Ruddy shelducks, owls, and peacocks: On Ornithologist Day, VDNKh invites you to get acquainted with its feathered inhabitants.

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February 19th marks Ornithologist Day in Russia. The vast grounds of VDNKh are home to over 70 bird species, including those listed in the Red Book. The country's premier exhibition explains where to spot a wide variety of birds—from elegant shelducks to magnificent peacocks—and what to treat them with.

The main bird habitats at VDNKh are the Kamensky Ponds cascade, the Sheremetyevskaya oak grove, the aerial ecotrail, and Ostankino Park. Tits, crows, nuthatches, sparrows, pikas, magpies, and jays can be seen here at any time of year. Sparrowhawks and goshawks are also common in Ostankino Park. These birds of prey hunt small and medium-sized birds. They are most active during the day.

Keen observers might spot a long-eared owl in the oak grove. This species gets its name from the large tufts of feathers on its head. The bird can raise its "ears," lower them, or hold them flat against its head. Owls fly out to hunt at night and sleep during the day, hiding in tree branches and trying to remain inconspicuous. Incidentally, even at night, it's very difficult to spot an owl. Their soft feathers allow them to fly silently.

Mallards are the most common ducks seen near the VDNKh ponds. In winter, males develop a vibrant new color—an emerald head and neck. Females are more modest, with brown plumage. To woo a mate, males perform characteristic courtship dances. Mallards typically build nests on the ground by the end of April, and the first chicks hatch in May.

Another recognizable red-faced duck that has settled on Kamensky Ponds is the shelduck. During winter, shelducks gather in groups with other bird species, and when nesting, they form strong family groups.

Woodpeckers can also be spotted at VDNKh. These birds' plumage consists of a complex alternation of black and white patches and a red undertail. A key distinguishing feature of males is the red "cap" on the back of their heads. Woodpeckers feed on insects hidden under tree bark.

For a more detailed look at local birds, their habits, diet, and characteristics, check out the guidebook "VDNKh Bird Book." It's available atofficial website exhibitions.

Lard for tits, berries for bullfinches

Winter is a serious challenge for birds. Prolonged frosts, blizzards, and heavy snowfall make it significantly more difficult for birds to find food. During this time, they need to be fed. However, it's important to remember that birds should not be fed chips, fresh rye or white bread, millet, salted seeds, or sweet pastries. These foods can cause digestive upset, which can have serious consequences for their health.

It's best to fill bird feeders with unroasted sunflower seeds, fresh or dried fruits and berries, oatmeal, barley, and wheat grains. Sparrows will be especially pleased with sunflower seeds, oatmeal, or barley. Woodpeckers and jays will be attracted to nuts and acorns. Thrushes and bullfinches love dried rowan and hawthorn berries. And tits are known to love unsalted lard.

Treats for waterfowl, such as mallards and shelducks, are available from vending machines located near the Garden and Palace Ponds in Ostankino Park. This specialized food will benefit the feathered inhabitants of the country's main exhibition and help preserve the ecology of these water bodies.

Birds from the "City Farm"

The "City Farm" is now open at VDNKh—a family-friendly educational center where you can meet friendly feathered residents. It's home to various breeds of chickens, geese, and ducks, all of whom are completely unafraid of people.

Adults and children alike can watch chicken and duck eggs develop in an incubator—a special device designed to hatch tiny chicks and ducklings. A visit to the incubator is part of the "Young Farmer" program, which teaches participants about livestock farming, crop production, and creativity.

In the summer of 2025, new residents arrived here—two young Indian peafowl, a male and a female. Now they're adults, have adapted well to their new home, and delight visitors. Adult peafowl reach 80–100 centimeters in length and weigh four kilograms. These birds can fly up to three meters high and live for about 20 years. You can see these long-tailed beauties in the peacock house, located opposite the enclosure housing Skazka the reindeer.

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The selection of schoolchildren and college students for participation in the Great Arctic Expedition has begun.

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The Moscow region has begun recruiting schoolchildren and college students to participate in the sixth Great Arctic Expedition. This summer, 14 young Muscovites will travel to the northernmost point of Eurasia—Cape Chelyuskin.

This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development Anastasia Rakova.

Moscow places great emphasis on developing children's tourism. Today, over 80,000 children, or one in 20 young residents of the capital, are involved in this activity. These trips provide them with unique life and educational experiences. This year, for the sixth time, we will offer schoolchildren and college students the opportunity to participate in the Great Arctic Expedition. Over 10,000 young Muscovites participate annually in the selection process. The 14 most prepared children will travel to Cape Chelyuskin, the northernmost point of Eurasia. They will be divided into two teams: one will be responsible for landscaping the memorial cemetery for polar pilots and winterers, while the other will work on assignments from leading scientific institutes, studying the flora and fauna of the Arctic Ocean coast. The State Archives of Russia has joined the project: participants will have access to unique documents on the history of Arctic exploration and will present creative projects. “This expedition combines a volunteer mission, practical science, and a spirit of adventure,” said Anastasia Rakova.

Candidates will have to go through several stages of selection: complete tasks Arctic Olympics At the Moscow Electronic School (available only to students with a student account), complete travel challenges, present research projects, and participate in training camps. Schoolchildren and college students aged 15 to 21 are eligible to participate in the trip. More detailed information can be found atwebsite.

The scientific component is an important part of the Great Arctic Expedition. This year, State Archives of the Russian FederationYoung researchers will gain access to unique documents on the history of Arctic exploration and present their creative projects to a jury. In addition, participants will be tasked with completing a series of tasks assigned to them by leading research institutes, including Institute of Oceanology named after P.P. Shirshova Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), A.N. Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution RAS andJoint Institute for Nuclear ResearchThe final test will be the training camp.

Since 2018, the Center for Continuing Education has been organizing a large Arctic expedition. Travel Laboratory together withDepartment of Education and Science Moscow. More than 10,000 children participate in the selection process annually. The expeditions are led by renowned polar explorer Matvey Shparo.

More than 80,000 Moscow schoolchildren and college students—that's one in every 20 children—are involved in tourism and local history. To attract them to sports tourism, a large-scale project, "The Route Is Built," was launched in 2024. In 2025, the forum of the same name attracted over 10,000 participants.

Supplemental education programs develop creative and critical thinking in adolescents and develop skills that will be useful in their future careers. Supplemental education activities contribute to the "All the Best for Children" 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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Heavy snowfall in the capital will continue throughout the day.

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Heavy snowfall will continue throughout the day on February 19. Wind gusts will reach 12–17 meters per second, causing snow drifts on the roads.

Early this morning, city crews conducted a full mechanized sweeping of the roadway and sidewalks, followed by de-icing. The cycle is repeated as precipitation continues.

Snow removal efforts are underway throughout the city. Pedestrian areas, sidewalks, approaches to public transportation stops, metro and Moscow Central Circle stations, train stations and platforms, and social facilities are being cleared under special supervision.

Residents and visitors to the capital are asked to exercise extreme caution and care when driving outdoors during inclement weather. Drivers must strictly adhere to traffic rules, speed limits, and social distancing. If possible, they should reschedule their trips using personal vehicles. This will not only save time but also help utility services clear snow more quickly.

In order not to interfere with street clearing, it is important not to leave cars along the roads and give way to municipal vehicles, the capital's authorities emphasized. Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development.

In case of emergency, please call 101 or 112 or the single hotline of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the city of Moscow: 7 495 637-31-01.

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Sergei Sobyanin: Moscow's transplant service is expanding its capabilities

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Over the past five years, the volume of transplant surgeries in the capital has more than doubled. In 2025, 859 such procedures were performed, compared to 428 in 2020. Sergei Sobyanin announced this on his channel in MAX messenger.

"Now Muscovites receive life-saving treatment much faster. For example, the wait for a liver transplant is approximately five months, and for a kidney transplant, no more than a year. In other countries, this process can take three to five years. This breakthrough is the result of a huge, comprehensive effort to develop the city's healthcare system," the Moscow Mayor noted.

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Thanks to the digitalization of the capital's healthcare system, data on potential donors is received in a timely manner, and the creation of leading transplant centers allows for the use of the latest development and innovation.

For example, the S.P. Botkin Moscow Multidisciplinary Scientific and Clinical Center (MMNCC) was the first in Russia to implement a unique method of normothermic ex vivo machine perfusion of donor kidneys. Organs previously considered unsuitable are now being used for transplantation. They were also the first in the country to begin performing minimally invasive correction of the consequences of severe liver cirrhosis, giving patients additional time to wait for a donor organ.

The N.V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Care has developed a new pancreas transplant technique, allowing for more frequent pancreas and kidney transplants in a single operation.

"At the A.S. Loginov Moscow Clinical Research Center, using minimally invasive X-ray endovascular technologies and complex therapy, doctors stabilize the growth of an inoperable tumor and replace the organ with a donor one," added Sergei Sobyanin.

In addition, the capabilities of Moscow's transplant service are constantly expanding. For example, in June 2025, the Moscow Clinical Research Center (MCRC) Hospital 52 opened new branch organ and tissue transplantation.

Last year, work began in the structure of transplant centers – the N.V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Care and the A.S. Loginov Moscow Clinical Research Center outpatient centers for patients after organ transplants. Together with the existing centers at the Moscow Regional Scientific and Research Center "Hospital 52" and the S.P. Botkin Moscow Regional Medical Scientific and Research Center, they form a comprehensive framework for the city's outpatient post-transplant service.

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Chinese New Year celebrations combine theater, music, and martial arts

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Manezhnaya Square and the passage to Revolution Square have become the center of the Chinese New Year celebrations. Guests can enjoy interactive shows featuring characters from Chinese mythology, a quest called "The Riddle of the Lunar New Year," and performances by professional groups. All of this will allow visitors to learn about the traditions, history, and legends of the Celestial Empire. The events are part of the project. Winter in Moscow.

Interactive quest and folklore show

An interactive quest, "The Riddle of the Lunar New Year," is being organized for young guests of the "Chinese New Year in Moscow" festival. Professional actors help participants learn about the traditions of Ancient China: children solve riddles and learn about the festive customs and legends of the Celestial Empire. The event will take place on February 20 at 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM, on February 21 at 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM, on February 22 at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM, on February 23 at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM, and on February 24 and 25 at 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM.

The same venue also offers a daily entertainment program. On weekdays from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and on weekends and holidays from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, visitors are greeted by characters in vibrant costumes, creating the atmosphere of the Chinese Spring Festival. Spectators can enjoy mini-performances of traditional street theater featuring dances and songs from the Middle Kingdom, participate in performances, interact with characters from Chinese history and mythology, learn about Chinese culture, and take atmospheric photos against the backdrop of themed decorations.

A costumed folklore performance in national costumes and the traditional "Dragon Dance" add a special touch to the celebration. A replica of the mythical creature is ceremoniously carried through the decorated square, and guests can watch the procession from the aisles between the chalets.

Musical performances and a demonstration of Chinese martial arts

The main stage of Manezhnaya Square hosts performances by musical and dance groups, demonstrations of Chinese martial arts, plays, and entertaining games for children.

On February 20 at 2:00 PM, students from Lomonosov Moscow State University will take the stage. They will present a thematic program dedicated to China. On the same day at 3:30 PM and on February 21 at 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM, concerts will feature students from the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music.

The "Created in Moscow" creative association will present holiday performances. On February 20 at 5:30 PM, February 22 at 3:00 PM, and February 24 at 4:00 PM, viewers will see the production "New Year's Turmoil." On February 22 at 7:00 PM, February 23 at 5:00 PM, and February 25 at 4:00 PM, viewers will see the fairy tale "The Magic Picture."

On February 21 at 1:00 PM, the Yarko animation studio invites young guests to participate in a game program and learn about Chinese culture. There will be toy horse races in honor of the symbol of the year, a noisy and cheerful drumming session, a celebration of the beginning of spring and the awakening of nature according to Chinese traditions, and a quiz.

On February 22 at 5:00 PM, participants from the Moscow Experimental School Sports and Education Center will demonstrate elements of the traditional martial art of wushu. On February 22 and 23 at 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 8:00 PM, groups from Hainan Province will present ethnic dances.

Each performance is an immersion into the world of Chinese culture, where ancient traditions blend with modern theatrical techniques. Professional artists will demonstrate their mastery of martial arts, as well as vocal and traditional theatrical arts.

The Chinese New Year in Moscow festival runs from February 16 to March 1. A detailed schedule can be found at Russpass serviceThe festival is organized by the Moscow Government with the support of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in Russia. Concurrently, from February 19 to 22, the "Moscow Maslenitsa in Beijing" festival will take place.

Winter in Moscow — the main event of the season. The project aims to strengthen social and family ties, creating an atmosphere of unity, mutual support, comfort, and a festive spirit. 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 social interaction during the cold season.

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In the east of the capital, residents of more than 200 houses have been resettled under the renovation program.

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Since 2018, more than 200 older buildings in the capital's Eastern Administrative District (VAO) have been resettled under the renovation program. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction. Vladimir Efimov.

"Today, 208 of the 1,062 buildings included in the renovation program in the east of the capital have been resettled. Nearly 35,400 people have moved into new apartments with improved finishes. In the Eastern Administrative District, 68 modern residential complexes have been handed over to Muscovites for occupancy. For example, 13 new buildings have been completed in the Perovo district, and 11 in Severnoye Izmailovo. Another seven apartment buildings have begun to be occupied in the Kosino-Ukhtomsky and Bogorodskoye districts," said Vladimir Efimov.

Evacuated buildings are being dismantled using "smart demolition" technology, which involves dismantling buildings in an environmentally friendly and safe manner, and recycling construction waste.

"In the east of the capital, buildings in 12 districts have been resettled under the renovation program. Specifically, 38 buildings were vacated in Severnoye Izmailovo, and 35 in Izmailovo. Residents of another 31 older buildings have moved into new apartments in the Perovo district. To ensure the relocation process to new apartments is truly convenient for Moscow residents, the city is providing free movers and transportation. The "Moving Assistance" service can be ordered independently on the mos.ru portal or at resettlement information centers, which are located on the ground floors of new buildings," emphasized the Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Department of Urban Development Policy.

Vladislav Ovchinsky.

Apartments under the renovation program have already been renovated, and plumbing and lighting fixtures have been installed.

As noted Ekaterina SolovievaAccording to the Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Department of City Property, more than half of the residents who moved to new buildings under the renovation program in the Eastern Administrative District (almost 18,700 people) lived in 104 resettled buildings across three districts. In Severnoye Izmailovo, about 7,400 Muscovites celebrated housewarming parties, in Izmailovo, almost 5,900, and in Perovo, 5,400.

Typically, the city provides renovation program participants with comfortable apartments in the same neighborhoods where they previously lived. New buildings are often constructed next to the buildings being resettled, so that the new residents don't have to transfer their children to new schools and kindergartens, register with a different clinic, or deal with other similar issues.

Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin said that people had already moved into new housing under the renovation program or were still moving in. 258 thousand Muscovites.

The renovation program was approved in August 2017. It affects approximately one million Muscovites and provides for the resettlement of 5,176 buildings. Sergei Sobyanin ordered the pace of implementation of the renovation program to be accelerated.twice.

Sergei Sobyanin explained how renovation is changing Moscow's districts.Sobyanin: Renovation is one of the largest housing renovation projects in the world

Moscow is one of the region's leaders in terms of construction volume. Its high rate of housing construction is in line with the goals and initiatives of the national project. Infrastructure for LifeMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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12 Years of the City of Ideas Platform: How Residents' Proposals Are Helping Change Moscow

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This year the platform City of Ideasis celebrating its 12th anniversary. Over the years, it has helped implement over 9,700 resident initiatives that have had a direct impact on Moscow's development. Residents' suggestions have been implemented in the development of parks and squares, modern sports complexes, cultural institutions, pet walking areas, and other public spaces.

Thanks to these transformations, the city is becoming more comfortable and modern, and its development increasingly meets the real needs of Muscovites. Currently, the platform has nearly 670,000 active users. More information about the platform's key sections, achievements, and innovations can be found on the mos.ru portal.

Suggest an idea

Chapter "Suggest an idea", which was created in 2020, remains one of the platform's key areas. It features 17 key areas in which you can share your initiatives. These include "Transport," "Ecology," "Youth," "Children's Leisure," as well as new areas launched last year: "Sport", Pets, Moscow Metro, Volunteering and Charity.

In total, over 3,800 ideas have been implemented since the section's inception. The areas with the highest number of implemented initiatives were "Landscaping" (over 1,500 ideas), "Getting Around the City" (over 600 initiatives), and "Culture" (approximately 460 proposals). Residents' suggestions were implemented in both large-scale transformations (such as the reconstruction of the Avangard Stadium) and targeted improvements. For example, last year, the bus stop on Tayninskaya Street in the Losinoostrovsky District was renovated, and the playground on Krasnogo Mayaka Street (Building 4, Block 1) in the Chertanovo Tsentralnoye District was improved.

In addition, the event agenda is actively developing. For example, in the fall of 2025, employees of eco-centers Department of Nature Management and Environmental Protection of the City of MoscowQuests dedicated to the city's animals and plants were held in the capital's natural areas. As part of the "Sports Weekend" project, yoga and meditation classes, as well as padel tennis competitions, were held at Luzhniki Stadium. The cultural program was expanded with themed master classes and a large-scale historical reenactment for Navy Day at Severnoye Tushino Park.

Completed projects

Thematic projects have become another important format of interaction on the platform. Muscovites propose ideas for developing city initiatives, discuss them, and vote on the best proposals. The city then implements them. The results of these projects are published in the section Completed Projects.

Since 2014, the platform has already implemented 72 thematic projects dedicated to culture, entrepreneurship, healthcare, education, and other areas. Participants proposed ideas for modernizing Moscow parks as part of these projects. My Park And Gorky Park, contributed to the improvement of the work of city electronic services, including Active Citizen, Our City, Electronic House, City of Tasks and myself City of IdeasMuscovites have also contributed to the development of the capital's museums, festivals, clinics, transportation system, business environment, and other significant areas of city life.

One of the most striking projects last year was the media platform project "The city is discussing Moscow sports", which was attended by over 97,000 people. The initiative brought together Muscovites, opinion leaders, and representatives of the professional community to collaborate on the development of sports in the capital. As a result of the project, 176 ideas were accepted for implementation, 62 of which have already been implemented. For example, a large-scale board game festival was held in November. Moscow Intelliada, during which tournaments in chess, checkers, eSports and master classes in sports and logistics games were held.

Gallery of implemented ideas

There is a section on the platform Gallery of Implemented IdeasOver the past five years, it has grown into a comprehensive photo archive of the capital's transformation. The gallery has already published over 55,000 images. The assembled collection covers all aspects of the city's life—from greening public gardens to organizing vibrant cultural events—but the most enduring are the city residents' ideas concerning ecology and urban development.

Every month, the section offers Muscovites over 30 photo verification ideas. For each photo posted, users receive 100 points in the city's loyalty program. "A Million Prizes", which can be used to obtain goods and services from program partners or donated to charity. Participants can earn up to 1,000 city points per month for 10 unique published photos.

Special projects

You can learn more about how modern digital solutions are transforming the capital in the section "Special projects".It contains thematic pages about the achievements of the City of Ideas, as well as provides the opportunity to become familiar with the platform's functionality in detail.

Among the interesting tasks is a thematic page "City of Ideas – City of Dreams", where users can learn how to interact with the platform through a game-like format and learn more about the areas in which residents' initiatives are being implemented. Participants are awarded one thousand city points for successfully completing all tasks on the interactive page.

New features on the platform

"City of Ideas" is constantly improving and offering Muscovites new opportunities. In December 2025, a section was launched on the website. "Evaluate the idea"It allows residents to rate city initiatives submitted to the "Suggest an Idea" section and approved by the relevant executive authority. Now, the implementation of an idea depends on the decisions of Muscovites themselves. If an initiative receives more than 50 percent of the votes, it will be implemented. For example, Muscovites can now rate proposals to install a new electric charging station in Veshnyaki near Kuskovo Park or to hold a quest on the history of crafts for children. Users have the opportunity to earn 100 city points for rating all ideas posted in this section during a calendar month.

Thanks to the "City of Ideas" platform, every resident of the capital has a real opportunity to become a participant in positive changes in the urban environment and be inspired by new initiatives.

The City of Ideas platform is being developed by the State Public Institution New Management Technologies and Department of Information Technology of the City of Moscow.

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 the national projects and the capital's contribution can be found at special page.

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Entrepreneurs can purchase 14 premises in the Eastern Administrative District at open auctions.

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Entrepreneurs will be able to compete in open tenders for 14 non-residential premises in the Novogireevo district. All properties are located on the ground floor of a residential building built in 2025 on Kuskovskaya Street. This was announced by the head of the Moscow Department of Competition Policy. Kirill Purtov.

"Operating a business in new buildings is a strategically advantageous model for both parties. Entrepreneurs gain a built-in audience of potential clients from day one, residents gain the opportunity to purchase goods and services in their own homes, and the city effectively utilizes the new space, developing infrastructure and a business environment. Commercial space in a newly constructed building can be purchased at open auctions. For example, applications are currently being accepted for the auctions for 14 premises in a building built in 2025 on Kuskovskaya Street. All of these premises are on the ground floor, are available for flexible use, and are ready for title transfer. The auction deadline is February 25 and March 10," noted Kirill Purtov.

The properties are located in building 12/1 on Kuskovskaya Street. Their areas range from 30.5 to 90.8 square meters. All have separate entrances and are connected to the main utilities.

The auctions will be held on March 4 and 17 on the Roseltorg electronic platform. Registration and an enhanced, qualified electronic signature are required to participate.

The capital is putting various properties up for auction, and the investment portal is serving as a showcase for them. In the section Moscow AuctionsAll necessary information about the lots is published, including photographs, documentation, conditions and form of sale.

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The development of electronic services for business is 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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More than 35 kilometers of water supply and wastewater networks were renovated and built in the Southern Administrative District in 2025.

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In 2025, in the south of the capital, specialists Moscow City Services Complex About 35.2 kilometers of water supply and wastewater disposal networks were reconstructed and built. New construction accounted for over 25 kilometers, while reconstruction accounted for approximately 10 kilometers.

The Nagatinsky Zaton district took the lead. More than 14.5 kilometers of networks were reconstructed and built there. This is due to the large-scale improvements to Kolomenskoye Park and the associated network infrastructure upgrades. The Danilovsky and Nagatino-Sadovniki districts ranked second and third, with over 4.1 kilometers and over 3.7 kilometers, respectively.

When performing network work, Mosvodokanal JSC selects domestically produced materials. These have proven themselves in various projects, demonstrating high technical and operational characteristics. For the renovation and installation of urban utilities, specialists prefer trenchless solutions, which minimize the impact on public amenities and reduce project completion time.

Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin spoke about the development Moscow water supply and sanitation networkHe noted that without a reliable utility infrastructure, the city's development is impossible. Furthermore, new networks create reserve capacity for the future.

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Schoolchildren and students will become Glavarkhiv experts in a new stream of the Unique Documents project.

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IN Main Archives of Moscow Classes have begun for the third cohort of the "Unique Documents: A New Generation's View" project, which focuses on aeronautics. Participants include schoolchildren in grades 8–11 and college students who successfully passed a competitive selection process. For three weeks, they will work with authentic archival materials and help specialists identify documents that will be included in the registry of unique documents.

"In the new stream of the 'Unique Documents: A New Generation' project, young researchers will study materials related to the work of famous aeronauts and designers. They will examine documents on unrealized aircraft models, the personal files and correspondence of designers, as well as materials reflecting the development of Russian aeronautics. The Glavarkhiv holdings include materials on both well-known designers and specialists whose work remains little-studied," said the head of the Moscow Glavarkhiv.

Yaroslav Onopenko.

Students from Moscow's educational institutions whose competition essays most fully and convincingly explored the chosen topic advanced to the in-person stage of the project. They will be able to work with documents on unrealized aircraft models, personal files, and correspondence from designers. Participants will also be exposed to materials on early aircraft designs, including the creation of aeromobiles.

Schoolchildren and college students will also explore topics in the fields of aerodynamics and aircraft stability. Glavarkhiv's collections feature designs for automatic stabilizers and devices for restoring aircraft longitudinal balance, as well as work on lifting surfaces and propellers associated with Nikolai Zhukovsky and Boris Yuryev. Special attention will be given to materials on the soft wings of Aparin's airplane, the experimental machines of Gubin and Pavlishin, as well as documents documenting the contributions of Pavel Sukhoi, Dmitry Ryabushinsky, and other designers to the development of Russian aeronautics. Participants will submit individual projects proposing that these documents be designated as unique.

The project was organized by the Main Archives of Moscow together with the capital's Department of Education and Science Based at the Moscow Center for Educational Practices. In the first season, participants examined nearly 1,500 archival files and helped recognize the unique documents of 21 prominent figures in science, art, and culture. The second season was dedicated to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War and scientists from the Khristopher Ledentsov Society for the Promotion of Experimental Sciences and their Practical Applications. The third season of the project covers several key areas: Arctic exploration, the development of aeronautics, the history of astronomy, and aircraft manufacturing. It will run until the end of the 2025/2026 academic year. Finalists who advance to the on-site round will be awarded diplomas and commemorative gifts in May 2026.

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