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Moscow is a densely populated metropolis, but it still has many neglected areas that represent potential for creating a high-quality urban environment. Several such areas were improved last year. I wrote more about the work in my blog Sergei Sobyanin.

"Often, literally just a stone's throw from residential areas, there's the opportunity to create fully-fledged infrastructure for leisure and an active lifestyle: modern playgrounds and sports fields, walking trails, and areas for play and exercise for four-legged friends. And we actively take advantage of these opportunities," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

A sports complex has been created on Nizhnyaya Khokhlovka Street in the Nizhegorodsky District on the site of a former vacant lot: streetball and padel tennis courts, a skate park, and playgrounds with mini-climbing walls, obstacle courses, and trampolines.

Along the railway tracks on Ketcherska Street in Veshnyaki, you can now enjoy a variety of sports. In the summer, you can play soccer, basketball, and table tennis, train in skate parks and on pump tracks, and in the winter, you can enjoy a skating rink for hockey players and anyone who enjoys skating. A "Russian Ninja" complex has also been installed there.

On 1st Sestroretskaya Street in the Molzhaninovsky District, a vacant area near the Perspektiva School has been transformed. Specialists have created a modern skate park, landscaped the area around the pond, and laid convenient paths to public transportation stops.

In Northern Butovo, an unkempt area of nearly 19 hectares in the Butovsky Forest Park has been transformed into a modern sports park. It now offers everything for active or relaxing recreation: volleyball, basketball, soccer, tennis, and workout courts, as well as strength training equipment for adults, as well as the "Russian Ninja" complex.

A play area with eco-playgrounds, benches, and swings was created for children. A special area for active play with pets was also created.

The transformation of previously unused areas is a good example of systematic efforts to improve the quality of life in the capital. New sports clusters, skate parks, play areas, and promenades are becoming an integral part of Muscovites' daily lives.

The work is being carried out within the framework of a 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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The Moscow Metro has begun preparations for the summer season. First and foremost, the second doors in the metro's vestibules will be removed: more than 6,000 will be removed by May. This will help regulate the temperature and increase air exchange, ensuring passengers are comfortable even in hot weather.

Furthermore, specialists have already switched the tunnel ventilation system to spring mode. Several years ago, they completed a complete upgrade of the ventilation shaft equipment: the new fans reduce summer temperatures by two to three degrees and increase air exchange by 30 percent.

"Twice a year, the Moscow Metro prepares its infrastructure for the changing seasons—summer and winter. Work begins early to ensure comfortable temperatures in stations and on trains as the weather changes. Over eight million trips are made on the Moscow Metro on a weekday, so we carefully monitor passenger comfort throughout the year. Furthermore, the share of new trains in the metro has already reached 80 percent—modern, high-tech Russian-made trains equipped with powerful air conditioning systems," said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.

Maxim Liksutov.

Air conditioning in public transit vehicles will soon be switched to summer mode. Station entrances, facades, cladding, glazing, and surrounding areas will undergo a thorough cleaning, including washing and cleaning.

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Capital specialists urban economy complex More than 1,100 monuments will be washed after the fall-winter period. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow. Petr Biryukov.

"After consistently warming temperatures around the clock, we began comprehensive cleanings of more than 1,100 monuments and memorials. We clean each object using a special technology, depending on its material and overall condition," said Pyotr Biryukov.

If necessary, hydraulic lifts and water-sweeping machines will be used to carry out the work.

Titanium monuments are cleaned with a neutral solution, while granite ones are cleaned with special solutions that effectively remove salt stains. All products used are environmentally safe and gentle on the surfaces.

First, workers check the monument for damage or rust. Then, they rinse it with water and apply a foam solution, which is then rinsed off with a strong stream of water after 10 minutes. Finally, the monument is wiped dry.

The structures are regularly washed from April to October. Routine maintenance occurs once a month, but if the monument is heavily soiled, for example due to weather conditions, it is washed more frequently—every two weeks.

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By the end of the year, 11 modern Ivolga 4.0 electric trains will be purchased for the Yaroslavl line. This will bring the fleet's total fleet up to 34 percent. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry. Maxim Liksutov.

"Following Sergei Sobyanin's instructions, we continue to upgrade the rolling stock on the Yaroslavl line, which carries an average of over 300,000 trips daily. It's important to us that passengers travel on modern and comfortable electric trains: the Ivolga 4.0 has already set a new standard of quality. We plan to purchase a total of 92 modern trains for the Yaroslavl line by 2030, thereby increasing the renewal rate to 100 percent. This will reduce the average age of the train fleet on the Yaroslavl line to 3.5 years," noted Maxim Liksutov.

Today, the Yaroslavl line's train fleet has been updated by 22 percent. The first modern trains will be in service in the summer of 2025. This is the result of a tremendous amount of work. Moscow Department of Transport, carrier JSC Central Suburban Passenger Company and manufacturer JSC TMH.

The Ivolga is a modern electric train model designed specifically for the Moscow Central Diameters (MCD). During its service on the MCD, passengers have repeatedly noted its advantages over older commuter trains. The latest version, the Ivolga 4.0, features 15 percent wider doors and a 45 percent wider aisle, allowing passengers to board and disembark more quickly. The increased capacity allows it to carry nearly 100 more passengers. Other key differences from older trains include a third door in the intermediate cars and conveniently located door release buttons. Furthermore, the headrests and handrails have been changed to blackberry and mint, and the front of the train has been darkened and simplified.

As part of the rolling stock upgrade on the Yaroslavl line this year, five modern EP2DM trains will also be added. Before entering service, all trains will undergo running-in.

The trains have been equipped with more stylish, modern, and ergonomic seats, media screens, additional handrails, and adjustable warmth and brightness lighting in the passenger compartments. Mint and gray shades have been added to the interior color scheme, and the flooring has been made darker and more practical.

Additionally, signs were installed above the exit doors, bicycle racks were upgraded, and standing rails and trash bins were added to the vestibules. The restrooms were reconfigured, touchless equipment was installed, and a changing table was added for passengers with children.

The new EP2DM trains have a new paint job on the front of the cars, and additional LED lights—those "eyelashes" that make the trains easy to recognize—have been added.

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Analysts of the capital Department of Information Technology (DIT) published the results research, dedicated to the use of electronic payment services in the daily lives of Muscovites. It notes that 76 percent of respondents choose the city's digital payment tools to pay for at least one type of service.

One of the most popular methods of paying bills among residents is the service My Payments On the mos.ru portal. It's used to pay for housing and utilities, communications, transportation, and other city services.

"It's important for the city to understand how Moscow residents interact with digital services and services in various areas of their lives, which tools they find convenient and which they trust. Residents consider security, convenience, and speed to be the main factors when choosing e-payment services—more than half of respondents cite these factors. According to the survey, 58 percent primarily use cashless payment methods, and only four percent use cash exclusively. Muscovites are not simply switching to cashless payments but are also choosing city services as a reliable payment channel," said Mariam Arevadze, Head of the Analytical Department of the Moscow Department of Information Technology.

Users of city payment instruments

According to the study, Moscow residents primarily choose municipal payment instruments for paying utility bills, taxes, and other charges. The city's "My Payments" service allows you to keep all your bills in one place and pay them with a single click. It can be used, for example, to pay a single payment document, mobile phone bills, fines, kindergarten and after-school care fees, and top up Moskvyonok and Troika cards. In addition to bank cards, you can also use the fast payment system, mobile phone balance, and other alternative payment methods.

Users of urban payment instruments generally prefer online payments and digital financial products. Furthermore, they prefer alternative payment methods such as QR codes, payment links, and stickers over plastic cards.

The study notes that six out of 10 respondents used at least one of the city's loyalty programs, for example, they received discounts onMuscovite cardIts holders have access to an ecosystem of city services—from free or discounted public transportation to discounts at supermarkets, pharmacies, cafes, museums, and other partner locations.

Respondents who prefer to pay through city services generally have a higher interest in Moscow loyalty programs. They are actively involved in the program. "A Million Prizes": 42 percent use accumulated city points to obtain goods and services of partner organizations and for other purposes.

My Payments and Electronic Home

The "My Payments" service on the mos.ru portal is one of the most popular methods for residents to pay bills. More than 1.6 million people use it annually, and the number of payments processed through it has exceeded 133 million. The service automatically finds unpaid bills if a Muscovite has one. standard or full account On the mos.ru portal, and in your personal account, you'll find the necessary information. To ensure timely payments, you can set up automatic payments, save templates for quick bill payments, and much more.

For those who prefer to receive services and services in a mobile format, the My Payments service is available in city applications Moscow State Services, "My Moscow" and "MESH Diary." Users of the app also have the option to switch to the service. My ID.

In addition, utility bills can be paid in the app and on the platform's website. Electronic HouseThe online apartment building management service allows you to quickly resolve issues with the management company, conduct tenant surveys, communicate with neighbors, and submit meter readings. Integration with the city's "Million Prizes" loyalty program makes this bill payment method advantageous: five percent of the unified payment document amount is returned in the form of city points.

"Million Prizes" and the Muscovite Card

The city's "Million Prizes" loyalty program has over 5.3 million members. Points earned for active participation in e-projects can be used to purchase goods and services from program partners, top up a Troika card, top up your account in the "Parking Russia" app, or donate them to charity. Point redemption options are available in a dedicated section of the website. ag-together.ru.

The Muscovite Card is one of the capital's key social projects. Currently, approximately five million people hold it: pensioners, students, schoolchildren, people with disabilities, and other categories of residents eligible for benefits. The Muscovite Card helps each of them access socially significant services and benefits. Last year, the project won an award at the International Competition of Urban Practices in CIS and EAEU Cities. "A city where you want to live".

Another 22 services have been added to the "Make an Appointment with a Veterinarian" service on the mos.ru portal.DIT experts reminded people about useful mos.ru services for solving everyday problems.

The creation, development, and operation of e-government infrastructure, including the provision of mass socially significant and other services, as well as 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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This weekend, the Moskino cinema park, which is under the jurisdiction of the capital, Department of Culture, has prepared a thematic program for city residents and visitors. Events are available atentrance ticket to the cinema park.

On March 28 and 29, the "House of Father Frost" venue will host one-shot filming sessions titled "The Main Guest." Sessions will take place at 12:00 PM, 12:50 PM, 1:40 PM, 3:20 PM, 4:10 PM, and 5:00 PM. Participants will receive souvenir videos.

From 12:00 to 6:30 PM, everyone is invited to film dubbing workshops in the glass pavilion next to the "Cowboy Town" stage. Guests will be invited to recall famous dialogues from Vladimir Menshov's melodrama "Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears" and Vladimir Rogovoy's war film "Officers."

On both days, from 12:00 to 18:30, master classes on writing Old Slavic texts on birch bark and creating plexiglass engravings depicting historical buildings will be held in the Animation pavilion at the fairgrounds.

From 12:00 PM to 6:30 PM, the "County Town" will host a quest based on Nikolai Gogol's comedy "The Government Inspector" every hour. Guests will be able to recall the text of the play and participate in a quest to capture the Government Inspector.

On Saturday and Sunday, there will also be family-friendly film screenings at the Moskino Kinopark cinema. The program includes the animated adventure film "Hermitage Cats 2: The Secret of the Egyptian Hall," the comedy "Kuzya the Brownie 2," and the melodrama "Your Heart Will Be Broken." Tickets are available atwebsite.

Holding events at the Moskino cinema park contributes to the implementation of the goals and objectives of the national project in Moscow "Family"More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

The Mosbilet service makes it easy to plan any type of vacation—from theater and concerts to sports activities and picnics. Tickets are sold without markups or intermediary commissions. The service also offers many free events. Tickets for new season theater premieres and performances featuring renowned artists are also available. If you have a full or standard mos.ru account, you don't need to enter personal information when purchasing. Tickets for children are purchased using a simplified process. Users don't need to bring identification to attend cultural events; they simply show the ticket inspector their digital ticket's QR code.

The Moskino Cinema Park is part of Sergei Sobyanin's "Moscow – City of Cinema" project and a component of the Moscow Film Cluster, which is being developed by the city's Department of Culture. The second stage has already been completed: six sound stages, 14 infrastructure facilities, and outdoor locations have been built, including sets for the Brest Fortress, Provincial Towns of Europe, Yuzovka, Shakhty, European City, Modern Moscow, Reichstag, Russian Medieval City, Cities of Eastern Europe, and others.

The Moscow Film Cluster comprises infrastructure facilities, services, and facilities for filmmakers, developed by the Moscow Government as part of the "Moscow – City of Cinema" project. Its structure includes the Moskino Cinema Park, the Gorky Film Studio (with locations on Sergei Eisenstein Street and Valdaisky Proyezd), the Moskino Film Factory, the Moskino cinema chain, the Moskino Film Commission, and the Moskino Film Platform.

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Since the start of the renovation program in the Lyublino district in the southeast of the capital, more than four thousand families have moved into new apartments. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction. Vladimir Efimov.

"The first resettlement in Lublin began in 2021. Back then, participants in the renovation program were offered apartments in new buildings on Lyublinskaya and Krasnodonskaya Streets. Now, 20 residential complexes have been handed over to residents. More than four thousand families have moved into them. In total, 152 buildings in the Lyublino district are planned to be resettled under the renovation program, which will provide new housing for approximately 10,300 families," said Vladimir Efimov.

For all questions regarding relocation, participants in the renovation program are advised to contact the relocation information center on the ground floor of new buildings. Muscovites can also order super services there. "Moving under the renovation program".

"In total, more than 5,600 apartments with improved finishes have been installed in new residential complexes in Lublin, covering a total of over 325,000 square meters of living space. The buildings have been equipped with elevators, concierge rooms, and storage areas for strollers and bicycles. To ensure the relocation of those participating in the renovation program is truly comfortable, the city has provided them with free movers and transportation. Around 3,500 Muscovites have used this service through the 'Moving Assistance' service," added the Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Moscow Department of Urban Development Policy.

Vladislav Ovchinsky.

Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin said that under the renovation program, every fourth resident will move into a new apartment. Koptevo district.

The renovation program was approved in August 2017. It affects approximately one million Muscovites and provides for the relocation of 5,176 buildings. Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin ordered the pace of implementation of the renovation program to be increased.twice.

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 national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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Specialists from the capital's cultural and educational spheres are invited to the "Moscow Masters" competition. Applications are now open. open and will last until April 12, it was timed to coincide with Cultural Workers' Day. This was reported Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow.

"The competition will be held in three stages. Participants will have to solve practical problems and present their projects and creative performances," said Natalia Sergunina.

In the first qualifying round, applicants will propose events and programs to celebrate national holidays. In the second round, contestants will record a video about themselves and present to the jury their own projects, implemented in 2025 or 2026, that have socially significant impact. A shortlist of finalists will then be selected, who will prepare and perform creative performances at the Moskvich Cultural Center. The winners will be awarded there this summer.

Last year, Alexander Shelyakin, an employee of the N.A. Ostrovsky State Museum and Cultural Center "Integration," took first place. He presented the "Family Traditions of Perovo" competition. Parents and their children from the Perovo district participated in intellectual quizzes about the capital, as well as creative and sports competitions.

The winner was Anna Gribinchuk, an employee of the Mossovet District Community Center, who presented the "Indian Summer" festival in the village of Akulovo. The program included master classes and lectures on folk crafts, a play, and performances by instrumental ensembles.

Sergei Sobyanin presented state and city awards to Muscovites.

The "Moscow Masters" competition has been held since 1998 with the support of the Moscow Government, the Moscow Federation of Trade Unions, and the Moscow Confederation of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (Employers). It covers various sectors, including industry, tourism, construction, housing and utilities, transportation, and culture.

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Air defense forces shot down 41 UAVs as they approached Moscow. This was reported on their channel in MAX messenger Sergei Sobyanin reported.

"The attack by one drone was repelled by the Ministry of Defense's air defense forces. Emergency services are working at the site of the crash site," the Moscow Mayor noted.

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Earlier, the Mayor of Moscow stated that the air defense system successfully repelled an attack by 40 drones heading towards the capital.

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The All-Russian Center for Blind Students with Outstanding Academic Abilities has begun its fifth enrollment. It operates with the support of the Moscow Government and the Russian Ministry of Education. Currently, 29 children from across the country are enrolled at the educational institution.

"This year, the fifth recruitment process has begun at this federal center, where gifted blind schoolchildren study and achieve significant success in sports and the arts. Based on the results of two-stage entrance examinations, students from across the country will be admitted to the center. Traditionally, classes are small—up to eight students. This allows for equal attention to be given to each child, improving the quality of their education. Furthermore, specialization in specific academic areas provides a strong foundation for further professional training and socialization," said Ivan Vishnivetsky, director of Boarding School No. 1 for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind.

Admission to the center's full-time sixth-grade program is competitive. The selection process consists of two stages: remote testing in mathematics, Russian, and English in May, and an online interview in June, during which specialists assess the child's communication skills and adaptation to the boarding school environment.

The package of documents required for submitting an application for participation in the competitive selection can be found atofficial website Boarding School No. 1 for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind. Completed applications should be sent to vcsorf@yandex.ru. They will be accepted until April 30.

Last year, the center enrolled six schoolchildren from the Orenburg, Sverdlovsk, and Ivanovo regions, the Altai Territory, and Moscow. Previous cohorts also included students from Saratov, Samara, Nizhny Novgorod, Ufa, and the Smolensk region. The students actively participate in academic competitions, creative contests, and sporting events.

In addition to classes for gifted children, the center provides advanced training for teachers from other regions of Russia in teaching blind and visually impaired children.

Embossed globes and braille displays: How Moscow educates visually impaired children

Boarding School No. 1 for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind operates five days a week with 24-hour admission. Classes are taught in Braille—a special raised-dot script for the blind—and also make extensive use of tiflopia devices and adapted tactile teaching aids. The institution also has a preschool department for children aged three to seven. The All-Russian Center for Blind Students was established on the school's premises.

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