Category: Moscow

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

A year ago, users from all over Russia were given the opportunity to get into VDNKh metaverse. Over the entire period, the project page has been visited more than 208 thousand times. This was reported by the capital Department of Information Technology.

"This is a unique interregional project that combines interactive, educational and cultural components. Guests of the VDNKh metaverse are separated by thousands of kilometers and different time zones: 45 percent of visitors visit the project page from Moscow, another seven percent from St. Petersburg, almost four percent from Nizhny Novgorod, while among the users there are residents of the Far Eastern city of Kholmsk, the city of Shchigry in the Kursk region, the city of Usolye in the Perm region, the Chuvash city of Tsivilsk and almost a thousand other places," said Anastasia Sharova, head of the exhibition activities department of the capital's Department of Information Technology.

In the metaverse, you can walk or ride a scooter along the paths of a virtual copy of the exhibition, look into several pavilions, go on a tour of the past, present and future of VDNKh, honor the memory of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War, visit the digitalized pavilions of the International Exhibition and Forum "Russia".

The digital copy contains a large amount of educational content: about the exhibition itself, its pavilions and expositions. Specialists recreated 114 objects and 566 exhibits: each of them can be examined, and its history can be found in the information sheet.

The metaVDNKh audience lives all over Russia — from Baltiysk to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and from Norilsk to Derbent. Over the year, the metaverse page was visited by users from 964 cities.

Almost 25 percent of visitors are users under 25. About 21 percent are guests from 25 to 34 years old. Young people are attracted by the digital format and interactivity: thanks to game mechanics, obtaining information about the history of attractions turns into a quest.

To walk through the VDNKh metaverse, you don't need to buy a ticket, get ready, and plan a route to the desired location. You can find yourself at the digital copy of the Friendship of Nations fountain without leaving your home: any device and an Internet connection are enough. This makes the attraction accessible to all users, regardless of their age and health. Almost 11 percent of visitors are over 55 years old, and another 16 percent are between 45 and 54 years old. The online walk format allows you to see the alleys, pavilions, and fountains from a new angle, and compare how much the exhibition area has changed since your last visit to Moscow.

Almost 28 percent of the audience is made up of guests aged 35 to 44. This generation has witnessed the transition from the pre-digital era to the modern era with its opportunities, when people can no longer imagine their lives without smartphones and the Internet.

MetaVDNKh offers five immersion formats to choose from: you can stroll through the digital space in the company of friends from all over the country, go on a gamified excursion, look into six digital pavilions of the Russia exhibition, join the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War and honor the memory of the heroes by launching a virtual fireworks display, and also watch archival war footage.

For a walk or tour of the 3D copy of the exhibition, you must book in advance.project website. If you download metaVDNKh to your computer, you can walk along the digital alleys at any time.

To join the project "Victory Salute", no additional registration is required. Users create a virtual fireworks display on any device in 10-15 minutes and launch it on the Central Alley of VDNKh. Since the project was launched in May this year, the page "Victory Fireworks" has been visited more than 74.5 thousand times.

MetaVDNKh is based on a 3D model of the exhibition from a digital twin of the city, to which the smallest details of buildings and interiors have been added using gaming industry technologies. The digital twin of Moscow is a large-scale platform that, since 2019, has been helping to plan the construction of residential, industrial and social facilities, make management decisions and monitor the implementation of significant city projects.

The capabilities of the VDNKh metaverse were highly praised at the Moscow Seasons festival, which took place in Beijing from June 12 to 15. Visitors were introduced to a virtual copy of the Moskino cinema park, saw the city's iconic landmarks from a bird's eye view, walked around a virtual copy of VDNKh, and launched fireworks on the Main Alley.

You can learn more about the evolution of IT technologies in the capital – from the launch of the first round-the-clock server in the Moscow City Hall building to the creation of a digital twin of the city and the meta-VDNKh – from the first episode of the popular science mini-series "Moscow in Digital".

The creation and operation of digital platforms for providing residents with public services in various sectors of the social sphere correspond to the objectives of the national project "Data Economy". You can learn more about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution on a special page.

Get the latest news quicklyofficial telegram channel the city of Moscow.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Cinema Park "Moskino" has prepared an entertainment program for August 9 and 10. Children and adults will be able to see fairy-tale performances, participate in staged filming and master classes. More details in our material.

Performances, filming and quests

This weekend at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM the Gonzaga Theatre will show a performance "Egor's Happiness"The plot, based on Russian and Turkic fairy tales, tells the story of two brothers – a happy older one and a yearning younger one.

On both days from 12:00 to 19:00, theatrical performances based on the film will be held for visitors at the Pitersky Bar venue. "D'Artagnan and the Three Musketeers"Guests will see one of the scenes from the film and be immersed in the atmosphere of a 17th-century French tavern.

Staged filming of the movie will take place in the Moscow Yard from 12:00 to 19:00 "The Tale of Lost Time". Participants will recall the story about the lazy, poor student Petya, who turned into an old man who couldn’t count, and will act out a scene from the film.

On Sunday from 12:00 to 19:00 in the "Moscow of the 1940s" decorations, guests will be offered to voice dialogues from the film "Heart of a Dog" based on the story by Mikhail Bulgakov. Visitors will act out the scene of the failed arrest of the professor in connection with the disappearance of Sharikov.

On the same site from 12:00 to 19:00 you can take part in a fairytale quest "Guests of the Emerald City".

Attendance at the events is possible with an entrance ticket.Cinema Park.

Play, draw a postcard and watch a movie

The central square is scheduled to host events throughout the weekend. master classes for children and adults. At 12:00 and 15:35 you can assemble origami from newspaper pages, at 13:10 and 16:45 — make a film frame using a cardboard blank, and at 14:20 and 17:55 — decorate a three-dimensional postcard.

On the same territory, on Saturday and Sunday, young guests will be able to take part inanimation games. The organizers will offer to ride toy horses, overcoming obstacles, build towers from cups, create a movie scene, assemble puzzles with the image of a fairy-tale character, and also solve riddles.

To visit, you only need to purchase an entrance ticket.Cinema Park.

On August 9 and 10, viewers will be shown new releases at the Moskino Kinopark cinema: the comedy Ivan Semenov. The First Kiss, the cartoon Pinocchio, and the film My Dad is a Bear. Tickets can be purchased atwebsite.

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

The Moskino cinema park is part of Sergei Sobyanin’s “Moscow – City of Cinema” project and an object of the Moscow cinema cluster, which is being developed by the capital Department of CultureThe first stage of development has already been completed here: 24 natural sites, four pavilions and six infrastructure facilities have been built, including the sets "Center of Moscow", "Moscow in the 1940s", "Vitebsk Station", "Yurovo Airport", "Cathedral Square of Moscow", "Deaf Village", "County Town", "Cowboy Town", "St. Petersburg Bar" and other sites.

The Moscow Film Cluster is an infrastructure facility, services and facilities for filmmakers, which are being developed by the Moscow Government within the framework of the Moscow — City of Cinema project. Its structure includes the Moskino film park, the Gorky Film Studio (sites on Sergei Eisenstein Street and Valdaisky Proyezd), the Moskino film factory, the Moskino cinema chain, the film commission and the Moskino film platform.

Get the latest news quicklyofficial telegram channel the city of Moscow.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

From September 27 to November 22, the capital will host the VIII Youth Forum "Heritage", reported Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow. It will unite students of higher educational institutions and colleges in 12 areas, including urban studies, history, sociology, and design. Beginning specialists will be distributed among interdisciplinary teams, where each will have a specific set of tasks.

"At the forum, young people will learn about the process of preserving architectural monuments. In the competition, the kids will offer ideas for the restoration and modern use of one of Moscow's cultural heritage sites," said Natalya Sergunina.

In addition, teams from Russian regions and friendly countries will be able to create projects for their cities.

Applications for participation in the competition program are now open. You must fill out the application form atforum website until September 21 inclusive.

Participants will also be able to attend lectures, master classes, meetings with leading scientists and other specialists. In addition, students will be given excursions to architectural bureaus and large specialized companies.

Traditionally, a business part is planned with plenary sessions and speeches by historians, urbanists, economists and other experts. The forum will end with a festival with practical classes, quizzes, a job fair and film screenings.

The forum has been held in Moscow since 2018. During this time, it has brought together about 100 thousand people. The event is organized by the capital Department of Cultural Heritage.

Get the latest news quicklyofficial telegram channel the city of Moscow.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Project "Summer in Moscow"— these are dozens of festivals. Among them, the following stand out for their originality, nostalgic mood and 19th century dacha atmosphere: "Moscow Estates". The festival immerses you in history and at the same time allows you to discover modern recreation formats. Its scale is 106 days and 50 unique estates.

The unexpected renaissance of estate culture

The urban environment is reaching its peak of development in Moscow. Digital technologies and electronics make life more comfortable, safer and easier. At the same time, the city is turning to the manor culture of the 19th century. And this fully meets the demands of guests and residents of the capital – Russian style, interest in family traditions, craft items, handicrafts have become new trends in city life. The festival "Moscow Estates" is not only a nostalgic gesture, but rather a conscious rethinking of the legacy of Russian manor culture, which has proven relevant and close to city dwellers in the 21st century.

The festival was founded in 2023 and began with 15 venues. Today, it is a large-scale project that unites more than 50 sites: city mansions in the center of Moscow and former country residences with parks. Among the sites are popular tourist spots, such as the Kolomenskoye, Tsaritsyno, and Ostafyevo museum-reserves, as well as less obvious ones, such as the Sviblovo, Valuevo, and other estates. The city is consistently restoring the estates and simultaneously “reviving” their space with the help of the festival.

Irina Kokoreva, the festival curator, explains: "The estates are the city's genuine cultural heritage, preserving the history of outstanding people, events, and features of everyday life from past eras. Much attention is paid to their preservation. Today we see the interest of Muscovites and tourists in the traditions and values of the past. It is this trend that formed the basis for the idea of creating the project."

Another key idea is to increase the number of points of tourist interest, to overcome the stereotype of the city as only a business and administrative center with attractions concentrated within the Garden Ring.

"Moscow is diverse!" continues Irina Kokoreva. "The city and its residents have been developing dynamically for almost 900 years. Moscow has preserved architectural monuments from the 15th to the 20th century – we have something to be proud of! To see the history and culture of the past, you don't have to go to another city, sometimes it's enough to just turn right or left on the way to work."

Open estates

The festival expands the boundaries of accessibility of cultural heritage. Some estates today are educational institutions, administrative centers, embassies.

"We learned a lot of interesting things while preparing the project. Moscow is one of the greenest cities in the world. For example, most of the modern parks are former estate parks that belonged to famous Moscow families. One of these sites is the Kuskovo estate, which has preserved the wooden palace of the Sheremetev counts," notes Irina Kokoreva.

For guests from all over Moscow. How the count's name day was celebrated in Kuskovo in the 18th century

Not all places are open to the public — for example, the Muravyov-Apostol estate on Staraya Basmannaya Street, which survived the fire of 1812. The curator says: “Today it is a private property that was restored with the participation of a descendant of the family who returned to the family nest. Films are often shot in the estate, private events are held, and a small family house museum is located on the top floor.” Each festival season, the estate becomes a venue for the project, where you can attend master classes, concerts and lectures for free.

The Razumovsky Estate on the Yauza is a magnificent 18th-century Baroque palace surrounded by a formal park with ponds. The building houses the headquarters of the Russian Ministry of Sports, and on the ground floor is the Sports Museum. “Many residents of the area came and were surprised that the building was open to the public,” says Irina Kokoreva. “Even they did not know that such a facility was located next to their home. Opening up unobvious places and helping to bring in a new tourist flow is another goal of our project.”

The Petrovsky Travel Palace, which is usually closed to the general public, has a special status. “The Moscow Government Reception House is located here, and a hotel is located in the side wings. Free access to the site is limited. Visiting the events of the Moscow Estates festival here is, of course, a great value. And we see a special interest in this place among guests,” the curator emphasizes. There are many such examples. The full list of estates and events is presented atfestival page.

Noble picnics and promenades

In the era of globalization, there is a demand for local identity, and the Russian estate perfectly meets it – it is a synthesis of intelligent recreation and national color. The calling card of the festival is the creation of an atmosphere of noble picnics and promenades. In the Bauman Garden, Lianozovsky Park of Culture and Recreation on weekends you can move back 150 years – there they recreate costumes, household items, jewelry. More than 30 professional actors work on the promenades and picnics. The schedule is onproject page.

"Dear friends, I am glad to welcome you to the festival "Moscow Estates"! I invite you to visit the retro studio – follow me. We have a wonderful costume shop where you can see the outfits of the late 19th – early 20th centuries. They transform us and the festival guests," – this is how actor Dmitry Chebykin greets visitors in the estate parks.

Traditional noble games are also played in the open air in the estate parks. “Croquet, lapta, gorelki, trinkets — we tell when these entertainments came to Russia, what the rules were. And if we talk about handicraft master classes, we note that it was important for noble and peasant families to create something with their own hands. All these formats carry both entertaining and historically valuable information,” the festival curator shares.

Serious cultural work is being carried out in preparation for the project. The festival is organized by the city Tourism Committee with the support of Department of Cultural Heritage AndDepartment of Culture of Moscow.

Tours: from state rooms to secret rooms

One of the festival formats is excursions. More than a hundred guides take visitors to rarely accessible corners of the estates. There are walking tours – for example, an evening tour of the estate clusters "Arbat", "Khamovniki", "Basmanny".

"This is a unique route, which is made along the old streets of Moscow. It tells about the estates that are located here, in a light, playful, exciting form with the participation of actors. The actors act as residents of the estates of the 19th century," explains tour guide Olga Sergeeva.

Concerts: from chamber evenings to grand shows

Concerts in manor parks are a reference to musical evenings that were held by aristocrats. They perform instrumental classics, and often they sound in modern original arrangements.

“We were surprised to discover that Russian classics combine with almost all known modern styles in the most organic way, and this is a great way to make classical music even more popular and recognizable,” says musician Anton Svistunov, head of the Thunder Strings group, which has been giving open concerts in Moscow estates for two years now.

The festival was conceived as a chamber event, with events gathering no more than 100 participants. But the positive response and popularity of the project gave the organizers an incentive to hold larger events. Last year, the “Estate Masterpieces” section appeared. This is a mega-event — that’s how the organizers describe the format. “Opera in Tsaritsyno gathered more than 30 thousand spectators in 2024,” notes Olga Kokoreva. “This is an opera performance with lighting effects. This year, we are also expecting many guests.” The festival’s finale in September will feature “Neoclassics in Kuskovo” — music will sound against the backdrop of a historic palace.

Multimedia Quests: History Through Technology

The most unexpected format of the festival combines augmented reality technologies with deep immersion into the historical context. All you need is a smartphone — multimedia city quests can be found onfestival page. “We have developed routes with puzzles,” explains Irina Kokoreva, “to solve a code, find extra objects in a painting, or find all the old locks on the facade or fence of a mansion.”

There is an online version of the quests – they can be completed from anywhere in the world. "And the most important thing is that, by completing each task, you open a colorful video about the history of the object, the inhabitants of the estate and its secrets," says the festival curator.

Meetings in any weather

The festival also takes place in the winter season as part of the Winter in Moscow project. The summer and winter programs differ: in winter there are more indoor events — chamber concerts and lectures, in summer — outdoors.

"Moscow Estates" attracts an ever-increasing audience, many guests come with their families. Some propose marriage in the old estates – this has already become a good tradition. Old acquaintances meet: the organizers know of a case when two classmates who had not seen each other for 20 years and lost contact met at the festival.

Reconnecting with the bright moments of the past, discovering different ways to relax, meeting loved ones and meeting new people – this is the meaning of the festival "Moscow Estates". It will last until September 14 – you can follow the program on poster page.

Get the latest news quickly official telegram channel the city of Moscow.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

In the Shcherbinka district of the Novomoskovsky administrative district, a pedestrian crossing under the tracks of the second Moscow Central Diameter (MCD-2) was opened. It is located near house 8 on Novostroevskaya Street. The crossing was built using modern methods of closed tunneling. This was reported by the head of the capital's Department of Construction of Transport and Engineering Infrastructure Vasily Desyatkov.

"The pedestrian crossing was built under the existing MCD-2 tracks. When constructing the underground part — the tunnel shaft — microtunneling technology was used to install an advanced protective screen made of pipes with a diameter of one meter. This allowed the work to be carried out without stopping the movement of trains on the section of the diameter with intensive traffic. In total, the construction of this facility took a little more than two years," Vasily Desyatkov noted.

From the construction zone, specialists removed existing underground utility lines that were interfering with the work and laid new ones so that the pedestrian crossing would function without interruption and be safe for people.

For the convenience of people with limited mobility, the passage has two elevators, tactile tiles, contrasting markings and ramps.

The specialists landscaped the adjacent streets and territory, further decorating the new district of Moscow.

The pedestrian crossing connected two residential areas from Novostroevskaya and Zheleznodorozhnaya streets, conditionally separated by railroad tracks. Residents will be able to safely and comfortably get to schools, kindergarten and shops located in this place.

Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin announced the opening pedestrian crossing under the tracks of MCD-2 in Shcherbinka.

Get the latest news quicklyofficial telegram channel the city of Moscow.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Two new main routes will start operating in the capital from August 9. They will connect the Eastern and South-Eastern administrative districts of the capital. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry Maxim Liksutov.

"On the instructions of Sergei Sobyanin, we continue to develop ground-based urban transport and make travel more convenient for thousands of Muscovites and guests of the capital. New main routes form a chord corridor between the South-Eastern and Eastern Administrative Districts. About 40 modern buses and electric buses of Russian manufacture will drive closer to metro stations, the Moscow Central Diameters and social facilities, and will also help passengers travel more comfortably and quickly between districts and okrugs," said Maxim Liksutov.

Thus, route M64 will replace T64. Buses will run from the Vykhino metro station and to the Ivanovskoye district. In addition, route M74 will appear by merging routes T74 and No. 232. Electric buses will run from the Kuryanovo station of the second Moscow Central Diameter (MCD) to the Novogireevo station of MCD-4 through six districts of the capital, eight metro stations and the MCD.

The new routes will have a common section between the Vykhino metro station and the Veshnyaki District Administration stop. Here you can change from one main route to another. You can change or return to the same route for free within 90 minutes. To do this, you need to link your Troika card in your personal account in the application "Moscow Metro" or"Moscow Transport" and pay for your first trip. Free transfers are activated within 24 hours.

The free transfer system helps make trips even more profitable. Thanks to it, passengers have saved a total of more than 83.7 million rubles since the beginning of the year and more than 667 million rubles over the entire period of its operation.

In addition, from August 9, route T30 will begin operating under No. 650. The route will not change.

In accordance with the objectives of the national project "Infrastructure for life" In Moscow, much attention is paid to the modernization of social and municipal infrastructure, including increasing the number of convenient public transport routes and updating rolling stock. More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

In addition, within the framework of the national project, Moscow has begun developing the Central Transport Hub. It will become a single circuit with predictable suburban rail transport for more than 30 million residents of 11 regions of Russia.

Get the latest news quicklyofficial telegram channel the city of Moscow.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

In connection with the holding Russian triathlon championship On August 9, traffic on Krylatskaya Street and the local passage will be temporarily closed.

Thus, from 07:00 to 13:00 it will be impossible to drive along the section of Krylatskaya Street from house 2a to house 14. During the same period, local traffic from house 2a to house 2, building 2 on Krylatskaya Street will be closed.

Also, on August 9 from 00:01 until the end of the event, parking will be temporarily prohibited in these areas.

Drivers are advised to plan their route in advance, taking into account time restrictions. Detailed information is available on the official website Traffic Management Center.

Get the latest news quicklyofficial telegram channel the city of Moscow.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

The financial literacy marathon in Zaryadye Park will present the best educational practices of the capital and combine the most effective and popular formats. These include VR simulators and a financial test in a new, improved form.

The events will be held from August 8 to 24 in the Zapovednoye Posledstvo pavilion. Visitors to the marathon will be able to take a test that will assess their level of personal financial literacy. Online testing is organized in three languages — Russian, English and Chinese. The database now contains more than 100 questions, of which the system will randomly select 10. The topics cover personal finances, tax literacy, financial security, consumer protection and other real-life issues. Based on the test results, participants will receive personal recommendations for further financial education.

Citizens will be able to practice their financial management skills on VR simulators supplemented with new scenarios. In one of them, users will try on the role of a financial detective and try to unravel a fraudulent scheme. And in another, they will get to an exhibition of savings and investment products, where in 15 minutes they will have to evaluate 10 offers from financial organizations and understand which of them is a reliable player and which is a fraudster. A total of seven different scenarios have been prepared. You can take part for free, without prior registration.

The financial literacy marathon is part of the large-scale forum-festival "Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030". You can follow the announcements in the Telegram channel "Open Budget of Moscow".

The forum-festival "Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030" is an opportunity to get acquainted with the future on a citywide scale by trying out its technologies that are already being used in the capital today. Children and adults will be able to communicate with robots and artificial intelligence, watch modern unmanned transport in action, play on technologically advanced sports grounds, study new educational, medical and industrial innovations, immerse themselves in VR space and much more.

A large-scale forum-festival will be held within the framework of the project "Summer in Moscow". From August 1 to September 14, dozens of venues will host cultural, sports, educational and other events dedicated to the development of one of the most modern megacities in the world. Information about the venues and a detailed program are available on the official website forum-festival.

Get the latest news quicklyofficial telegram channel the city of Moscow.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.