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As part of the implementation of large-scale investment projects (MaIP), land plots are being allocated in the capital for the construction of modern industrial enterprises and technology parks. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry. Maxim Liksutov.

"Following Sergei Sobyanin's orders, the city is consistently developing its industrial infrastructure. In 2025, as part of large-scale investment projects, investors were allocated land plots for new industrial complexes. The total area of all these facilities exceeds 525,000 square meters," said Maxim Liksutov.

New MAIPs are being implemented in seven administrative districts of the capital. Most of the projects will be located in the Vostochny, Yugo-Vostochny, Troitsky, and Novomoskovsky districts.

"The city provides investors with opportunities to create and develop industrial, social, and commercial facilities, which, in turn, facilitates the creation of new jobs. Furthermore, such projects contribute to improving Moscow's infrastructure, enhancing the quality of life for its residents, and attracting additional investment. To create favorable conditions for industrial development, in 2025, the capital allocated 16 land plots in seven administrative districts, totaling over 75 hectares, for the Moscow Industrial Park. All of these plots are leased at a preferential rate of one ruble per year," noted the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction.

Vladimir Efimov.

Some large-scale investment projects in the New Moscow are being implemented as part of the creation of industrial clusters. For example, a large construction cluster is being formed near the village of Sportbazy, bringing together manufacturers of reinforced concrete and building structures, modular buildings, metal products, wood flooring, and other products. Plans have already been made to build over 400,000 square meters of industrial space. The new enterprises will create approximately 14,000 jobs.

A large food cluster is being created in the Krasnopakhorsky District. It will unite food production and processing facilities in the bakery, fish processing, and meat processing industries. The total area of the industrial facilities will exceed 800,000 square meters, and the new facilities will create over 13,000 jobs.

"Large-scale investment projects approved in 2025 open up new opportunities for the city's development and increased employment for Muscovites. The total investment volume exceeded 58 billion rubles, and the implementation of these projects will create more than 6,800 new modern jobs for qualified specialists," noted the Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Moscow Department of Investment and Industrial Policy.

Anatoly Garbuzov.

A significant portion of the new projects are infrastructure projects—industrial technology parks with a total area of approximately 160,000 square meters, which will create more than 2,600 jobs. Furthermore, enterprises in the automotive, heavy industry, food, and pharmaceutical industries are being built in the capital, creating over 2,900 jobs. These sites will facilitate the growth of business activity, attract new residents, and foster the development of modern high-tech manufacturing ecosystems.

In addition, projects in the construction and electronics industries will be implemented, creating over 1,200 jobs. The new enterprises will produce construction materials, high-tech equipment, and medical devices. This will strengthen the city's manufacturing potential and expand its expertise in innovative technologies.

An autoclaved aerated concrete plant was built in Savelki.Sergei Sobyanin: The first food technology park has opened in Moscow.

Large-scale investment projects have been implemented in the capital since 2016. They are one of the key instruments for developing the city's economy. Thanks to the MAIP, investors have the opportunity to build industrial, social, and commercial facilities on preferential terms, with the obligation to create new jobs.

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This year, Moscow will host the official New Year celebrations according to the Eastern calendar for the third time. The Russian capital will host an international festival Chinese New Year in Moscow The event will take place from February 16 to March 1. It is organized by the Moscow Government with the support of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in Russia.

The festival's mascot is the red fire horse, Jixiangma, based on a bronze statue from the Eastern Han Dynasty. It is under its auspices that the festival events will be held.

Over 100 performers from Beijing and the provinces of Guangdong, Hainan, Henan, Inner Mongolia, and Zhejiang will arrive in the capital. The guests will present Chinese opera, folk dance, acrobatic and martial arts, and also hold master classes.

The festival's main venues will be Manezhnaya Square and the passage to Revolution Square. During the festival, a post office will be open on Manezhnaya Square, where you can write a postcard to friends or family and send it to China via Russian Post. Five types of postcards featuring festival symbols and views of Moscow have been prepared. In the passage from Manezhnaya to Revolution Square, you can tie wish ribbons on a stylized Moscow-Beijing express train. Events will also be held on Bolotnaya Square, the Moscow Zoo, the Moskino Cinema Park, the Central Children's Store, the Tri Vokzal Depot gastronomic quarter, the Solntse Moskvy Ferris Wheel, the Soluxe Hotel Moscow, and other city locations.

In addition, on February 1st, photo contest The Chinese Cultural Center in Moscow. Six winners will receive a free tour of China, including accommodation, meals, airfare, transfers, a cultural program, and more. To participate, please take and submit a photo related to Chinese New Year celebrations in Moscow. Submissions will be accepted until March 6th.

Moscow will welcome spring in Chinese style, and the people of China will welcome it in Russian style. From February 19 to 22, the Chinese capital will host the "Moscow Maslenitsa in Beijing" festival. Guests can look forward to folk festivities with games and round dances, a fair, a culinary program, light shows, and master classes.

The previous "Chinese New Year in Moscow" festival was held from January 28 to February 9, 2025, as part of the Russia-China Years of Culture. Over a thousand events took place at the venues, attracting 1.5 million people. That same year (June 12–15), the first "Moscow Seasons in Beijing" took place, attracting 2.85 million participants. Moscow's promotion during the festival received a national award from the China Golden Awards for Excellence in Public Relations.

According to data for January–September 2025, more than 347,000 tourists from China visited Moscow. More than half of these were travelers aged 18–34, who actively shared their impressions of the Russian capital on social media. Every second Chinese tourist came to experience Moscow's cultural attractions, and 17 percent of travelers came for gastronomic tourism.

Moscow City Tourism Committee The city is building a strong brand for the capital as a major tourist destination not only in Russia but also internationally. Visitors to Moscow most frequently come from China, India, the CIS, and the Middle East. To strengthen international ties, the Russian capital organizes business missions, showcases its tourism potential at industry exhibitions, and creates projects and events aimed at international tourists, such as the "Chinese New Year in Moscow" festival.

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, as well as all those providing assistance to the front.

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The Moscow Zoo summarized its work for the past year. Sergei Sobyanin spoke about new inhabitants and enclosures, as well as modern technologies and citizen participation in its development. blog.

"The Moscow Zoo is a familiar place from childhood and never ceases to amaze. Last year, many joyful events took place there as well. In April, a spacious (over 300 square meters) enclosure for giant otters, designed to resemble the Amazon rainforest, opened in a new area. Its inhabitants came from far away but quickly settled into their new surroundings," the Moscow Mayor noted.

After the building's reconstruction, the "Sunny Bears" pavilion opened, where the Malayan bear cubs Masha, Luchik, and Zvezdochka now live.

Kinkajou, small animals from the raccoon family, also celebrated a housewarming. Their home has now doubled in size. It has been equipped with underfloor heating, supplemental heating, and a host of other amenities for an active lifestyle—everything they are accustomed to in their native land, the warm forests of Latin America.

A modern bird rehabilitation and adaptation center has opened in Sokolniki Park. Here, zoo staff treat injured raptors and endangered birds and, where possible, release them back into the wild. If this is not possible, they are rehomed in zoos and specialized institutions.

In addition, a specialized Wildlife Rescue Department was established at the Moscow Zoo. Over the past six months, its specialists have processed over 1,500 requests and delivered over 700 rescued animals and birds to the zoo's branches, where they are now receiving qualified care.

Two more Malayan bear cubs have arrived at the Moscow Zoo.You can watch live streams from the Malayan bear cubs' enclosures on the mos.ru portal.

Birth of cubs

The happiest events are the additions to a large family. In 2025, about 600 babies were born at the Moscow Zoo. Among them is a baby turtle—the second generation of these rare animals bred at the Moscow Zoo. The parents are also Muscovites: the mother was born in 2001, and the father in 2003.

A long-awaited event also took place in the Pinnipeds pavilion: a fur seal pup was born. He spent his first few weeks in an indoor pool with his mother. A month later, he was introduced to a larger pool, 3.5 meters deep.

In early autumn, a baby Diana monkey, a species listed on the IUCN Red List, was born in the Primates pavilion. These primates inhabit the jungles of West Africa, from Sierra Leone to northwest Ghana.

In August 2025, two Amur tiger cubs were born at the Rare Species Reproduction Center. Their parents were a female named Shiva and a male named Amur-Orion. Meanwhile, the capybara family welcomed three cubs. Including the latest addition, Malaya has 11 cubs in total—she's a true mother of many.

A rare baby turtle was born at the Moscow Zoo.Curious and friendly: a northern fur seal cub was born at the zoo.A rare primate was born at the Moscow Zoo.Capybara cubs were born at the Moscow Zoo.

The zoo at Father Frost's estate in Veliky Ustyug (a branch of the Moscow Zoo in the Vologda region) has also welcomed several new additions. A charming lamb was born to a family of Welsh sheep. A pair of domestic yaks—a male named Sky and a female named Angela—were also parents. And this summer, Kamori kids were born there.

Relocation of rare animal species

More than 310 animals have moved to Moscow from zoos in other Russian cities and abroad, as well as from private collections. For the first time in the zoo's 161-year history, New Guinea philanderers have taken up residence here. These marsupials, members of the kangaroo family, inhabit the tropical forests and savannas of New Guinea and the surrounding islands.

Furthermore, the capital's zoo had previously lacked such exotic birds as the shuttle-billed ibis, black-faced ibis, and sooty frogmouth. Two cheetahs arrived at the rare species reproduction center: a young male named Matrix and a female named Tilda. And this summer, the rarest pheasants, Cabot's tragopans, and the world's largest parrots, the hyacinth macaws, arrived.

A pair of binturongs, or cat bears, have moved from Malinki Park in the Rostov Region to the Veliky Ustyug branch.

Echidnas and a striped possum have arrived at the capital's zoo.Sobyanin: Moscow Zoo ranks first in the world for species diversity

Zoo visitors and online broadcasts

Last year, the Moscow Zoo welcomed over 3.2 million visitors. Over 640,000 people watched the animals online on the website. zoo.mos.ru.

"The portal currently broadcasts from 73 cameras installed in 22 enclosures. For example, you can see the Far Eastern leopard Mizer, the Malayan bear cubs Luchik, Zvezdochka, and Masha, the puma Gabriel, and three rare giant otters. At the end of July, mos.ru broadcasts from the Moscow Zoo enclosures went international. A special English-language version was launched for international internet users—from animal lovers to professional zoologists.

version of the project"," Sergei Sobyanin said.

You can now watch the Moscow Zoo's feathered inhabitants online.Live broadcasts from the Moscow Zoo on mos.ru have been viewed more than nine million times.

Muscovites eagerly participate in the zoo's life, choosing names for its inhabitants on the "Active Citizen" project website. Along with adults, young Muscovites aged six to 14 also shared their opinions on the "Active Citizen for Children" platform.

In 2025, they named seven animals. A baby brown hyena, listed in the Red Data Book, was named Akela, and a snow-white alpaca, Zephyr. The chicks of the demoiselle crane, listed in the Red Data Book, were named Irkut and Chuya, and a Gentoo hornbill chick was named Ptakh. The Muscovites decided to name a baby western lowland gorilla Kvito. They chose the name Norman for another primate, a rare weeper capuchin.

In the new year, work on developing the Moscow Zoo will continue, making it even more comfortable for its inhabitants and more enjoyable for its visitors.

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Specialists urban economy complex In 2025, about 400 large trees were planted near the clinics. The work was carried out as part of the second stage of their reconstruction program.new Moscow standardThis was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Public Utilities and Urban Development Petr Biryukov.

"Not only the medical facilities themselves, which were completely renovated according to the new Moscow standard, but also the surrounding areas, have received a new look. The spaces have been designed in a unified style: convenient pedestrian paths have been created, modern lighting and benches have been installed, and rest areas have been created where possible. Landscaping is an important final stage of all city improvement projects. Nearly 400 large trees have been planted on the grounds of the renovated clinics," noted Pyotr Biryukov.

Green spaces are crucial for creating a comfortable urban environment. They effectively purify the air, protect against street noise, and prevent the spread of road dust. When choosing tree species for landscaping, preference is given to those that adapt well to urban conditions, form dense canopies, and are resistant to wind and frost.

Around 90 trees have been planted near children's and mixed-age clinics, and nearly 300 large trees have been planted near adult medical facilities. The trees are 10-20 years old and range in height from two to five meters. Maples, rowans, and lindens are the preferred trees. Fir trees have also been planted there, ready for New Year's decoration.

The trees are grown in specialized nurseries and are adapted for transplanting. This is done in pre-prepared planting holes filled with fertile soil and a drainage layer. This protects the roots from rotting and ensures proper ventilation.

As part of the first stage of reconstruction, nearly 1,800 trees were planted near the capital's clinics, and more than 580 trees were already planted near medical facilities during the second stage.

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The final of the annual citywide "Miss and Mister Moscow Student" competition took place on January 21st as part of Russian Student Day. The event took place on the stage of the Moskva Concert Hall, where 20 finalists from 17 Moscow universities performed. Following the event, the winners were announced.

The competition aims to support talented and active students, promote student creativity and sports, preserve cultural traditions, and develop and strengthen social, public, and cultural ties among Moscow's youth.

"Moscow is a city where every student can not only express themselves, but also find real support, develop, and participate in meaningful projects. 'Miss and Mister Moscow Students' is not only a platform for self-expression but also an important step in building a career, developing leadership skills, and strengthening the student community. Moscow gives every student the opportunity not only to prove themselves but to become ambassadors of the capital's community—bright, competent, and socially engaged," she noted.

Ekaterina Dragunova, Chairman of the Committee for Public Relations and Youth Policy of the City of Moscow.

Following the competition, the title of "Miss Student Moscow" was won by Ksenia Shalaeva from the Russian State Social University, and the title of "Mr. Student Moscow" was awarded to Gleb Kalimulin from the Russian University of Medicine.

This year, over 60 Moscow universities and over 100 students participated in the qualifying round, each presenting a creative performance. Twenty young men and women each advanced to the semifinals, and to advance to the finals, the contestants had to overcome five challenges: intellectual, culinary, athletic, creative, and dance.

Ultimately, only the top 20 students made it to the final round. Throughout the competition, the finalists participated in photo shoots and filming, attended rehearsals, and creative workshops.

The final stage took the form of a gala concert, which transformed into a true story about Moscow. The audience witnessed a show where the city became a grand stage, giving everyone a chance to express themselves. The creative youth embodied the energy of the metropolis—its rhythm, aspirations, and hopes. All numbers were performed to live music.

The stage served as a metaphorical representation of Moscow's streets: streetlights acted as spotlights, and skyscraper windows became video cameras. A clock became a symbol of the city's dynamic life: the participants were given just 24 hours to unleash their potential.

The contestants were judged by a star-studded jury, making their decisions in real time. The winners received valuable prizes and the right to represent Moscow at the federal stage of the "Miss and Mister Student Russia" competition.

As part of the Student's Day celebrations, a rich program has been prepared for young Muscovites, including ice skating, intellectual games, stand-up comedy, meetings with heroes, and much more. A list of events is available on the portal. Youth of Moscow or website Winter in Moscow.

The organizer of the competition is the "Youth of Moscow" project of the city Committee on Public Relations and Youth PolicyEven more opportunities for young city residents can be found on the portal Youth of Moscow and project pages in social networks.

Creating opportunities for every young person to realize their potential is in line with the objectives of the national project Youth and ChildrenMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found at special page.

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A new stop for regular river electric transport has been established near the Luzhniki Olympic Complex. Preparatory work is currently underway at the pier, followed by testing. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry. Maxim Liksutov.

"We're preparing to launch the fourth regular river electric transport route. We've already installed the Luzhniki pier and begun the necessary work. There will be four floating piers along the route. These are modern, spacious stops where you can spend time waiting for your electric boat," said Maxim Liksutov.

The floating pier, 16 meters in diameter, can accommodate up to 80 passengers and charge electric boats while docked—a unique development, unlike any other in the world. Like other stops on regular river routes, it is entirely electrically powered and environmentally friendly. For passenger comfort, it features vending machines, media screens displaying schedules, comfortable sofas, and a restroom.

The fourth regular river electric transport route, Luzhniki-Kyivsky, will begin operating this year. It will connect three Moscow districts: Dorogomilovo, Khamovniki, and Ramenki, and will pass by such popular destinations among Muscovites and visitors as the unique Vorobyovy Gory nature reserve and the Luzhniki Olympic Complex.

It will be over four kilometers long, and passengers will save up to 30 minutes on travel compared to public transportation. This will bring the total length of regular river routes in the capital to over 33 kilometers. Current electric boat routes, schedules, and payment methods are available atlink.

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The city has put the rights to sell the property up for public auction. four Large-scale investment projects (MaIP) on land plots in the Kommunarka district. The winning bidders will be able to build public and business complexes on these plots, according to the head of the Moscow Department of Competition Policy. Kirill Purtov.

"Moscow is actively engaging businesses in developing urban infrastructure and creating new jobs. Specifically, an administrative and business cluster is being formed in Kommunarka, which will include office and public spaces. Following a city auction, investors will be selected to build four public and business complexes in the area, ranging in size from 89,000 to 174,800 square meters. They will be able to independently determine the content of the future complexes—this could include office space, shops, bank branches, and food service establishments. Bid submissions will close from February 2 to 11," said Kirill Purtov.

The plots range in size from 6,500 to 17,100 square meters. They will be leased to the winning bidders for three months from the date of the agreement. The rent for the entire lease term is one ruble per year. The starting price for the lots is one ruble, and the auction increment is 100,000 rubles.

"Putting large-scale investment project implementation rights up for public auction represents an effective and transparent mechanism for interaction between the city and business. This practice creates a level playing field for investors willing to work on major business projects, while simultaneously enabling the implementation of a long-term development strategy for the capital's districts, taking into account the interests of local residents and companies seeking to become part of the rapidly developing capital economy. In 2025, three land plots in the Kommunarka and Vnukovo districts, totaling 2.06 hectares, were allocated for large-scale investment projects following auctions in the Novomoskovsky Administrative District. These plots will house public and business complexes and an industrial facility," she explained.

Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital's Department of City Property.

Legal entities with experience in constructing capital construction projects and proof of receipt of total revenue in the amount of at least 10 percent of the planned investment volume specified in the notice of the auction may participate in the auctions.

The auction will take place from February 11 to 20 on the electronic platform. RoseltorgTo participate, you will need registration and an 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 implementation.

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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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Since the beginning of 2025, about seven modern medical facilities have been built under the supervision of the capital Department of Civil Engineering, carried out comprehensive improvement and landscaping of the areas. This was reported by the head of the Moscow Department of Civil Construction. Alexey Alexandrov.

"The capital is actively developing areas near social facilities. This allows for the creation of modern public spaces and a comfortable urban environment. Since the beginning of 2025, in seven Moscow districts—Mozhaisk, Tsaritsyno, Sokolniki, Filimonkovsky, Pokrovsky-Streshnevo, Novogireyevo, and Kryukovo—areas totaling 15.55 hectares have been landscaped near new medical facilities. Green areas with lawns, trees, and shrubs have been created, pedestrian paths have been laid, street lighting has been installed, and hardscape features have been installed," said Alexey Alexandrov.

In the fall of 2025, the adult and pediatric outpatient clinic, located at 86 Lesnaya Street in the Filimonkovsky District, welcomed its first patients. The medical facility, covering over 13,300 square meters, is designed to accommodate 750 visits per shift.

The area around the clinic was landscaped and greened, including the planting of trees and shrubs, the installation of hardscape elements, the provision of parking, and the laying of a lawn.

The building also houses a family center, a branch of the Moscow City Rehabilitation Center, and the Moscow Longevity Center.

In Moscow, more than 30 social facilities were built and reconstructed under the supervision of the Department of Civil Construction in 2025.

In the Kryukovo district, a modern children's clinic with a capacity of 320 visits per shift was built on Panfilovsky Prospekt in 2025. A playground was installed, hardscape elements were installed, a bike rack was constructed, paths were paved, and comprehensive landscaping was carried out.

The grounds of the new building of the St. Vladimir Children's City Clinical Hospital have also undergone comprehensive improvements. They now include green spaces, a spacious, brightly colored playground, and a recreation area with benches.

"The construction of seven healthcare facilities was carried out under the supervision of the Moscow State Construction Supervision Authority. During the work on the sites, more than 40 inspections were conducted. Based on the results of the final inspections, the Moscow State Construction Supervision Committee issued conclusions on the buildings' compliance with the approved designs, after which it issued occupancy permits to the developers," noted the Chairman of the Moscow State Construction Supervision Committee.

Anton Slobodchikov.

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Since the beginning of 2025, public organizations, volunteers, church parishioners, schoolchildren, and pensioners from the capital's South-Eastern Administrative District (SEAD) have collected and sent over 20 tons of humanitarian aid to the special military operation (SMO) zone. Since the beginning of the SMO, over 100 tons of humanitarian aid have been collected in the SEAD, over 8,000 nets have been woven, and hundreds of thousands of trench candles have been cast.

From camouflage nets to cars

Efforts to support SVO participants in the district have been ongoing since the very beginning of the special operation. As Elena Khromova, Deputy Prefect of the South-Eastern Administrative District, noted, the initiatives of individual activists gradually evolved into the activities of volunteer communities. Today, they have over 200,000 members and are distinguished by their high level of organization, discipline, and efficiency. Volunteers fulfill the extensive needs of frontline soldiers, medical workers, and orphans in cities of the Luhansk and Donetsk People's Republics.

"Humanitarian convoys regularly send hundreds of camouflage nets, thousands of trench candles, warm underwear, personal hygiene items, medications, stretchers, as well as equipment, radios, thermal imagers, and much more, including drinking water and food, to their destinations. Volunteers also take on more complex tasks—in 2025 alone, several vehicles, an excavator, as well as furniture and exercise equipment for hospitals, were delivered to the SVO zone," said Elena Khromova.

Weaving camouflage nets in the southeast of the capital is a common practice: workshops operate in almost every district. For example, in Vykhino-Zhulebino – on Tashkentskaya Street (building 26, block 2); in Kapotnya – in the 3rd quarter (building 23); in Kuzminki – on Yeseninsky Boulevard (building 14, block 1); in Lyublin – on Lyublinskaya Street (building 53); in Maryino – on Donetskaya Street (building 11); and in Tekstilshchiki – on Malysheva Street (building 19, block 2).

Workshops in temples

Churches in the district are also actively engaged in the production of nets and other consumables needed at the front. One of these workshops is inclusive. Volunteers with disabilities work at the St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox Pastoral Care Center in Lublin, located at 12a Novorossiyskaya Street. These include members of the Orthodox community for people with multiple sclerosis, as well as deaf and hard-of-hearing parishioners from Moscow's deaf communities.

According to Archpriest Mikhail Zazvonov, spiritual director of the spiritual care center, they cut and twist ribbons, then weave them into camouflage nets, cast dugout candles, make fire starters, cut and sew surgical gauze drapes, and produce "Caution, Mines" signs, essential for sappers.

"At first, there were about 20 volunteers, but now there are about 80 people helping in the workshops. Over the course of a year, they've woven and sent hundreds of camouflage nets to the SVO zone and made thousands of trench candles," noted Mikhail Zazvonov.

From young volunteers

Young residents of the South-Eastern Administrative Okrug are also helping with the work. For example, members of the "Podrostok" (Teenager) club, located in the Maryino district on Podolskaya Street (building 25), made over 300 New Year's cards with greetings in December and donated them to the soldiers. Together with their parents, the children regularly collect humanitarian aid—clothing and food. In December, two trucks from Maryino sent sets of children's bedding, warm blankets, throws, and pillows to an orphanage in Luhansk.

The most active home front workers were recognized with awards. In December, a celebratory meeting, "Patriots of Russia," was held at the Moscow House of Public Organizations in the Ryazan District. It was initiated by the "Officers of Russia" organization, the Federation of the Union of Cossacks, and the South-Eastern Administrative District Veterans Council. Participants of the SVO and volunteers received commemorative gifts and certificates of appreciation.

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As part of a major housing renovation program in the east of the capital, 25 neoclassical buildings were renovated over a 10-year period. Architectural solutions based on strict symmetry and clear lines once again attract the attention of residents and visitors.Moscow's urban infrastructure complex talked about the progress and features of the work performed.

Crowning and interfloor cornices, rustication and bay windows

This seven-story apartment building with four bay windows is located at 49 Pervomayskaya Street. The neoclassical building was renovated in 2022. It was built in 1954 according to a custom design. The building features a crowning cornice and interstitial cornices along the perimeter, and a balustrade-like railing on the roof.

Specialists restored the façade, roof, and basement, and replaced several utility systems. The restoration of the building's appearance was completed in several stages.

First, the craftsmen cleared the façade surfaces of accumulated dirt and applied antifungal and anticorrosive protection. Then, they repaired the brickwork and reinforced it in areas of greatest wear. The next step was to renew the plaster and paint on the walls and basement. The decorative elements of the façade were restored and carefully painted. A dark yellow was used for the main volume. To further highlight the façade's curves, rustication, bay window walls, and architectural details, a darker shade of light brown ash was chosen.

During the final stage, new entrance doors were installed and the canopies above them were repaired. On the roof, the sheathing and roofing were repaired, and the rafter system was replaced in places. Particular attention was paid to restoring the balustrade on the pitched roof, which contained approximately 70 cement balusters that were missing or damaged, as well as repairing and painting the bollards.

Roof balustrades, architraves and pilasters with capitals

In 2024, specialists renovated a multi-apartment residential building with mezzanines at 4 Izmailovsky Proezd. The U-shaped building, with varying heights (from four to five stories), was built in 1950 according to a custom design in the Soviet neoclassical style, creating two symmetrically located arched passageways.

The plastered facades with decorative elements feature complex sculpture, the main one adorned with a parapet and balustrade. The three lower floors are separated from the upper portion by a belt, and the central axis of the building is defined by a decorative portico-like entrance portal. At the very top are profiled crowning cornices, decorated with dentils in the central portion of the building.

Specialists renovated the building's façade and replaced several utility systems. To preserve the building's original beauty, the renovation was carried out according to a custom design using modern domestic materials. As part of the utility system work, the cold water supply and central heating lines were replaced.

Work on the façade began with clearing and washing the exposed surfaces. Wet areas were treated with antifungal compounds. Architectural elements—the roof balustrades, architraves, pilasters with capitals, and dentils under the crowning cornice—were also restored. The building was restored to its historical colors: creamy beige for the main façade, balustrades, and cornices, and creamy white for the architraves.

Additionally, specialists replaced the ebb and flow, repaired the slopes, the building's base, and the balcony slabs, and installed new screens on the balconies. The entrance areas were also updated with new, modern, energy-efficient doors. Finally, a new external drainage system was installed on the façade.

Historical stucco: wreaths, bowls, ears of corn, and stars

In 2025, the Moscow Capital Repairs Fund renovated the building located at 9 Mironovskaya Street, which celebrated its 70th anniversary. It was built in the late Soviet neoclassical style in 1955—the year is depicted on the front façade in a stucco coat of arms. In addition to the stucco, the building is decorated with rosettes with stars and ears of grain. The lower part of the façade features rustication, while the upper part features bas-reliefs, columns with capitals, and a crowning cornice with dentils.

The building's façade and roof were renovated, along with a number of utility systems, including updated drainage lines. The sheathing on the pitched roof was replaced, and the temperature and humidity levels in the attic were adjusted. All wooden structures were treated with fire-retardant compounds. The specialists also renovated the entrance areas and installed new doors. A new external drainage system was also installed.

The exposed surfaces of the façade were cleared and washed. Where necessary, the workers replaced the brickwork. The courtyard-facing walls, as well as the upper portion of the main façade, covered with ceramic tiles, were treated with a water-repellent coating to protect them from the harsh effects of atmospheric precipitation.

The lower portion of the rusticated façade was plastered and painted. In keeping with the color scheme, the building was returned to its original light brown ash hue. The craftsmen also restored the historic Soviet-style stucco moldings—wreaths, bowls, ears of grain, and stars.

The regional program for capital repairs of the housing stock being implemented in the capital is in line with the goals and objectives 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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