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Over 30,000 Moscow residents have begun resettlement under the renovation program since the beginning of 2025. This was reported by Vladimir Efimov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction.

"Since the beginning of the year, approximately 34,000 Muscovites have begun moving into new buildings constructed as part of the renovation program. The apartments in these buildings already have upgraded finishes. Residents in the Eastern Administrative District of Moscow received the largest number of notifications about the start of relocation—around 7,000. Another 5,200 notifications were received by residents in the northwest of the city, 4,300 each in the north and southeast, and another 3,600 each in the Southern and Northeastern Administrative Districts," said Vladimir Efimov.

To ensure a comfortable move under the renovation program, the city provides movers and a vehicle free of charge. Moving Assistance You can apply online at the mos.ru portal or at resettlement information centers.

"Since the beginning of the year, residents of 167 old buildings have begun moving, with the largest number of them in the Eastern Administrative District—37 buildings. In the north and northwest of the capital, 21 buildings are being resettled, while in the northeast and southeast, 19 buildings each. All new buildings have wide corridors and doorways. Entrance halls and elevator lobbies are located on a single level without steps to create a barrier-free environment. The courtyards have been comprehensively landscaped, and areas for active recreation and sports have been equipped. CCTV cameras and outdoor lighting have also been installed in the adjacent areas," explained the Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Department of Urban Development Policy.

Vladislav Ovchinsky.

The city provides program participants with apartments in the same districts where the buildings being resettled are located. The only exceptions are Zelenograd and the New Moscow, where resettlement is organized within the district's boundaries.

Ekaterina Solovieva, Moscow Government Minister and Head of the City Department of City Property, noted that of all Muscovites who have begun relocating since the beginning of the year, over 26,700 have already chosen housing offered by the city. Some are currently completing the necessary paperwork for their new apartments, and over 17,700 residents have already received their titles. These apartments typically offer generous living space, with spacious kitchens and hallways. Furthermore, the ground floors of modern complexes feature common areas for storing strollers and sports equipment, as well as space for stores, service businesses, and city organizations. Thus, the renovation program not only improves living conditions but also enhances the quality of the urban environment in the capital.

Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin reported that new buildings under the renovation program save up to 40 percent of resources compared to the old five-story buildings.

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.

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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The Moscow city is launching a campaign to collect gifts for homeless cats and dogs, "A Kind Christmas Tree for Paws." Muscovites can participate until December 22 at the volunteer center. "Good place. South Administrative District"Everyone is invited to choose a card with their favorite pet, learn about their wishes and preferences, and then bring the necessary items. The collected gifts will be donated to the Biryulevo shelter.

"The 'Kind Christmas Tree for Paws' campaign has been bringing together animal volunteers and caring citizens for three years. Over the years, they've brought joy to over 400 shelter pets. A new treat or a walk becomes a real treat for the animals. We invite participants to create a real New Year's miracle for the furry creatures and also to personally visit the shelter and deliver gifts," the director explained.

Mosvolonter resource center Alexander Levit.

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Muscovites can join the "Kind Christmas Tree for Paws" campaign at the "Kind Place. South Administrative District" volunteer center, located at 9 Trofimova Street. It is open from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Friday, and from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Saturday. At the New Year's tree, visitors can examine the individual profiles of the Biryulevo shelter's pets. These profiles feature photographs of the cats and dogs participating in the campaign, their names, and gift wishes.

Muscovites can donate food, including dietary and allergy-friendly options, as well as their favorite treats, such as lamb trachea or dried lungs, to the shelter's residents. For comfortable walks, the animals need leashes, collars, and harnesses, and beds for quality rest and sleep. All items must be new and within their expiration dates.

Among the pets, for example, is the cat Chicolette, whose ear tufts make her resemble a lynx. She doesn't like to get sick and requires medication. Seven-year-old dog Gorynych lost a paw as a puppy, but remains active and cheerful, dreaming of wet food. Tanya, the cat, recently moved to a new enclosure and will be delighted with a cozy home with a scratching post.

Each card contains a QR code with detailed information about the animal and the phone number of its caregiver. Participants can contact them and visit the animals at the shelter, take them for walks, and play. The best gift for any animal is finding a home and loving owners.

After the event, volunteers from the "Good Place. South Administrative District" center will sort the gifts, pack them into boxes, and deliver them to the shelter in time for the New Year.

Marianna Zhuravleva, an experienced animal volunteer in the Southern Administrative District, has been helping animals for about four years, participating in events and activities at the "Kind Place. Southern Administrative District" volunteer center. She collects food, toys, and medicine for the residents of the Biryulevo shelter. Together with her parents, she visits dogs at the Krasnaya Pine shelter at VDNKh. Together with a friend, whom Marianna calls her main supporter, she cares for stray cats in city shelters. She also joins aid campaigns at School No. 1636, where she studies.

"This is my third year participating in the 'Kind Christmas Tree for Paws' project. It's an incredibly touching and kind initiative! Last year, I took several donations from the tree. For example, I brought cheese sticks and a whole set of rubber toys for Barney, and I gave Musa, a beautiful black-and-white cat, an igloo house and a treat," Marianna shared.

She says volunteering has taught her boundless gratitude, and helping animals has become her favorite cause. Marianna has a pet named Ugol, who was abandoned by two owners. She adopted him from a shelter before the New Year, and now she gives him warmth, comfort, and kindness.

Join the zoo direction volunteer activities In the capital, you can find information on the Mosvolonter resource center website. To start helping animals, you need to create personal account and choose the event you like in in the "Events" sectionMuscovites can build kennels for homeless animals and knit blankets for puppies at workshops, and visit pets at shelters for walks. Volunteer centers are also open to residents. Good Place, where special boxes for collecting food, accessories and medicines for four-legged friends are located.

Organizing volunteer activities and engaging volunteers in city events is in line with the objectives of the national project. Youth and Children and the federal project "We Are Together." More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found at special page.

You can find out more about volunteering on the website of the Mosvolonter resource center, its page in social network "VKontakte" and in Telegram channel.

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Moscow residents can check their "Wallet" card balance and top it up, purchase travel passes for various modes of transport, and purchase a number of days—all these operations with their Troika transport card are a matter of a few clicks or taps. City digital services on the mos.ru portal and mobile applications "Gosuslugi Moskvy" and "My Moscow".

"The development of the capital's digital ecosystem allows city residents to handle an increasing number of everyday tasks, including paying for public transport online, all in one place. A year and a half ago, it became possible not only to top up the card's Wallet balance remotely but also to purchase a travel card. These services are very popular with city residents," said the director of the city's payment systems support department.

Department of Information Technology of the City of Moscow Vladimir Novikov.

Online transactions allow you to avoid wasting time visiting the metro ticket office or ticket machine.

You can check and top up your transport card balance and pay for it through city online services. travel tickets:

— “Unified” (for all types of public transport) for one and three days, as well as for 30 and 90 days;

— “TAT” (for travel on buses, electric buses and trams) for 30 and 90 days;

— "Bus" for 30 days for travel between zones A and B.

How to top up your Troika card and buy a travel pass on mos.ru

This can be done in two ways: using services Topping up your Troika card on mos.ru or My Payments.

To top up your Troika card online quickly, you can add your number to your profile on mos.ru. The service will then automatically download the card details from your personal account, eliminating the need to manually enter them.

This will help simplify the process. sampleIt will automatically display your card number, balance, and recommended top-up amount. All you have to do is click "Pay."

More information about all the features of the My Payments service can be found in instructions.

How to top up your Troika card and buy a travel pass using your smartphone

In the city mobile app My Moscow You can top up your Troika card balance, and in the Moscow State Services app, you can also view your card balance and purchase travel passes. If your card details are entered in your personal account on the mos.ru portal, when you access the "Troika Card Top-Up" service, the app will immediately display your current card balance and offer to top it up or purchase a travel pass.

You can also check your balance and top up your Troika card's Wallet or purchase passes for different modes of transport and different periods, including an unlimited 365-day pass, using mobile apps. Moscow Metro And Moscow Transport, as well as on the portal Moscow Transport And on the metro website.

"At Sergei Sobyanin's direction, we are developing convenient ticketing solutions for transportation. Russia's capital is a world leader in the number of payment methods. Passengers are increasingly choosing more environmentally friendly, convenient, and innovative options. Thanks to our advanced ticketing system, 97.5 percent of passengers avoid metro ticket offices," said Moscow's Deputy Mayor for Transport and Industry.

Maxim Liksutov.

How to activate top-up of the Troika card

To use funds added to your Wallet or purchased Troika card pass for public transportation, online top-ups must be activated. This is easy: simply tap your card at any metro or MCC turnstile or tram validator. On buses and electric buses, you also need to press a button on the validator. Your purchased ticket or online top-up will be automatically recorded during payment. You can also activate online top-ups at any metro ticket vending machine by inserting your Troika card and selecting "Record top-up" from the on-screen menu. Owners of Android smartphones with NFC support can also do this from their phone using the Moscow Metro app or using validator.

More information about the Troika card is available at instructions on mos.ru.

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The "Moscow Longevity" project, in collaboration with the NAFI analytical center, conducted a study on the role of professional development in the lives of people of "silver" age. It was based on the results of a survey involving more than two thousand city residents over 55.

"One of the goals of the Moscow Longevity project is to foster a new lifestyle that prioritizes social inclusion among the older generation. Together with NAFI, we examined the potential of middle-aged Muscovites in the labor market and once again confirmed that continuous education and development remain crucial for them. Muscovites are willing to learn new things professionally, even after age 70. Furthermore, respondents who have participated in the Moscow Longevity project demonstrate a greater willingness to work in positions that involve sharing their knowledge and experience with younger employees. The Moscow Longevity project supports this trend by offering participants a variety of educational course formats—from improving their skills with modern technology to professional retraining. Previously, in collaboration with the Rabota.ru service, we confirmed that 85 percent of surveyed Russian employers are interested in job seekers aged 55 and older," said the Deputy Head of the Moscow Department of Labor and Social Protection.

Vladimir Filippov.

The study found that Moscow Longevity participants view work not only as a source of income but also as a resource for personal development. This view was shared by 48 percent of respondents who participated in the project and 31 percent of those who did not join.

A key difference also emerges in motivation. For participants in the "Moscow Longevity" project, the social aspects of work and self-development were more important: the desire to be useful (20 percent versus 11 percent), the desire to stay active (31 percent versus 20 percent), and the opportunity to travel (26 percent versus 16 percent).

The study confirms that older Muscovites view retraining as a way to continue their professional careers. Moreover, their willingness to acquire additional skills persists even after age 70—almost half of respondents in this age group are open to retraining to develop their competencies. Only 21 percent of respondents completely rule out this possibility. Forty-four percent of respondents consider changing careers after reaching age 75.

The Moscow Longevity project helps students acquire skills in various fields and offers a variety of educational programs, from basic computer literacy and foreign language skills to comprehensive professional retraining. A key part of the project's educational programs is the Silver University, created by Moscow City Pedagogical University and Synergy University. It allows older Muscovites to earn a professional retraining diploma and master new specialties, including information technology, pedagogy, tour guidance, and much more.

Furthermore, the study showed that Moscow Longevity participants are more flexible in their professional development. They are more actively considering mentoring and consulting opportunities. For example, 29 percent of respondents who joined the project are willing to become mentors for younger colleagues (compared to 19 percent of those not participating), and 34 percent would become consultants (compared to 26 percent of those not participating).

Moscow Longevity participants also demonstrate greater openness in their relationships with younger colleagues. They are more likely to value them as a source of new ideas (41 percent versus 33 percent) and note their high energy (37 percent versus 28 percent). This loyalty extends to interactions with younger managers. Sixty-four percent of Moscow Longevity participants feel comfortable subordinate to a younger manager. Among those not participating in the project, 56 percent of respondents shared this opinion.

To support intergenerational connections, Moscow Longevity is implementing a project "Dialogue of Generations: Hearing Each Other"Developed in collaboration with the Moscow Institute of Psychoanalysis, it helps older adults learn to resolve disputes and communicate in a way that their children and grandchildren will listen to and understand.

The NAFI study confirmed that Moscow Longevity participants are generally more open to new experiences: 82 percent of respondents admitted to enjoying new experiences. They get these from trips, events, and training. Among respondents not participating in the project, this response was less common—71 percent agreed.

"The results of our joint study showed that participation in social activity programs broadens the horizons of opportunities for older people—from digital confidence to a willingness to engage in intergenerational collaboration. This means that working with the 55-year-old population should focus not on limitations, but on potential: engagement, a desire to learn, and the ability to be carriers of valuable knowledge. For employers and city projects, this opens the door to creating mixed teams, developing mentoring, and flexible retraining programs that capitalize on the strengths of this population—their resilience, experience, and high social motivation," emphasized Guzeliya Imaeva, CEO of the NAFI Analytical Center.

You can join the Moscow Longevity project online at mos.ru portal, as well as in person at any Moscow Longevity Center or at My Documents offices.

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City loyalty program "A Million Prizes" expanded opportunities for earning city points. Since August, residents of the capital aged 14 and older, with full account On the mos.ru portal, visitors can earn city points for various actions in the VDNKh mobile app. This makes visiting the exhibition especially engaging. For example, 100 points are awarded for logging in for the first time through the mos.ru portal. Points can also be earned by adding events to the "Favorites" section (the maximum number of points awarded is 100), as well as by selecting five to 10 user preferences (the maximum number of points awarded is 200).

Now, you can earn up to 4,000 points for completing 16 themed routes around the country's main exhibition grounds using the VDNKh mobile app. To earn points, log in to the VDNKh app using your mos.ru account. Then, go to the "Routes" section, select your favorite route, click "Start," and complete the route in the correct order. Travel speeds must not exceed 50 kilometers per hour, and the VDNKh app must be running in the background. 250 points will be awarded for each route completed for the first time. You can complete a route and earn points no more than once per month.

Thus, with the VDNKh app and the city's "Million Prizes" loyalty program, you can not only plan your visit to the exhibition but also actively explore its unique grounds, participate in the capital's cultural life, and earn even more city points.

On special display case Points can be used to redeem goods and services from partner organizations on the website of the city's "Million Prizes" loyalty program. Accumulated points provide access to promo codes for discounts at stores and cafes, as well as tickets to events and parks. They can also be used to top up the Troika transport card or donated to one or more charitable foundations. The project is being implemented by the State Public Institution "New Management Technologies" in collaboration with Moscow Department of Information Technology.

The VDNKh mobile app is available for free download from RuStore, App Store, AppGallery, and Google Play.

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The city put it up for auction four commercial premises in eastern Moscow. They have a flexible purpose and are suitable for almost any business project. This was announced by the head of the Moscow Department of Competition Policy. Kirill Purtov.

"Opening a business in non-residential premises in a new building on Krasnobogatyrskaya Street could be a profitable investment and part of the growing competitive environment in the Bogorodskoye district. The premises, ranging in size from 53.6 to 133.6 square meters, will accommodate businesses that are potentially in demand among local residents, such as bakeries, stores, pickup points, and service centers. Investors looking to start or scale their business can submit bids until December 5. The open auctions and the announcement of results will take place on December 12," said Kirill Purtov.

The premises are located at 36 Krasnobogatyrskaya Street. They are on the ground floor and connected to the main utilities.

Individuals and legal entities can participate in the auctions. To do so, they will need to register on the online platform. Roseltorg and enhanced qualified electronic signature.

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

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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Registration for the Moscow Sports Cup in amateur three-on-three hockey has opened in Moscow. The competition will be held at the Loko-Led outdoor skating rink, located at the RZD Arena stadium. More than 360 teams will compete for a spot in the grand final, which will take place on March 1, 2026.

Hockey fans of all ages, from 16 to 55, are welcome to participate in the festival. Tournaments will be held in three divisions: amateur, student, and amateur PRO. The amateur division is open to athletes aged 16 to 55 with no experience competing in professional hockey leagues or youth competitions between 2015 and 2025. The student division is for young men aged 16 to 27. The main requirement is that 50 percent of the team be students. The amateur PRO division, meanwhile, will feature professional athletes aged 16 to 40. The winners of each division will be awarded valuable prizes.

The competition will begin on December 20, 2025, and will be held on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Sixteen teams will compete on each game day. Multiple entries are allowed in the mini-tournaments, subject to availability, to improve your score.

For comfortable viewing of hockey in the open air, the rink has stands designed for 1,200 spectators.

To participate, you must register before December 14th.websiteThe festival is organized Moscow City Sports Department as part of the "Winter in Moscow" project.

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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At the 19th International Wildlife Festival "Golden Turtle," members of the Moscow Youth Antarctic Expedition presented the results of their research. Their work was based on samples collected on the Earth's southernmost continent and then studied jointly with researchers from the P.P. Shirshov Institute of Oceanology and the S.N. Vinogradsky Institute of Microbiology of the Russian Academy of Sciences. This was reported by the Moscow Institute of Oceanology's press service. Department of Education and Science.

Thus, Alexandra Shishkina, a student at School No. 1553 named after V.I. Vernadsky, and Elizaveta Brailovskaya, a student at School No. 883 named after Hero of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General M.F. Lukin, studied the water in the lakes of the Schirmacher Oasis. The girls discovered that the difference in elevation between the lakes leads to differences in the chemical composition and composition of microbial communities. To obtain their results, they measured the pH, electrical conductivity, and ion concentrations of the water, and analyzed DNA fragments of the microorganisms.

Alexandra Shishkina also studied the composition of rock particles in a glacier located near the Schirmacher Oasis. She melted ice collected in Antarctica, passed the resulting water through special filters, and examined the trapped particles using an electron microscope. After processing the data, the student discovered that the number of rock particles in the glacier had increased significantly over the past 100 years. Consequently, the rocks have begun to weather more rapidly, which is directly related to rising air temperatures. This increase in particle content provides further evidence that global warming is also affecting Antarctica.

The Moscow Youth Antarctic Expedition took place from November 26 to December 17, 2024, with the support of the Moscow Department of Education and Science and the Moscow branch Movements of the FirstIt was led by renowned explorer Matvey Shparo, director of the Travel Laboratory supplementary education center and recipient of the Order of Courage, and Ivan Smirnov, PhD in biology and winner of the Moscow Teachers of the Year competition and leader of research expeditions in the Arctic and Antarctic.

Moscow schoolchildren and college students were eligible to participate in the expedition. To do so, they had to pass several selection stages: the Antarctic Dictation, an adventure race, a youth forum, a professional skills competition, and a training camp. Following these stages, 13 finalists were selected to travel to the southernmost continent.

During the journey, the participants split into two teams. The schoolchildren conducted research on behalf of Russian research institutes, while the students maintained the expedition's operations: monitoring its members' health, managing communications, preparing food, and maintaining the mobile living module.

The journey lasted 21 days, 11 of which were spent in Antarctica. During this time, the participants completed six routes totaling over 63 kilometers, studied the mineralization and acidity of six natural bodies of water, and collected 96 samples of water, air, and biological material.

Around 80,000 schoolchildren and college students in Moscow—one in every 20 students—are involved in tourism. The city's "Route Built" project is aimed at them. Over the past year, students have completed nearly 300 hikes across Russia and other countries. Destinations include Kazbek, Tien Shan, North Ossetia, Altai, Kamchatka, and the Arctic.

The XIX International Wildlife Festival "Golden Turtle" is held from October 17 to December 14 at the New Tretyakov Gallery with the support of the Moscow Government and the capital's Department of Nature Management and Environmental Protection.

You can learn more about supplementary education in the capital in Telegram channels. Moscow Education And Moscow education.

Supplemental education programs develop students' creative and critical thinking and develop skills that will be useful in their future careers. Events held within these programs contribute to the "All the Best for Children" national project. Youth and ChildrenYou can learn more about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution at special page.

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This year, activists from the Gagarinsky District Youth Chamber have already completed eight humanitarian flights to the Special Military Operations Zone (SMO) and new regions of Russia. They delivered over 10 tons of useful supplies. The latest shipment includes chainsaw consumables, generator cables, batteries, grinders, axes, tire tubes, and camouflage nets.

Any support is important

Volunteer work in the district has been ongoing for several years and unites hundreds of people. One of the activists is Ilya Ermolkin, a graduate student at Lomonosov Moscow State University. As a child, he and his classmates visited hospitals and veterans' centers.

"My parents taught me how important it is to give people simple human attention. The Orthodox school I attended often organized trips to hospitals where elderly and seriously ill patients were treated. I saw that even simply reading a book or a poem brightened their day," says Ilya Ermoolkin.

In 2023, he joined the Peresvet-9 humanitarian group and, over the course of a year and a half, he and his colleagues traveled throughout virtually the entire SVO zone, as well as the Belgorod and Kursk regions, assisting not only combat units but also military hospitals and civilian centers.

After joining the youth chamber, Ilya shared his experience with his colleagues. This marked the beginning of a new phase of volunteer work in the district. Ilya's sincere conviction and practical knowledge inspired his colleagues, who joined in collecting and sending humanitarian aid.

Support in word and deed

The Gagarinsky District activists' assistance is aimed not only at the military but also at civilians. During one of their trips, the volunteers met people who had lost property and loved ones, which inspired them to expand their humanitarian mission. This is how the "Children of Donbas: Strength in Unity" project was created. It includes not only regular humanitarian aid trips but also the organization of patriotic events.

For example, in August, as part of the project, volunteers delivered supplies to Donetsk for Lidiya Kovaleva, who is raising over 40 adopted children. The family received essentials: hygiene products, household appliances, kitchen utensils, drinking water, and other humanitarian aid.

Ilya Ermolkin noted that the volunteers are delighted with the response to their initiative. Since its inception, the project has united over 100 people from across the country. Humanitarian aid has arrived from the Moscow region, St. Petersburg, Voronezh, Syzran, Tver, and even the Komi Republic.

Anyone can join the volunteers in collecting aid. Concerned Muscovites are also invited to deliver humanitarian parcels. Donations can be made at Leninsky Prospekt, Building 60/2, Entrance 5, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

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Gorky Film Studio, part of the Moscow film cluster, is reviving its own film production. On November 27, "Letter to Santa Claus" will be released. This family film has a New Year's spirit and a strong adventure element. The main character, lawyer Pyotr Bezuglov, finds himself at the epicenter of incredible events after his childhood wishes come true. Rivers of soda and mountains of sweets, animated soldiers, and Natalia Oreiro as his wife—these are just some of the surprises.

The characters in the Gorky Film Studio film find themselves in dangerous situations and engage in hand-to-hand combat. Director Kirill Kuzin and stunt coordinator Sergei Ryabtsev discussed how they created the most daring scenes of the New Year's comedy, produced with the support of the Cinema Fund, the Moscow Government, and Moskino.

Virtuoso tricks

The main character, played by actor Anton Filipenko, engages in a fight with Shaolin monks. The spectacular fight scene proved to be a significant challenge for those unbeknownst to us—the stuntmen.

"These are the monks of boys' fantasies. After watching the films, children would begin to imitate their signature moves. Our Petya dreamed of such fights too. But he lacked the courage, plus his dad wouldn't let him practice hand-to-hand combat. And now his dream has come true. Anton Filipenko, of course, had to undergo several training sessions before filming, as well as prepare for the flying and zip-lining. But the secret of this scene lies in the well-chosen stunt doubles. Both Anton and the monks, represented by Anatoly Tsoi and Azamat Nigmanov, performed admirably, but only until the moment when certain complex movements were required. Then, professional stuntmen replaced them on set," shared Kirill Kuzin.

Complex stunts are usually conceived and developed by a creative team, including the writers and stunt performers, who often offer interesting solutions. The team often resorts to tricks to replace actors in the shot. For example, in the scene with the monks, wide-brimmed hats were crucial. They prevent the audience from seeing the faces of the fighters and from realizing they are stunt doubles.

"Many of Russia's best stuntmen participated in the filming of 'Letter to Santa Claus,' and I think they did an A+. There were some challenging moments, but we pulled it off. For example, in our country, there are only a few stuntmen who can move and fight with the agility required for the Shaolin-style fight scene. I invited them to the project. Artem Yudin and Alexey Minaev performed the fights, and cinematographer Sher Dzhuraev not only filmed but also essentially choreographed the scene," explained Sergey Ryabtsev.

Directors have long since gotten used to the idea that some actors want to perform their own stunts. However, if there's a risk of injury, the work is still entrusted to professionals. An injury sustained by an actor can halt filming.

A stuntman is a shadow of the hero. They take on the difficult elements of a scene, helping to create a vivid image of the character, adds Sergey Ryabtsev. The stuntman performs the tricks effectively, and the actor receives credit because the film crew strives to make them the focus of attention. For example, in "Letter to Santa Claus," viewers are treated to a dramatic fall by Ivan Okhlobystin, down a ladder. It appears as if the actor himself is falling, but in reality, it was a stunt double.

As Sergey Ryabtsev emphasizes, the main principles of stunt production in film are beauty, impact, and, of course, safety. In addition to filming "Letter to Santa Claus," he has recently worked on several other projects for family audiences. In these films, stunts are performed not only by adults but also by children. Young athletes usually replace the young actors on screen.

The Incredible Adventures of Petr Bezuglov

In this New Year's comedy, the protagonist, Pyotr Bezuglov, is a lawyer, a serious man who has forgotten what it means to dream. His life is one of endless workdays and rules. But one day, his son, Vanya, discovers his father's childhood letters to Father Frost and sends them through a magical mailbox. Overnight, Pyotr's world is turned upside down: all his childhood fantasies overtake him—from rivers of soda and living toys to the appearance of Natalia Oreiro herself, the heroine of his youth. To stop the chaos and save his family, Pyotr must embark on an incredible journey, find that very mailbox, and cancel his wishes before it's too late.

Starring Natalia Oreiro, Ivan Okhlobystin, Anton Filipenko, Kristina Asmus, Ekaterina Temnova, Konstantin Karimov, Miron Provorov, Anatoly Tsoi, Azamat Nigmanov, Dima Bilan, Evelina Bledans, Igor Zhizhikin, Vladimir Sterzhakov, Zoya Berber, Roman Popov, Vladimir Simonov and other actors.

Gorky Film Studio is one of the largest in Russia and the oldest film studio in Moscow. It has produced over a thousand films, including "Seventeen Moments of Spring," "Officers," "Morozko," "…The Dawns Here Are Quiet," "Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka," "Guest from the Future," "Moscow—Cassiopeia," "Carnival," "You Never Dreamed of It…," "Pirates of the 20th Century," "Three Plus Two," and many others.

Today, the Gorky Film Studio is one of the main venues of the large Moscow film cluster, actively modernizing its studio complex. The production center produces feature films and documentaries, popular science series, and series for youth and children's/family audiences. The studio also operates sound stages. virtual production studio, costume and props complex, digital content creation studios and a youth creative space Gorky Cinema Campus, and also pass excursionsThe film studio hosts festivals, exhibitions, and professional events for filmmakers.

Scenes from the war film "There Is Only MiG" were filmed at the Moskino Cinema Park.Scenes from the fairy tale film "Chudo-Yudo" were filmed at the Moskino cinema park.

The Moscow Film Cluster comprises infrastructure facilities, services, and facilities for filmmakers, developed by the Moscow Government as part of the "Moscow – City of Cinema" project. Its structure includes the Moskino Cinema Park, the Gorky Film Studio (with locations on Sergei Eisenstein Street and Valdaisky Proyezd), the Moskino Film Factory, the Moskino cinema chain, the Moskino Film Commission, and the Moskino Film Platform.

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