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In service Libraries of Moscow published on mos.ru New Year's selection Books for children and adults. It features works by Russian and international writers, along with educational publications that introduce the history of Christmas toys and Russian cultural traditions.

"During the winter holidays, in addition to outdoor activities and visits to the city's cultural institutions, many residents also want to spend time reading. The new selection on the Moscow Libraries service will help you choose an interesting book to get you in the New Year's spirit," the press service said.

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The selection includes stories about New Year's toys and the festive tree, a collection of Christmas stories by Russian classics, and other publications. When choosing a book, you can see which library has it in stock, learn more about it, and reserve it in just a few clicks. And for longer trips, the online rental extension option is a welcome addition.

Magical stories for children and adults

Among the books for very young readers is Alf Preisen's "Merry New Year." In verse, the author tells the story of how a friendly family of mice celebrates the magical holiday. The book was illustrated by master children's book illustrator Vladimir Suteev.

Another book for children is "The History of the New Year's Tree" by Alexander Tkachenko. Readers will learn how the tradition of putting up a New Year's tree originated in Russia and will also learn about holiday customs in other countries.

Young readers will also find Arkady Gaidar's "Chuk and Gek" in this collection, and join the characters on a journey to the boys' father in snowy Siberia, to the mysterious Blue Mountains.

Olga Dvoryakova's book, "The History of New Year's Toys," tells the story of what toys were used to decorate Christmas trees in the past and how they came to be, what preceded today's glittering balls and figurines, and how cardboard and even edible New Year's decorations were created.

For fans of stories about Father Frost, we've included in this selection the book "Father Frosts of Russia" by Natalia Andrianova. The author explains that Russia isn't home to just one Father Frost, but a whole family of winter wizards, each with their own story, character, and name.

For school-age readers, the book "Silver Blizzard: Christmas and Yuletide Stories" is recommended. It contains works by classics: "The Night Before Christmas" by Nikolai Gogol, stories by Fyodor Dostoevsky and Leonid Andreyev, "Christmas in Moscow" by Ivan Shmelev, "The Miraculous Doctor" by Alexander Kuprin, and Anton Chekhov's humorous story "Boys." These works will be of interest not only to schoolchildren but also to adult readers.

Moscow Libraries: Convenient and Simple

To use all the features of the Moscow Libraries service, you need unified library cardYou can get it online at mos.ru or at any city library, where it's issued as a plastic card.

The electronic version of your library card is conveniently accessible through the "My ID" mobile app. There, your unified library card (ULC) is displayed as a barcode—you need to show it to the librarian to check out or return a book. The app also makes it easy to track the expiration dates of books borrowed from the library.

The "Moscow Libraries" book search and reservation service launched on the mos.ru portal in April 2021. This is a joint project of Moscow's Department of Information Technology And Department of Culture.

Learn more about why microchips are being placed on books in city libraries and how to explore the city with a personal online guide from the final episode of the popular science film. Moscow in Digital.

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 at special page.

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Sergei Sobyanin He presented a new urban development plan for the Skolkovo Innovation Center (IC), which includes the construction of three metro stations on its premises and new industrial, educational, and cultural facilities nearby. He delivered the corresponding report at a meeting of the Skolkovo Foundation Board of Trustees chaired by Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation.

"Skolkovo is already developing into a fully-fledged district of Moscow, a mini-city with 28,000 specialists and residents living there. And we see that the project, despite certain challenges, is actively developing," the Moscow Mayor said. "In accordance with your instructions and legislative amendments, Moscow has updated Skolkovo's grand development plan, the master plan, and analyzed the efficiency of its use."

Sergei Sobyanin outlined several areas for the innovation center's development, including improving transport accessibility and enhancing the quality of the urban environment within the Skolkovo area. Taking into account both the development dynamics and the construction parameters, once the project is completed, approximately 100,000 people will study, work, and live there.

"And what's most unique is that a typical district, if you take a Moscow district with a population of 100,000, would have 70,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. Here, it's the opposite—70,000 jobs, 17,000 residents, plus students," Sergei Sobyanin explained.

Based on this, it is proposed to make a decision on building a metro system in Skolkovo and extending the Filevskaya Line. This will create two stations within Moscow, before the Moscow Ring Road (MKAD), and three stations after the MKAD, which will be located directly in Skolkovo.

"Thus, the entire Filevskaya line will consist of 18 metro stations, making it approximately 35-40 minutes to the city center. This represents significant additional transportation support, transport opportunities that could allow for the calm and dynamic development of the area without the risk of a catastrophic transport collapse," the Moscow Mayor explained.

He added that the new urban development plan for Skolkovo is closely linked to future metro stations, as the business district will be most actively developed around them.

"The first part is the northern section near Skoltech, which itself is beginning to generate higher-rise office buildings, technology parks, and some residential space," added Sergei Sobyanin. "And, crucially, it provides the opportunity to actively develop Skoltech, its second phase. The project is approximately 150,000 square meters; the first section, as a reminder, was 136,000 square meters. Therefore, being as close as possible to the metro station, it will have a completely different, more attractive appearance."

The Moscow government will actively support the development of the material component of Skoltech University.

"The central section is connected to the construction of a second metro station. We propose locating it in the central section on the Minsk Highway side. Combined with the Moscow Central Diameter 1 (MCD-1) station located on the opposite side of the Minsk Highway, they will form a major transportation hub. The intersection with the road, the MCD station, and the metro station creates a significant transportation hub. Therefore, we propose using the adjacent land for the construction of a modern 168,000-square-meter expo center. It will include an exhibition area, a convention zone, a public and retail area, and hotels," the Moscow Mayor added.

Skolkovo clusters

Sergei Sobyanin also announced that the first phase of the video game and animation cluster opened this year, with the second phase scheduled for 2026.

"Near this cluster is the so-called teachers' quarter, which is unfinished. It was purchased by investors, and it is proposed to be used as a college for training specialists for companies in the creative industries and high technology. It is located nearby and will harmoniously complement this complex," explained the Moscow Mayor.

He also discussed the development of the southern part of Skolkovo, where the medical cluster is located and the third metro station will be located. A decision has been made to provide rental housing there for the families of the innovation center's employees and companies that are residents of the international medical cluster.

"Within the medical cluster itself, we're increasing the area of the completed construction to 1,302,000 square meters. This is a significant increase due to the redistribution of some medical space," noted Sergei Sobyanin. "We propose using the freed-up space for research, production, and public facilities, educational facilities, and rental housing."

The ground floors of buildings in new technology parks and other developments will be commercially active, housing restaurants, shops, pharmacies, banks, and salons.

"The main urban planning concept for further development is the creation of a self-sufficient urban area, essentially a city within a city. A self-sufficient area means, first and foremost, the maximum variety of functions, ensuring that residents of the innovation center have the most favorable conditions for study, work, creativity, and recreation. The total area of scientific and industrial business infrastructure will thus increase from 1,847,000 to 2,539,000 square meters—an increase of 692,000 square meters. In other words, Skolkovo's primary purpose is scientific, industrial, and innovative function," emphasized Sergei Sobyanin.

He also said that a medical college will be built on the territory of the medical cluster.

At the presentation of the Skolkovo development plan, Dmitry Medvedev noted that the project is unique not only for Russia, but for the entire world.

"This will be a completely unique place, not only for Russia, but also, probably, for other similar projects around the world, because such density is truly almost impossible to achieve anywhere else," he said.

Dmitry Medvedev also added that the opening of new metro stations will increase the city center's investment appeal. He explained that this isn't just about bringing in companies with capital, but also about bringing in a large number of employees and specialists who value transportation accessibility.

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B.A. Lavrenev Library No. 79 invites you to a master class on making holiday decorations. Participants will create unique items from fir branches, toys, and pine cones that will make a striking home decoration or a wonderful gift for loved ones.

This activity promotes the development of creativity, imagination, sense of taste and spatial thinking.

All necessary materials are provided by the organizers.

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Everyone is invited to discuss the history of the property on Pokrovsky Boulevard, view historical details, and explore the modern university campus.

The main building of the Durasov city estate on Pokrovsky Boulevard is a striking example of Russian classicist architecture. Over its more than 250-year history, the building has changed owners many times. At various times, it housed a noble estate, a practical academy of commercial sciences, and the Kuibyshev Military Engineering Academy. Today, it houses the rector's office and the Academic Council of the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE).

The estate's most recent restoration was completed in 2018. The decision was made to remove all later additions and additions and restore the house to its original appearance. During the tour, guests will learn how the restorers accomplished this task. They will also see how they created a modern space for students and faculty within the historic complex.

Participants will also see the original gates and fence of the grand entrance, the central atrium (formerly an indoor riding arena), and the estate's grand suite of rooms. The guide will explain where Nikolai Durasov's famous serf theater staged its productions, what was rebuilt and why, when the Moscow Practical Academy of Commercial Sciences was located here, how restorers restored the building's historical appearance, and what they discovered during the work.

Duration: 2–2.5 hours (including 20–30 minutes outdoors). Guide: Daria Guseva, a certified tour guide and architectural heritage researcher.

Meeting place: on the street near the benches, at entrance #1 to the HSE building at the address: Vorontsovo Pole Street, Building 1 (from Pokrovsky Boulevard, closer to the intersection with Vorontsovo Pole Street, approximately 100–150 meters from the Vorontsovo Pole tram stop, tram routes A, #3, #39).

Part of the tour takes place outdoors, so the organizers recommend dressing appropriately for the weather. When purchasing tickets, please provide each tour participant's last name, first name, and patronymic (to obtain a pass to enter the HSE building). You must also bring your original passport (or, for minors, a birth certificate). Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

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Children's Library No. 178 – A.L. Barto Cultural Center invites you to a festive program dedicated to the New Year's tree. Guests will learn how the tradition of erecting and decorating it originated, what toys our great-grandmothers and great-grandfathers used, and learn the story behind the famous children's song "A Christmas Tree Was Born in the Forest."

In addition, everyone can look forward to fun competitions, riddles, dances, and festive surprises.

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The musical fairytale performance "The Frog Princess," part of the "Fairy Tales of the World" theater project, invites audiences of all ages into a world of Russian folklore, song, and dance. The production combines live music, traditional costumes, expressive sets, and lighting.

The performance is designed in an interactive format: young viewers become active participants in the fairy tale, helping Ivan Tsarevich, warning the heroes of danger, and rejoicing together at the arrival of Vasilisa the Wise.

Director: Vyacheslav Spesivtsev.

Duration: 50 minutes.

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The "Sketches of Forgotten Moscow" exhibition tour invites you to immerse yourself in the city of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and see it as Vladimir Gilyarovsky's contemporaries knew it. The route takes you through iconic landmarks of old Moscow—from Arbat to Triumfalnaya Square—and reveals the city's everyday life through street scenes, everyday details, and legends.

Participants will learn what the Sukharev Tower looked like before its demolition, what happened at the Sunday markets at its foot, what carriages met passengers at Brestsky Station, and why Muscovites joked about "horsecar, catch the chicken."

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes.

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The Onezhsky Cultural Center will host a salt dough modeling workshop to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin's birth. Under the guidance of a teacher, children will create a three-dimensional figurine of a fish, the hero of the satirical story "The Wise Gudgeon."

During the class, participants will learn the basics of sculpting with colored salt dough, techniques for working with the material, and the secrets of its preparation. The master class will be accompanied by a discussion of the life and work of Saltykov-Shchedrin and an introduction to his works.

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Daniil Dukhovskoy, poet, documentary filmmaker, director, and scholar of contemporary Russian literature, will be a guest at the next poetry club meeting at the Marina Tsvetaeva House Museum. His biography combines poetry and documentary filmmaking, personal experience of pivotal historical events, and deep immersion in the literary process of the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Daniil Dukhovskoy is a poet, an expert on and researcher of the works of Eduard Limonov, Yuri Mamleev, and Sergei Chudakov, a participant in and witness to the Moscow events of 1993, and a director of audio performances and documentaries about poets. In recent years, he has become increasingly active as a poet.

Poetry Club Dialogues is a format for lively, informal communication and free discussion. It's not a creative evening or a presentation, but a conversation about poetry, literature, time, and personal experience. Participants can ask questions, share observations, and join in the discussion.

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Library No. 243 "Obraz" invites you to a walking tour dedicated to the history of Marshal Novikov Street and its cultural and architectural heritage. The tour begins at the library entrance, where a memorial plaque honoring Hero of the Soviet Union and Aviation Major General Alexander Karushin is located. Participants will learn about his life and military career during the Great Patriotic War.

The walk then takes you through Shchukino's courtyards, featuring buildings from various periods and architectural styles. Participants will learn about the history of Marshal Novikov Street and the biography of the man it is named after, Hero of the Soviet Union, Air Force Marshal Alexander Novikov. Along the way, they will explore residential buildings built to individual designs between the 1940s and 1960s, as well as historic buildings that shaped the neighborhood's character.

Special attention will be paid to the architecture and history of School No. 1874, which played a vital role in the lives of several generations of Shchukin residents. The central part of the route will be a visit to the architectural ensemble of the Kurchatov Academic City.

At the end of the walk, participants will learn about the "People's House" project, visit General Zhadov Park, and the Museum of Everyday Life of Soviet Scientists.

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