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December is the month of massive online New Year's sales. Many stores, brands, and marketplaces offer big discounts or lucrative loyalty program promotions. The pre-holiday rush and the desire to buy goods and gifts for friends and family at a great price can lead to inattention. Fraudsters take advantage of this: they base their purchases on genuine sellers' offers and use tricks and manipulation to deceive buyers. Project experts Call me back yourself Department of Information Technology of the City of MoscowThey reminded us of cybersecurity rules and explained how to distinguish a good offer from a scam.

"Scammers often use the same techniques in their schemes: they play on emotions, exploit high demand and hype, and send links to phishing sites or fake promo codes. A little vigilance and adherence to simple digital security rules can help protect customers' payment and personal information. To make the shopping experience enjoyable and safe, we've prepared a guide for adults and children when shopping online," said Valentina Shilina, project manager.

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These recommendations will be useful when shopping on any platform, as scammers use a variety of online channels to perpetrate their schemes: marketplaces, social media, email newsletters, and fake store websites.

Common scams

Whether it's stealing money, obtaining bank card details, personal data, or access to social media accounts or government services, criminals employ a variety of tricks.

Experts from the "Call Back Yourself" project have identified the most popular schemes:

— viral videos on social media. The videos offer to earn money by clicking a link and participating in promotions on major e-commerce platforms. The tasks can be varied: filling out a form, paying a fee to join a club, or purchasing products. As a result, the user loses access to their personal account on the government services portal or online store website, their money, and even their personal data, which can be used to hack other accounts;

— spam mailings disguised as promotions from well-known brands. They are sent via private messages on social media, instant messaging apps, or by email. The user clicks the link, provides personal and bank card information, and pays for the purchase. As a result, they are left without money and without the product;

— Fake posts about giveaways. Scammers create fake social media accounts and post about winnings, free gifts, opportunities to win valuable prizes, or earn large sums for simple actions. They use fake comments to create excitement. The link ultimately leads to fraudulent websites, where people enter their bank card details and pay for goods they will never receive;

— Order cancellation due to a "technical error." After a buyer places an order on a marketplace or online store, the seller cancels it. Then, they receive a message via private message or email stating that the cancellation was accidental due to a technical issue on the marketplace, but that they can still purchase the desired item at a deep discount via a direct link. In reality, the link leads to a phishing website belonging to a fraudulent seller. This scheme is most often used when ordering expensive items, such as household appliances or smartphones.

— order confirmation by phone. The operator calls and asks for the numbers from the SMS to confirm the order and add the buyer to the store's register, or the courier delivers the gift or order and asks for the code. This is how the scammers obtain a one-time password for the victim's bank account or government services portal.

Signs of fraudulent offers

During sales, scammers exploit emotions and psychological manipulation to lull victims into a false sense of security. For example, they create the illusion of scarcity—shoppers don't want to miss out on a deal and rush to make a purchase—or they exploit the element of surprise: shoppers are overjoyed at a great deal and forget to keep the SMS code confidential. To recognize scams, it's important to be vigilant while shopping online, resist the urge to give in to emotions, and follow simple guidelines.

First, you need to analyze the price. Sales are a period of significant discounts, but prices that are too low are a warning sign. Official stores don't operate at a loss; it's not profitable for them to sell popular and expensive items at reduced prices.

Secondly, you need to check the website. Visit only well-known and reliable sites, and carefully study information about new stores:

— Check the spelling of the website in the input line. Scammers create websites that are duplicates of popular sites with typos, such as extra characters or misspelled words;

— review the contents of the sections: how detailed and high-quality they are, whether there is contact information, whether there are any errors or empty categories;

— evaluate the assortment: stores selling unrelated categories of goods (for example, smartphones and socks) are suspicious;

— search for information about the site on the internet: reviews from other users, entries in the register of legal entities using the specified details.

Safe Payment Rules

A special bank card, which users deposit before placing an order, helps protect their payment details. They can set a daily spending limit on the card at the bank or in the app, protecting you from hacking—they simply won't be able to withdraw large sums.

In addition, the following rules will help you avoid falling for scammers' tricks:

— all ordering steps—choosing payment, delivery, and delivery time—must be completed exclusively on the store or marketplace website. Employees may call back to clarify details and arrange delivery terms;

— the order price is fixed after placement and cannot be changed;

— You should not transfer money to personal cards or e-wallets at the request of sellers in instant messengers, even if they offer a large discount for this;

— SMS codes should never be disclosed to third parties;

If the store doesn't offer payment upon receipt or in-store pickup, you should approach your purchase with extra caution.

Another important recommendation is to avoid installing apps from unknown sources or files sent via private messages. All verified apps are available for download from your smartphone's official app store. If an advertisement requires you to install additional software before purchasing, it's highly likely from a scammer. Downloading such software poses a high risk of losing control of your device and having your personal and banking information stolen.

Five rules of cybersecurity: Moscow Department of Information Technologies experts have compiled a guide to protecting against fraud.What to do if you've been scammed: step-by-step instructions from the "Call Back Yourself" project

You can learn more about the methods used by criminals and the tools to combat them from the recording of the webinar of the city online project “Call Back Yourself” about safe shopping on the Internet, as well as from records other seminars.

The project regularly hosts seminars for residents. Experts from relevant agencies and representatives of marketplaces, mobile operators, banks, and other relevant organizations explain how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud and scammers, protect personal data when shopping online, verify the reliability of an online store, recognize warning signs early, and master cybersecurity and digital hygiene skills.

Information online project Call me back yourself was created in 2022 by the Moscow Government in collaboration with the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the city of Moscow. The project's website provides information about upcoming in-person and online events, as well as informational tips and recommendations from experts, recordings of past webinars, and other useful materials. In 2023, "Call Me Back" won the "Best Social Project Website" category of the "Golden Site" competition. It also received the Runet Prize in the "Information Security" category. In 2025, the project received awards from the "Shield and Pen" international competition of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia and the 4th All-Russian competition "Regional Information Security Cup."

The creation and support of information security tools, as well as countering cyber fraud, are in line 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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With the arrival of the first days of winter, the capital's central streets, boulevards, and squares sparkled with garlands. The project's sites were decorated in a special way. Winter in MoscowManezhnaya Square, the passage to Revolution Square, and Novy Arbat have become part of a fairytale route of 14 iconic locations, where at every stop you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of New Year, fairy tales, and magic. Even the outline of this festive route through the city center is shaped like a heart.

A wondrous city of Christmas tree decorations has sprung up on Manezhnaya Square. The atmosphere of an ancient holiday comes alive: a gallery with shopping pavilions selling souvenirs and gifts is decorated with vintage postcards and glowing clouds, seemingly made of cotton wool. A cozy winter town with a decorated Christmas tree and miniature houses has sprung up in the center of the square. And among the snow-covered decorations, you can see Christmas tree decorations from bygone eras. The stage where concerts and performances will take place resembles an old arched train station. Nearby, a decorated kalachnaya (a bakery) with an authentic Russian stove has opened, where you can warm up with aromatic tea and sample delicious pastries. And for those with a special wish, you can drop it into a magical letterbox, hoping your dream will come true.

Walking from Manezhnaya Square to Revolution Square, you can easily be transported to the atmosphere of a bustling Moscow fair of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The air here is filled with the spicy aromas of sbiten and fresh pine needles. Here you can stop for a festive express train with its driver or take photos in the theatrical photo zone. The square is decorated with antique toys that were used to decorate Christmas trees in the distant past. These were soft figurines of fairy tale characters and animals, stuffed with cotton wool. The shopping chalets and wrought-iron galleries are framed with pine garlands. All around rises a mysterious forest of spruce, fir, cherry laurel, holly, and yew.

This season, the even-numbered side of Novy Arbat has been transformed into a street of gifts, adorned with velvet bows, ribbons, and green and red decor. Here you'll find arrangements of decorated fir trees, pines, hollies, dogwoods, and junipers, illuminated by garlands. Novy Arbat will also surprise you with hovering vintage cars and decorated fir trees piled high with gifts. Fir needles in red Art Nouveau-style planters delight the eye and add a festive touch to the space.

A magical Christmas gallery has appeared on the odd-numbered side of Novy Arbat (buildings 13-15, 19-21). A tunnel of fan-shaped arches glows with a deep red light. It is decorated with twinkling lights, elegant red and gold slats, and exquisite decor of fresh pine needles and Christmas tree baubles. Luxurious Nordmann firs can also be seen here, surrounded by vibrant art objects such as large gift boxes and a confetti popper.

Under the vaulted tunnel that stretches along the entire street, guests are greeted by winter displays of decorated fir trees in stylish red planters. Every decorative element is meticulously crafted, transforming this space into a veritable gallery of winter wonders.

In the heart of the capital, vintage aesthetics harmoniously blend with the latest technological solutions, and natural materials with contemporary artistic techniques. This year, over 90 percent of the decorative structures installed in the city had previously been used in holiday decorations. They have been refined, improved, and once again bring a festive feeling to residents and tourists. Along with traditional Nordmann firs, spruces, and pines, hollies and pyracanthas are featured in the decorations. A total of more than 10 thousand evergreen trees and shrubs.

The mos.ru portal previously presented the program for the "Winter in Moscow" project. It runs from December 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026. This season, over a thousand events will be held at more than 400 venues across various districts. These include tastings of unusual dishes, charity events, theatrical performances, creative workshops, film screenings, tours, and much more. For more information about the program, you can check out the announcements onproject page, which has already become traditional for the capital.

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 program at N.A. Ostrovsky Library No. 231 will introduce guests to the history of children's cinema and film adaptations of literary works. Participants will recall the directors and actors of fairy tale films, compare characters from books with their on-screen counterparts, answer quiz questions, and solve a cinema-themed crossword puzzle. A book exhibition will showcase works that inspired iconic Soviet children's films.

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Guests will be transported to the magical world of Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann and his famous tale of The Nutcracker—a story that gave children a belief in miracles and awakened one of Pyotr Tchaikovsky's most beautiful musical fantasies.

Participants will learn about the life of the Romantic writer, discover the secrets of plot development, recall key characters, and reflect on the secrets behind fairytale transformations. A quiz will recap the story's key episodes, and game challenges from the Sugar Plum Fairy will offer a glimpse into the sweet kingdom. Spectators will see excerpts from the ballet and film adaptations, and in a creative workshop, they will create their own magical fairytale characters using papercraft.

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The Presidium of the Moscow Government reviewed the report of the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing and Public Utilities and Urban Development Petra Biryukov on the preparation of recreation infrastructure for the 2025/2026 winter season. Following the discussion of the issue Sergei Sobyanin ordered that all recreational facilities for Muscovites prepared for the winter season be fully operational.

As per tradition, winter recreation infrastructure has been created throughout the city: in parks, squares, and courtyards. 4,312 facilities will be open to Muscovites and visitors:

— 1295 skating rinks, 214 of which have artificial ice and 1081 have natural ice;

— 429 ski trails with a total length of over 700 kilometers, including 33 trails with artificial snow, their total length is 142.9 kilometers;

— 211 ice slides and 20 snow towns;

— 2,320 universal sites for winter sports;

— seven ski resorts and 25 ski bases;

— five places for sledding and tubing.

The largest skating rinks

Artificial ice rinks began opening in late November. All are equipped with heated changing rooms and rental stations. Thanks to artificial ice technology, the rinks will operate even in above-zero temperatures. Natural surface rinks will be able to resurface when the average daily temperature drops to minus five degrees Celsius.

Those who want to skate can visit Moscow's large and beautiful skating rinks in Gorky Park, Sokolniki, Kolomenskoye, Vorobyovy Gory, and other locations around the capital. A new skating rink will open in Luzhniki Stadium shortly.

The VDNKh skating rink, with an ice surface area of over 20,000 square meters, is one of the largest in Moscow, able to accommodate nearly 5,000 spectators. This year, as in the previous year, the skating lanes run along the Main Alley, around the Druzhba Narodov and Kamenny Tsvet (Friendship of Peoples) and Kamenny Tsvet (Stone Flower) fountains. Visitors can rent and sharpen skates, store their belongings, and much more. A café has been installed in the recreation area, where you can enjoy hot pancakes, waffles, and kalachi, as well as warm up with sbiten (a traditional Russian drink), Siberian tea, and other beverages.

A new addition for the 2025/2026 winter season is the relocation of the artificial ice rink in Gorky Park. It now occupies over two thousand square meters of space in front of the main entrance arch. Its design is inspired by a New Year's train station: a decorated Christmas tree, a train, fairground chalets, cozy pavilion-style stops, and photo zones create the atmosphere of a festive journey. Inside the rental pavilion, there's a media booth where artists and DJs perform.

For the first time this season, the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve opened a skating rink on Tsarskaya Embankment. It is one of the longest linear skating rinks along the Moskva River embankment, stretching 1.7 kilometers and covering nearly 13,500 square meters. The rink can accommodate approximately 2,500 people at a time. Access is provided through 12 turnstiles. The rink is decorated with a "starry sky" of over 14 million LEDs mounted on 400 six-meter supports. It also features a light tunnel, festive photo zones, and a lounge area on the docking area. Skates are also available for rent.

Sokolniki Park has renovated the famous "Led" skating rink, which has stood on this site since Soviet times. Its surface area has been preserved, reaching over five thousand square meters. A new edge with integrated lighting was installed, along with four sports lighting masts.

The festival square, where the skating rink is located, has also been transformed. It has been paved, the compressor room located there has been renovated, and modern technological equipment that controls the cooling system has been installed inside. Furthermore, the ice resurfacing garage has been renovated, and the large and small rental pavilions have been renovated, one of which is planned to house a café. A stage for events has also been installed.

Russia's largest multimedia skating rink, measuring 16,500 square meters, will soon open at the Luzhniki Olympic Complex. It will occupy not only the main square but also the adjacent side alleys. The rink will accommodate up to three thousand people at a time. Visitors will have access to heating and rental stations, food service pavilions, and children's areas, and a user-friendly navigation system will help them navigate the rink.

The central part of the rink and the side walkways were connected using architectural and artistic lighting, sound, and installations. For example, an "Energy Cube" appeared on the embankment-side square, and a "Mysterious Forest" appeared on one of the walkways. A 16-meter-tall fir tree decorated with Christmas decorations was installed in the center of the rink.

A free 4,000-square-meter ice rink will be open to residents on Sparrow Hills near the Palace of Pioneers. Its opening is scheduled for December 10th. The rink will be the perfect spot for family fun and friendly gatherings. Skate rentals and penguin-like assistants for children will be available.

There will also be a fair featuring products made by students from Moscow colleges and continuing education centers. Visitors will be able to purchase handicrafts and participate in candle-making and Christmas decoration workshops.

Winter at the Moskino Cinema Park

For the second year in a row, visitors are invited to the skating rink at the Moskino Cinema Park. It will open in mid-December. The ice arena, covering over three thousand square meters, will be located on one of the central venues, Cathedral Square. Guests will be able to skate surrounded by decorations depicting landmarks of the Moscow Kremlin, including the Assumption, Archangel, and Annunciation Cathedrals, the Ivan the Great Bell Tower, the Terem Palace, the Faceted Chamber, and the Kremlin Wall with the Taynitskaya Tower.

Two decorated Christmas trees, 9.5 and 12 meters tall, will be installed at the skating rink. Skate rentals will be available. From December 14 to March 21, screenings of Soviet films with New Year themes will be held, and from December 30 to January 11, professional figure skaters will give master classes.

Additionally, a large tubing slide with four runs will open in the film park's central square: two 115-meter long and two 75-meter long. For visitors' convenience, a travelator with a 75-meter ramp will be built. Guests will be able to ride the tubes for free and take souvenir photos.

A special event on December 6th at the Moskino Cinema Park will be the opening of the "House of Father Frost" stage, where the fairytale films "Home Alone 3" and "Wanted Father Frost" were filmed. Here, you can take part in the immersive theatrical performance "Visiting Father Frost," meet the wizard, and help him wrap presents with his elf assistants, following his preparations for the most magical holiday of the year.

Curling and ice slides

A new addition to the winter season is a curling rink at Fili Park. Its opening is scheduled for mid-December. It will also feature a fire pit, a DJ area, and a spectator area. DJ sets will be held on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Another curling rink will open at Khodynka Field Park. A new semicircular all-season slide covering over 200 square meters will also open there by the end of December. Tubing will be available here in both summer and winter. A cozy café and rental pavilion will be located nearby. The slide will be integrated with the adjacent skate park, which is converted into an ice rink in winter. This will create a unified recreational cluster for active recreation.

Ski slopes

This winter, the first flagship ski trail will open, connecting the 850th Anniversary of Moscow Park in Maryino with the park on the Moskva River embankment in Kapotnya. Snowmaking will begin when temperatures are consistently below freezing. The trail will be 13 kilometers long.

Taking into account the requests of Muscovites, including athletes, work was carried out here to expand the trail's capabilities. Five existing pedestrian bridges were replaced with reinforced concrete rollerski crossings equipped with fences and wooden railings. Arches were placed in the center of each crossing, allowing pedestrians to pass through without interfering with skiers and rollerskiers.

In addition, two snowmaking areas were constructed, two garages for specialized equipment were installed, and the lighting system was modernized. The trail was locally widened, and at skier request, additional connections were created in some areas. In one section of the trail, recreational traffic was separated from skiers and rollerskiers by creating an additional ski lane and installing a pedestrian walkway. Plans call for continued trail renovations for 2026 and beyond.

Year-round sports grounds

Since December of this year, the first 11 year-round sports grounds have opened in Moscow, located in various administrative districts of the city. As a result, over 100,000 Muscovites have gained access to high-quality sports infrastructure close to home. In winter, they will serve as skating rinks, and in summer, the courts will be used for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and football.

During the colder months, the rinks can be used for ice skating, hockey, curling, or winter tennis. The hockey rinks, which meet Kontinental Hockey League standards, are surrounded by professional-grade boards made of solid polycarbonate with a special scratch-resistant coating. During the day, the transparent boards blend harmoniously into the surrounding space, and at night, they are enhanced with dynamic architectural lighting.

Four smart multifunctional poles were installed near each venue, housing full-color lighting and two types of projectors. This creates a pleasant atmosphere during sporting and festive events and allows for small light shows. The poles also house audio systems, video cameras, sports floodlights, and track lighting.

The multifunctional pavilions, one near each year-round venue, include changing rooms, a café with a summer terrace, a first aid station, restrooms, a security room, a garage with ice resurfacing equipment, a single-block refrigeration unit with a recuperation system that enables energy recycling, and utility rooms. The pavilions are equipped with the necessary furniture, equipment, and sports gear.

Utility systems such as electricity, cooling, water supply, and other systems serving the sports grounds are hidden in underground collectors; only compact service pavilions are located above ground.

In the future, the experience gained during the creation of the first 11 sites is planned to be scaled up in other areas of the city.

Festive decoration of the city

Since December 1st, Moscow has traditionally been ablaze with New Year's lights. As in previous years, during the 2025/2026 winter season, the city center and residential areas have been adorned with over four thousand illuminated decorative structures and artificial Christmas trees.

Modern energy-saving equipment is chosen for holiday installations. LED lights consume dozens of times less energy, are safe, and operate in any weather conditions. The vast majority of these fixtures are reused and stored away at the end of the winter season until the following winter.

This season, the largest New Year's ball on Poklonnaya Hill, the "Architecture of Light" light arches on Pushkinskaya Square and Novopushkinsky Square, on Tverskaya and Manezhnaya Squares, in Gazetny and Kamergersky Lanes, and the "She-Bear with a Cub" on Mira Avenue near the Rostokinsky Aqueduct have all returned to their usual locations.

Some of the city's favorite structures were installed earlier than usual – they were installed by November 1 as part of the project Winter in MoscowAmong them are the enormous illuminated arch on Kuznetsky Most, the diadem on Pushkinskaya Square, and illuminated trees on the city's popular pedestrian streets.

Lighted consoles on lighting poles annually become Moscow's signature feature. "Glasses," "Blizzard," "Spiral," "Crystal"—these and many other types of brackets create a memorable image of the New Year's metropolis. In anticipation of the holidays, Muscovites and visitors can take photos against the backdrop of one of the symbols of the coming year—the illuminated numbers 2026, placed on city streets, in pedestrian areas, and in parks.

In anticipation of the winter holidays, social facilities will also traditionally be transformed. For example, St. Vladimir Children's Hospital will feature an interactive screen for sending wishes to doctors and patients, while N.F. Filatov Children's Hospital will feature art installations in the form of giraffes hanging holiday garlands.

The grounds of the N.V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Care will be decorated with a composition of fluffy fir trees and giant Christmas balls, and illuminated horse figures will be installed at N.I. Pirogov City Clinical Hospital No. 1. The facades of women's health centers will be adorned with themed garlands and ice sculptures with flowers.

An art space called "Poetry of Winter" will be created near Moscow State Pedagogical University. It will feature a three-meter-tall digital book whose pages will come to life with scenes from the fairy tale "The Nutcracker," and a light show will be presented on the building's façade.

A glowing ice heart will appear near Wedding Palace No. 4, and the Khamovniki government services center will be transformed with sparkling stars and fir arches.

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The fourth exhibition "PROrestoration. Import Substitution in Restoration Materials and Technologies" has opened in Moscow. This year, it runs from December 4th to 7th in the historic building of Ivan Sytin's printing house, located at 71/5 Pyatnitskaya Street, Building 1.

"The fourth exhibition, 'PROrestoration. Import Substitution in Restoration Materials and Technologies,' has opened in the capital. Over the past four years, this event has become one of the main events in the restoration industry, bringing together companies working on cultural heritage sites, suppliers of restoration materials, design institutes, educational institutions, museums, our partners from regional conservation agencies, and experts from other countries. Here, they can exchange experiences and establish contacts. And this time, the exhibition demonstrates what we mean by 'import substitution,' from training young professionals who will be working with architectural monuments tomorrow to supporting developers of Russian materials and technologies and experienced contractors. A comprehensive program of master classes has been prepared for residents and visitors of our beloved city, allowing them to experience working with heritage. Participation is completely free," said the head of the Moscow Department of Cultural Heritage.

Alexey Emelyanov.

The exhibition space covers 4,500 square meters and is divided into several sections. The exhibit includes areas for creative workshops, design and restoration organizations, spaces for educational institutions and suppliers of restoration materials and equipment, lecture halls, areas for professional master classes and activities for young visitors, a section for competitions for young restorers, and a thematic library.

In total, almost 200 business program events, master classes, professional and scientific events are planned for this year.

Business program

The business program will feature panel sessions, discussions, lectures, master classes, and presentations by leading experts in the field of cultural heritage conservation, as well as other professional and academic events. Key topics will include "International Experience in Restoring Historical and Cultural Monuments," "Adapting Cultural Heritage Sites for Modern Use," "Restoration Engineers and Restoration Technologists – Training Issues," "Import Substitution: Myth or Reality?", "Problems of Design and State Expertise," and "Problems of Performing Work on Cultural Heritage Sites. Monitoring the Quality of Restoration Work."

This year, the exhibition will feature international experts from China, Jordan, Mexico, Cuba, Algeria, South Africa, Serbia, and Italy.

Competition of young restorers

On the first day of the exhibition, a competition for young restorers began. This year, teams from 25 universities and colleges from 13 regions of Russia and the Republic of Belarus are participating. The competition covers such disciplines as restoration of stucco and plaster, restoration of easel oil paintings, restoration of easel tempera paintings, restoration of terrazzo plaster and stone decoration, restoration of wood works, restoration of metal roofing, and restoration of monumental paintings. Young specialists will also be competing in a new discipline: restoration of architectural white stone decoration.

Exhibitors will host their own competitions at their booths. A scientific conference will be held for students from specialized universities and colleges. Seventy applications were received, including 60 from higher education institutions and 10 from colleges. Young professionals from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Vladimir, Orel, and other cities will participate.

Gild a piece of jewelry and master monumental painting

The exhibition will feature unique exhibits from restoration sites. One of the Egyptian lions, created based on designs by the architect Domenico Gilardi in the mid-19th century, has been brought from the Kuzminki estate. Visitors will also be able to see fragments of the Ostankino estate's interior and sculptures of miners installed above the eight-column portico of the Mining Institute of the National University of Science and Technology MISIS. It is decorated with ornaments depicting mining symbols. Also on display is a fragment of a concrete bas-relief of the airplane house on Frunzenskaya Embankment. This is part of the "Industry of Socialism" composition, created in 1937 by sculptor Isaac Mendelevich. Carved icon cases from the narthex of the Kazan Cathedral at the St. Petersburg courtyard of the Valaam Monastery have been brought to the exhibition from St. Petersburg.

Over 120 master classes have been prepared for exhibition visitors. Over the course of four days, guests will be introduced to modern approaches to preserving cultural heritage sites, many of which are successfully used in Moscow. For example, master classes from the company Stroyalliance will cover the restoration technologies used by specialists at the Savvinsky Compound. Anyone interested will be able to learn about the art of forging and create authentic elements of historical fencing with a blacksmith.

Specialists from the Kitezh and Vitrazhi ST workshops will conduct classes on monumental and stained glass painting and discuss the restoration of lost paintings in the Church of the Resurrection of the Word in Sokolniki. They will also demonstrate the process of creating stained glass for Pavilion No. 6, "Chemistry," at VDNKh.

Visitors to the exhibition will be introduced to artistic carving techniques, icon and fresco restoration, and gold and silver plating of copper objects. Visitors will be able to participate in the drawing of architectural forms and stucco moldings, master the production of sturgeon glue, try their hand at watercolor painting, and learn how to restore books at home without specialized equipment. At the "Relive the Past" master class, a restorer will explain how to recreate paintings on cultural heritage sites using archival photographs and letters.

A special program has been prepared for the exhibition's youngest visitors. Children will be able to restore the paint layer of a ceramic toy, paint plaster houses, learn how to gild Christmas tree decorations, create their own restoration bricks, and participate in other activities.

Participation in all master classes is free. To visit the exhibition, you must register on the website. prorestavratsiyu.rf.

Traditionally, on the opening day of the exhibition, the winners of the Moscow Restoration competition were awarded.

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The winners of the "Moscow Restoration 2025" competition were awarded in the capital. This was reported on the channel in messenger MAX Sergei Sobyanin reported.

"This year

contest "Moscow Restoration" was held for the 15th time. A record number of applications were received: over 100 for more than 40 architectural monuments," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

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The expert jury selected 29 laureates. Among them are: Egyptian Pavilion Ostankino Estate. This is an authentic wooden palace from the late 18th century, where the historic stoves with sphinxes, over 700 square meters of artistic parquet flooring, artificial marble, stucco decoration, and other valuable elements were preserved during restoration.

The restored one also became a winner of the competition Church of the Ascension of the Lord The Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve houses one of the first stone tented-roof churches in Rus', a true masterpiece of 16th-century architecture. The church is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Restorers restored the tented roof, white-stone kokoshniks, architraves, carved capitals and lancet windows, the historic staircase with stirrups, converted the royal seat and plinth into a museum, and restored the interiors.

The jury also noted the fairytale tower from the early 20th century on Tverskaya Street. Savvinskoye CompoundOver 150 specialists worked to restore the building to its original appearance. They paid special attention to the restoration of the painted ceramic tiles, created based on sketches by the building's architect, Ivan Kuznetsov.

The laureates also include the Svoboda Factory Club, the manor house where Leo Tolstoy lived, five pavilions at VDNKh, and other capital landmarks.

As per tradition, one of the projects was chosen by Muscovites. The Church of the Ascension in the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve was named the best restored cultural heritage site in the popular nomination.

In addition, students from specialized Moscow colleges and universities were also awarded for their best projects.

The VDNKh Pavilion and Savvinskoye Podvorye: Which architectural monuments are entered into the Moscow Restoration competition?

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Participants in the masterclass will learn the principles of cyanotype printing and its connection to other analog and artistic practices. During the class, they will have the opportunity to create their own prints, work with composition, try printing on paper and fabric, and explore toning options. The masterclass will be accompanied by a display of works by contemporary artists using alternative photographic techniques.

Cyanotype is a photographic process in which an image is exposed to ultraviolet light, acquiring a characteristic blue-blue tint. It doesn't require a camera: the print can be based on silhouettes of objects, graphic elements, or pre-printed images.

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A decision was made to reorganize Department of Urban Development Policy the city of Moscow by merging with the Moscow Committee for Architecture and Urban Development (Moskomarkhitektura). The corresponding resolution signed by Sergei Sobyanin.

Changes to the structure of the Moscow Complex of Urban Development Policy and Construction will take efforts to create a harmonious architectural image for the capital to a new level, accelerate the implementation of social and other projects important to residents, improve the accessibility of construction services, and enhance the overall quality of the urban environment.

The activities of the Moscow Committee for Architecture and Urban Development and the Moscow Department of Urban Development Policy are interconnected: the former executive body defined the parameters of urban development, while the latter developed the mechanisms and tools for its implementation. These actions are aimed at achieving the goals and objectives of the capital's urban development policy. Combining the functions of both structures will allow for more effective spatial policy formulation and urban development decisions based on a holistic view, including the needs of the city, its residents, and investors.

The Department of Urban Development Policy oversees the implementation of two major projects: the Integrated Territorial Development Program (ITD) and the Renovation Program, which encompass approximately two-thirds of the capital's urban development potential. The IDT program is renovating the city's aging real estate stock and boosting development in various sectors of the city's economy.

In accordance with the resolution, the Department of Urban Development Policy of the City of Moscow is the legal successor of the capital's Committee for Architecture and Urban Development in all rights and obligations.

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A literary and environmental game for schoolchildren will be held at Leo Tolstoy Central Library No. 136. Participants will learn about the natural features of Yakutia, the culture of its indigenous peoples, and the traditions reflected in the Olonkho epic. The program will include quizzes and tasks testing their knowledge of northern wildlife.

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