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The Active Citizen project has begun vote, which will help identify the most beautiful and popular locations of the landscape festival Gardens and Flowers, which took place within the framework of Summer in Moscow.

This year, the festival took place at over 80 venues across the capital. The city was transformed into a vast, blooming park. Over 600,000 plants were used to decorate boulevards, pedestrian streets, squares, bridges, and embankments. Now, "active citizens" can recall their most vivid impressions and choose their favorites in each category.

Nine venues are competing for the title of best boulevard venue. Among them are Gogolevsky Boulevard, decorated in a chess theme; the art space on Strastnoy Boulevard, where elements of the urban environment have become true works of art; and Tsvetnoy Boulevard, imbued with a circus-like atmosphere. Among the venues on Moscow's pedestrian streets, 10 spectacular spaces are represented—from a green tunnel on Novy Arbat and a stylish lemon garden on Kamergersky Lane to a fairytale corner with multicolored carved flowerbeds inspired by Russian architecture on Nikolskaya Street and a lacy arched gallery with hanging plants on Kuznetsky Most.

The city's central squares weren't overlooked either. On Manezhnaya Square, guests were greeted by a veritable botanical garden with rare tropical plants and an eight-meter waterfall. The park above the Okhotny Ryad shopping center evoked a Provencal atmosphere with lavender fields. And near the Prechistensky Gates, the Active Citizen project's garden was a green labyrinth with swings and a seating area—a design chosen by Muscovites.votingThese and five other sites are currently awaiting evaluation by city residents.

In addition, Muscovites will vote for the best locations near the Garden Ring, as well as on the city's bridges and embankments. You can view photos of all the festival venues and learn more about them in the "More Info" section. "Active Citizens" will receive points for their participation in the voting for the city's loyalty program. "A Million Prizes", which can be used to obtain goods and services from program partners or sent tocharity.

The voting results will allow us to take into account the preferences of city residents when planning the event next season, making it even more vibrant and interesting.

Project Active Citizen has been operating since 2014. During this time, more than seven million people have joined, and over seven thousand 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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The Moscow Mayor's annual "Digital Transformation Leaders" award application process has closed. Around 11,000 domestic and international developers registered for the hackathon—a 20 percent increase over the 2024 target. Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow.

Contestants will be tasked with creating digital solutions to one of 20 challenges posed by city departments and leading companies.

"This year, applications for the competition came from all over Russia and 26 other countries, including China, India, Belarus, and Thailand. Participants formed teams to develop their projects. Their number increased by 50% compared to last season, exceeding 1,300," said Natalia Sergunina.

Among Russian regions, the leaders in terms of the number of registered participants were Moscow, St. Petersburg, Tatarstan, Samara, Nizhny Novgorod, and Sverdlovsk Oblasts, and Primorsky Krai.

The average age of the award applicants is 25. Most are students from MIREA – Russian Technological University, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Moscow Aviation University, and other Russian universities.

The teams are currently preparing their proposals. The authors of the 200 best products will advance to the finals, where they will present their developments to experts.

The awards ceremony will take place at the end of October. The winners in each category will receive one million rubles, while second and third place winners will receive 600,000 and 400,000 rubles, respectively.

From a cleaning robot to a service for medical professionals: what will participants of the "Digital Transformation Leaders" hackathon create?The Moscow Department of Information Technologies invites participants of the "Leaders of Digital Transformation" hackathon to develop an AI tool for processing big data.

Achievements of the competition participants

Over the course of the competition, over 51,000 people participated. Participants created 2,200 promising solutions.

For example, a 2023 hackathon finalist tested and launched a platform aggregator of spaces and services for creative industries. It helps find and rent suitable spaces for creative projects in the capital.

Another team presented an automated building design service at the competition. It allows for the evaluation of how a building with specific parameters will fit into a specific landscape, and provides the opportunity to refine the solution. A major architectural firm expressed interest in the product.

One of last year's winners was a team that proposed a cost-effectiveness calculation system for entrepreneurs. The developers subsequently launched a project that helps developers analyze sales department performance and increase conversion. It is currently being tested in more than 50 companies in the capital.

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The "My Capital" running festival and half marathon will conclude the Moscow running season. They will take place on October 4 and 5 at Vorobyovy Gory.

On Saturday, October 4, there will be a five-kilometer run, children's 300- and 600-meter races, and an inclusive event, the "Race of Unlimited Possibilities," where participants with disabilities will run the 600-meter distance.

On Sunday, October 5, a 10-kilometer race and a 21.1-kilometer half marathon will be held. Athletes will compete not only individually but also as part of clubs. A "Club Championship" competition will be organized for Russia's largest running communities. Teams will compete for a prize fund of 850,000 rubles in categories across both distances, as well as for the largest team. The winning clubs will receive the championship's challenge trophy.

From University Square to the Crimean Bridge

The start and finish area for the "My Capital" half marathon will be located at University Square. For the first time, all popular courses—five, 10, and 21.1 kilometers—will be combined into a single loop. The five-kilometer course will run from University Square along Kosygina Street, with an elevation gain of 41 meters. The 10-kilometer course will run along Kosygina Street, turning onto Vernadsky Avenue. This course will have an elevation gain of 76 meters.

The longest half marathon distance of the competition is 21.1 kilometers. Participants will start at University Square, then turn onto Vernadsky Prospekt, then run along the Luzhnetsky Metro Bridge to Khamovnichesky Val and along Luzhnetskaya Embankment. After turning around at Luzhnetskaya Embankment, the route will run along Frunzenskaya Embankment to the Krymsky Bridge. Towards the finish, runners will return along Frunzenskaya Embankment, the Luzhnetsky Metro Bridge, turn onto Vernadsky Prospekt, and then run along Kosygina Street to University Square. The elevation gain in the "My Capital" half marathon is 116 meters. From kilometer 16, participants will begin to climb, with one descent one kilometer before the finish line and a climb towards the end.

Ten support points will be located along the half marathon route. Each will symbolize one of the cities of Russia's Golden Ring, part of the "Running the Golden Ring" series: Tutayev, Myshkin, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Kostroma, Ivanovo, Rybinsk, Uglich, Yaroslavl, Rostov the Great, and Moscow.

The "My Capital" half marathon is considered one of the highlights of the running season, attracting athletes from all over Russia. It will conclude the annual "Running Along the Golden Ring" series.

Run without borders

The inclusive event "Race of Unlimited Possibilities" will be held for the eighth time on October 4 as part of the "My Capital" running festival. Over 100 running enthusiasts—children and adults with disabilities, including students from boarding schools and adaptive physical education schools—will participate. The 600-meter course will be located near the start and finish line on University Square.

For the first time, representatives of the Paralympic cross-country skiing, biathlon, and track and field teams will participate in longer distance races—five and 10 kilometers—on October 4 and 5, alongside amateur and professional athletes. Also joining the "My Capital" competition for the sixth time will be athletes supported by the "More Than You Can" Foundation for the Development of Inclusion in Sports. They will be accompanied by volunteer athletes.

Road closures due to the half marathon

In connection with the half marathon My Capital A number of streets and embankments will be closed to traffic.

Thus, from 9:00 AM on October 1 to 10:00 PM on October 5, University Square from Universitetsky Prospekt to Kosygina Street will be closed to traffic. During this period, the parking bay at the intersection of University Square and Kosygina Street will also be closed.

On October 4, drivers will be unable to drive on sections of Kosygina Street throughout the day: from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. between Michurinsky Prospekt and Vernadsky Prospekt, and from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from Vernadsky Prospekt to building 2 on Kosygina Street.

On October 5, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, traffic will be closed on Kosygina Street from Mosfilmovskaya Street to Leninsky Prospekt. During this period, Michurinsky Prospekt from Building 6 to Kosygina Street will be closed, as well as the side road on Vernadsky Prospekt from the exit to the Moscow Palace of Pioneers to Kosygina Street.

On October 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., traffic will be blocked on Vernadsky Prospekt and the Luzhnetsky Metro Bridge. Traffic will be closed in the direction of the city center from Universitetsky Prospekt to Khamovnichesky Val Street.

In addition, on October 5 from 09:30 to 13:00, the exit from the Luzhnetsky metro bridge to Khamovnichesky Val Street will be closed, as well as Khamovnichesky Val Street (in the direction of Frunzenskaya Embankment) from the exit from the Luzhnetsky metro bridge to Frunzenskaya Embankment, Frunzenskaya Embankment from Luzhnetskaya Embankment to Krymsky Proyezd, and Luzhnetskaya Embankment from Frunzenskaya Embankment to Luzhniki Street.

Parking will be prohibited in the closed areas from 00:01 on October 4 until the end of the event.

Drivers are asked to be more attentive and plan their routes in advance, taking into account time restrictions.

Detailed information is available on the website Traffic Management Center.

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The Active Citizen for Children platform summed up the results survey, in which children aged six to 14 chose the most unusual playground in Moscow.

Absolute poll leader The play area in the N.E. Bauman Garden was the winner, with 26 percent of the votes cast. It offers everything for fun, new friendships, shared games, and vibrant experiences—from a magical tree with a slide to a mini-rope town and a mini-climbing wall. You can explore the surroundings from a large ramp, like the deck of a giant ship, stretching across the entire play area. Younger children can enjoy the sandbox and swings.

In second place is the "Spider's Lair" playground in the Kuskovo Forest Park (16 percent of votes). Its bright colors set the mood for exciting adventures. The playground got its name from its tall tower with intricately woven climbing ropes.

Third place, with 15 percent of the votes from young "active citizens," went to the playground in Terletsky Forest Park. It resembles a forest kingdom with fairytale houses. Six towers are connected by walkways, some of which are shaped like giant trees.

The opinions of young Muscovites will help children choose new and exciting places to play and discover, and will also serve as an excellent guide for parents looking for the most unusual and exciting places for future outings with their children.

"Active Citizen for Children"is an online platform created specifically for Muscovites aged six to 14. It allows children to participate in surveys to make important decisions for the city. They can also enjoy engaging quizzes, games, comics, and videos that introduce the capital and tell about its history, development, and children's projects.

The platform is being developed by the State Public Institution “New Management Technologies” and the capital Department of Information Technology.

City of Ideas: How Muscovites' Proposals Help Develop the Capital's Electronic Projects

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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Students from Moscow colleges have won and placed first in the International Competition for Young Jewelry Designers. It was held as part of the Junwex Moscow international jewelry and watch industry exhibition. The awards went to students from the P.A. Ovchinnikov Polytechnic College, the First Moscow Educational Complex, and Entrepreneurship College No. 11. The press service of the Moscow college reported this. Department of Education and Science.

"The extensive practical training and modern workshop equipment at Moscow's colleges allow students to hone their skills to perfection. They master both traditional metal and stoneworking techniques and modern methods, including 3D modeling. International victories are not only a personal achievement but also a testament to the high quality of Moscow education. Graduates acquire sought-after skills and the opportunity to participate in real-world projects, such as creating joint collections with renowned brands," the department's press service reported.

First place in the category “Transformation and Interactivity: Jewelry Art of the Future” was taken by a graduate Polytechnic College named after P.A. Ovchinnikov Anastasia Grzhibovskaya created the "Hunt" brooch, inspired by the aesthetics of Russian hound hunting. The jury praised the combination of artistic concept and technical execution.

Other competition participants also drew on Russian culture in their work. For example, Maria Volkova, a third-year student at the P.A. Ovchinnikov Polytechnic College, created a firebird-shaped piece of jewelry made of nickel silver, enamel, and cubic zirconia. Second-year student Suzanne Lebedeva created a Chou-fleur-style design, featuring a kokoshnik with a sapphire at the center.

Students from the First Moscow Educational Complex submitted seven works to the competition. Among them was the "Gift of Aphrodite" set by Maria Firsutova, based on ancient myths and the calla lily. Daria Maryenko presented the "Olive Grove" bracelet, inspired by the paintings of Vincent van Gogh. Another work submitted to the competition was the "Bohemian Chic" necklace by Victoria Karpovich.

"Participating in the competition is an important step for me and an opportunity to establish myself in the professional community. Jewelers are in high demand today, as people value unique pieces with a story. My piece, 'Bohemian Chic,' was created for special occasions: I aimed to convey luxury and elegance through intricate handcrafting. Every detail is not only carved but also engraved, and the woven beaded chain adds a finishing touch," shared Victoria Karpovich.

Fyodor Korolkov, Anton Samoilov, and Yegor Puzyrev, final-year students at College of Entrepreneurship No. 11, presented their "Russian Forest" collection. It features a series of brooches adorned with oak, maple, and birch leaves.

The winning entries received a jewelry passport—an official document certifying their artistic merit. The best projects will be on display at the "Junwex Petersburg 2026" and "Junwex New Russian Style 2026" exhibitions. The winners' names will also be included in the honorary book "Chronicle of Russian Jewelry Art in the 21st Century."

"The Junwex jewelry exhibition has traditionally been a vital part of the jewelry industry ecosystem, and the extensive participation of Moscow colleges is a cornerstone of our business and exhibition program. We highly value not only the competition entries but also the students' comprehensive contributions—from pitching and master classes to volunteering, organizing an independent exhibition, and, most significantly, a full-fledged fashion show that the students independently prepared and executed. This multifaceted experience allows future professionals to experience the full creative project cycle—from concept to presentation to the professional community—while still in college," noted Tatyana Budnaya, Deputy General Director of Junwex Media Holding.

In addition to the competition, a separate exhibition of student work was held, which generated great interest among the guests. Students also contributed to the work of the "Yuvelirnaya Rossiya" magazine, participated in the creation of media content, and conducted surveys. The program included a project pitching session, a master class by designer Marina Magic, and a fashion show of graduate collections. College of Entrepreneurship No. 11The exhibition concluded with an awards ceremony for the winners.

Detailed information on in-demand professions and specialties taught in Moscow colleges is available on the website “Colleges of Moscow”, in the eponymous Telegram channel Andcommunity on the social network VKontakte.

Practical training for students at Moscow colleges takes place in modern workshops and laboratories. This facilitates the development of professional skills and aligns with the objectives of the 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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The projects for multi-apartment buildings under the renovation program in the southeast of the capital have been approved at the following addresses: Samarkandsky Boulevard, land plots No. 15/2, 15/4, and 15/5. This was announced by the Chairman of the Moscow City Committee for Pricing Policy in Construction and State Expertise of Projects (Moskomexpertiza). Ivan Shcherbakov.

"Three residential projects have been approved for the renovation program in the Vykhino-Zhulebino district in the southeast of the capital. They are planned to be built in a single block on Samarkandsky Boulevard. The new buildings will contain approximately 1,000 apartments," said Ivan Shcherbakov.

The buildings will be built on adjacent plots, replacing demolished five-story buildings whose residents have already received new apartments under the renovation program. One of the buildings will be a three-section structure with 408 apartments. The other two buildings, with 323 and 262 apartments, will be two-section structures.

The lobbies of the new buildings include space for stroller storage and concierge rooms. All common areas are designed without drops or thresholds to ensure easy access for people with limited mobility and parents with strollers.

The apartments will be delivered fully occupied, complete with finishing and plumbing. Some will be adapted for residents with disabilities and their families.

The project also provides for single-storey non-residential extensions to buildings with public and commercial premises.

The surrounding area will be landscaped and greened. Lawns will be laid in the courtyards, ornamental trees and shrubs will be planted, playgrounds and sports fields will be equipped, as well as quiet recreation areas.

Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin spoke aboutnew house under the renovation program in the Vernadsky Avenue area.

The renovation program was approved in August 2017. It affects approximately one million Muscovites and provides for the resettlement of 5,176 buildings. Sergei Sobyanin ordered the pace of implementation of the renovation program to be accelerated.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 Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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