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Another 25 kilometers of roads will be built to serve the "Big City." This is a major center of economic activity, located in the Central, Western, Northwestern, and Northern administrative districts. This was reported on the channel in MAX messenger Sergei Sobyanin said.

"Modern office complexes, innovative business clusters, and high-tech logistics centers will appear here. Jobs will be created along major highways and near public transportation stations," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

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Within the boundaries of the "Big City" are located metro stations, stopping points of the Moscow Central Circle and Moscow Central Diameters, as well as major highways – Leningradsky and Kutuzovsky Avenues, the Third Transport Ring.

New roads are needed to ensure transport accessibility to future residential and business clusters, as well as connections between districts.

Seven projects are currently in the active construction and preparation phase. Specialists are reconstructing the Moskva River embankment from the Filevsky Park area to the P.N. Fomenko Workshop Theater, Kulneva Street, and Karamyshevskaya Embankment. sail bridge near Novozavodskaya Street and are being improved Shelepikhinskaya embankment, and are also forming a street and road network for the Moscow-City transport hub and constructing two bicycle and pedestrian bridges across the Moscow River.

Additionally, projects covering nearly 18 more kilometers of roads are planned for implementation, including the reconstruction of key streets and the construction of new interchanges. Development of the ground transportation network is also planned for this area.

"As part of the development of the 'Big City,' 35 kilometers of roads have already been commissioned, including bridges, overpasses, flyovers, and pedestrian underpasses," added Sergei Sobyanin.

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As part of the implementation of large-scale investment projects (MaIP), land plots are being allocated in the capital for the construction of modern industrial enterprises and technology parks. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry. Maxim Liksutov.

"Following Sergei Sobyanin's orders, the city is consistently developing its industrial infrastructure. In 2025, as part of large-scale investment projects, investors were allocated land plots for new industrial complexes. The total area of all these facilities exceeds 525,000 square meters," said Maxim Liksutov.

New MAIPs are being implemented in seven administrative districts of the capital. Most of the projects will be located in the Vostochny, Yugo-Vostochny, Troitsky, and Novomoskovsky districts.

"The city provides investors with opportunities to create and develop industrial, social, and commercial facilities, which, in turn, facilitates the creation of new jobs. Furthermore, such projects contribute to improving Moscow's infrastructure, enhancing the quality of life for its residents, and attracting additional investment. To create favorable conditions for industrial development, in 2025, the capital allocated 16 land plots in seven administrative districts, totaling over 75 hectares, for the Moscow Industrial Park. All of these plots are leased at a preferential rate of one ruble per year," noted the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction.

Vladimir Efimov.

Some large-scale investment projects in the New Moscow are being implemented as part of the creation of industrial clusters. For example, a large construction cluster is being formed near the village of Sportbazy, bringing together manufacturers of reinforced concrete and building structures, modular buildings, metal products, wood flooring, and other products. Plans have already been made to build over 400,000 square meters of industrial space. The new enterprises will create approximately 14,000 jobs.

A large food cluster is being created in the Krasnopakhorsky District. It will unite food production and processing facilities in the bakery, fish processing, and meat processing industries. The total area of the industrial facilities will exceed 800,000 square meters, and the new facilities will create over 13,000 jobs.

"Large-scale investment projects approved in 2025 open up new opportunities for the city's development and increased employment for Muscovites. The total investment volume exceeded 58 billion rubles, and the implementation of these projects will create more than 6,800 new modern jobs for qualified specialists," noted the Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Moscow Department of Investment and Industrial Policy.

Anatoly Garbuzov.

A significant portion of the new projects are infrastructure projects—industrial technology parks with a total area of approximately 160,000 square meters, which will create more than 2,600 jobs. Furthermore, enterprises in the automotive, heavy industry, food, and pharmaceutical industries are being built in the capital, creating over 2,900 jobs. These sites will facilitate the growth of business activity, attract new residents, and foster the development of modern high-tech manufacturing ecosystems.

In addition, projects in the construction and electronics industries will be implemented, creating over 1,200 jobs. The new enterprises will produce construction materials, high-tech equipment, and medical devices. This will strengthen the city's manufacturing potential and expand its expertise in innovative technologies.

An autoclaved aerated concrete plant was built in Savelki.Sergei Sobyanin: The first food technology park has opened in Moscow.

Large-scale investment projects have been implemented in the capital since 2016. They are one of the key instruments for developing the city's economy. Thanks to the MAIP, investors have the opportunity to build industrial, social, and commercial facilities on preferential terms, with the obligation to create new jobs.

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This year, Moscow will host the official New Year celebrations according to the Eastern calendar for the third time. The Russian capital will host an international festival Chinese New Year in Moscow The event will take place from February 16 to March 1. It is organized by the Moscow Government with the support of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in Russia.

The festival's mascot is the red fire horse, Jixiangma, based on a bronze statue from the Eastern Han Dynasty. It is under its auspices that the festival events will be held.

Over 100 performers from Beijing and the provinces of Guangdong, Hainan, Henan, Inner Mongolia, and Zhejiang will arrive in the capital. The guests will present Chinese opera, folk dance, acrobatic and martial arts, and also hold master classes.

The festival's main venues will be Manezhnaya Square and the passage to Revolution Square. During the festival, a post office will be open on Manezhnaya Square, where you can write a postcard to friends or family and send it to China via Russian Post. Five types of postcards featuring festival symbols and views of Moscow have been prepared. In the passage from Manezhnaya to Revolution Square, you can tie wish ribbons on a stylized Moscow-Beijing express train. Events will also be held on Bolotnaya Square, the Moscow Zoo, the Moskino Cinema Park, the Central Children's Store, the Tri Vokzal Depot gastronomic quarter, the Solntse Moskvy Ferris Wheel, the Soluxe Hotel Moscow, and other city locations.

In addition, on February 1st, photo contest The Chinese Cultural Center in Moscow. Six winners will receive a free tour of China, including accommodation, meals, airfare, transfers, a cultural program, and more. To participate, please take and submit a photo related to Chinese New Year celebrations in Moscow. Submissions will be accepted until March 6th.

Moscow will welcome spring in Chinese style, and the people of China will welcome it in Russian style. From February 19 to 22, the Chinese capital will host the "Moscow Maslenitsa in Beijing" festival. Guests can look forward to folk festivities with games and round dances, a fair, a culinary program, light shows, and master classes.

The previous "Chinese New Year in Moscow" festival was held from January 28 to February 9, 2025, as part of the Russia-China Years of Culture. Over a thousand events took place at the venues, attracting 1.5 million people. That same year (June 12–15), the first "Moscow Seasons in Beijing" took place, attracting 2.85 million participants. Moscow's promotion during the festival received a national award from the China Golden Awards for Excellence in Public Relations.

According to data for January–September 2025, more than 347,000 tourists from China visited Moscow. More than half of these were travelers aged 18–34, who actively shared their impressions of the Russian capital on social media. Every second Chinese tourist came to experience Moscow's cultural attractions, and 17 percent of travelers came for gastronomic tourism.

Moscow City Tourism Committee The city is building a strong brand for the capital as a major tourist destination not only in Russia but also internationally. Visitors to Moscow most frequently come from China, India, the CIS, and the Middle East. To strengthen international ties, the Russian capital organizes business missions, showcases its tourism potential at industry exhibitions, and creates projects and events aimed at international tourists, such as the "Chinese New Year in Moscow" festival.

Winter in Moscow — the main event of the season. The project aims to strengthen social and family ties, create an atmosphere of unity and mutual support, and assist those currently defending the Motherland. Through a variety of programs, including cultural, educational, and sporting events, it brings together Muscovites and visitors of all ages and interests, creating an environment for creative development, active recreation, and warm communication. Particular attention is paid to supporting participants and veterans of the special military operation and their families, as well as all those providing assistance to the front.

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The Moscow Zoo summarized its work for the past year. Sergei Sobyanin spoke about new inhabitants and enclosures, as well as modern technologies and citizen participation in its development. blog.

"The Moscow Zoo is a familiar place from childhood and never ceases to amaze. Last year, many joyful events took place there as well. In April, a spacious (over 300 square meters) enclosure for giant otters, designed to resemble the Amazon rainforest, opened in a new area. Its inhabitants came from far away but quickly settled into their new surroundings," the Moscow Mayor noted.

After the building's reconstruction, the "Sunny Bears" pavilion opened, where the Malayan bear cubs Masha, Luchik, and Zvezdochka now live.

Kinkajou, small animals from the raccoon family, also celebrated a housewarming. Their home has now doubled in size. It has been equipped with underfloor heating, supplemental heating, and a host of other amenities for an active lifestyle—everything they are accustomed to in their native land, the warm forests of Latin America.

A modern bird rehabilitation and adaptation center has opened in Sokolniki Park. Here, zoo staff treat injured raptors and endangered birds and, where possible, release them back into the wild. If this is not possible, they are rehomed in zoos and specialized institutions.

In addition, a specialized Wildlife Rescue Department was established at the Moscow Zoo. Over the past six months, its specialists have processed over 1,500 requests and delivered over 700 rescued animals and birds to the zoo's branches, where they are now receiving qualified care.

Two more Malayan bear cubs have arrived at the Moscow Zoo.You can watch live streams from the Malayan bear cubs' enclosures on the mos.ru portal.

Birth of cubs

The happiest events are the additions to a large family. In 2025, about 600 babies were born at the Moscow Zoo. Among them is a baby turtle—the second generation of these rare animals bred at the Moscow Zoo. The parents are also Muscovites: the mother was born in 2001, and the father in 2003.

A long-awaited event also took place in the Pinnipeds pavilion: a fur seal pup was born. He spent his first few weeks in an indoor pool with his mother. A month later, he was introduced to a larger pool, 3.5 meters deep.

In early autumn, a baby Diana monkey, a species listed on the IUCN Red List, was born in the Primates pavilion. These primates inhabit the jungles of West Africa, from Sierra Leone to northwest Ghana.

In August 2025, two Amur tiger cubs were born at the Rare Species Reproduction Center. Their parents were a female named Shiva and a male named Amur-Orion. Meanwhile, the capybara family welcomed three cubs. Including the latest addition, Malaya has 11 cubs in total—she's a true mother of many.

A rare baby turtle was born at the Moscow Zoo.Curious and friendly: a northern fur seal cub was born at the zoo.A rare primate was born at the Moscow Zoo.Capybara cubs were born at the Moscow Zoo.

The zoo at Father Frost's estate in Veliky Ustyug (a branch of the Moscow Zoo in the Vologda region) has also welcomed several new additions. A charming lamb was born to a family of Welsh sheep. A pair of domestic yaks—a male named Sky and a female named Angela—were also parents. And this summer, Kamori kids were born there.

Relocation of rare animal species

More than 310 animals have moved to Moscow from zoos in other Russian cities and abroad, as well as from private collections. For the first time in the zoo's 161-year history, New Guinea philanderers have taken up residence here. These marsupials, members of the kangaroo family, inhabit the tropical forests and savannas of New Guinea and the surrounding islands.

Furthermore, the capital's zoo had previously lacked such exotic birds as the shuttle-billed ibis, black-faced ibis, and sooty frogmouth. Two cheetahs arrived at the rare species reproduction center: a young male named Matrix and a female named Tilda. And this summer, the rarest pheasants, Cabot's tragopans, and the world's largest parrots, the hyacinth macaws, arrived.

A pair of binturongs, or cat bears, have moved from Malinki Park in the Rostov Region to the Veliky Ustyug branch.

Echidnas and a striped possum have arrived at the capital's zoo.Sobyanin: Moscow Zoo ranks first in the world for species diversity

Zoo visitors and online broadcasts

Last year, the Moscow Zoo welcomed over 3.2 million visitors. Over 640,000 people watched the animals online on the website. zoo.mos.ru.

"The portal currently broadcasts from 73 cameras installed in 22 enclosures. For example, you can see the Far Eastern leopard Mizer, the Malayan bear cubs Luchik, Zvezdochka, and Masha, the puma Gabriel, and three rare giant otters. At the end of July, mos.ru broadcasts from the Moscow Zoo enclosures went international. A special English-language version was launched for international internet users—from animal lovers to professional zoologists.

version of the project"," Sergei Sobyanin said.

You can now watch the Moscow Zoo's feathered inhabitants online.Live broadcasts from the Moscow Zoo on mos.ru have been viewed more than nine million times.

Muscovites eagerly participate in the zoo's life, choosing names for its inhabitants on the "Active Citizen" project website. Along with adults, young Muscovites aged six to 14 also shared their opinions on the "Active Citizen for Children" platform.

In 2025, they named seven animals. A baby brown hyena, listed in the Red Data Book, was named Akela, and a snow-white alpaca, Zephyr. The chicks of the demoiselle crane, listed in the Red Data Book, were named Irkut and Chuya, and a Gentoo hornbill chick was named Ptakh. The Muscovites decided to name a baby western lowland gorilla Kvito. They chose the name Norman for another primate, a rare weeper capuchin.

In the new year, work on developing the Moscow Zoo will continue, making it even more comfortable for its inhabitants and more enjoyable for its visitors.

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Specialists urban economy complex In 2025, about 400 large trees were planted near the clinics. The work was carried out as part of the second stage of their reconstruction program.new Moscow standardThis was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Public Utilities and Urban Development Petr Biryukov.

"Not only the medical facilities themselves, which were completely renovated according to the new Moscow standard, but also the surrounding areas, have received a new look. The spaces have been designed in a unified style: convenient pedestrian paths have been created, modern lighting and benches have been installed, and rest areas have been created where possible. Landscaping is an important final stage of all city improvement projects. Nearly 400 large trees have been planted on the grounds of the renovated clinics," noted Pyotr Biryukov.

Green spaces are crucial for creating a comfortable urban environment. They effectively purify the air, protect against street noise, and prevent the spread of road dust. When choosing tree species for landscaping, preference is given to those that adapt well to urban conditions, form dense canopies, and are resistant to wind and frost.

Around 90 trees have been planted near children's and mixed-age clinics, and nearly 300 large trees have been planted near adult medical facilities. The trees are 10-20 years old and range in height from two to five meters. Maples, rowans, and lindens are the preferred trees. Fir trees have also been planted there, ready for New Year's decoration.

The trees are grown in specialized nurseries and are adapted for transplanting. This is done in pre-prepared planting holes filled with fertile soil and a drainage layer. This protects the roots from rotting and ensures proper ventilation.

As part of the first stage of reconstruction, nearly 1,800 trees were planted near the capital's clinics, and more than 580 trees were already planted near medical facilities during the second stage.

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The final of the annual citywide "Miss and Mister Moscow Student" competition took place on January 21st as part of Russian Student Day. The event took place on the stage of the Moskva Concert Hall, where 20 finalists from 17 Moscow universities performed. Following the event, the winners were announced.

The competition aims to support talented and active students, promote student creativity and sports, preserve cultural traditions, and develop and strengthen social, public, and cultural ties among Moscow's youth.

"Moscow is a city where every student can not only express themselves, but also find real support, develop, and participate in meaningful projects. 'Miss and Mister Moscow Students' is not only a platform for self-expression but also an important step in building a career, developing leadership skills, and strengthening the student community. Moscow gives every student the opportunity not only to prove themselves but to become ambassadors of the capital's community—bright, competent, and socially engaged," she noted.

Ekaterina Dragunova, Chairman of the Committee for Public Relations and Youth Policy of the City of Moscow.

Following the competition, the title of "Miss Student Moscow" was won by Ksenia Shalaeva from the Russian State Social University, and the title of "Mr. Student Moscow" was awarded to Gleb Kalimulin from the Russian University of Medicine.

This year, over 60 Moscow universities and over 100 students participated in the qualifying round, each presenting a creative performance. Twenty young men and women each advanced to the semifinals, and to advance to the finals, the contestants had to overcome five challenges: intellectual, culinary, athletic, creative, and dance.

Ultimately, only the top 20 students made it to the final round. Throughout the competition, the finalists participated in photo shoots and filming, attended rehearsals, and creative workshops.

The final stage took the form of a gala concert, which transformed into a true story about Moscow. The audience witnessed a show where the city became a grand stage, giving everyone a chance to express themselves. The creative youth embodied the energy of the metropolis—its rhythm, aspirations, and hopes. All numbers were performed to live music.

The stage served as a metaphorical representation of Moscow's streets: streetlights acted as spotlights, and skyscraper windows became video cameras. A clock became a symbol of the city's dynamic life: the participants were given just 24 hours to unleash their potential.

The contestants were judged by a star-studded jury, making their decisions in real time. The winners received valuable prizes and the right to represent Moscow at the federal stage of the "Miss and Mister Student Russia" competition.

As part of the Student's Day celebrations, a rich program has been prepared for young Muscovites, including ice skating, intellectual games, stand-up comedy, meetings with heroes, and much more. A list of events is available on the portal. Youth of Moscow or website Winter in Moscow.

The organizer of the competition is the "Youth of Moscow" project of the city Committee on Public Relations and Youth PolicyEven more opportunities for young city residents can be found on the portal Youth of Moscow and project pages in social networks.

Creating opportunities for every young person to realize their potential is in line with the objectives of the national project Youth and ChildrenMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found at special page.

Winter in Moscow — the main event of the season. The project aims to strengthen social and family ties, create an atmosphere of unity and mutual support, and assist those currently defending the Motherland. Through a variety of programs, including cultural, educational, and sporting events, it brings together Muscovites and visitors of all ages and interests, creating an environment for creative development, active recreation, and warm communication. Particular attention is paid to supporting participants and veterans of the special military operation and their families, as well as all those providing assistance to the front.

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A new stop for regular river electric transport has been established near the Luzhniki Olympic Complex. Preparatory work is currently underway at the pier, followed by testing. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry. Maxim Liksutov.

"We're preparing to launch the fourth regular river electric transport route. We've already installed the Luzhniki pier and begun the necessary work. There will be four floating piers along the route. These are modern, spacious stops where you can spend time waiting for your electric boat," said Maxim Liksutov.

The floating pier, 16 meters in diameter, can accommodate up to 80 passengers and charge electric boats while docked—a unique development, unlike any other in the world. Like other stops on regular river routes, it is entirely electrically powered and environmentally friendly. For passenger comfort, it features vending machines, media screens displaying schedules, comfortable sofas, and a restroom.

The fourth regular river electric transport route, Luzhniki-Kyivsky, will begin operating this year. It will connect three Moscow districts: Dorogomilovo, Khamovniki, and Ramenki, and will pass by such popular destinations among Muscovites and visitors as the unique Vorobyovy Gory nature reserve and the Luzhniki Olympic Complex.

It will be over four kilometers long, and passengers will save up to 30 minutes on travel compared to public transportation. This will bring the total length of regular river routes in the capital to over 33 kilometers. Current electric boat routes, schedules, and payment methods are available atlink.

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The city has put the rights to sell the property up for public auction. four Large-scale investment projects (MaIP) on land plots in the Kommunarka district. The winning bidders will be able to build public and business complexes on these plots, according to the head of the Moscow Department of Competition Policy. Kirill Purtov.

"Moscow is actively engaging businesses in developing urban infrastructure and creating new jobs. Specifically, an administrative and business cluster is being formed in Kommunarka, which will include office and public spaces. Following a city auction, investors will be selected to build four public and business complexes in the area, ranging in size from 89,000 to 174,800 square meters. They will be able to independently determine the content of the future complexes—this could include office space, shops, bank branches, and food service establishments. Bid submissions will close from February 2 to 11," said Kirill Purtov.

The plots range in size from 6,500 to 17,100 square meters. They will be leased to the winning bidders for three months from the date of the agreement. The rent for the entire lease term is one ruble per year. The starting price for the lots is one ruble, and the auction increment is 100,000 rubles.

"Putting large-scale investment project implementation rights up for public auction represents an effective and transparent mechanism for interaction between the city and business. This practice creates a level playing field for investors willing to work on major business projects, while simultaneously enabling the implementation of a long-term development strategy for the capital's districts, taking into account the interests of local residents and companies seeking to become part of the rapidly developing capital economy. In 2025, three land plots in the Kommunarka and Vnukovo districts, totaling 2.06 hectares, were allocated for large-scale investment projects following auctions in the Novomoskovsky Administrative District. These plots will house public and business complexes and an industrial facility," she explained.

Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital's Department of City Property.

Legal entities with experience in constructing capital construction projects and proof of receipt of total revenue in the amount of at least 10 percent of the planned investment volume specified in the notice of the auction may participate in the auctions.

The auction will take place from February 11 to 20 on the electronic platform. RoseltorgTo participate, you will need registration and an enhanced, qualified electronic signature.

The capital is putting various properties up for auction, and the investment portal is serving as a showcase for them. In the section Moscow Auctions There is all the necessary information about the lots, including photographs, documentation, conditions and form of implementation.

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The development of electronic services for business is in line 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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