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A memorial plaque was erected in the city to Alexander Shirvindt, an actor of theater, cinema, voice-over and dubbing, theater director, screenwriter, teacher, television presenter, People's Artist of the RSFSR, full Cavalier of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland," and artistic director and president of the Moscow Academic Satire Theater.

It appeared on December 3 on the façade of building 1/15, block A on Kotelnicheskaya Embankment. Alexander Shirvindt lived here for almost 58 years—from 1966 to 2024.

The memorial plaque was crafted in bronze by the sculpting team of Andrey and Pavel Nalich. It depicts Alexander Shirvindt and bears an inscription. The installation was initiated by the Moscow Academic Satire Theater.

The opening ceremony was attended by representatives of federal and Moscow authorities, public organizations, cultural institutions, the media, colleagues, relatives and friends of Alexander Shirvindt, Muscovites and guests of the capital.

Actor, director, professor and theater director

Alexander Shirvindt was born in Moscow in 1934. In 1956, he graduated with honors from the B.V. Shchukin Higher Theatre School and joined the troupe of the Film Actors' Studio Theatre. That same year, he taught at the B.V. Shchukin Higher Theatre School. In 1957, the actor was accepted into the troupe of the Lenin Komsomol Theatre and joined the staff of the Mosfilm studio. In 1967, he transferred to the Moscow Drama Theatre on Malaya Bronnaya.

In 1970, Shirvindt began working at the Moscow Academic Satire Theater, landing the role of Count Almaviva in Pierre Beaumarchais's "The Marriage of Figaro, or The Crazy Day." That same year, he collaborated with Mark Zakharov on the production of "Wake Up and Sing!" based on Hungarian playwright Miklós Gyárfás's "Loophole."

In 1973, the actor and Andrei Mironov co-directed the play "Little Comedies of the Big House," based on the play of the same name by Grigory Gorin and Arkady Arkanov. In 1978, he staged the play "The Minor," based on the work by Denis Fonvizin.

Alexander Shirvindt has been a professor since 1995. His students include Leonid Yarmolnik, Amalia Mordvinova, Alexander Oleshko, Elena Podkaminskaya, and Maria Golubkina.

In 2000, Alexander Shirvindt replaced Valentin Pluchek as artistic director of the Moscow Academic Satire Theatre, and in 2021, he became the theatre's president.

Alexander Shirvindt died on March 15, 2024, at the age of 89.

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Bauman Moscow State Technical University (MSTU) has joined the "University of Entrepreneurs" program. It is the 10th university in this project, which already includes Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, National Research University Higher School of Economics, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, National University of Science and Technology MISiS, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, and the Central University.

The "University of Entrepreneurs" began its work in September 2025 at the behest of Russian President Vladimir Putin. This is a new program for the creation and commercialization of innovative products with the participation of entrepreneurs, leading universities, and students. A key element of the program is university-based workshops, where founders and executives of large businesses and their teams work together with scientific and technological mentors and their students.

"As part of the project, 20 workshops have been opened in the capital, where more than 40 innovative projects are being developed, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, biomedicine, smart transport and logistics, new materials, and food tech. The unique engineering school at Bauman Moscow State Technical University will open up new opportunities for creating breakthrough products essential for the capital's technological development," she said.

Kristina Kostroma, Head of the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development.

Sergei Sobyanin announced the launch of the "University of Entrepreneurs"

For example, a workshop based at the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI is developing cybersecurity systems resistant to attacks using quantum computers. These systems will enable proactive protection of critical infrastructure against future quantum threats. The workshop team is working on Russia's first comprehensive technological solutions in this area. These include a centralized firewall management system (QSFMS), next-generation firewalls (NGFW), and a hardware AI accelerator, which will ensure long-term protection of confidential data across various economic sectors. These developments can be applied in financial, government, and energy organizations, as well as for optimizing AI infrastructure and its immediate protection.

The Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology is working on innovative artificial intelligence-based solutions. These projects aim to integrate AI into everyday life. For example, a personal AI assistant for health management, integrating treatment management and monitoring of indicators, allows for collecting and recording patient medical histories.

The workshops at I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University are developing next-generation bionic implants and prosthetics, as well as original medications and vaccines for the treatment of age-related, infectious, and orphan diseases. Scientists and entrepreneurs are also developing digital solutions for personalized medicine, including platforms for remote patient monitoring and drug side effect analysis.

At the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, a project is developing software and hardware solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles that will enable the safe delivery of heavy cargo over long distances.

Bauman Moscow State Technical University's accession to the "University of Entrepreneurs" program will strengthen the ecosystem's scientific and technological potential and open up new opportunities for the creation of innovative products for Russia's technological development.

Sergei Sobyanin: Moscow is creating a powerful platform for technological developmentMoscow universities and companies signed eight cooperation agreements following the Moscow School R program.

The project is being implemented by the ANO “Development of Human Capital”, which is subordinate to the capital Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development, and the Agency for Strategic Initiatives.

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Verona Capital has opened a production facility at the Ryabinovaya 44 technology park, built in the Ochakovo-Matveyevskoye district under a program to stimulate the creation of employment opportunities. The company provides school meals, according to Moscow's Deputy Mayor for Transport and Industry. Maxim Liksutov.

"On Sergei Sobyanin's orders, the capital is consistently developing modern industrial infrastructure. Ryabinovaya 44 is the city's first dedicated technology park, created specifically for food industry businesses. The complex covers nearly 15,000 square meters. Once operational, it will create over 300 jobs," said Maxim Liksutov.

The Ryabinovaya 44 Technopark specializes in the food service industry, including commercial kitchens, catering companies, and restaurants. Residents set to open operations here soon include the Rybnaya Manufaktura restaurant and store chain, ABC Coffee Roasters, and the First Live Collagen dietary supplement brand.

"The program to stimulate the creation of employment opportunities plays a key role in economic development, enabling the formation of new centers of business activity and the creation of modern jobs for city residents. In 2025, the capital increased the coefficient for calculating the incentive for developers investing in the construction of industrial facilities. As a result, the incentive for such projects increased by 14 percent," noted the Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Moscow Department of Investment and Industrial Policy.

Anatoly Garbuzov.

Residents of the technology park are provided with a full range of services, from cleaning and maintenance to technical support for utility systems and 24/7 support. Security is ensured by a modern video surveillance system, security guards, and 24/7 access control.

The design of the technology park took into account the latest food industry standards.

Furthermore, the Ryabinovaya 44 technology park is conveniently located, offering direct access to the Moscow Ring Road, the North-West Chord, General Dorokhov Avenue, and Mozhayskoye Highway. The Ozernaya, Govorovo, and Michurinsky Prospekt stations of the Solntsevskaya metro line are also nearby, as are Meshcherskaya Station on the fourth Moscow Central Diameter (MCD) and the Rabochy Posyolok station on the first MCD. More than four million people live within a half-hour drive by public transport.

Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin noted that 49 technology parks have already been opened in the city, in which more than 75.9 thousand people.

The program to stimulate the creation of employment opportunities has been implemented since 2020 and covers virtually all districts of Moscow. Investors will construct over 250 facilities with a total area of 7.8 million square meters. These include new industrial facilities, office and shopping centers, educational, cultural, and sports institutions.

In total, over 2.7 trillion rubles will be invested in the city's development, creating more than 340,000 jobs in virtually all sectors of the capital's economy.

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In the Active Citizen project, the first winners of the New Year's Fairytale Train campaign began receiving prizesParticipants who successfully complete all 10 tasks win souvenirs from the city's loyalty program. "A Million Prizes" or city points.

To joinstockUsers must visit 10 virtual stations and complete individual tasks by January 14th. These tasks will appear daily on the Active Citizen main page by clicking on the colorful banner. Users may be asked to participate in quizzes or polls, or rate city news, stories, news items, and photo albums. The first task must be completed no later than January 5th.

Upon completing the final task, the user becomes a winner and has a chance to win a prize. New Year's gifts can include souvenirs: festive table settings, garlands in the shape of wooden houses, decorative candlesticks, as well as city points (2026 or 10,000). Prizes are distributed randomly. If the user earns city points, they are awarded immediately. If a souvenir is won, it will be available for order for zero points on the program's website. "A Million Prizes" in the category Winter in MoscowParticipants who won a souvenir from the New Year's collection can now place an order for the gift and receive it at the Million Prizes pavilion at one of the project's venues during the selected time period. Winter in MoscowTo do this, simply present the QR code from the "Orders" section of your personal account to the employee. The order must be placed within seven days of winning the gift, but no later than January 14.

All Active Citizen users with a full account on the mos.ru portal are eligible to participate in the campaign. The number of participants may be limited. Detailed rules for participation are available. Here.

Project Active Citizen has been operating since 2014. During this time, more than seven million people have joined, and over 7,300 votes have been conducted. Between 30 and 40 decisions are implemented in the city every month. The project is being developed by the State Public Institution "New Management Technologies" and the Moscow Department of Information Technology.

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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Preliminary results for registration for the Unified State Exam (USE) have been announced in the capital. Compared to last year, the popularity of specialized mathematics among eleventh-graders has increased by five percent, physics by six percent, and computer science by three percent.

Registration for the Unified State Exam will last until February 1, 2026. mos.ru portalBefore registration closes, participants can add, change, or reduce the number of subjects they plan to take. After registration closes, changes can only be made by contacting the State Examination Committee.

"More than 72,000 graduates of the current academic year have already applied for the Unified State Exam. Over 43,000 eleventh-graders—almost 60 percent of the total number of graduates—plan to take the specialized mathematics exam. Interest in natural sciences is growing. For the second year in a row, physics and computer science have been among the most popular electives," the Moscow university's press service reported.

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The city is creating all the conditions for effective preparation of young Muscovites for the Unified State Exam. In the first semester, eleventh-graders master the curriculum, and in the second semester, at least 40 percent of their time is devoted to practical training to prepare for the exams. Classes are held in groups based on students' level, and are taught by teachers who themselves achieved high scores on the Unified State Exam.

Starting in 2022, the Moscow Department of Education and Science will organize training sessions for students in the Unified State Exam format. Meanwhile, at the library Moscow Electronic School (MES)Online courses are available, developed by the city's best teachers, including national team coaches for the All-Russian and international Olympiads.

In the "MESh" electronic diary, students can also watch video analysis of Unified State Exam assignments, take self-checking tests, and access interactive applications through the "Exams" service. The service also includes tips on filling out forms, videos with time management tips, and advice from psychologists on stress management and memory development.

Which subject should I choose for the Unified State Exam?

The Unified State Exam in Advanced Mathematics is taken by graduates planning to pursue technical or engineering majors, or programs in economics, management, psychology, and sociology. Students have three hours and 55 minutes to complete the assignments. The assignment is graded on a 100-point scale and consists of two parts: the first requires a short answer, and the second a detailed solution.

"The students who score 95-100 in specialized mathematics, in most cases, began studying it in depth in middle school. These are the children enrolled in our citywide projects, 'Mathematical Vertical' and 'IT Classes.' Their final revision builds on a strong foundation they had in middle school. Statistics show that many students who scored high also participated in Olympiads. This develops agile thinking; even if you don't earn a high-level diploma, you still acquire the skills necessary to solve Unified State Exam problems," explained Ivan Yashchenko, scientific director of the Center for Pedagogical Excellence.

Physics is a popular subject among students applying to technical universities. Students are allotted three hours and 55 minutes to complete the exam. The exam is divided into two parts. The first consists of short-answer questions, while the second includes tasks with explanations. Students may use a non-programmable calculator and a ruler without reference information during the test.

Future programmers, engineers, and analysts take the Unified State Exam in computer science. It also lasts three hours and 55 minutes. The exam is graded by a computer—each student's device is equipped with software that automatically evaluates the accuracy of their assignments.

Stages of the Unified State Exam

In 2026, the Unified State Exam, as before, will be held in three stages: early, main, and supplementary. The main exam period will begin on June 1.

To receive a secondary general education certificate, eleventh-graders must successfully pass two mandatory exams: one in Russian language and one in mathematics at either the basic or advanced level. They can choose to take the remaining subjects required for admission.

Last year, more than 90,000 people took the Unified State Exam in the capital, over 71,000 of whom were graduates of the class of 2025. For the second year in a row, Moscow became the only region where a student received a perfect score of 400 in four subjects. A graduate of Moscow's School No. 1514 achieved the highest scores in Russian, advanced mathematics, computer science, and physics.

You can find out more about the state final certification in the capital on the website Regional Information Processing Center of the City of Moscow, and also by phone: 7 499 653-94-50.

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Conducting preparatory activities to ensure that schoolchildren successfully pass their final essays and state exams not only helps students achieve high results on tests, but also contributes to the development of children's talents and the formation of skills that will be useful to them in their future professions, and is also consistent with the objectives of the "All the Best for Children" national project. Youth and ChildrenMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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Students from Moscow's colleges have prepared a series of charity events for International Volunteer Day, celebrated on December 5. They will hold over 40 events, ranging from educational lectures to helping homeless animals, the press service reported. Department of Education and Science of the City of Moscow.

"Today, many colleges in the capital have volunteer centers and clubs. The students organize charity fundraisers, conduct environmental events, and participate in major city-wide and national campaigns. Key projects include participation in the International Volunteer Corps for the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, assistance in the cleanup of the fuel oil spill in the Krasnodar Territory, and support for large-scale sporting competitions," the department's press service noted.

For example, the Police College, together with the Solidarity for Life Foundation, will donate educational games and art kits to children in Russia's new regions and to rehabilitation centers in Donbas. College of the Sphere of Services No. 10 will hold creative gingerbread-painting workshops for residents of the Savelovsky Palliative Care Center. And students from Technological College No. 21 will organize a birdhouse-painting workshop for children with disabilities from the Blago School.

"These moments evoke special feelings: you help, offer guidance, and then watch as true beauty is born in the children's hands. It teaches you to be more attentive, gentle, and responsive. When you see the results of your efforts, you want to do even more. Kindness is returned—and this inspires you to keep going," said Ksenia Kasyukhina, a first-year student at Technological College No. 21.

Students from the K.D. Ushinsky Institute of Secondary Vocational Education at Moscow City Pedagogical University will visit senior citizen care facilities. They will interact with senior citizens and present them with handmade cards and letters containing warm wishes. They will also take part in a thematic online quiz to test their knowledge of the history of the volunteer movement, its principles, and key events.

Students from Medical College No. 2 collected dozens of kilograms of dry and wet food for the Murkosha cat shelter and visited the Sborka eco-center, where they learned about waste sorting. They also participated in a brooch-making workshop for the Blago Tvori (Good Work) fair.

For Ekaterina Belyusenko, a fourth-year student at Medical College No. 2, volunteering isn't about grandiose achievements, it's about people. The smiles and gratitude in the eyes of those you've helped give you the understanding: this is what's truly important. This activity changes the world around you: when one person sees another helping selflessly, a chain reaction occurs.

Several educational institutions will join the blood drives. For example, the I.A. Likhachev Moscow Technological College will host a blood drive for patients in the children's department of the Moscow Regional Oncology Center. Medical College No. 7 will also participate in the drive, organizing blood drives at the V.M. Buyanov City Clinical Hospital.

Patriotic events will also be organized in honor of Volunteer Day. For example, students from the Moscow College of Management, Hotel Business, and Information Technology "Tsaritsyno" honored the memory of Hero of the Soviet Union Pavel Belov at the Novodevichy Cemetery. And as part of the memorial and patronage campaign "On the Fiery Borders of Moscow," students from the Law College will hold a flower-laying ceremony at the monument to the "Anti-Aircraft Warriors" (women of the 155th People's Militia Division) in the Orekhovo-Borisovo Severnoye district.

On December 5th, the holiday itself, 11 colleges will host meetings with representatives of the city's leading charitable foundations. Experts will share their experiences, conduct practical sessions, and discuss their main areas of activity. College of Automation and Information Technology No. 20 will also host a quest across five thematic stations representing various areas of volunteer work. The Moscow College of Management, Hotel Business, and Information Technology "Tsaritsyno" will host an interactive seminar, during which experienced volunteers will discuss their work.

The P.A. Ovchinnikov Polytechnic College, the V. Talalikhin Moscow Educational Complex, the Tsaritsyno Moscow College of Management, Hotel Business, and Information Technology, Financial College No. 35, Medical College No. 2, the Carl Fabergé College of Decorative and Applied Arts, the Moscow Educational Complex "Zapad," and Polytechnic College No. 50 named after twice Hero of Socialist Labor N.A. Zlobin will recognize the best volunteers with letters of gratitude and commemorative souvenirs.

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They put it up for open auction four non-residential premises on Dmitrovskoe Highway. The facilities are flexible in use and are located near the Seligerskaya metro station. This was reported by the head of the Moscow Department of Competition Policy. Kirill Purtov.

"Choosing a commercial space is a fundamental step that determines the success of the business's future development. Key factors include transport accessibility, the site's footfall, the surrounding infrastructure, easy street access, and a number of other factors. Four premises with a favorable combination of these factors are currently up for auction in the Beskudnikovsky District. They are located in a new residential building on Dmitrovskoye Highway, close to the Seligerskaya metro station, promenades, and a comprehensive school and music school. Thanks to the flexible designation of the premises, the winning bidders will be able to open virtually any type of business here," noted Kirill Purtov.

The premises are located at 93 Dmitrovskoye Shosse, Building 2. Their area ranges from 67.9 to 101.8 square meters. They are located on the ground floor, have a separate entrance, and are connected to the main utilities.

The deadline for applications to participate in the auction is December 5. The auctions will be held on December 12 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 showcase for them is investment portal. In the section Moscow Auctions There is all the necessary information about the lots, including photographs, documentation, conditions and form of sale.

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At the theater "Contemporary" the premiere of the play took place The Marriage of Balzaminov — one of the most anticipated new productions of the season. Director Sergei Gazarov used two comedies from Alexander Ostrovsky's trilogy of the same name in his production: "Your Dogs Fight, Don't Bother Yours" and "What You Go Looking For, That's What You Find." In this mos.ru article, we discuss his vision of this story, who the protagonist has become for him, and the development process behind the play.

The theme of happiness and its search

Alexander Ostrovsky's play, written in 1861, revolves around a minor official, Mikhail Balzaminov, who dreams of marrying a wealthy bride. His dreams are so powerful that they haunt him even in his sleep—in them, he mingles with high society and appears as a brilliant cavalier, smitten with the most beautiful women.

The play begins with Balzaminov's dream. Mikhailo sees a lavish ball framed by flowers of the most delicate shades, brides seemingly ready to walk down the aisle at any moment, phantasmagorical images that fit seamlessly into the plot.

True, the beautiful, pathetic dream ends abruptly and in a very mundane way—and this gives the story a special comic quality, successfully emphasizing the contrast between dreams and reality.

"Alexander Ostrovsky's play is multi-layered, grand, and vast," says Sergei Gazarov. "It has so many layers, and every director finds their own interpretation. For me, the main theme of this story is happiness and the search for it. Balzaminov's dreams are about this. I call him the Russian Don Quixote, because his life was very similar."

Another hero

Sergei Gazarov made the main character more mature than in the play or the famous 1964 film starring Georgy Vitsin: here, Balzaminov is not 25, but in his early 40s. Actor Dmitry Smolev, who played the lead role, didn't watch the film before rehearsals—in his opinion, it's a completely different story.

His portrayal of Balzaminov is a mature man, with a well-established worldview and a firm grasp of his purpose. But sometimes he's not averse to a little fooling around: when Krasavina, the matchmaker, drags him around by the scruff of the neck like a kitten, he doesn't put up much of a fight. At that moment, he becomes like a boy, acquiescing to his elders, on whom his well-being depends.

Unable to withstand the matchmaker's pressure, Balzaminov reads poetry to the merchant's wife, Belotelova (Natalya Kachalova), and declares his love. And for the first time, it seems, he doubts his ambitious dreams when Belotelova, overcome with emotion, refuses to let go of her "groom," literally blocking any escape route.

"There were many funny moments during rehearsals when we, the actors, found it difficult to get back into the work seriously, and this was one of them," notes Dmitry Smolev.

Vivid images

People's Artist of Russia Marina Neyolova plays Krasavina's matchmaker. Costume designer Maria Borovskaya created a striking look for her: fiery red hair and a dress to match. The heroine alternates between sternly admonishing Balzaminov and tenderly admonishing the merchant's wife, gently tapping her hand with an elegant fan: "…And I've done everything for you, except maybe cod liver oil!"

All the outfits were created using 19th-century patterns. Natalia Kachalova's dress alone is remarkable—she could completely disappear in its full skirt. The scene in which the actress does this is also quite comical: frightened by Balzaminov, who is peering over the fence on stilts, the merchant woman covers her head with her crinoline, like a dome.

The scenery changes several times during the performance: there is the surreal dream space of the main character, and Belotelova’s cozy garden, and a small town with fences typical of the Russian hinterland.

"Wooden fences like the ones we have on stage can still be found somewhere in Russia," notes Sergei Gazarov. "I recently returned from Kostroma, where Alexander Ostrovsky spent a considerable amount of time, and I realized what inspired him so much. Each plank, lived through, holds the memory of someone's happiness. And we decided to convey this feeling in our performance."

The next performance will be on December 8 and 28. Tickets can be purchased through the service Mosbilet.

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In Moscow, as part of a major housing renovation program, the restoration of seven buildings featuring attics is nearing completion. These architectural elements provide the finishing touch to a façade, lending it individuality and creating a unique silhouette.urban economy complex They talked about the progress and features of work in rare houses.

Soviet neoclassicism of 1949

The first of the buildings with attics to undergo a major renovation in 2025 was the building located on 1st Voykovsky Proyezd (Building 16, Block 3). The two-story residential building was built in 1949 according to a custom design in the Soviet neoclassical style. The ground floor of the building is rusticated, and a crowning cornice with dentils runs along the perimeter. The two-story façade is adorned with two attics.

This building's façade, roof, basement, and several utility systems were restored. Before the major renovation, a unique project plan was developed and the most appropriate materials and equipment were carefully selected. Specialists stripped the façade of old paint and accumulated dirt. They then chipped away peeling plaster and restored damaged areas. Next, wet areas were treated with antifungal and antiseptic compounds, and all decorative elements were cleaned and restored. The prepared exterior wall was painted in historical shades of "light ivory" for the main façade and "signal white" for the decorative elements. Finally, specialists re-plastered the building's basement and updated the drainage system, repaired the balconies, replaced the entrance doors, and installed modern energy-efficient windows in the common areas. On the building's roof, unusable wooden structures and roofing were replaced, a new protective fencing was installed, and the attic was insulated. The specialists also tidied up the basement and replaced the electrical, cold water, drainage, and central heating systems.

Eclecticism in Veskovsky Lane

Also noteworthy is the pre-revolutionary house located at 4 Veskovsky Lane. An attic crowns the central part of the low building.

This four-story apartment building with a basement was built in 1901 to a custom design in the eclectic style. The brick facades feature decorative elements, and the adjacent buildings adjoin the ends. The ground floor is separated from the upper portion by a profiled cornice. A crowning cornice runs around the building's perimeter. The building is also adorned with pinnacles.

The building's façade, roofs, and entrance halls were renovated, and a new electrical system was installed. The Moscow Capital Repairs Fund developed a custom project and selected modern domestic materials and technologies. Work began with clearing and washing the exposed surfaces of the façade. Specialists repaired the brickwork and restored decorative elements on the building's façade, using antifungal compounds in areas prone to moisture. The brick surfaces were then repainted according to the color scheme. The building was restored to its original appearance, with shades of "peach cream" and "signal white" applied to the fascias and pilasters. Additionally, the balconies were repaired, the drip caps were replaced, the slopes were restored, the entrance areas and basements were repaired, and a new external drainage system was installed. In the entrance halls, the walls and ceilings were painted and plastered. The pitched roof was also repaired, with the roofing material and sheathing replaced. Mineral wool slabs were used to regulate the temperature and humidity in the house, and all wooden structures were treated with a fire-retardant compound.

A combination of constructivism and neoclassicism, 1946

In 2025, work was also completed on the building located at 1/16 Panfilovsky Lane, Building 1. The building is crowned with attic towers.

The five-story residential building was built in 1946 according to a custom design. Stylistically, the building's architectural design incorporates elements of constructivism and neoclassicism. Art Nouveau echoes are also evident on the main façades, including bay windows with ridged crownings. The ground floor is accented with rustication, the spaces between windows are filled with Ionic panels, and the window openings are accented with architraves. The entrance areas are decorated with pediments and multi-profile portals. The fifth-floor cornice is accented with a wide band, and the building is completed with a crowning cornice.

The specialists' primary goal was to preserve the building's historical character. All materials and technologies were carefully selected before the renovation began. They completed a comprehensive façade restoration project. First, they cleaned the walls and repaired the plaster layer. They then repaired the brickwork and applied an antiseptic solution to wet areas. Extensive work was carried out to preserve the architectural decor: they restored the panels with ionic frames, rustication, and interfloor cornices using modern domestic materials.

Following all restoration work, the façade was painted, preserving the historical color scheme in shades of "sandal beige" and "signal white." In the final stage, specialists renovated the entrance areas, replaced the drainage system and ebb and flow, and applied a layer of plaster to the base of the building's façade.

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