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The Moscow Seasons festival took place in Kuwait City for the first time. Kuwaiti residents explored Russian culture: they sampled tea from a samovar, learned about traditions, and made wishes for a future winter trip to Moscow. The festival attracted over 375,000 visitors, and the program culminated in a concert by the Moscow State Academic Symphony Orchestra.

The main venue was the "Moscow" pavilion, located in Avenues, the Middle East's largest shopping mall. It featured live performances by musical groups playing balalaikas and performing folk songs, and a stand featuring the "Moscow Tea Party" project. Guests sampled signature teas and sweets. Visitors could also take a VR walk through the streets of the modern Russian capital and participate in quizzes and other activities. For example, visitors could post photos to the branded lens of the official Discover Moscow Snapchat account.

The "Winter Moscow" photo exhibition attracted particular attention. Visitors were invited to share their wishes for a future trip to the Russian capital. They selected special stickers describing what they would like to do in Moscow during the winter and then pasted them into the empty frames. Among the most popular wishes were a photo in a fur hat with earflaps, tea from a samovar, a husky sledding trip, and a visit to the largest skating rink in Europe.

The Moscow Seasons program culminated with a performance by the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra under Ivan Rudin at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center. The hall was filled with ambassadors from the Persian Gulf and Southeast Asian countries, representatives of the tourism industry, and numerous admirers of Russian culture. For the Persian Gulf region, this event was a significant cultural milestone, and for Moscow, an important step toward entering a promising new tourism market. The audience enjoyed Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's symphonic suite "Scheherazade," Pyotr Tchaikovsky's suite from "The Nutcracker," and excerpts from Igor Stravinsky's ballet "The Firebird."

The following day, the orchestra's musicians held a master class for students from the College of Basic Education at the Kuwait Museum of Modern Art (Contemporary Art Platform). The participants included students from the class of composer and associate professor Abdullah Khalaf, a renowned Kuwaiti musician, conductor, and composer. The young Kuwaiti performers had the unique opportunity to work with Tatyana Sukhareva, a pianist and teacher in the piano department of the Central Music School of the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory.

Tourist flow

Moscow continues to strengthen its position in the Middle East tourism market. In 2024, tourist flow from Kuwait to Moscow reached a record high (over 16,500 visitors), tripling the previous year's figures. This high level remains strong: in the first half of 2025, over 6,300 Kuwaiti tourists visited the capital—approximately the same number as in the same period last year.

More than a quarter of Kuwaiti visitors come to the Russian capital for cultural and educational purposes. Tourists from this country are characterized by high budgets (in 2024, they spent an average of over 272,000 rubles on a trip to Moscow) and a choice of premium hotels, as well as an interest in exclusive cultural and gastronomic experiences.

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

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Participants voting The Active Citizen project selected the best graffiti from the "Figure of Speech" street art exhibition at the Netsten Gallery. The artists displayed their works on a concrete canvas near the Winzavod and Artplay creative clusters.

Six participants were in contention for the win. Alexander Demkin's work, depicting a portrait of a girl reflected on a water surface, received the most votes, approximately 41 percent. The idea behind this graffiti is the eternal dialogue between classical and contemporary art and the search for balance. Second place (25 percent of the votes) went to Evgeny Malyshev's abstract architectural collage, in which a sculptural composition is washed by sea foam. Artem Stefanov's optical illusion, reflecting the energy of a metropolis, rounded out the top three (13 percent of the votes).

In total, more than 207 thousand Muscovites shared their opinions.

The street gallery was organized by the capital Committee on Architecture and Urban Planning (Moskomarkhitektura) in collaboration with the Winzavod Center for Contemporary Art. Thematic exhibitions of the Netsten project are held twice a year and allow innovative artists to bring their work to a wider audience, while also introducing contemporary art enthusiasts to new names in the art community.

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 held. 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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At the Moscow Startup Summit, Oncodiag, a member of the Moscow Innovation Cluster (MIC), presented the unique CA-62 test. This innovative solution for the early detection of cancer is unique in the world.

This technology enables early-stage cancer diagnosis with a high accuracy rate of up to 90 percent, using just a blood test. This makes it accessible, minimally invasive, and convenient for widespread use in healthcare settings. It helps detect small tumors that are difficult to detect with CT or MRI.

The capital helped the company obtain support through the Moscow Innovation Cluster platform. I. MoskovA preferential venture loan of 30 million rubles was allocated for the development of a clinical diagnostic laboratory and cloud platform.

The innovative solution continues to develop as part of a clinical trial with the support of the city. Under the MIC innovation pilot testing program, the company began a clinical trial in late July 2024.Scandinavian Health CenterTo date, 50 patients have been diagnosed with the method, five of whom were diagnosed with early-stage cancer, confirming the method's potential for practical healthcare.

Thanks to Moscow's support measures, the innovative CA-62 test can now be performed at other private medical centers.

Moscow Innovation Cluster The cluster facilitates the creation of conditions for the implementation of priority areas of scientific and technological development in the capital—the development and implementation of innovative technologies, scientific, technical, and industrial cooperation, and the effective interaction of all participants in the city's innovation ecosystem. The cluster includes organizations from Moscow and 86 other regions of Russia. Developers and high-tech businesses have access to over 50 digital city services. The project is overseen by the capital's Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development.

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The awards ceremony for the winners of the "Best Social Projects of Russia" program and the Eco Best Award 2025 took place on September 29. Five Moscow transport projects were named winners.

"We continue to make the capital's transport system the best in the world, as instructed by Sergei Sobyanin. Today, Muscovites and visitors to the city are transported by the most comfortable and safe rolling stock, including more than 2,500 electric buses and 31 unique year-round electric vessels. We also host international events to discuss the current transport challenges of major cities. Furthermore, our corporate university provides the opportunity to master industry professions from scratch," said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.

Maxim Liksutov.

Among the winners of the "Best Social Projects of Russia" program is the State Public Institution "Transport Organizer," which presented a year-round electric river transport project and won in the "Environmental Projects and Initiatives" category. Moscow's electric vessels are unique worldwide. They are the most innovative mode of transport, operating year-round on the river without harming the city's ecology. Furthermore, all vessels are assembled entirely in Russia, and their key components, including the electric motor, hull, and control software, are also domestically produced. Since the launch of regular river services in Moscow, 31 electric vessels have already operated on three routes. In more than two years, passengers have made over 2.5 million trips on them.

Mosgortrans State Unitary Enterprise, together with its project "The Southern River Terminal—a Transport Facility and a Center of Attraction for Muscovites and Visitors," won in the "Landscaping" category. The Southern River Terminal reopened after reconstruction in April 2023. Following its renovation, Moscow regained its status as a port of five seas. Today, it is one of the key infrastructure facilities in the capital's river transport infrastructure.

During the summer river navigation season, the piers of the Southern River Terminal receive and dispatch motor ships to dozens of cities and tourist centers across Russia and serve passengers on regular river electric transport, which operates along one of three routes.

The renovated Southern River Terminal has also become a popular destination in the capital. It's a comfortable building with landscaped grounds and an accessible embankment. Free master classes, sports training sessions, lectures, city celebrations, and festivals are held here year-round. Since its opening, the terminal has welcomed over 750,000 visitors.

Sergei Sobyanin opened the renovated Southern River Terminal.

The "Moscow Transport Workers Development Ecosystem" concept of the Corporate University of the Transport Complex was recognized as the best in the "Corporate Projects" category. It includes a wide range of educational programs for training specialized personnel for the capital's transport complex and improving their performance. The University is implementing the objectives of the Moscow Transport Complex Development Program through 2030 and is participating in 15 subprograms, covering 100 percent of its subordinate institutions. This year, over 50,000 people completed the training.

The 3rd International Transport Summit was awarded in the "Development of Interethnic Cooperation" category. Each year, it confirms its status as the leading platform for discussing transport challenges in modern megacities. In 2024, the summit was attended by over 100 experts from 30 cities worldwide, and this year, 140 delegates from 43 megacities participated.

Mosgortrans's project "Supply of Electric Buses with Improved Configurations" won the Eco Best Award 2025, winning the "Best Service Company" category. This year, new-generation KamAZ-52222 electric buses entered service. They are even more comfortable thanks to an improved interior layout, a 15 percent larger storage area, additional carry-on luggage space, and redesigned doors. The climate control system has become more efficient, and the doors now feature light strips indicating opening and closing. Their appearance reflects contemporary trends in global industrial design.

Under the contract with PJSC KAMAZ, 400 KAMAZ-52222 A5 generation electric buses are planned for delivery this year. They are being developed based on operating experience with earlier models and passenger feedback. Moscow's order for the new equipment supports employment in the regions and stimulates the development of domestic industry.

13 electric buses have been put into service on routes 111 and 194.

The "Best Social Projects of Russia" program is an industry award established to professionally recognize achievements in corporate social responsibility and sustainable development. The Eco Best Award is an independent public award presented for the best products and practices in the fields of ecology, energy, and resource conservation.

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City services specialists will install a light installation at the Luzhniki-Central Pier. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Utilities, and Public Utilities in the Moscow Government. Petr Biryukov.

"We are currently working on the first stage of landscaping the Luzhniki Olympic Complex. As part of the project, we are reconstructing the Luzhniki-Central Pier. It will be adorned with a glowing installation in the form of the "Luzhniki" sign, complemented by recessed flexible lighting located along the contours of the pier and amphitheater. We will also install floodlights to illuminate the potted trees," noted Pyotr Biryukov.

The pier's outdated structures were dismantled, and a pile field was installed, allowing the structure to be raised. New floor slabs were also laid, fenders were installed for mooring two pleasure boats, and space was allocated for regular electric boats.

Petr Biryukov clarified that work is currently underway to deepen the pier's bottom to ensure the safe approach and departure of vessels. At the same time, granite paving, construction of a transport pavilion, and installation of a lift for people with disabilities are underway.

In addition, specialists are repairing the granite amphitheater and installing tree pots and flower beds. Wooden decks, benches, and tables will then be installed. A designated exit area for river transport will be created on the pier, separating the flow of passengers and those relaxing in the amphitheater.

The project's main goal is to transform Luzhniki into one of the capital's finest parks, creating a modern public space that will not only host international competitions and amateur sports, but also provide opportunities for family recreation. The work is being carried out in several stages to avoid completely closing the area.

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The Moscow hospital school project "UchimZnaem" received the Russian Federation State Prize in Education. The awards ceremony took place on October 1 at the Government House of the Russian Federation, the Moscow government's press service reported. Department of Education and Science.

"More than 10 years ago, the first hospital schools under the 'UchimZnaem' project opened in the capital. They enable children undergoing long-term treatment to keep up with the school curriculum, develop their talents, and socialize. The project has proven its effectiveness and has received recognition at the national level. Moscow's successful developments in hospital pedagogy have already been adopted by more than 40 regions of Russia and other CIS countries, including Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus. In the coming year, similar institutions will also open in the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug and the Donetsk People's Republic," the department's press service reported.

The prize was awarded to the practical project "Russian Model of a Hospital School. Teaching Children Requiring Long-Term Treatment in Medical Facilities." The award was presented to Sergey Sharikov, project manager; Academician Alexander Rumyantsev, President of the Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center for Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Immunology; and Ivan Gusev, Deputy Director of School No. 109.

"This award not only represents high government recognition of the work of the entire project team but also acknowledges that children undergoing long-term treatment can receive a full education. Hospital schools have been actively developing for 10 years. The foundation of our model was laid in Moscow, building on the experience of the capital's education system. This award is an incentive for us to further develop the project and help other regions of the Russian Federation create schools that become true islands of well-being and a future for children and their families," noted Sergei Sharikov, head of the UchimZnaem project.

The project began in 2014, and since then, over 60,000 children have been trained. This academic year, more than 2,000 children have begun classes at the hospital schools. Through supplementary education programs, children can develop their talents and engage in creative endeavors. They are assisted not only by teachers but also by renowned cultural and sports figures who conduct master classes at the hospital schools. Among them are Olympic champions Ekaterina Dyachenko and Anna Chicherova, footballer Dmitry Sychev, and others.

Particular attention is paid to intellectual disciplines, such as chess, during their studies. Students participate in tournaments, compete against teachers, and meet renowned grandmasters, including world champions.

Students also regularly participate in national competitions and achieve high scores on the Unified State Exam (USE). In the 2024/2025 academic year, they won prizes in over 80 Olympiads and competitions.

Today, hospital schools in Moscow and the Moscow region operate at 13 medical centers. These include the Morozov Children's City Clinical Hospital, the Russian Children's Clinical Hospital, the V.I. Shumakov Federal National Medical Research Center for Transplantology and Artificial Organs, the N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology, and the Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center for Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Immunology.

Previously Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development, spoke aboutexpansion The "UchimZnaem" project is expanding to other regions. This academic year, hospital schools based on the Moscow model have opened in the Chechen and Kabardino-Balkarian Republics. A site will soon open in the Republic of Buryatia. Moscow specialists will assist in establishing the hospital schools and training local teachers.

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Restoration of a house and outbuilding within the city's estate has been completed in the capital. The buildings are located at 25–27 Novinsky Boulevard, buildings 8 and 10. The estate is designated a cultural heritage site of regional significance.

"The historic buildings on Novinsky Boulevard were completely restored at the request of the Mayor of Moscow. They are a magnificent example of a small city estate, adorned with stucco moldings and decorative window frames. The estate's main building has retained its original composition, the appearance of its main façade, and the decorative interiors dating back to the late 19th century. Specialists preserved the spirit and valuable details of this architectural landmark while making it accessible, safe, and modern. It has not only been given a new lease of life, but will now serve a socially significant function," noted the head of the Moscow Department of Cultural Heritage.

Alexey Emelyanov.

As part of the project, specialists renovated the facades and fences, roof, floor, walls, windows, and doors, and reinforced the structural systems. Particular attention was paid to the architectural decoration of the ceilings. Furthermore, utility systems were modernized and accessibility equipment for people with disabilities was installed.

All work was carried out on the basis of agreed design documentation and under the supervision of the capital Department of Cultural Heritage.

The restored buildings house a family support center run by Natalia Vodianova's Naked Heart Foundation, which helps children with developmental disabilities and trains specialists from across Russia and other CIS countries.

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The Garden Ring in the Basmanny District will have a new U-turn, the 12th, before Zemlyanoy Val Square. It will be built according to the plan. Traffic Management Center (TsODD). As early as October, drivers will be able to turn from the outer to the inner side of the Garden Ring at the intersection of Zemlyanoy Val, Staraya Basmannaya, and Pokrovka streets.

"Following Sergei Sobyanin's instructions, we continue to make all trips around the capital even more comfortable. The Moscow Traffic Management Center's re-marking projects allow us to do this without widening the roadway or constructing new routes in densely populated areas. Thanks to this method, we'll be creating an additional U-turn on the outer side of the Garden Ring. As a result, more than 1,500 drivers per day will be able to more quickly exit onto the inner side of the highway, saving five to 15 minutes," said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.

Maxim Liksutov.

Currently, to get to the inner side of the Garden Ring from the outer side, drivers have to travel another two kilometers after the intersection to the U-turn before Academician Sakharov Avenue and back, which increases travel time.

The new U-turn will open this month. To exit, use the exit pocket in the far right lane, located between Kazakova and Staraya Basmannaya Streets. A special section will be added at the traffic light for safer driving.

This will create a convenient alternative route for exiting onto the inner side of the Garden Ring. Drivers are expected to save between five and 15 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. This will also help reduce congestion on the outer side of the Garden Ring and the exit from Serebryanicheskaya Embankment.

Resurfacing projects improve traffic flow without large-scale construction. This method allows for the installation of new lanes to increase road capacity, as well as turns and U-turns, which help drivers reduce mileage and travel time.

Thanks to these projects, the Center for Traffic Management opened five new U-turns on the Garden Ring this year: two before Dubininskaya and Tatarskaya Streets, two before Akademika Sakharova Prospekt, connecting both the outer and inner sides of the Garden Ring, and one before the building of the Rossiya Segodnya International Information Agency. These changes have reduced travel times on several sections of the ring by one to two kilometers, and reduced travel time by up to 10 minutes.

Last year, six new U-turns were opened on the Garden Ring, reducing drivers' travel time by two to six kilometers. These included two U-turns before Dolgorukovskaya and Malaya Dmitrovka Streets, two before Sretenka and Prospekt Mira, and U-turns before Pokrovka Street and Kursky Vokzal Square. These U-turns opened alternative routes for drivers and public transport passengers to Petrovka Street, Staraya Basmannaya Street, and Akademika Sakharov and Olimpiyskiy Avenues.

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