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Starting March 28, new bus route No. 1339, part of the Moscow-Oblast project, will begin operating. It will run from the Park Pobedy metro station to Odintsovo.

Modern NefAZ 5299-31-52 large-class buses with a special commuter configuration will be deployed. Features include 36 soft seats with seat belts, adaptive interior lighting, climate control, special seats, and equipment for passengers with reduced mobility. The buses fully comply with Moscow public transportation standards and are suitable for transporting bicycles and strollers. Onboard passengers can charge their phones, view stop information on media screens, and leave a trip review using QR codes.

"This year, we plan to launch over 50 new routes between the capital and the Moscow region as part of the 'Moscow-Region' project. The first of these opened in mid-month, and a new route to Odintsovo will be launched on March 28. Fifteen modern, large, Russian-made commuter buses will be deployed, equipped with everything necessary for comfortable and safe travel for all categories of passengers. Following Sergei Sobyanin's instructions, we will continue to develop a unified transport space for Muscovites and residents of the Moscow region," said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.

Maxim Liksutov.

To pay for travel on these buses, you will need to tap your card both upon entry and exit. Travel with a Troika card will cost between 71 and 127 rubles, depending on the distance of the trip, while with a bank card, it will cost between 76 and 132 rubles. Passengers will be able to use "Ediny" (Unified) travel cards with unlimited trips in the "Prigorod" zone: 30 days (4,450 rubles), 90 days (11,400 rubles), and 365 days (33,200 rubles). This is a cost-effective payment method: passengers can save up to 60 percent annually and transfer free on all city transport.

In addition, students with the Muscovite Card will be able to purchase "Unified" travel passes for 30 days (1,390 rubles) and 90 days (3,960 rubles) in the "Suburban" zone. Concessionary categories of citizens will be able to enjoy free travel with their Muscovite and Moscow Region resident cards. Individuals under 60 are eligible for free travel with their Moscow Region resident card on all adjacent routes within the capital, as well as on regional routes. If your card doesn't work on the bus, you should contact a government services center in the Moscow Region to have it recoded.

Discounts for transfers to the metro and other routes are not available when paying for single trips with the Troika card at the "Wallet" rate or with a bank card. Strelka cards also cannot be used for travel.

Development of communications between Moscow and the region

According to an agreement between the Moscow and Moscow Region governments, more than 50 existing commuter routes on the western, northwestern, northern, and northeastern directions are planned to be integrated into the Moscow transport system by 2026. One hundred NefAZ-5299 commuter buses will be delivered to the capital to serve these long-distance routes.

By 2028, at least 30 percent of currently operating suburban ground public transport routes will be included in the capital's transport system.

These routes will implement Moscow transport standards that have already become familiar to city residents. They include convenient schedules, convenient and predictable bus intervals, modern rolling stock, and qualified personnel.

In addition to improving travel comfort, the addition of new interregional routes will provide additional impetus to the development of transport infrastructure in the Moscow region, including the installation of modern bus shelters, dedicated bus lanes, the creation and renovation of existing transport hubs, and increased use of various modes of public transport for daily travel from the Moscow region to Moscow and back. The freed-up rolling stock of the regional carrier will be redirected to strengthen routes across the Moscow region to Moscow Central Diameters stations.

In accordance with the objectives of the national project Infrastructure for Life Moscow is focusing on modernizing its social and public infrastructure, including increasing the number of convenient public transportation routes and upgrading its rolling stock. More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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The Russpass travel service has launched route constructor powered by artificial intelligence (AI) technology. It can be found in the main menu and the "My Plans" section. This was reported by Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow.

"Thanks to the update, planning your trips on Russpass has become even more convenient. Users fill out a form, and the system uses the answers to create comprehensive itineraries based on the travel date, distance between attractions, and other parameters," noted Natalia Sergunina.

The first step involves selecting the city or region of Russia you want to visit. For those who haven't yet decided, there's a "Select a random destination" feature. The service's geographic reach is constantly expanding.

Next, you need to specify the planned vacation—either exact dates or an approximate period. The maximum duration is seven days. After that, the user will be asked to specify who they'll be traveling with (alone, with a partner, with friends, or with children) and how they'd prefer to spend their time. Thematic categories include "Active Leisure," "Gastronomy," "Culture and Art," "History and Architecture," and "Science and Education."

Based on the survey results, the system will generate up to six pre-defined routes. Each will list recommended locations with photos, as well as a map with a walking plan. Details will be provided by Moskot, a personal assistant.

You can customize your trip plan: change the order of locations and add others, book accommodation, and purchase tickets to suggested events in advance. Your selection will automatically be saved in the "My Plans" section after you click the "Build a Route" button.

Russpass previously became the first travel service in Russia to use AI to provide comprehensive, personalized recommendations for travelers. These recommendations appear in the user's personal account and key sections of the service.

The national tourism service Russpass has over 70,000 offers for hotels, museums, and cultural events. To date, it has already received around 107.5 million times.

A Smartphone Tour Guide: The Russpass Mobile App Now Features AI Audio Guides

New tourist routes are being formed, in part, thanks to the national project Tourism and HospitalityMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found at special page.

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Moscow has entered the top three cities in the world for the number of cultural events and attractions. This was reported on its channel in MAX messenger Sergei Sobyanin reported.

The capital is rightfully considered Russia's main cultural center. Last year, the city set a new record: the number of visits to Moscow's cultural institutions and parks exceeded 340 million. Culture and recreation parks were visited 282.5 million times, cultural centers and libraries 26.3 million times, museums and exhibition halls nearly 19 million times, theaters over five million times, concert venues 2.4 million times, and the circus 900,000 times.

"Thanks to

numerous events “The entire city has essentially already been transformed into a single open-air theater and concert venue on the streets and boulevards,” the Mayor of Moscow noted.

Source: Sergei Sobyanin's channel inMAX messenger

The capital's achievements have also been recognized internationally. According to the annual Global Power City Index, published by Japan's Mori Memorial Foundation, Moscow is among the top three cities in the world for the number of cultural events and attractions.

The 2024 "Experience Economy Analysis" study conducted by the Agency for Creative Industries showed that tourists visiting Moscow primarily remember cultural heritage and architecture (33 percent), museums and exhibitions (26 percent), parks (22 percent), and theater performances and concerts (17 percent).

In addition, Sergei Sobyanin approved the Moscow Government's key cultural objectives for 2026, including:

— completion of the creative cluster on the premises of the Moskino film factory, including the opening of a phygital arena for multi-format events, a technology and innovation center, and a unique pavilion for underwater filming;

— continuation of the comprehensive improvement of Gorky Park, Sokolniki Park and the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve, implementation of improvement works at the Kuzminki-Lyublino Museum-Reserve, the Ostankino estate, the N.E. Bauman Garden, the Yuri Luzhkov Park, the Moskvoretsky and Lefortovo Parks, as well as the Krasnaya Presnya Park;

— continuation of work on the modernization of the Moscow State Academic Operetta Theatre, the Moscow Oleg Tabakov Theatre (Malaya Sukharevskaya Square, Building 5), the Mossovet State Academic Theatre and the Moscow Academic Satire Theatre (Armen Dzhigarkhanyan’s Progress Stage);

— holding the International Open Festival “Theater Boulevard”;

— continued work to attract foreign and Russian museums to the creation of large-scale exhibition projects in Moscow, including the international exhibition "Terracotta Warriors: The Legacy of the First Emperor" at the State Historical Museum;

— opening of new Biocluster sites: pavilion No. 17 “World of Dinosaurs”, pavilion No. 312 “Museum of Life”, a greenhouse-laboratory, as well as pavilion No. 29 “Floratopia” after re-exposition;

— opening of the all-season ethnographic cultural and entertainment complex "City of Architecture" in the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve;

— revival of the historic concert venue “Chaliapin Stage” in Sokolniki Park;

— the opening of the second phase of the creative cluster at the Skolkovo Innovation Center, a site for companies developing technological solutions in the field of media and animation.

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IN Moscow's urban infrastructure complex Residents were reminded of the importance of observing safety regulations and timely maintenance of in-house gas equipment (IHGE).

Mosgaz JSC specialists perform maintenance of in-house gas equipment in Moscow's residential buildings according to approved schedules, which can be found on the company's official website. Muscovites can also use the voice assistant "Alice" and bots on Telegram (@Mosgaz_Bot) and MAX (@aomosgaz_bot) messengers. These bots will not only help you find out the exact date of your apartment's scheduled gas equipment inspection but also notify you of it a week and a day in advance.

The management company posts reminders about upcoming inspections of in-house gas equipment on notice boards and at entrance doors. It also sends 20 days' notice of scheduled maintenance work on in-house and apartment gas equipment.

How to find out the date of a scheduled gas inspection in apartments in the capital

If problems are detected, Mosgaz specialists will suspend gas supply. According to paragraphs 77 and 80 of the gas use rules regarding the safety of in-house and in-apartment gas equipment used for the provision of gas supply services, approved by Russian Government Resolution No. 410 of May 14, 2013, this is only done in cases where the equipment is unsafe to operate. Gas supply will be restored once the technicians have corrected the violations.

On official website Mosgaz JSC has a section called "Gas: Safe and Comfortable," which provides information on the safe use of gas at home, equipment maintenance, and countering fraudulent gas companies. It also features relevant information sheets, informational videos, and answers to frequently asked questions on the maintenance of in-house gas equipment and the operating rules for gas appliances. Furthermore, the section features a widget for specifying the inspection date for the user's address and links to gas appliance installation and repair services. Owners of private homes with gas in the New Moscow administrative districts can submit a request for a VDG maintenance contract, and owners of gas-connected apartments can call a plumber if necessary.

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In 2026, Moscow will host a record number of cycling festivals: a spring festival, two children's festivals, two night festivals, and a fall festival. The decision to increase the number of events was made due to the growing number of people interested in participating. Each year, they attract more and more people: in 2025, approximately 250,000 cycling enthusiasts joined the festivals.

The spring festival will take place on May 24, children's festivals on May 30 and September 5, night festivals on July 4 and August 1, and the autumn festival on September 12. Therefore, everyone can choose the date that suits them best.

"At Sergei Sobyanin's direction, we're developing cycling culture in the city and demonstrating that cyclists are full-fledged road users. Moscow cycling festivals bring together many like-minded people of all ages. Residents and visitors to the capital enjoy such events, so this year we've decided to increase their number to six," said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.

Maxim Liksutov.

Last year, the capital hosted its first children's cycling festival and second night cycling event. The two night cycling festivals attracted over 100,000 participants, while the first-ever children's cycling festival brought together generations: young participants, teenagers, and their parents. This year, two such events will be held.

Registration for the spring bike ride will open soon. For more information, visit the website. Moscow Bicycle Festival.

The first children's cycling festival was held in Moscow.The autumn cycling festival attracted over 60,000 participants.How cycling is developing in the capital

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The striking scenes of director Yuri Bykov's new thriller "The Summit" were filmed not in the mountains, but in Moscow's "Gorky Virtual Studio 55.8", subordinate to the capital's Department of CultureMos.ru reports on the process of creating the painting.

According to the film's plot, a mysterious man, Dmitry Zorin (Artem Bystrov), arrives at a mountaineering camp. He and a group of 10 enthusiasts are tasked with ascending to the mountain's summit under the supervision of three guides (Kirill Polukhin, Andrey Smolyakov, and Ivan Fominov). On their way to the 5,200-meter peak, they face blizzards, avalanches, and extreme cold, but the main obstacle is facing their fears and past mistakes.

The location filming for "Summit" took place in the North Caucasus, including the Elbrus region, the Arkhyz ski resort, and other picturesque locations in Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia. Some crew members had to overcome their fears to achieve spectacular shots. A real barracks was even built for the shoot at an altitude of 3,300 meters above sea level.

However, filming the entire sequence in the mountains was impossible for safety reasons. Stunts are fraught with significant risk, which increases significantly in the challenging weather conditions of the high mountains. Therefore, the crew moved to Gorky Virtual Studio 55.8 in Moscow. Its soundstage is currently located in the studio recently opened by Sergei Sobyanin. studio complex Gorky Film Studios on Valdaisky Proezd.

For filming, a mock-up of a mountaineering barracks with dilapidated walls and broken windows was built on the set. Artificial snow drifting through the cracks added to the atmosphere. The virtual production team faced its own challenging task: the landscape outside the barracks window had to be photorealistic, making it impossible to imagine that the filming was taking place on a soundstage.

"We designed and installed a giant LED screen measuring 16 by seven meters. This allowed us to fully recreate the atmosphere of the highlands indoors. To ensure the audience truly believed in the reality of the event, the image was displayed in HDR format with a color depth of 10 bits—over a billion shades. This ensured a perfect tonal pattern without any jaggies in gradients," said Alexey Evdokimov, head of Gorky Virtual Studio 55.8.

The actors spent several days filming like this. Outside the barracks windows, day gave way to night, and the glow of the Milky Way gave way to a harsh blizzard. Meanwhile, the studio screen allowed the texture and volume of the snowstorm to be conveyed.

Filming has already been completed. The premiere is scheduled for 2026.

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The Gorky Film Studio is one of the first and largest in Russia, and the oldest film studio in Moscow. More than a thousand films have been shot there, including "Seventeen Moments of Spring," "Officers," "Morozko," "…The Dawns Here Are Quiet," "Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka," "Guest from the Future," "Moscow – Cassiopeia," "Carnival," "You Never Dreamed…," "Pirates of the 20th Century," "Three Plus Two," and many others. Today, the Gorky Film Studio is part of a large Moscow film cluster and is reviving its own film production. The production center produces feature films and documentaries, popular science series, and series for youth and children's and family audiences.

The film studio comprises two studio and production facilities with all the necessary infrastructure: the historic one on Sergei Eisenstein Street and the new complex on Valdaisky Proyezd. These facilities house filming stages, control rooms, screening rooms, a virtual production studio, a costume and props complex, digital content creation studios, and the multifunctional Gorky Hall cinema. A youth creative space, the Gorky Cinema Campus, has been created for aspiring filmmakers, and tours are available for anyone interested in the world of cinema. The film studio also hosts festivals, exhibitions, and professional events for filmmakers.

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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In the Moscow section of Losiny Ostrov National Park, artificial nesting boxes for bats have been installed. They were installed in areas where the animals lack natural shelter.

Bats typically rest in the hollows of old trees. Such trees are becoming increasingly rare, so specialists at the capital's Department of Nature Management and Environmental Protection They install artificial shelters for the animals. These nesting boxes are similar to birdhouses, but they are designed differently. The entrance is a narrow horizontal slit at the bottom of the house. Bats can easily enter, while their natural enemies, such as owls or martens, cannot.

Experts believe the nest boxes in Losiny Ostrov will become a permanent home for bats and help maintain their population. However, the animals won't settle in right away. Bats are very wary of new objects. They need time to explore the artificial shelters and ensure their safety.

"It's important to note that colonizing nest boxes with bats is a long process, taking years. Don't expect these artificial shelters to be populated immediately after the nest boxes are erected. Success is possible if the area around them has a sufficient food supply (an abundance of nocturnal insects during the warm season), and the nest box's design and location are suitable for the bats," noted Denis Vasenkov, PhD, a researcher at the A.N. Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Bats play an important role in the city's ecosystem. At night, they hunt insect pests and rest in shelters during the day. In the wild, they hide in the hollows of old trees, cracks, or under bark. Here, they hang upside down, clinging to the uneven surface with their hind legs.

From May to July, bats breed. The animals gather in groups while the females carry and feed their young. The groups disband when the young begin to fly and forage for food on their own.

Experts recommend not disturbing bats in parks and green areas. Avoid touching nest boxes, peering inside, or making noise near them to avoid scaring off future bat residents.

One of the priority tasks of the capital Department of Nature Management and Environmental Protection— assistance to wild animals in difficult situations. If you encounter an injured animal or bird in need of specialized medical care, please contact the Moscow Government's unified information service at 7 495 777-77-77.

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