Sobyanin: 258,000 Muscovites have moved into or are moving into new housing under the renovation program.

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The capital's renovation program is already more than a quarter complete. This was reported on its channel in MAX messenger Sergei Sobyanin said.

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new apartments "About 258,000 Muscovites have moved in or are moving in. They have received not only comfortable housing but also a next-level urban environment right next to their homes," noted Sergei Sobyanin.

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Under the housing renovation program approved on August 1, 2017, approximately one million Muscovites will move into new apartments. The renovation districts will create a new level of urban environment: balanced, open, comfortable, and attractive.

The renovation program includes 5,176 buildings—approximately 350,000 apartments with a total floor area of 16.4 million square meters. By the end of 2025, the renovation program will be more than 25 percent complete.

Sobyanin congratulated the 250,000th participant in the renovation program on their housewarming.

Since 2018, 7.9 million square meters of housing have been commissioned to implement the program's goals, allowing for the relocation of approximately 1,600 older buildings. By 2025, approximately 2.3 million square meters of housing will have been built—a record volume for the program's implementation.

The Moscow Housing Renovation Fund has become the leader in housing construction in Russia.

In addition, in 2025, advanced construction technologies were actively introduced to accelerate the commissioning and improve the quality of housing built under the renovation program.

“So, in Cheryomushki, for the first time, a residential building was built from

large modules "In just 6.5 months. This is an absolute record for the construction of similar buildings," added Sergei Sobyanin.

The production of blocks was mastered by the new robotic plant of the MonArch Group of Companies, located in the Vnukovo district (Novomoskovsky Administrative District).

In 12 districts of Moscow (Ramenki, Severny, Molzhaninovsky, Kommunarka, Stary Kryukov, Yuzhny and Severny Medvedkovo, Yasenevo, Lianozovo, Novo-Peredelkino, Yuzhny and Severny Butovo) the current renovation program has been fully completed.

Plans for 2026 include commissioning 2.5 million square meters of housing, which will allow for the relocation of approximately 60,000 more people.

In total, approximately 11 million square meters of real estate are at various stages of design and construction, which will allow for the highest possible rate of relocation of residents of buildings included in the renovation program in the coming years and the completion of the program by 2032. The program is being implemented according to the schedule approved in 2017. Commitments to residents are being fulfilled ahead of schedule.

When moving, city residents are assisted at information centers where representatives work Department of City Property, the Moscow Renovation Fund, the prefecture, the management company, the general contractor and other departments.

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Sobyanin took part in the International Congress of Public Administration

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The International Congress of Public Administration has opened at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA). From February 10 to 13, it will serve as a hub for developing best practices that will improve the quality of public administration. Sergei Sobyanin participated in the plenary session of the congress, "Public Administration in the 21st Century: Between Speed and Meaning."

The congress is dedicated to six key public administration topics: civil service, digitalization, regional experience, business support, a people-centered government, and strategic priority management. Participants will discuss systemic reforms and specific operational models that have already proven effective.

The Moscow Mayor shared his experience implementing reforms in Moscow. The development model that existed in the early 2000s had become ineffective and was holding back the city's development.

"The changes needed at that time were long overdue; no matter what anyone said, everyone understood they were overdue. How to do it, and at what speed, is another matter. We were so far behind at the time in transportation, healthcare, and public spaces that we didn't have the time to do what Europe had accomplished over the previous 40 years. We needed to do it in literally five to ten years, so, of course, the speed of change and the rigor of our decisions were simply dictated by objective necessity: either we would lag behind and become some third-rate city, or we would become a leader and set an example for other global cities," Sergei Sobyanin emphasized.

According to the Moscow Mayor, all changes being implemented are for Muscovites. And the understanding of these processes, experience, and character of the managers dictate the speed and quality of the transformations. The most important thing is the confidence that the city and its residents will ultimately benefit.

The speed of reform implementation is a result of the freedom and responsibility given to the city administration. If there's a focus on results, not process, a team is assembled that is also focused on those results.

"People expect their sewage system to work properly, their apartments to be warm and bright, their entryway to be clean, their courtyard to be landscaped, public transportation to run regularly, hospitals and clinics to treat them like humans rather than artificial intelligence, and so on and so forth. After all, basic needs and aspirations don't change over time. These are the same needs as ordinary citizens, city dwellers, and that's what they expect from the government," Sergei Sobyanin noted.

 

The city that surrounds a resident is an extension of their personal space and comfort. People's needs change, and we must strive to reach new levels, because any standstill is a degradation. The well-being of the country depends on the city's development.

According to the Moscow Mayor, officials must meet the needs of their residents and be a hero every day of their service. A high-level manager must understand the strategy and be committed to implementing it. They must be willing to work, unafraid of conflict, and a fighter. If such people enter public service, they must be helped to become true leaders.

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Rhythms of loving hearts

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The Vykhino Gallery will host a concert titled "Rhythms of Loving Hearts." The program will feature vocal works from various eras, in which dance rhythms form the basis of the musical statement.

The audience will hear arias and numbers from operettas and musicals, as well as popular and folk songs. The performances will include works by Imre Kálmán, Luigi Arditi, Franz Lehár, Robert Stolz, Leonard Bernstein, and Frederick Loewe, as well as excerpts from the musicals "West Side Story," "My Fair Lady," and "Cabaret."

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Bakhchisarai, Mikhailovskoye, and Trigorskoye: The State A.S. Pushkin Museum invites you to an exhibition about Pushkin's places

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In the State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, subordinate to the capital Department of Culture, opens on February 10th exhibition "Pushkin Places in the Works of 20th-21st Century Artists" is dedicated to the classic author's favorite places, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Orenburg, the Bakhchisarai Palace, the Torzhok Hotel, and the Mikhailovskoye, Trigorskoye, and Bernovo estates.

The exhibition includes works by Russian artists. Among them are Alexander Osmerkin's "Mikhailovskoye. Two Lakes" and "Svyatogorsk Monastery," created in 1928 during the artist's assignment in the Pskov Province.

Visitors will also see Boris Shcherbakov's landscape "Evening on the Black Gannibalovsky Pond." The artist visited the Mikhailovskoye estate in 1934 to paint the painting.

The exhibition halls feature works by Tatyana Radimova, "Road to Mikhailovskoye," "Trigorskoye and the Voronich Fortress," and Yuri Kertselli, "Mikhailovskoye. Pushkin's House," "Torzhok. Borisoglebsky Monastery," among others. The exhibition will also feature photographs from various years depicting Pushkin-related sites.

The project is timed to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Pushkin Museum Society, whose origins included the State A.S. Pushkin Museum (Moscow), the All-Russian A.S. Pushkin Museum (St. Petersburg), the Mikhailovskoye Museum-Reserve, and the Boldin Museum-Reserve.

The exhibition will run until May 17th. It is designed for visitors aged six and over. Admission is bytickets.

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Capital businesses invite you to celebrate Chinese New Year and Maslenitsa

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From February 11th to 17th, Moscow businesses have prepared a variety of free events for Muscovites of all ages as part of the "Winter in Moscow" project. These include engaging workshops, games, and an educational exhibition. Admission is free, but registration is required for some events.

Bolotnaya Square: Learn makeup secrets and build a model bicycle

On February 11 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the Gift Factory art pavilion on Bolotnaya Square will host makeup master class For mothers and daughters. Professional makeup artists will teach guests how to apply makeup correctly and choose shades.

11 And13 February From 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, you can attend a masterclass on creating essential fragrances. Representatives of the Moscow-based brand will teach you how to create warming winter compositions, as well as invigorating florals that will evoke summer memories. Guests will learn how to stay healthy during the cold season. As per tradition, they will also enjoy a session with metaphorical cards. The masterclass is limited to 10 people at a time.

On February 14 and 15, the art pavilion will host master classes from its partner, Yandex Market, onglove customization, making candlesticks AndcrochetClasses will be held from 12:00 to 16:00.

On February 12 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, guests will be taught how to create puppets for shadow theaterParticipants will choose their favorite plywood doll and transform it into a fairy tale character. They will paint the doll brightly and dress it in fancy costumes.

On the same day from 19:00 to 20:00 there will be a master class onassembling a souvenir bicycle model from plywoodYoung crafters will create a miniature model from cut-out parts. This activity will introduce them to the basics of design and assembly, develop spatial thinking and fine motor skills. They will learn to read diagrams, learn how to properly use mechanical fasteners, and master the adhesive assembly technique that ensures a strong connection between parts. A maximum of 10 people can participate in the workshop at a time.

A master class will be held from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Winter Magic of AromatherapyVisitors will be treated to the magical aromas of natural essential oils: warming winter compositions and invigorating florals. Guests will be immersed in a world of feelings and intuition, learning how to maintain health during the cold season. They will also enjoy a session with metaphorical cards.

On February 15 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, young guests are invited to a creative workshop. Create your own branded shopperIt will be held as part of the Multiboom marathon. Participants will be able to design a stylish bag with the Moscow Sun symbol—the mascot Ray. The hero will delight guests, pose for photos, and present them with memorable gifts. Admission to the master class is on a first-come, first-served basis; no more than seven people can participate at a time.

On February 17, as part of the Chinese New Year, with the support of our partner, Alfa Bank, master classes oncalligraphy, creating hanging lanterns Andfan paintingsThe events will take place from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Tverskoy Boulevard: Make a Maslenitsa doll and receive gifts

On February 13, guests are welcome at the Moscow Winter Club on Tverskoy Boulevard for the festival. "Carnival".

From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, L.Sanic will host a Maslenitsa doll-making workshop in Rotunda No. 1, award subscription gifts, and offer sea buckthorn tea to everyone. A Maslenitsa photo zone with props, including scarves and masks, will be available on site.

In Rotunda No. 3, the Holly Polly brand will teach you how to make bag trims.

In Rotunda No. 4, the Zeitun brand will be serving tea and sweets—cockerel-shaped lollipops and buns. Each guest will receive a souvenir. Beautyfic will be organizing a master class on creating an oriental-style bag trim.

At the beauty tree area, AskMask representatives will be handing out miniatures of the brand and roosters on a stick. L'Occitane and Gordon's Lab will give away a miniature for subscribing to their Telegram channel. Artdeco will provide an astrological consultation and a beauty forecast, as well as a free lip gloss for subscribing.

Brands To My Skin, Nikk Mole, and Librederm will be giving away prizes on a wheel of fortune, G.Love has prepared a win-win lottery, and Babor will be offering a mini-lecture on spring skincare.

Representatives of Krygina Cosmetics will be holding makeup master classes on February 13 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and on February 14 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Learn to cook, choose a profession, and take part in games in parks

From February 11th to 17th, from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm, children are invited to winter culinary master classes At the Korchma restaurant, located at 7 Nikolo-Khovanskaya Street, Building 1, the children will have a fun time in a creative environment with an entertainer, while parents will have the opportunity to relax and socialize.

From February 13 to 15 from 15:00 to 20:00 in the VkusVill brand zones in Izmailovsky Park And Sokolniki, as well as in the landscape park Mitino Exciting games have been prepared for guests. At the interactive "Recipe Tree" event, everyone can receive instructions on how to prepare a variety of dishes and collect cards with the necessary ingredients from the tree within a set time limit. Participants in the "Gift Box" will have the chance to shake a magical box containing a cube and win a delicious treat.

On February 15, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, the congress center of the First Moscow State Medical University named after I.M. Sechenov, located at 8 Trubetskaya Street, will host a free winter exhibition, "Admissions Navigator," for students in grades 7–11 and their parents. Organized by the educational center Maximum Education, visitors will have the opportunity to receive answers to their admissions questions from representatives of 45 universities and colleges. Experts will compile a personalized career profile, help them choose the right subjects for the Main and Unified State Exams, and outline a preparation plan. Guests will also learn important news about changes to the 2026 admissions campaign. Required registration.

On February 16, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, children aged six to eight are invited to the "Build and Program a Fan" workshop at the Engineering Club child development center, located at 3 Tatyana Makarovoy Street. Participants will build their own fan model and learn to program its movements using simple blocks on a tablet. This engaging, game-based format will allow children to become familiar with the basic principles of logic and algorithms. Required registration.

Chinese New Year: Learn Calligraphy and Make a Paper Lantern

On February 17, Alfa-Bank will host master classes at the Gift Factory art pavilion on Bolotnaya Square as part of the Chinese New Year celebrations.

From 18:00 to 19:00 there will be a lesson oncalligraphyThis striking Chinese writing style, with its expressive, angular elements, is considered a refined form of painting. Each participant will not only learn to write but also create a stylish, minimalist painting.

From 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, young guests will learn paint a fan In a traditional Chinese style, participants can decorate them with a cherry blossom branch or a flying dragon. This fan can be used as intended or hung on the wall when open as a decorative element.

From 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm, guests will be able to craft paper hanging lanternsThese traditional decorations are found everywhere in China—on the streets, in homes, offices, and restaurants. Red lanterns are believed to attract good luck and ward off evil spirits, while white ones purify the space. Participants will also learn traditional Chinese painting.

Winter in Moscow — the main event of the season. The project aims to strengthen social and family ties, create an atmosphere of unity and mutual support, and assist those currently defending the Motherland. Through a variety of programs, including cultural, educational, and sporting events, it brings together Muscovites and visitors of all ages and interests, creating an environment for creative development, active recreation, and warm communication. Particular attention is paid to supporting participants and veterans of the special military operation and their families.

You can see how Moscow celebrated the previous Chinese New Year in report Mosfoto.

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Automatic access to your medical records, subsidies, and other opportunities: Why you need a full account on mos.ru

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The mos.ru portal supports Muscovites in a variety of life situations, saving them time and effort. The higher the account level, the more opportunities the city's digital ecosystem offers. A full account is available to all Muscovites, granting access to all electronic services, services, and online projects in the capital. Learn more about the opportunities available with a full account.full mos.ru account and how to increase its level, they reminded in the capital Department of Information Technology.

"The mos.ru portal today offers over 460 services that help solve virtually any issue—from everyday chores and caring for loved ones to choosing clubs and purchasing tickets to performances. The higher the account level, the more opportunities the city's digital ecosystem offers residents. For example, residents with a full mos.ru account automatically gain access to their electronic medical records, without having to submit an application or wait for it to be verified," explained the press service of the Moscow Department of Information Technology.

Entering the Digital Universe

There are three account levels: simplified, standard, and full. To obtain a simplified account, users simply register on the mos.ru portal. After registering, they can view information about the portal's services and access some of them, such as submitting water, heat, and electricity meter readings or paying fines. To upgrade to the standard account level, users must add their individual insurance account number (SNILS) to their personal account.

You can upgrade your account to a full level either online or in person at any My Documents government services center by presenting your passport. You can verify your identity online in two ways: by logging in to mos.ru using a verified account on the federal government services portal. gosuslugi.ru or using the ID of one of the banks.

Key to mos.ru resources

A full account gives you access to all the portal's features. For example, after verifying your identity, you can apply for housing and utility subsidies and opt out of receiving paper single payment document, automatically access your electronic medical record without submitting an application. Additionally, a full account can be used to verify your account on car-sharing services and, in the summer, on electric scooter rental services.

A standard account allows access to services and features that don't require identity verification. This level allows users to register with city clinics, apply for a Moscow resident card, receive information from the Capital Repairs Fund, and more.

In addition, a full account on mos.ru gives residents of the capital the opportunity to choose an animal from a city shelter and sign up to meet it using the service. MospitometzHe works with 13 city shelters, collecting profiles of dogs and cats waiting for their future homes.

Users of the portal authorized via Mos ID do not have to enter their personal data when purchasing tickets for city events through the service. Mosbilet— The fields are filled in automatically. This saves time and eliminates potential errors in personal information. And if you have information about relatives entered in your personal account on mos.ru, their information will also be automatically retrieved when you purchase tickets.

Access to urban projects

A Mos ID account also allows you to access other digital projects. It can be used to log in to over 150 city resources, including electronic projects. For example,Active Citizen, where Muscovites make important decisions for the capital through voting, or on the portal Our City, which helps residents influence the state of the urban environment. Authorization using Mos ID on the platform Electronic House allows Muscovites to manage their apartment building online with their neighbors, including making important decisions at general meetings of owners. Additionally, a mos.ru account gives Muscovites access to services Moscow Electronic School, as well as city mobile applications and resources, including the "Parking of Russia" portal Get to Know Moscow, supplier portal, investment portal and many others.

The My ID app received the Global CIO Project of the Year 2025 award.Large families can visit skating rinks in Moscow parks for free using the My ID app.More services and an updated interface: how the My ID mobile app evolved in 2025

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

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Residents of the capital are invited to take part in the "Moscow. Traditions. People" project.

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A new tourism and educational project, "Moscow. Traditions. People," has launched in the capital. It includes walking tours, local history lectures, and an online competition. Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow.

"Competition participants will talk about the lives of outstanding residents and heroes of our country, architectural landmarks, and the history and traditions of Moscow's districts," said Natalia Sergunina.

Applications are now open. Submit your application until April 13th. tourist service Russpass. Citizens aged 12 and over are invited to join.

A jury consisting of Moscow experts, heads of relevant associations, museums, and other experts will evaluate the entries and select the finalists. The winners will be selected in project "Active Citizen." The winners' stories will be published online. Russpass Magazine.

The lectures will focus on the development of the capital's districts and popular attractions, including VDNKh and the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve. The excursion program will cover all districts and introduce the audience to their landmarks.

All project events are free. The schedule is available on Russpass.

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New generation electric buses have entered service on route No. 776 in the east of the capital.

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New-generation KAMAZ-52222 electric buses have been launched on route No. 776, which runs between the Novogireevo metro station and the Novogireevo station of the Moscow Central Diameter 4. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry. Maxim Liksutov.

"Following Sergei Sobyanin's instructions, we continue to develop the electric bus network. Electric vehicles are coming to the capital, replacing buses. This improves travel comfort and the environment. Two modern Russian-made electric buses are operating on the new route in the Eastern Administrative District," added Maxim Liksutov.

KAMAZ-52222 electric buses operate in three districts of the Eastern Administrative District: Ivanovsky, Novogireevo, and Perovo. Now, trips to popular recreation areas, public gardens, medical and educational institutions, and other destinations will be even more comfortable.

Why are electric buses better than buses?

Moscow is developing environmentally friendly ground transportation. Innovative vehicles comfortably and safely transport passengers to metro stations, as well as to important social, cultural, sports facilities, and other popular landmarks.

Replacing one bus with an electric one reduces carbon dioxide emissions by more than 60 tons per year. These innovative vehicles offer a smooth ride, no noise, and no vibration. Inside, they feature media screens with information about upcoming stops and charging ports for gadgets, a climate control system, and door release buttons to maintain an optimal temperature. An air curtain is activated when the doors are opened.

A folding ramp and a driver call button make electric buses comfortable for people with disabilities. Special spaces are also provided for them. Strollers, bicycles, and large luggage can be stored in the storage area.

You can pay for your fare using any convenient payment method using digital validators located near the doors. For passenger safety, the vehicles are equipped with video cameras both inside and outside.

New generation electric buses

Starting in 2022, the capital will receive upgraded vehicles. These electric buses feature adaptive interior lighting, which switches from cool to warm at 2:00 PM for passenger comfort. The front route sign, enlarged by 18 percent, allows for easy identification from a distance. An electric heater inside the vehicle is environmentally friendly and maintains an optimal temperature. The driving range has increased from 40–50 to 80–90 kilometers. Meanwhile, the vehicle's weight remains unchanged.

In 2025, the new-generation KAMAZ-52222 electric buses entered service. They are even more comfortable thanks to a redesigned cabin layout, a 15 percent larger storage area, additional carry-on luggage space, and a redesigned door. The climate control system has been made more efficient, and the doors now feature light strips indicating opening and closing. The exterior design of the electric buses is in line with modern trends in global industrial design.

Innovative vehicles are being developed based on operating experience from earlier models and passenger feedback. Moscow's order for new technology supports employment in the regions and stimulates the development of domestic industry. All electric buses meet the most stringent safety and service standards.

Electric bus depots

Today, electric buses are serviced at 12 Mosgortrans sites. Moscow was the first in the country to begin building modern electric bus depots. In 2022, the first electric bus depot in Russia and the largest in Europe, "Krasnaya Pakhra," opened in the New Moscow.

Eco-friendly buses began operating in the Novomoskovsky and Troitsky administrative districts. A year later, the Mitino bus depot was built in the northwest. With its arrival, electric buses began operating in 20 districts of the capital and two nearby cities in the Moscow region. At the end of 2023, a third innovative electric bus depot, Saltykovka, began operating. It serves routes in the east of the city.

With new transport deliveries and the development of charging infrastructure, Moscow will see even more electric bus routes, making travel more comfortable and environmentally friendly.

In accordance with the objectives of the national project Infrastructure for Life Moscow is placing significant emphasis on modernizing its social and public infrastructure, including increasing the number of convenient public transportation routes and upgrading its rolling stock. Furthermore, as part of the national project, the capital has begun developing the Central Transportation Hub. It will become a unified transport system with predictable commuter rail service for over 30 million residents in 11 Russian regions. More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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The V.A. Tropinin Museum and the Museum of Moscow Artists of His Time celebrated its 55th anniversary.

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This year, the V.A. Tropinin Museum and the Moscow artists of his time, subordinate to the capital’s Department of Culture, is turning 55. To celebrate its birthday, the "Following My Dream" festival will be held at the institution's premises from February 11th to 15th. The program includes overview and thematic excursions, dedicated to the history of the building and the museum itself, the collection and current exhibitions, as well as lectures, master classes in the watercolor painting studio and a lottery. Entry bypre-registration.

The museum, which opened in 1971 thanks to the efforts of Moscow collector and art historian Felix Vishnevsky (1903–1978), was initially a branch of the Ostankino Palace Museum of Serf Art, but after 1991 it began to function as an independent organization.

Over more than half a century, the collections have expanded significantly: while in the 1970s they contained approximately 300 items, by 2025 their number exceeded 3,500.

The museum is often called a "small Tretyakov Gallery" due to the artistic value of its collection. Among the collection's masterpieces are Vasily Tropinin's "Self-Portrait with Brushes and Palette Against a Window Overlooking the Kremlin," "The Lacemaker," "Girl with a Pot of Roses," "Girl with a Dog," portraits of the merchant couple the Kiselevs, Sergei Kushnikov, Sergei Golitsyn, and other works, as well as works by Ivan Argunov, Fyodor Rokotov, Dmitry Levitsky, Vladimir Borovikovsky, Sylvester Shchedrin, Orest Kiprensky, Louis Caravaca, and Pietro Rotari.

The collection also features works by famous artists of the second half of the 19th and first half of the 20th centuries: Ivan Aivazovsky, Boris Kustodiev, Vasily Polenov, Pyotr Konchalovsky, Pavel Kuznetsov, Lev Bakst, Natalia Goncharova, and other masters.

The museum also conducts active educational activities and collaborates closely with the Moscow collector community, which regularly participates in exhibitions. This provides an opportunity to introduce residents and visitors to the capital to unique items from private collections. Furthermore, inter-museum projects—travelling exhibitions—are implemented with great success in cities across Russia.

Every year, the museum becomes increasingly popular with residents and visitors to the capital. The museum offers lectures and hosts meetings with cultural figures. A family art workshop is open for parents with children, offering master classes, quests, and tours.

"From Portrait to Lorgnette." How a New Exhibition at the Tropinin Museum Changes the Understanding of His Collection

Felix Vishnevsky was born into a Moscow family of hereditary merchants and Russian-Polish nobles. His father, Yevgeny Vishnevsky, was an architect, collector, and the last chairman of the Moscow Art Society. Under his guidance, Felix began collecting. In 1918, he participated in the organization of the First Proletarian Museum in Moscow. From 1925 to 1928, he worked as a junior research fellow at the State Historical Museum while simultaneously studying at the Faculty of Fine Arts at Lomonosov Moscow State University.

From 1958 to 1969, Felix Vishnevsky worked as a senior researcher at the State A.S. Pushkin Museum. In 1964, he became the first private collector in the USSR to secure state registration of the most valuable portion of his collection, which at that time numbered 132 works.

Until the end of his life, Felix Vishnevsky worked as the museum's chief curator and lived in the mezzanine of the manor house. As a philanthropist, he supported many Russian museums, enriching their collections with art.

Speaking about the V.A. Tropinin Museum and the Moscow artists of his time, the collector noted that he "collects an era," not just paintings and graphic works. Therefore, the collection is rich in decorative and applied art, furniture, interior accessories, and clothing. Felix Vishnevsky also curated a large collection of antique frames, which, like the furniture, he often restored himself.

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Over 800 residential building facades have been renovated in Moscow over the past year as part of a major renovation program.

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Specialists urban economy complex More than 800 apartment building facades were repaired last year, according to the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Utilities, and Urban Development. Petr Biryukov.

"Facade renovation is a crucial part of a major overhaul, as it's not only a fundamental component of a building's appearance but also an integral part of its thermal envelope. Last year, we completed over 800 facade renovations, with the most extensive work carried out in the Central, Eastern, and Northern Administrative Districts," noted Pyotr Biryukov.

For each type of façade, special technologies were used to fully restore the technical characteristics and appearance of the building.

Brick facades undergo mandatory hydrophobization. This modern treatment method protects against the damaging effects of temperature fluctuations and high humidity. When restoring painted facades of panel buildings, specialists first correct the panel geometry. In the second stage, they fill the interpanel joints with sealant, after which the facade is primed and painted in two coats, added Petr Biryukov.

Repairs to building facades clad with small ceramic tiles are carried out using a polymer-cement mixture on reinforcing mesh. A facade repaired using this technology will last at least 30 years, as confirmed by numerous tests.

All paints used for the work have high vapor permeability properties, which ensures their resistance to moisture and long-term color retention.

The regional program for capital repairs of the housing stock is in line with the goals and objectives of the national projectInfrastructure for LifeMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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