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The sixth Moscow Fashion Week will be held at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall from March 14 to 19. More than a thousand applications have been received from designers from 67 regions of Russia. Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow.

"The geography of applications covers almost 100 cities—from Kaliningrad to Vladivostok. Brands from Armavir, Torzhok, Naryan-Mar, Sterlitamak, and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk submitted their applications for the first time. A third of the applications were submitted by Moscow designers," said Natalia Sergunina.

In total, collections from approximately 200 brands will be presented at the Manezh. The final list of participants will be determined by an expert council consisting of editors-in-chief of specialized publications, stylists, and founders of major retail platforms.

In addition to the shows, the program includes lectures by fashion experts and the World Fashion Shorts short film festival. Visitors will also be able to purchase clothing, shoes, and accessories from Russian brands.

Participants from previous seasons reached agreements on contracts worth over a billion rubles, a third of which was the result of the fifth Moscow Fashion Week. It ran from August 28 to September 2, 2025, and attracted 120 thousand guests.

The event was organized by the Fashion Fund with the support of the Moscow Government.

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In the capital Department of Information Technology The mos.ru portal's most popular services were identified by the end of 2025. These services can be used to obtain information from electronic medical records and electronic diaries, submit meter readings, and pay the unified payment document (UPD) online.

"Every year, mos.ru adds or upgrades over 110 services. For example, in 2025, the Mosbilet service launched, offering tickets to cultural events without markup; the Mospitometz service, which helps residents choose a cat or dog from a shelter; and the Moscow for Children super-section, where parents and children can find all the necessary instructions and services. Thanks to the portal's ongoing development, residents can now resolve most everyday issues online, without visiting various agencies and organizations," noted the press service of the Moscow Department of Information Technology.

In 2025, Muscovites accessed their electronic medical records (EMR) over 660 million times using the mos.ru portal and the EMIAS.INFO mobile app. This is one and a half times more than the 2024 figures (over 420 million). Service The service allows users to access information from their electronic medical records (EMR) online, including doctor's examination records, laboratory and instrumental test results, vaccination information, hospital discharge summaries, and much more. Starting in 2025, health indicators can be entered into the electronic medical record using an AI assistant. Furthermore, Muscovites can now order a range of medical certificates online from their EMR, and online doctor appointments have become even more convenient: they are tailored to the reason for the visit; after specifying the purpose of the visit, the system automatically selects the appropriate specialist. New parents can now more easily order discounted meals from a milk kitchen—this can also be done through the service. Doctor appointments and meal orders can also be made through the Moscow State Services app.

Number of requests toelectronic diary The mos.ru portal exceeded 219 million in 2025. Using the service, parents can learn about their child's academic progress, view a unified schedule of lessons and extracurricular activities, enroll their children in clubs, obtain an electronic certificate of enrollment, and report absences. Children, in turn, can view grades, lesson and test schedules, and homework assignments. The service is also available in the "MESh Diary" and "Moscow Public Services" mobile apps.

Over the past year to service for receiving readings from water and heat meters Muscovites have used the service more than 80.6 million times. It allows users to enter meter readings, view consumption history, and track meter calibration periods. The service is also available in the Moscow State Services mobile app.

In 2025, Muscovites contacted the service more than 43.8 million times. service, which provides information about your child's school attendance and meals. The service helps plan hot breakfasts and lunches, top up the Moskvёnok card account, and track spending. It's also available in the "My Child at School" service of the Moscow State Services mobile app.

TO service In 2025, Muscovites requested information about their unified payment document (UPD) and outstanding payments for housing, utilities, and other services over 14.9 million times, a 56 percent increase compared to 2024 (over 9.5 million). This service allows Moscow residents to receive information about payment documents and pay them. To do this, simply enter the apartment number and the payer code specified in the UPD. To avoid missing a payment deadline, residents can sign up to receive an electronic UPD. They can learn about new bills and pay them on time using the "My Payments" service. It is available not only on mos.ru but also in the city's mobile apps "My Moscow" and "Gosuslugi Moskvy."

The most popular among business representatives was financial and personal account reconciliation service for leases or purchase and sale agreements for non-residential premises and land. It can be used to check your personal account status, make payments, and set up automatic payments. In 2025, the service was used more than 1.2 million times, 76,000 more than the previous year. Since its launch, the service has been used more than seven million times.

The mos.ru portal offers over 460 services and features that help city residents in most life scenarios. Its popularity is growing every year, Sergei Sobyanin noted in his blogIn 2025, Muscovites will have used mos.ru services over a billion times. This exceeds the 2024 figures by approximately 25 percent.

Mobile application Moscow State Services develops the State Public Institution “New Management Technologies” together withDepartment of Information Technology of the City of Moscow.

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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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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