do you have a personal answer to the question of who lives well in Rus'?

"In Nekrasov, at the very end of the poem, this question becomes an affirmation, a prayer for everyone to live well, a hope that someday everyone will be happy and at ease. Nikolai Alekseevich doesn't put a period or a question mark in the title. So it is with us: having asked this question at the beginning, we ultimately come to the hope that someday things will be good. So there is no answer. But there is hope."

Artem Kazyukanov: "If the audience doesn't argue after the performance, it's not our performance."

— Artem, you almost completely reworked Nekrasov's poem into a modern play. How did you work with the language?

"A colossal amount of work was done. The songs were retained—the music was composed, but the lyrics were based almost verbatim on Nekrasov's work; they were completely original and familiar. But the main characters' parts were translated into modern language. From the language of poetry to the language of prose."

Initially, when we were dissecting Nekrasov's text, we studied the peculiarities of the peasant language of that era. Now, as we were creating a modern analogy, I was delighted to find interesting words and expressions in overheard conversations, which I later conveyed to the characters in our play. This profound work with language is one of the two most important aspects of this production for me.

— And the second aspect?

"An attempt to answer the question of who lives well in Rus'. I don't want to and can't give an answer because it's still oscillating around the median. And it's not a given that it will settle on a single position. If it does, it means we haven't nailed something down."

It's symbolic that Nekrasov didn't finish the poem. It left something unsaid—not in the sense that half the poem is missing, but in the sense that there's room for reflection. For me as a playwright, for Dmitry as a director, and, most importantly, for our audience.

I can say for sure: if after a performance by director Dmitry Mulkov and playwright Artem Kazyukanov, the audience leaves without arguing, then it wasn't our production. This dialogue, this debate, these questions are important to us.

Oleg Filipchik: "Time goes by, but the problems remain. It's so interesting!"

Oleg, Nekrasov literally describes your character Pakhom in one word: "old man." How did you develop the role?

"It's a curious thing. I love working with this company because our director is 25 years old and sees things completely differently. That's wonderful. The very fact that he's taking on Nekrasov's work, which today would require coercion to be read, even by schoolchildren, is already an act of courage. I have a feeling very few people even understand what this poem is about."

— What do you think it’s about?

"In short, people dreamed of revolution and fought for freedom. When serfdom was abolished, it suddenly became clear that things had actually gotten worse. The book is about that. It's about how revolutions and radical changes in the Russian Empire don't always produce immediate results."

And Nekrasov lamented this: it's bad for the landowners, and for the priests, and for the ministers—for everyone, because any upheaval for Russia is a disaster. Perhaps he didn't finish his poem because he had reached revelations that he, a lifelong revolutionary, was ashamed to voice. But the most remarkable thing is that time passes, and the problems remain. This is so interesting, so amusing, and it gives food for thought.

— Did you have to learn a new instrument for the role?

"Yes, I became the bass player in that rock band. Many of the guys had to relearn, or learn it for the first time. Danila Kazakov, who plays Luka, is a self-taught drummer. It was fun, albeit noisy: after a five-hour music rehearsal, you're sitting there with your ears ringing."

— What should the audience expect from the performance?

"I understand that many will be shocked by this garage, our singing. I'll say it right away: we scream songs like cats in March for the first 15 minutes. Don't worry, after that, everything will be fine, more or less classical theater."

You have to come with an open mind, understanding that this is food for thought. Mitya created these wonderful workers—steelworkers and metallurgists. I want to live in that atmosphere, closer to the earth.

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