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A new resident has arrived at the Moscow Zoo: a donkey named Zhorik. His story is unique: for a long time, the animal was stationed with the personnel of a military unit in a special military operation (SVO) zone. Zhorik provided assistance with housekeeping and transported ammunition.

After the unit's relocation, the donkey's fate was resolved with public support. The Moscow Zoo quickly organized the animal's transportation. In early autumn, Zhorik underwent adaptation at the zoo's branch in Veliky Ustyug, and at the end of November, he was brought to the capital.

The animal is currently in scheduled quarantine, undergoing all necessary veterinary examinations and procedures. The donkey is gradually acclimating to its new surroundings and staff. Its diet consists of hay, carrots, beets, and specialized vitamin and mineral supplements.

"Right now, Zhorik needs peace and quiet and gradual adaptation. As soon as our specialists decide he's ready, he'll be moved to the permanent exhibit at the children's zoo. We plan to place him in the petting area, next to the Cameroon goats, where visitors will be able to observe this sociable and friendly animal," commented Svetlana Akulova, General Director of the Moscow Zoo.

After quarantine measures, zoo visitors will be able to learn Zhorik's story and meet his new inhabitant.

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From December 8 to 12, the second Moscow International Creative Industries Week took place in the capital. This time, the event was aimed at industry professionals. They participated in over 300 business meetings, exchanged experiences, discussed opportunities for collaboration, and learned about the city's infrastructure for creative businesses, according to Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow.

"The program brought together representatives of creative industries from Russia and 12 other countries, including China, Turkey, India, Serbia, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia. Following the event, Moscow companies signed contracts worth over 160 million rubles," said Natalia Sergunina.

They provide for the distribution of domestic animated films and video games on the international market, and also involve the creation of a platform for testing and localizing foreign games and services in Russia.

Furthermore, as part of Moscow Creative Industries Week, Moscow and international organizations signed 10 partnership agreements. Five of these are focused on developing joint projects in the video game industry. Another five involve other cultural sectors.

For example, the Moscow and Beijing planetariums plan to collaborate on educational films, hold scientific events, exhibitions, and educational tours to enhance the skills of specialists. And the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve has agreed with its Brazilian counterparts to engage in mutual expert consultations, exchange knowledge on the history of design, artistic crafts, and contemporary manufacturing, and jointly develop research and exhibition projects.

The signed agreements lay the foundation for a long-term international partnership.

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On December 15, the Vakhtangov Theatre hosted the 18th annual audience awards ceremony, "Theatre Star." The project won the special award for "Best Theatre Festival" Department of Culture of the City of Moscow "Theater Boulevard".

"'Theater Boulevard' has become a truly popular festival, bringing together over 1.5 million Muscovites and visitors this year, over three thousand artists, and dozens of Russian and international theaters. This award is also a credit to our audiences, thanks to whom the festival thrives and thrives. We have already begun preparations for 'Theater Boulevard' in 2026 and will make every effort not only to maintain but also to improve on the current level," noted the Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Moscow Department of Culture.

Alexey Fursin.

The "Theater Star" competition was established in 2008 by Teatral magazine and is awarded annually. It is the first international public audience award, recognizing creative achievements in theatrical arts from the public's perspective. The competition aims to promote and support the best examples of Russian theater, as well as talented young actors, directors, playwrights, artists, and other professionals in this field. This year, winners were recognized in separate social and special categories, including "Best Theater Festival."

The award's main prize is an original work of art, specially commissioned by the organizers. It is a porcelain figurine of a mime in a black suit holding a gold star.

The International Open Theatre Boulevard Festival took place in Moscow from June 1 to August 31, 2025. It became the longest-running theatre festival in the world, transforming the city into a grand stage for 92 days. The festival was organized by the Moscow Department of Culture as part of the "Summer in Moscow" project.

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This year, as part of the Winter in Moscow project, 10 unusual pavilions appeared on the city streets. Made in MoscowThere, residents and visitors to the capital can purchase goods from local producers, wrap gifts, and also take part in themed master classes and get into the New Year's spirit. voting Participants of the Active Citizen project are invited to evaluate five retail outlets and share their impressions of their design and product range.

The pavilion became the flagship of the project Gift Factory on Bolotnaya Square. It's themed like a real holiday factory: inside, a magical conveyor belt displays products from Moscow brands—from winter clothing and accessories to cosmetics and jewelry. You can also wrap gifts, send a letter to Santa Claus, and attend free workshops on making wreaths, scented candles, and decorating gingerbread and toys. Adjacent to the pavilion, an ice skating rink covering over 2,500 square meters offers free skating, including under the guidance of the project's experienced trainers. My Sports DistrictYou can register for the session on the service Mosbilet, and for sports training – on the project website mysportrayon.sport.mos.ru.

Another vibrant pavilion, shaped like a giant tangerine, is located on Arbat Street. Its backdrop makes for unique photos, and inside, guests can find a selection of New Year's merchandise: souvenirs, gifts, Christmas tree decorations, and craft kits.

An equally creative art installation—a magical train—is located at the main entrance to Gorky Park. Inside, you can also buy gifts, Christmas tree decorations, winter skincare products, and makeup. Warm accessories for ice skating and strolling through the park are also available.

Two shopping spots are open for shoppers. On Kuznetsky Most, opposite TsUM, is the "Konki" pavilion, featuring fashionable clothing and jewelry from Moscow designers. And on Rozhdestvenka, the "Red Ball," resembling a knitted Christmas tree ornament, offers children's clothing, board games, toys, and books.

Users over 14 years of age with a standard or full account on the mos.ru portal can participate in the voting. They will receive points for the city's loyalty program. "A Million Prizes", which can be used to obtain goods and services from organizations that are partners of the program, including exclusive souvenirs from winter collectionPoints can also be used for charity.

"Made in Moscow" is a project promoting local brands. Today, it has over 7,500 participants, and website You can find over 36,000 products created in the capital. Entrepreneurs have access to a variety of free promotional tools provided by the city, such as product listings on the portal and in branded stores, mentions in the media and social media, outdoor and online advertising, participation in the capital's largest markets, fairs, and exhibitions, and much more. You can become part of the entrepreneurial community, take advantage of support measures, and gain the opportunity to present your products in unique art pavilions on Moscow's main streets using websiteFind out more business news at Telegram channel project.

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.

Project Active Citizen has been operating since 2014. During this time, more than seven million people have joined, and over 7,300 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 Moscow 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, 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 at special page.

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As part of the program My School The capital is renovating educational institutions, making them more modern and functional. Sergei Sobyanin announced this on his channel inmessenger MAX.

"Not only the facades and interiors are being changed, but also the technical infrastructure. Specifically, all utility systems are being completely updated. Children should study in bright and comfortable spaces. Specialists have already done a tremendous amount of work installing and upgrading various utilities," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

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During the building renovations, 13.5 kilometers of water supply lines and over five kilometers of wastewater lines were repaired and replaced. In addition, water metering units were replaced at most of the facilities.

In addition, transformer substations are being built and over 186 kilometers of cable lines are being laid. This will provide schools with additional capacity and the ability to use backup power during power outages.

In addition, over 55 kilometers of heating networks will be repaired and upgraded, and heating station equipment will be modernized to ensure uninterrupted heat and hot water supply. Stormwater drainage systems will also be upgraded where necessary.

All work is carried out using modern specialized equipment and necessary technologies. Domestically produced materials are used.

Implementation programs "My School" started last year. After reconstruction 55 buildings have already opened.2026 It is planned to renovate dozens of schools annually.

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Specialists Moscow City Services Complex Expansion joints on the Luzhnetsky Metro Bridge are being replaced. The work is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year.

A 30-meter-long expansion joint will be replaced on the structure: worn-out structures will be dismantled, installation and reinforcement will be performed, and transition zones will be created. This will improve the reliability and durability of the structure.

Periodic replacement of the joints is necessary due to heavy traffic. This results in a small threshold on the road surface that drivers can feel. Timely replacement of the joints protects the bridge structure from water penetration and deterioration.

During the repairs, the Luzhnetsky metro bridge will not be closed, and vehicle traffic will only be partially restricted.

Previously Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing and Public Utilities and Improvement Petr Biryukov reported that special attention is being paid to the maintenance of engineering facilities in the capital, expansion joints They are updated annually. This improves driver comfort and road safety.

In total, similar repairs were planned for six sites in 2025. Work has already been completed on five of them, including the Varshavskaya-MKAD overpass and the Ryabinovaya Street overpass.

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An interactive glass ball, "New Year's Atmosphere," has been installed at the Central Market in Moscow. Inside the installation is a model of the iconic building, built and officially opened in 2025—the National Space Center. This was announced by the Moscow Government Minister and the head of the Moscow Department of Urban Development Policy. Vladislav Ovchinsky.

The installation of the ball was organized as part of the project Winter in Moscow Department of Urban Development Policy.

"The New Year isn't just about dreaming about the future, it's also about reflecting on the past. It's been a busy year, and we want to share its fruits with Muscovites. The 'New Year's Atmosphere' installation is an interactive exhibit featuring a model of an iconic facility—the National Space Center. It showcases to Moscow's guests and residents a significant milestone in the development of Russia's rocket and space industry, the beginning of a new era of discovery and achievement. We welcome the upcoming holiday with pride and confidence that even more ambitious projects lie ahead, thanks to which Moscow is constantly moving forward," said Vladislav Ovchinsky.

City residents can immerse themselves in a magical winter atmosphere: by pressing a special button, snowflakes will swirl around the National Space Center inside a glass globe. The installation also presents interesting facts about the capital's urban development.

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Moscow has launched a new, effective model for personnel training. According to Anastasia RakovaAccording to Vladimir Aleksandrovich, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development, the city notes the strong interest of companies in working together to train specialists. The new "Professions of the Future" practical training center in Pechatniki is a response to the needs of the modern labor market. It trains specialists tailored to companies' needs, reducing the time it takes to fill vacancies and minimizing the onboarding period for new employees.

"The competitiveness of the city's economy today is determined by how quickly and efficiently we train our workforce. Employers require specialists ready to work in real-world production from day one, and they also require constant refresher training for their employees. The new "Professions of the Future" practical training center in Pechatniki has become a unified training space for the capital's leading companies. Its 35 modern workshops correspond to key sectors of the city's economy. These include the "Moscow Transport" workshop, a unique training platform for all types of public transportation, and the three-level "Elevator Industry" workshop, where we train specialists who ensure the comfort and safety of millions of Muscovites. At the "Professions of the Future" center, we train specialists tailored to the specific needs of their companies. For example, the Moscow Metro, Rosatom, the Moskvich plant, and other employers participated in the design of the training workshops and the development of the curriculum. "Therefore, we provide students with only those competencies that are currently in demand in the labor market," said Andrey Tarasov, head of the Moscow Employment Service and the Professions of the Future center.

The foundation of this large-scale practical training platform is constant collaboration with businesses: employers actively participate in program development, ensuring that specialist training at Pechatniki is precisely aligned with current market demands. Practitioners with 10 years of industry experience teach here, using equipment similar to real-world production. The center allows companies not only to quickly fill vacancies, saving resources on training and onboarding new employees, but also to regularly update the competencies of existing employees without interrupting their work.

Areas of training

The "Moscow Transport" workshop, created jointly with the Moscow Metro, has become a flagship training center in terms of scale and technological advancement. The center is the only training facility in Russia that trains personnel for all types of Moscow transport. This allows not only for training in specific professions but also for practicing coordinated work between services, including in non-standard situations.

One of the first employers was the construction company Krost, which is training specialists in building engineering systems at their request. The center trains highly skilled assemblers and fitters of electronic equipment and instruments for the Roscosmos state corporation, and milling machine operators and repair mechanics for the Moskvich automobile plant. Demand for these professions is consistently high: the employment service receives applications from 340 leading defense industry companies interested in the center's graduates.

"Elevator Industry" is the only three-level workshop in Russia with operational elevators, training electricians, installation technicians, and lift equipment adjusters for Moslift and the Capital Repairs Fund. Millions of Muscovites use elevators daily, a large number of new facilities are being commissioned, the industry is constantly growing, and the demand for qualified workers remains high.

The center places special emphasis on training personnel for the service industry. For future hospitality professionals, the Moskvich Grand Hotel has been created as a training facility, which fully simulates the space of a five-star hotel. In partnership with leading market players such as Soluxe Hotel Moscow and Cosmos Moscow Paveletskaya Hotel, it trains administrators and housekeepers. Students are immediately immersed in the realities of their professions, from guest relations to room preparation. Everything is designed to ensure graduates can quickly integrate into the working environment of any hotel.

Another shining example of collaboration with employers is the Zvezdy restaurant. They train not just individual specialists, but teams: a waiter will greet guests and take their orders, a chef will prepare the meal, and a barista will serve aromatic coffee. All students are trained according to the best industry standards. This will allow them to work in both large restaurant chains and small coffee shops.

Earlier, Anastasia Rakova reported a more than twofold increase in demand for rapid retraining programs for adult professionals over the past year.

Each year, the "Professions of the Future" practical training center in Pechatniki will graduate more than 15,000 specialists, ensuring businesses can quickly meet their talent needs and fostering sustainable growth in key sectors of the capital's economy.

The Moscow Employment Service is the largest state-run employment agency, assisting Moscow residents in their job search. At the "Professions of the Future" center on Shchepkina Street (Building 38, Building 1), you can master one of 75 in-demand professions in various economic sectors in up to three and a half months. Career mentors will help you find employment after completing the training. The center's partners include over three thousand employers.

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 students will be able to complete internships sponsored by the educational institution.

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A special project was published on the "Discover Moscow" portal. Warm up MoscowOn the interactive map, anyone can place a virtual heart and a good wish on a place in the capital that is dear to them.

"The special 'Warm Moscow' project gives you the opportunity to share good wishes for friends, family, and the city itself. By participating, users can share their favorite spots in the capital and see what other participants have chosen. Additionally, by placing a heart on the map, you can learn more about cultural attractions located near your chosen spot," the press service explained.

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To leave a wish on the interactive map, users simply open the special project page on the "Discover Moscow" portal, select their favorite Moscow location, and click on the selected spot on the map. A prompt will then appear asking if they want to generate a New Year's card with their wish. It can be addressed to loved ones or to everyone in the city. Users can then choose an image and greeting text from the options offered, each connected to Moscow, its residents, and favorite characters. After clicking the "Publish" button, the "Winter in Moscow" project's mascot, a corgi, will help place a heart on the map, and users can share their heart and card on social media.

Furthermore, the project allows participants to learn more about Moscow. By clicking a heart on the map, users will see nearby cultural heritage sites. To learn more about a site, simply click its name or image. This will open the selected landmark's page on the "Discover Moscow" portal.

The special project "Warm Moscow" is being implemented jointly with the project Winter in Moscow, aimed at strengthening social and family ties, creating an atmosphere of unity and mutual support, and assisting 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 conditions 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.

"Discover Moscow" is a joint project of the capital's departments information technology, cultures, cultural heritage, education and scienceThe portal and mobile app offer over 307 walking routes across various districts of the city. The interactive guide contains photographs and descriptions of over 2,400 buildings, 703 monuments, 408 museums, 516 historical sites, and 334 famous figures connected to the city.

The creation, development and operation of e-government infrastructure, including the provision of mass socially significant services, as well as other services in electronic form, are consistent with the objectives of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State" and the Moscow regional project "Digital Public Administration." More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found at special page.

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On December 20, the municipal shelter for stray animals in the Western Administrative District will hold an open house. Volunteers will give visitors a tour and introduce them to the animals they care for. Visitors are welcome to bring toys and other items needed by the shelter.

Find a new friend

All dogs that visitors will interact with are socialized. Guests will be divided into groups, each with their own volunteer guide.

"We'll introduce our wards to potential adopters. Naturally, only those who are ready to move to a new home," said Olga Ermolaeva, a volunteer.

Before deciding to adopt a dog, everyone can speak with a dog trainer. The specialist will explain how to properly care for four-legged friends.

The event will run from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Pre-registration is available atwebsiteYou must bring your passport with you; children aged five to 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

When interacting with animals, it's best to bring a change of clothes and shoes. You can also bring toys, equipment (leashes, collars), nail clippers, disposable absorbent pads, and specialized medicated dog food.

Guests can read the visiting rules aton the institution's website.

About 200 animals from city shelters have found homes at adoption shows since the beginning of the year.

You can always help

You can provide support to the shelter residents at any time. The addresses of the aid drop-off points are listed onwebsite.

Additionally, the virtual charity event "Christmas Tree of Pet Wishes" is running until December 25th. Everyone will be able to choose gifts for their favorite pets.community chat There is a list of necessary gifts for animals and information on how to give them.

How to become a volunteer

The Western Administrative Okrug city shelter is home to over 1,500 dogs. All animals are microchipped and receive regular mandatory flea, tick, and parasite treatments, as well as rabies vaccinations.

Those interested in helping shelter animals will be able to learn how to become an animal volunteer at the open day. If you can't attend the event, you can visit the shelter at any other time. It is open for visits six days a week: Tuesday through Sunday from October to April from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and from April to October from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Profiles of dogs and cats waiting for their future owners can be found in the new service. Mospitometz on mos.ru.

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