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Moscow is among the top 3 most illuminated cities megacities of the planetAt the same time, thanks to energy-saving technologies and smart control systems, electricity consumption for city lighting is practically not increasing. Sergei Sobyanin reported this on his channel in MAX messenger.

"Last year, architectural and artistic lighting adorned approximately 100 buildings. These included the facades of schools reconstructed as part of the program.

My School, Picturesque Bridge, new Tsarskaya Embankment “in the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve and the Pushkin Theatre,” the Mayor of Moscow noted.

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Lighting and backlighting

Since 2011, Moscow has been implementing a program to improve street lighting and develop the city's color and lighting environment. New streetlights are equipped with modern energy-efficient lamps, which reduce energy consumption by up to 30 percent.

Over these years, 536,000 outdoor lighting fixtures have been installed in the city. Their number has more than doubled to 885,000. At the beginning of 2011, there were 349,000 such fixtures. The number of buildings and structures with architectural and artistic lighting has more than quadrupled, reaching 2,390. In 2025, 58,000 outdoor lighting fixtures were installed.

More than two thousand new street lamps have been installed in the New Moscow.

In 2025, architectural and artistic lighting adorned approximately 100 sites. These included the Moskvich Cultural Center on Volgogradsky Prospekt, several churches, including one on Malakhitovaya Street in Rostokino, as well as in the Krylatskoye and Tagansky districts, and the historic building housing the St. Alexander Nevsky Church on Bolshaya Sadovaya Street.

The façade of the Grand Sports Arena at the Luzhniki Olympic Complex was transformed into a multimedia space thanks to unique video mapping technology and dynamic lighting. The centerpiece of the space is a new ice rink with various installations.

The program to improve street lighting and develop the lighting and color environment will continue in 2026. Plans call for the installation of over 26,000 additional outdoor lighting fixtures, primarily in courtyards, playgrounds, and sports fields. Architectural and artistic lighting will be installed at 139 city facilities.

Thus, architectural and artistic lighting is planned to decorate the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary at 10 1st Kapotninsky Proezd, the Interfax news agency building at 2 1st Tverskaya-Yamskaya Street, Building 2, as well as 22 landmarks on Profsoyuznaya Street, which will be landscaped in 2025.

Navigation

Furthermore, since 2014, Moscow has been implementing a project to create a unified pedestrian navigation system, under which 108,100 house signs and 16,200 freestanding city signs have been installed throughout the city.

"All navigation elements comply with the developed standard: blue signs with white letters are easy to read and seamlessly integrated into the architectural space of the streets. Some of them feature QR codes, which can be used to learn about prominent residents of the capital," the Moscow Mayor added.

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QR codes began appearing on signs in 2020. By scanning them with a smartphone camera, you can learn about the prominent citizens who lived in a particular building or whose memory is commemorated by sculptures and memorial plaques. The project was implemented in anticipation of the 75th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War. The first signs to appear were those for the Victory Museum on Poklonnaya Gora, the houses where marshals and heroes of the Soviet Union lived, and war memorials. Later, information about space explorers, polar explorers, writers, and composers was added to the project.

In 2025, to mark the 80th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War, pedestrian navigation in Victory Park on Poklonnaya Hill became more comprehensive and informative.

Plans for 2026 include the installation of 2,400 house signs and a thousand free-standing city signs.

Helping people find their way and introducing them to the city's landmarks. How Moscow is creating pedestrian navigation.

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During the construction of the chronic disease center at the international medical cluster in Skolkovo, more than two thousand square meters of landscaping were completed. This was announced by the head of the Moscow Department of Civil Construction. Alexey Alexandrov.

"A six-story chronic disease center has been built in the international medical cluster in Skolkovo. During the project's implementation, special attention was paid to landscaping. A comprehensive landscaping project was carried out on the site, covering over two thousand square meters, including shrubs and lawn. In addition, pedestrian paths were created, a bike rack with bike boxes was installed, hardscape elements and a custom installation were installed, and comfortable rest areas with benches were created. This created a harmonious and functional space around the medical facility, convenient for patients and visitors," said Alexey Alexandrov.

The adjacent area features an installation called "Blockchain" by Moscow artist Maxim Ksuta. It features a human figure composed of metal chains, symbolizing the merging of the digital and the physical in the information age.

The Chronic Disease Center is located in the Western Administrative District of Moscow at 46 Bolshoy Boulevard, Building 3. The center's primary focus is providing care to patients with complex, incurable illnesses. Specialized care for children is a particular focus, as the center provides the necessary conditions for the treatment and care of young patients with orphan diseases and chronic conditions.

For visitors with limited mobility, the center has created a barrier-free environment with easy navigation, and a comfortable space for patient care and medical staff.

At the direction of Sergei Sobyanin, the city is paying special attention to the quality and safety of social infrastructure facilities.

"The building's construction, since its commencement in 2023, has been overseen by Mosgosstroynadzor. During inspections, inspectors checked the completed work and materials used, as-built documentation, and compliance with occupational health and safety and fire safety requirements. Instrumental inspection was carried out by specialists from the subordinate Expertise Center. Based on the results of the final inspection, the Moscow State Construction Supervision Committee issued a conclusion on the facility's compliance with the approved design and subsequently issued a permit for its occupancy," added the Mosgosstroynadzor Chairman.

Anton Slobodchikov.

Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin announced the completion of construction chronic disease center.

The construction of social facilities in Moscow 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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The company, which began operations at a site in the Technopolis Moscow special economic zone (SEZ) in late 2024, is increasing its supply of high-tech medical products to the Russian market. By the end of 2025, the Elta plant will have produced over 10 million medical devices, according to the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry. Maxim Liksutov.

"Following Sergei Sobyanin's instructions, the city is actively promoting the development of Moscow's industry. Thanks to a comprehensive set of effective city support measures, the Technopolis Moscow SEZ is successfully developing the production of high-tech medical devices and equipment. By the end of 2025, the company had produced approximately 600,000 glucometers and 10 million test strip packs. The company's development portfolio includes five glucose meter models, a lancing device, and a device for determining the percentage of glycated hemoglobin in the blood," noted Maxim Liksutov.

One of the company's flagship products is a smart glucometer with data transfer to a smartphone. The company has also created a dedicated mobile app that allows patients to send their monitoring results to their doctors.

The capital is increasing production of pharmaceutical substances.From Idea to Finished Product: How Moscow Startups Strengthen the Country's Technological Sovereignty

Currently, over 240 high-tech companies are located within the Technopolis Moscow SEZ, 128 of which are residents. They manufacture high-tech products, including modern pharmaceuticals, medical devices, microelectronics, machine tools, robotics, elevators, batteries, innovative products for the space industry, electric vehicle components, and new materials.

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The city's information portal mos.ru is becoming more user-friendly every year. Sergei Sobyanin outlined its major updates for 2025 in his blog.

"Over the course of the year, we launched or modernized more than 110 services. And the number of requests exceeded one billion. This is approximately 25 percent more than the 2024 figures," wrote Sergei Sobyanin.

You can access mos.ru's features not only in your browser, but also through the My Moscow and Moscow Public Services mobile apps, which also received important updates this year.

One of the main innovations of the year was the service MosbiletNow city residents can buy tickets to city theaters, museums, concert halls, exhibitions, tours, and festivals all in one place, with no markup or commission. Free events are also available on the page. The service also offers a loyalty program—you can use points to purchase theater tickets.

Users can filter events by genre, date, and popularity. The service offers personalized selections, recommendations from renowned cultural figures, and programs based on the Pushkin Map.

Mosbilet launches a loyalty program for theater loversHow to get a free ticket to Moscow Museum Week through Mosbilet

Thanks to the new service Mospitometz Residents of the capital can adopt a cat or dog from a city shelter by viewing their profiles in advance in a single online catalog. You can learn about the pet's personality, size, and age, as well as view photos. The service currently features over a thousand profiles from 13 shelters. It makes it easy to schedule an appointment to meet the animal. Pets are microchipped, vaccinated, and ready for their new homes.

Another important innovation was the creation of special pages for seasonal projects. Summer in Moscow And"Winter in Moscow". They make it easy to plan family and active recreation, allowing you to fully enjoy the facilities and beauty of the capital.

The new section helps you get the most out of winter Moscow—from colorful fairs, art installations, and elegant parks to estates and sporting competitions. This special project has already received over six million views this season.

New supersection Moscow for Children has brought together all the most important information, instructions, services, and features for children of all ages and their parents. It features thematic sections on "Health," "Education," "Social Support," "For Future Parents," and "Leisure and Development." Everything is designed to make it easier for parents to address various life challenges, such as enrolling their child in kindergarten, school, clubs, and activities. This section has a user base of over 269,000, and has received over 328,000 visits to date.

IN electronic school diary A new feature has been added that allows you to receive information about your child's outings. Parents can view a calendar of all planned events and confirm or decline participation. Teachers, meanwhile, now have a convenient tool for collecting necessary information—the service is available in the electronic journal.

Helpful instructions, services, and features: how mos.ru helps families with childrenFinding services and information you need in the "Moscow for Children" super section has become faster and more convenient.

New service "A Navigator for Remodeling and Redevelopment of Premises" Helps you understand which types of work require approval from the Moscow Housing Inspectorate and which don't. It provides information on when design documentation is required and when a sketch is sufficient. Users also have access to a list of required documents for approval. A convenient questionnaire will help you choose the right e-service for your specific situation. Since its launch, the service has been used over 24,000 times.

Special project Applying for a Passport in Moscow Helps you understand the types of international passports and how to obtain them, and also allows you to complete an online application for a new-style international passport and submit it to My Documents government service centers. The website features an interactive map showing My Documents offices, migration departments, and their workload. This feature helps you choose the most convenient location and save time when applying for your document.

Since 2025, the capital's restaurateurs have had access to service A simplified procedure for including summer verandas in cafe layout plans has been introduced. For simple structures that do not require equipment installation, this can now be done by notification, subject to certain conditions.

Modernized andservice for issuing certificates, required for the assignment of a state social scholarship. Following the implementation of electronic document management, students can quickly and easily obtain results using the service on the mos.ru portal.

In the mobile app My Moscow Key services and features are conveniently grouped into five thematic sections: "Home," "Family," "Health," "Transportation," and "Leisure." Widgets and the "Events" section help you find the information you need and solve everyday problems. Since 2019, residents have installed the "My Moscow" app more than 8.9 million times. In 2025 alone, the number of downloads exceeded 1.5 million.

After the update, the application became more convenient. Moscow State ServicesA "Payments" section has been added to the main menu. You no longer need to search through the catalog to use the service, and you can pay multiple bills in one click, just like on the mos.ru portal.

The "Services" section now features a "Favorite Services" section. You can add frequently used services to it to save time searching for them.

Opportunities have also expanded service for entering readingsNow, the app can be used to transmit data on not only water and electricity consumption, but also heat consumption. By 2025, the app had been downloaded over a million times.

Another new feature of last year was the media bank MosfotoIt contains tens of thousands of professional photographs and videos reflecting the modern appearance of Moscow. Any file can be downloaded free of charge and easily shared on social media, instant messaging apps, and other resources, as well as used in presentations. For easy searching, the media bank includes categories and thematic collections. The collection is regularly updated with relevant and seasonal materials dedicated to various events and city projects.

"Mos.ru works for Muscovites to make life in our city more comfortable every year and make routine tasks less time-consuming," concluded Sergei Sobyanin.

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Specialists Moscow City Services Complex Emergency services continue to work around the clock to address the aftermath of the heavy snowfall. Heavy snow fell throughout the night of January 27th and 28th. Forecasters predict that heavy precipitation will continue today, January 28th.

Last night and early this morning, city crews conducted another full mechanized sweep of the roadway and sidewalks, followed by de-icing. This cycle will be repeated as precipitation increases.

Snow is being cleared from the street and road network everywhere. Pedestrian areas, sidewalks, approaches to bus stops, metro stations, the Moscow Central Circle, and public facilities are under special surveillance.

The city organized the loading and removal of snow banks formed during the heavy snowfall.

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Snow removal and loading equipment are operating on the capital's roads. Drivers are asked to exercise caution, strictly observe speed limits and keep safe distances, be understanding of the work of public utilities, and not impede the movement of equipment convoys.

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In December 2025, at the Shalom Theatre, subordinate to the capital Department of CultureThe play "Moss: The Story of a Dog" premiered in Moscow. The production is dedicated to a dog named Moss who is searching for a family. To celebrate the premiere, the theater and the Nika charity foundation for homeless animals launched a campaign: anyone can adopt a dog from the foundation's shelters and notify the Shalom Theater of their good deed. All participants will receive tickets to see "Moss: The Story of a Dog," based on the book of the same name by Spanish author David Cirici.

The main character is a dog who lost his family during the war and set out on a long journey in search of a new home. The production was directed by Ekaterina Korabelnik, winner of the All-Russian open competition "Talents" The Moscow Department of Culture's project to develop a talent pool for Moscow theaters. The play "Moss. The Story of One Dog" was the first premiere within the project. In it, the director combined the capabilities of three theaters: drama, theater, and puppet theater.

"I don't divide performances into those for adults and those for children. I love it when families with children, grandparents, and even adults are in the audience. I don't divide people into adults and children. I simply try to tell a story that touches me, and I try to do it in a way that touches the audience as well. And everything our team creates should contribute to this—not to entertain, but to draw people into the world we've created," noted Ekaterina Korabelnik.

The musical score was created by Svyatoslav Lysov, and the lighting design was by Maxim Biryukov. Igor Savkin, Irina Ukolova, Alexander Tretyak, and others also worked on the production.

The next performance will take place on February 8th. Tickets for the performance can be purchased through the service MosbiletEntry is available with the Pushkin Card. Applications for participation in the promotion must be submitted using the feedback form attheater website.

Residents of the capital can adopt an animal from a shelter using the service Mospitometz mos.ru. Here you can browse profiles and schedule a meeting with your favorite candidate at any time. The service allows you to select a future pet by age, color, size, and other parameters. It combines the profiles of more than 1,200 socialized animals from 13 city shelters.

National project "Family" The Pushkin Card has become a significant step in popularizing culture among young people and fostering a conscious attitude toward family values. Thanks to the Pushkin Card, teenagers and young adults have the opportunity to connect with the country's rich cultural heritage, and this format of family recreation helps build deeper and warmer relationships. Learn more about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution atspecial page.

Over 100 animals from city shelters found new homes during the holidays.Mosfoto has released footage of the new production at the Malaya Ordynka Theatre.

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Specialists urban economy complex Over 200 gas regulating stations have been modernized over the past 15 years. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Utilities, and Public Works. Petr Biryukov.

"The city is systematically upgrading gas pressure control stations, which are responsible for reducing gas pressure to specific levels and maintaining it within specified limits. Over the past 15 years, 202 gas pressure control stations have been modernized as part of the gas infrastructure renewal and technological development program," said Pyotr Biryukov.

In the capital, both standard gas regulating stations and large, system-critical facilities are being upgraded. Of the 202 stations that have been modernized, seven are key to the entire city network—their stable operation is critical for providing gas to social infrastructure, industry, and the residential sector.

Most of the modernized stations underwent comprehensive technical upgrades. They were equipped with modern gas distribution equipment manufactured in-house by the Moscow gas utility. This equipment boasts increased reliability and low noise levels. Furthermore, new automated control systems were introduced and safety valves were updated. Work was also carried out to improve the performance and resilience of high-capacity facilities to peak loads.

In northern Moscow, a large gas regulating station, Novopodrezkovo, has been modernized.The modernization of the Silikatny gas control station has been completed.

All gas pressure control stations in the capital are required to be equipped with shut-off devices. Their operating parameters are constantly monitored from the central control room of JSC Mosgaz.

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Online broadcast projects from the Moscow Zoo and Active Citizen have released a new educational quizThis time, the questions are about East Siberian lynxes—one of the most charismatic inhabitants of the "Cat Row" exhibit. Anyone who follows the lives of these graceful predators can test their knowledge. daily broadcast on mos.ru.

The Moscow Zoo has been housing these amazing cats for its entire history, and they consistently attract visitors. Lynxes are easily distinguished from other wild cats by their unique appearance. These graceful predators are fascinating to watch, whether they're relaxing in the sun, curled up comfortably, or actively spending time in their enclosure.

The interactive quiz includes eight multiple-choice questions. It's available on the live streaming page.lynx enclosure, and also on the websiteand in the mobile application of the Active Citizen project.

Participants will be asked questions covering various aspects of predators' lives, from their habitat and adaptation to snowy and cold climates to their behavior and zoo environments.

Experience watching lynxes on air, as well as educational materials on the zoo's official website and social media pages, will help you prepare for the quiz. Correct answers will earn city loyalty program points. "A Million Prizes"They will be awarded to registered users of the Active Citizen project who logged in to the mos.ru portal before taking the quiz. Accumulated points can then be used to purchase goods and services from program partners, as well as sent to charity.

A project of online broadcasts from the Moscow Zoo, which is under the jurisdiction of the capital Department of Culture, is being implemented jointly withDepartment of Information Technology of the City of MoscowIt allows users across the country to observe dozens of animal species daily, making the world of wildlife closer and more understandable.

Quizzes are a fun way to educate the environment, using a game-like format to help learn more about biology and the conservation of rare species. This is the seventh episode featuring popular characters from the daily broadcast at the Moscow Zoo. Previously, city residents were invited to test their knowledge ofpandas, manule, capybaras, meerkats, honey badgers Andpolar bearsAll quizzes are available on the pages with broadcasts from these animals' enclosures.

Project Active Citizen has been running since 2014. During this time, more than seven million people have joined, and over seven thousand votes have been held. Every month, 30 to 40 decisions made by Muscovites are implemented in the city. 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 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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