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Festival Moscow Estatesactively attracts foreign visitors, introducing them to the culture of past eras and ancient city traditions. This winter, one of the most popular spots has been Manezhnaya Square, home to a retro photo studio. It has already attracted over 315,000 visitors.

The site's visitors include travelers from the Far East, Altai, Siberia, Yakutia, Buryatia, Crimea, and other regions of Russia, as well as tourists from Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Belarus, China, India, the United Arab Emirates, Iran, Vietnam, Serbia, and Croatia.

Manezhnaya Square has recreated the atmosphere of an old Moscow estate. Visitors can try on period costumes and take memorable photos in the retro photo studio, send their loved ones a branded postcard, and receive a map of the "Moscow Estate" winter route. Foreign tourists report that the photo shoot was a pleasant, emotional experience and a unique souvenir of their winter stroll through Moscow.

This season at the festival Moscow Estates For the first time, image zones have appeared in the city center. These areas help tourists navigate the variety of events and find ready-made winter walking routes. A photo studio on Manezhnaya Square is located on the festival grounds. Journey to ChristmasIn addition, temporary information pavilions have opened on Bolotnaya Square and Tverskoy Boulevard. There, visitors can pick up a "Moscow Estate" route map, brochures in Russian, English, Chinese, and Arabic, learn about the festival program, and find out the current schedule of events at the estates.

The Moscow Estates Festival is in line with the "Tourist Attractiveness of the Country" initiative of the national project Tourism and Hospitality and helps residents and visitors learn about the city's cultural and historical heritage in a modern format. More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found at special page.

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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From February 8 to 10, 2026, the International Industrial Exhibition "Innoprom. Saudi Arabia" will be held in Riyadh. This is a key event for developing technological cooperation between Moscow enterprises and the Persian Gulf countries. At the exhibition, the Moscow Government will present solutions from companies in priority industrial sectors with high export potential.

"Following Sergei Sobyanin's instructions, the city is consistently developing trade, economic, and industrial cooperation with friendly countries, including Saudi Arabia. By the end of 2025, Moscow's exports to the Kingdom increased by 72 percent. Moscow ranks first among Russian regions in terms of trade turnover with Saudi Arabia, accounting for 55 percent of the national total for January-November 2025. The participation of Moscow companies in international industry exhibitions, such as Innoprom. Saudi Arabia, allows them not only to promote their products to promising markets but also to build long-term partnerships in key industrial sectors for the city," noted the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.

Maxim Liksutov.

The Moscow exhibit will bring together 10 Moscow-based companies—manufacturers of equipment for the fuel and energy sector, microelectronics, medical devices, pharmaceutical substances, industrial automation, and educational and interactive equipment.

Unitel Engineering LLC will present relay protection and emergency control devices used to automate substations and power systems. A number of the company's solutions are already in use in international markets, including Saudi Arabia. The Molecular Electronics Research Institute will showcase its developments, including microcontrollers and electromyographic sensors. Elta Company LLC, a medical equipment manufacturer, will showcase portable glucose meters and consumables popular in the Middle East.

NEKS-T, a resident of the Technopolis Moscow Special Economic Zone (SEZ), will present interactive systems and digital solutions for educational infrastructure, while Nauchnye Razvlecheniye LLC will present unique digital labs for teaching children and adolescents, which align with the priorities of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 educational reform. Participants will also include manufacturers of electrical panel equipment, professional communications systems, pharmaceutical substances, and equipment for the oil industry.

"To promote Moscow products in foreign markets, the city is implementing a comprehensive export support system. Since 2019, the Mosprom Center for Export, Industry, and Investment Support has been supporting Moscow companies in their entry into international markets, including through participation in major industry exhibitions and business missions. More than 30 international events for Moscow industrialists, including those from the Middle East, are planned for 2026," said the Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Moscow Department of Investment and Industrial Policy.

Anatoly Garbuzov.

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A separate section of the exhibition will be dedicated to presenting the investment potential of the Technopolis Moscow SEZ. Visitors to the stand will be able to learn about the opportunities for localizing high-tech production in the capital, tax and customs preferences, existing engineering infrastructure, and resident projects in microelectronics, pharmaceuticals, instrumentation, and industrial automation. Particular emphasis will be placed on the prospects for industrial cooperation and joint investment projects with partners from Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf.

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The capital offers young residents special spaces for development and creativity. Muscovites aged 14 to 35 can use the project's multi-format spaces free of charge. "Youth of Moscow". All sites are open daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. To book, please register onportal "Youth of Moscow".

"It's important for us to provide young people with convenient and modern tools to realize their potential. These spaces are designed as hubs where they can work on their ideas for free, find a team, and make their dreams come true," noted Margarita Savinkina, head of the "Youth of Moscow" project.

Record podcasts or video content, conduct master classes and lectures

Each venue is equipped with the necessary technology and comfortable furniture, designed for flexible use, and located near metro stations. It can be used for workshops and lectures, interest club meetings, podcasts or video recording, and stage rehearsals.

The multi-format space "Youth of Moscow. Star" (14 Vernadsky Prospekt) offers eight spaces offering a variety of services. In the design and customization studio, guests can create unique clothing and accessories. Using a printer and heat press, inscriptions, patterns, and other images can be applied to items. There's also a fully equipped recording studio for music production and vocal recording.

The space also features a 3D printing and modeling studio, featuring printers for single-color, photopolymer, and four-color printing. This service is frequently used by students in creative fields and technical universities.

For example, Anastasia Babikova is a second-year student at A.N. Kosygin Russian State University, majoring in Bionic Design. She notes that this platform has been a real help to her.

"Since we often make 3D models in my program, I really want to print them and see how they'll look in real life. I can't always use a printer at the university, but I discovered the "Youth of Moscow" space and now I can easily sign up, come in, and work for fun," Anastasia said.

Conduct rehearsals and use sewing machines

The first creative residency, "Youth of Moscow. Motherland," is located at 5 Izmailovsky Val Street. It features an art and design studio, where guests can use sewing machines, easels, and other creative materials. A studio is available for rent to record a song, podcast, or voiceover. The space is well-insulated and equipped with the necessary equipment. Rehearsals are also frequently held there in the large practice room. For example, the dance team "Youth of Moscow" uses this space weekly for rehearsals.

One of the team's dancers is Seymur Kishiev, a fourth-year student majoring in Information Security at Moscow Polytechnic University. He learned about the project at the "Youth of Moscow" summer creative camp. Now, along with other participants, he uses the gym for group training sessions and also books it himself.

According to him, everything is provided for a comfortable training experience. It's a comfortable gym, with a always-clean locker room, coolers, and large mirrors. Anyone can book the gym, so those interested can practice for free or simply improve their skills.

The very first multi-format space, "Youth of Moscow," opened in November 2022 at 3 Kholodilny Lane, Building 1, Bldg. 8. It frequently hosts events in a hall accommodating up to 100 people. A meeting room with a large screen and table is also available for reservation. The space's main feature is its culinary studio. It features a kitchen set and utensils, equipment, a refrigeration unit, and everything necessary for a culinary master class or filming a show.

Moscow is a city of youth. The capital offers ample opportunities for youth development, creative self-expression, comfortable living, and engaging leisure activities. It boasts a well-developed infrastructure and hosts thousands of events of varying scale and scope. Learn more about opportunities for young city residents on the portal Youth of Moscow and project pages insocial networks.

Moscow Youth: More than 100 events were held in the capital to mark Students' Day.Sergei Sobyanin spoke about the most important youth events of the past year.

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The "Labor Productivity" project helped Moscow businesses generate over 15 billion rubles in savings over four years. This economic benefit was achieved without additional financial expenditures, through the optimization of business processes and the elimination of operational losses. This was reported on the channel in MAX messenger Sergei Sobyanin reported.

"535 companies have joined the project. 480 enterprises have completed the active phase," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

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The project resulted in an average 52 percent increase in productivity, an average 33 percent reduction in process times, and an average 32 percent reduction in work-in-progress inventory.

Priority is given to sectors with low productivity and high growth potential. These include manufacturing (59 percent of participants), trade (14 percent), construction (7 percent), tourism (6 percent), and transportation and storage (5 percent). In 2025 alone, more than 750 employees were trained in lean manufacturing methods, and over 100 specialists became certified trainers.

"Moscow was the first in the country to begin rolling out productivity-enhancing tools to companies outside the federal project. For example, free online courses, 'Own Business: A New Level' and 'Own Business: A New Level of PRO,' have been launched for small and medium-sized businesses. I'm confident that the city will now see even more efficient businesses," added Sergei Sobyanin.

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In 2026, specialists Moscow City Services Complex More than 5,500 elevators will be replaced as part of the regional program for capital repairs of apartment buildings. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Utilities, and Public Works. Petr Biryukov.

"A large-scale elevator upgrade program was developed and approved at the direction of the Moscow Mayor. During its implementation, more than 52,300 elevators were replaced in apartment buildings. This year, we'll be installing a total of over 5,500 elevators. The largest number of replacements are planned for the Southwest (816), South (764), and East (672) administrative districts," said Pyotr Biryukov.

Elevator service life is closely monitored, as this equipment is highly hazardous. It requires regular maintenance checks and timely replacement.

More than 2,400 buildings were overhauled in Moscow in 2025.

Since 2018, elevators in buildings managed by the regional operator have been replaced strictly in the year their 25-year service life expires, without any additional extensions. Specialists dismantle the old equipment and install new elevators. If a building has several elevators, they are replaced one at a time to ensure residents experience minimal inconvenience. The equipment used is domestically produced and fully meets modern safety and comfort requirements.

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In the southwest of the capital, in the Cheryomushki district, a residential building constructed as part of the renovation program was commissioned. The permit was issued by Committee for State Construction Supervision of the City of Moscow (Moscow State Construction Supervision Authority), the agency's chairman reported Anton Slobodchikov.

The new building was assigned a postal address: Sevastopolsky Prospekt, Building 46a.

"Agency specialists issued a permit for the occupancy of a two-section building with varying heights and a living space of nearly 15,400 square meters. All apartments feature wide hallways and entryways, spacious kitchens, and bathrooms. The finished, improved finishes of the spaces available for relocation fully comply with the renovation program standards approved by the Moscow Government Resolution," noted Anton Slobodchikov.

The building's ground floor houses walk-through entrances, concierge rooms, and stroller storage. The non-residential spaces may eventually house shops and services. Three elevators with lifting capacities of 630 and 1,000 kilograms have been installed in each section. The facades are clad in beige porcelain tiles with brown-gray accents.

Seasonal landscaping was carried out in the adjacent area, and an internal courtyard with a recreation area, children's playground, and sports grounds was created.

At the direction of Sergei Sobyanin, the capital is paying special attention to the quality of housing under the renovation program. Construction on the building on Sevastopolsky Prospekt began in May 2023. During this time, inspectors from Mosgosstroynadzor conducted 13 inspections, assessing the quality of construction, finishing, installation of utility systems, and landscaping of the surrounding area. Following the final inspection, a conclusion was issued regarding the building's compliance with the design documentation.

Specialists from the subordinate Expertise Center were involved in the on-site events, conducting a range of laboratory and instrumental studies of building materials and structures being erected.

Renovation program approved in August 2017. It concerns about a million Muscovites and provides for the resettlement of 5,176 buildings. Sergei Sobyanin ordered an increase in the pace of implementation of the renovation program intwice.

Moscow is one of the region's leaders in terms of construction volume. The 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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Cynologists from the Russian School for Guide Dogs of the All-Russian Society of the Blind will conduct training for another 60 four-legged assistants.

Under the guidance of experienced instructors, the dogs will practice key skills, such as passing through turnstiles, navigating escalators, and retrieving dropped objects. Acclimation to high noise levels and large crowds will be an important part of their training. Through these activities, the dogs learn to remain calm and confidently navigate the metro.

The best breeds for this role are Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, and East European Shepherds.

"Following Sergei Sobyanin's instructions, we continue to actively develop a barrier-free environment on public transport. Training guide dogs in the metro is an important part of this work. Over 400 animals have been trained here over the past 12 years, and another 60 will learn these skills this year. It's important to us that every passenger can travel safely and comfortably," said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.

Maxim Liksutov.

Cynologists from the Russian Guide Dog Training School of the All-Russian Society of the Blind practice skills with puppies, teaching them not to be startled by loud noises and to obey commands despite external stimuli. Not every puppy that completes the general training course passes the final exams.

Those who demonstrate the best results are admitted to the next stage at six months of age: subway training. Under the supervision of inspectors from the Passenger Mobility Center, the dogs master the skills necessary to accompany their owners at subway stations.

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Muscovites can join free functional training and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) classes offered as part of the project Sports Weekend.

Functional training

Functional training combines cardio with strength training, engaging all muscle groups. This workout format increases endurance, promotes harmonious muscle development, and boosts metabolism, allowing the body to burn more calories even at rest.

"Functional training increases the body's performance, improves coordination, endurance, posture, and develops flexibility," said trainer Olga Pateeva.

Functional training sessions are held on Saturdays in the gym at VDNKh (Prospekt Mira, Building 119, Building 574) and on Sundays at the Skolkovo Technopark (Bolshoy Boulevard, Building 42, Building 1).

Interval training

Muscovites also have access to interval training as part of the "Sports Weekend" program. It alternates high-intensity exercises with low-intensity ones or rest periods.

HIIT is considered the most effective workout format for weight loss. Regular exercise helps tone muscles, improve muscle definition, and strengthen the cardiovascular system.

"HIIT is my favorite workout. Short, intense bursts of exercise alternate with low-intensity ones or rest periods, which promotes fat burning and muscle preservation. No equipment is required, just bodyweight exercises. HIIT is the fastest way to get in shape," said trainer Olga Maltseva.

HIIT classes are held on weekends at the Strogino Cultural Center (8 Marshal Katukov Street) and at the VDNKh gym.

You can find out more about the Sports Weekend project and sign up for training atwebsite.

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In 2025, entrepreneurs concluded 91,500 contracts following quotation sessions using a trading bot on the supplier portal. By reducing the initial contract price at auctions, customers saved six billion rubles. This was reported by Maria Bagreeva, Deputy Mayor of Moscow, Head of the Department of Economic Policy and City Development.

"The trading bot allows entrepreneurs to participate in multiple bidding sessions simultaneously. This service helps them save time and offer their products to more consumers. In turn, customers receive the most advantageous offers thanks to increased competition among suppliers. In 2025, 91,500 contracts were concluded on the portal as a result of mini-auctions using the trading bot. Suppliers from Moscow, the Moscow and Kaluga regions, Perm Krai, and St. Petersburg were the most active in these sessions. They accounted for a total of over 72,000 transactions, or almost 80 percent of the total number of contracts concluded. By reducing starting prices in procurement, customers saved six billion rubles—15 percent more than in 2024," said Maria Bagreeva.

The trading bot has been operating on the supplier portal since 2022. Its purpose is to simplify the procurement process and minimize risks for entrepreneurs and customers.

"When connecting to an automated bidding bot, the supplier specifies the amount to which they are willing to reduce the product price during the bidding session. During the mini-auction, other bidders can submit their own offers, and the bot progressively bids down to the minimum price specified by the entrepreneur," noted the head of the Moscow Department of Competition Policy.

Kirill Purtov.

Bidding sessions are mini-auctions lasting three, six, or 24 hours, where suppliers compete, gradually lowering the starting price of a contract. This format allows entrepreneurs to quickly conclude contracts and reap profits, while customers can purchase products at a competitive price.

IN Department of Information Technology of the City of Moscow They note that while the bot doesn't guarantee victory in the mini-auction, it significantly saves time and optimizes entrepreneurs' resources. This is especially important for small and medium-sized businesses, which account for over 90 percent of suppliers on the portal. The tool is also useful for buyers: increasing the number of bidders in the process increases competition and reduces the initial contract price.

Supplier portal Created in 2013 to automate small-volume procurement, the platform has proven itself to be an effective tool for interaction between government customers and businesses. The platform offers over 3.3 million unique products, works, and services, with over 1,500 contracts concluded daily. Currently, over 390,000 entrepreneurs are registered on the portal, over 90 percent of which are small and medium-sized businesses. More than 60,000 government and municipal customers from 43 regions of Russia purchase goods, works, and services on the platform.

The functional customer of the portal is the capital Department of Competition Policy, and its technical development is supervised by Department of Information Technology of the City of Moscow.

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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 atspecial page.

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What should you pay attention to when choosing a quest for a child, and how can you explain online etiquette to them? Adults can find answers to these questions oncapital consumer portal. In the section To Parents Articles dedicated to child safety have appeared.

"We continue to expand the knowledge base of the capital's consumer portal to give residents even more opportunities to obtain information and choose high-quality goods and services, as well as protect their rights in various disputes. For example, the "For Parents" section has been expanded with two new materials. One article will help adults learn what information about a quest they need to obtain beforehand to ensure their child's safety. The other will help explain to children in an accessible manner what to pay attention to when communicating online," the press service noted.

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How to choose a safe escape room

Quests are a popular form of leisure and celebration for children. There are many options with various themes, scenarios, and locations. However, when choosing this form of entertainment for a child, experts from a Moscow consumer portal recommend that adults consider a number of mandatory requirements. These relate to safety, the legal liability of organizing companies, and consumer protection. This article discusses these requirements. "Quests for Children: How to Choose a Safe Quest and What to Tell Your Child".

What steps will help ensure the quest is safe:

— you need to collect complete information about the organizer and the location of the game, and study reviews from other clients;

— if possible, arrive in advance and inspect the premises;

— talk to the organizers about age restrictions;

— find out if there are video cameras in the quest rooms, reception and control areas (recordings must be stored for at least 14 days).

If the organizers are unable to answer questions, provide the necessary documents and information, or if the quest conditions are unsafe, it is best not to risk your child's health and refuse to participate.

What risks can a child face on the Internet?

The internet is indispensable for children today—it provides broad access to information for learning, communication, and leisure. But despite all its advantages, the World Wide Web also has obvious drawbacks: data isn't always useful or safe for children. Therefore, it's important for adults not only to use various digital parental control options but also to teach their children to navigate online products independently, ignore inappropriate digital content, and discourage communication attempts from strangers.

New material "Digital Safety and Online Games: How to Protect Your Child?" will help explain to children that not everything on the internet is safe, talk about the risks and how to avoid them.

What online threats should you discuss with your child?

Phishing links. They look almost identical to official resources. They are created to disseminate questionable and unreliable information or to collect personal data.

Dangerous online communication. If someone in a conversation on messengers or social media asks you to send money or personal information, or behaves aggressively, it's best to stop the conversation and tell an adult.

Risks in online gaming. They typically result in unwanted and unexpected expenses. The most common cases are:

– in-game purchases that can be made randomly;

— paid access to additional content in free games;

— fraudulent schemes — promises of free items, fake sweepstakes, game packages for a small fee, etc.

Where else can you find useful information for children and parents?

Adults will find even more useful information in other articles in this section. To ParentsChildren can also watch videos featuring Clean the Raccoon, who will explain how to behave in various life situations. For example, how to use a child's bank card, mobile phone service, what to pay attention to when shopping, or what to do if a new toy breaks.

What's available on the consumer portal

The consumer portal was created in 2022 by the Moscow Government and the Moscow Office of Rospotrebnadzor. The resource contains over 230 materials, including articles, instructions, memos, webinars, and expert interviews. It also includes the names of relevant regulations, which will assist in communicating with legal entities or individual entrepreneurs when it comes to protecting consumer rights.

You can also obtain advice on consumer protection issues by calling the 24-hour hotline of the Rospotrebnadzor Office for the city of Moscow: 7 495 539-36-96.

The creation and support of information security tools, as well as countering cyber fraud, are in line with the objectives of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State"More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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