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At the Moscow Drama Theater "Human" premiere – The Decline of Europe Based on the 1962 play by French playwright Eugène Ionesco, "Delirium for Two." Directed by Fyodor Thorstensen, the film stars honored artists of Moscow Dmitry Filippov and Milena Tskhovrebova.

Little people

The story centers on two characters—She and He. The director moves the play's action from the 1960s to the 1930s, at the beginning of World War II.

She and He are two very ordinary people, the kind of little people so abundant in Russian literature. They find themselves in dire circumstances they are powerless to resist. All they can hold on to in the face of danger is their love for each other. The couple constantly quarrels and settles scores. Their world crumbles, but the more the viewer watches their comical spats, the more they realize: in reality, She and He love each other.

This is the level of human relationships where strong feelings express themselves in disagreements. These disagreements are minor: arguments about whether a snail and a turtle are the same animal, or whether to open or close a window… However, in moments of danger, the two cling to each other. "The more afraid they are, the closer they are to each other," concludes Dmitry Filippov.

Milena Tskhovrebova explains her character's behavior: "She pretends to be very strict, pushing this man back and forth precisely because, oddly enough, she's trying to give him this strength, not the other way around. It's love that drives her to such actions. She exists on an incomprehensible plane, but within the rigid logic of love for a man."

Broken vessels of love

The production follows the style of the absurd, in keeping with the dramaturgy of Eugène Ionesco. The director explains how he worked with the actors on the production: "Milena is an actress from the school of the theater of the absurd, and Dmitry is a representative of the Moscow Art Theater school. He tried to construct this story with psychological precision, and we inclined him toward absurdist theater, from which this psychology would then suddenly emerge. And at this turning point, when everything emerges from the absurd into very touching and immediate human emotions, our path was ours: to move from the abstract to the concrete and personal story of these two people."

In these circumstances, for which it's impossible to prepare, it's difficult to decide how to behave. Milena Tskhovrebova reflects on her character: "She's very, very much a woman. She copes with the circumstances she finds herself in, frankly, poorly—and at the same time well, because her very nature doesn't presuppose the circumstances she finds herself in. My character copes with them without coping. This story emerges from external circumstances. It reveals a completely different kind of human life, one that has a certain beauty."

The actress finds a surprising metaphor for this story: "There's a Japanese art of gluing vessels together with gold glue. I'd be delighted if the audience noticed how these veins form, how the characters try to piece together the broken vessel of their lives. And this is precisely what creates the absolutely extraordinary pattern of their existence, in which they are forced to exist."

The play depicts the drama of innocent people forced to wander, showing how two nameless people – anyone could be in their place – try to cope with something they cannot influence.

The next performance will be on March 26. Tickets can be purchased online. Mosbilet.

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The musical "West Side Story," directed by Edgar Zakarian, will be shown on the new stage of the Moscow Taganka Theatre.

How many boundaries do we construct ourselves? Why do we erect walls between "us" and "them"? And what if the very person we've been waiting for our whole lives turns out to be on the other side? America's Romeo and Juliet met just once—and that was enough to divide the world into "before" and "after." But can two hearts stop the noise of hostility? The visual language of film and theater meets in a tragic love story set against a backdrop of street conflict.

Audiences are immersed in the atmosphere of mid-20th-century New York. Jazz and rock 'n' roll meet with the grandeur of the largest orchestra in the history of musicals at the Taganka Theatre. Shakespearean passions come to life in the Manhattan neighborhoods, and choreography becomes a language for expressing the most important things.

The production is based on the 1961 film West Side Story, which won 10 Academy Awards and was based on the Broadway musical of the same name by composer Leonard Bernstein, lyricist Stephen Sondheim and choreographer Jerome Robbins.

The roles are played by Ivan Koryakovsky, Nikita Luchikhin, Roman Serkov, Alexey Finaev-Nikolotov, Alexander Zaryadin, Pavel Komarov, Eldar Danilchik, Marfa Koltsova, Roman Kolotukhin, Stepan Konstantinov, Grigory Pavlishin, Vladislav Neronov, Kirill Yanchevsky, Victor Stepanyan, Maxim Trofimchuk, Alexandra Basova, Alexandra Khovanskaya, Daria Avratinskaya, Ekaterina Vostrova, Nadezhda Bodyakova, Anastasia Lazukina, Evgenia Stegniy, Elizaveta Vysotskaya, Yulia Stozharova, Konstantin Lyubimov, Sergey Ushakov, Anastasia Vivdenko and Anna Safronova.

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Capital projects won in several categories of the All-Russian Prize More than a journeyIt aims to identify, promote, and support the initiatives of those who work with young people, organizing educational and patriotic trips across Russia.

"The successful performance of Moscow's representatives at the All-Russian awards speaks to the enormous creative and intellectual potential of Moscow's youth. It's important for us to support young people who are ready to develop civic-patriotic tourism, making it modern, interesting, and useful. Each such initiative is an investment in the future of our country," noted Margarita Savinkina, head of the "Youth of Moscow" project.

Dmitry Barmin, Deputy Head of the Passenger Services Department of the High-Speed Communications Directorate, a branch of Russian Railways, presented a cultural and educational project Memory TrainIt won in the "More Than a Tour" and "More Than a Heritage" categories. The project aims to introduce high school students to the history of the Great Patriotic War through a journey to sites of military glory, memorials, and cities associated with the key events of those years.

The train's route begins and ends in Moscow. This is no coincidence, as the capital plays a special role in the history of the Great Patriotic War. The starting and ending points are Belorussky Station, from which trains departed for the front during the war and to which the victors returned in 1945. Participants in the trip are high school students who have prepared essays on a historical topic and passed a competitive selection process. The "Train of Memory" project began in 2022 and is being implemented at the initiative of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation and the Council of the Republic of Belarus, and since 2023, under the auspices of the Union State. Russian Railways is the permanent carrier and general partner of the project.

Ekaterina Savinkova, head of the media expedition "Transsiberian: The Journey of the Young" and co-author of the "Nemalaya" project, traveled with a team along the Trans-Siberian Railway from Moscow to Vladivostok, stopping in five cities. The team wanted to show, through their own example, what life is like for young people in Russia and to share the idea that traveling around the country can be meaningful and engaging. Another goal of the trip was to promote the Student Tourism program. In each city, the participants stayed in the dormitories of partner universities and met student activists. Following the meetings, a five-part miniseries was produced about each of the cities visited. The project team received a special prize from the National Priorities NGO, a partner of the All-Russian "More Than a Journey" award.

In the individual nomination “More than a Traveler,” the award was won by the founder of an international social project Young Russian Compatriots Ansorkhon Asrorov, a professor and author of academic articles on cultural diplomacy, noted that his travels provide him with the opportunity to learn about the culture and history of various Russian regions. During his travels, he visited five departments of Yugra State University: the Higher School of Ecology, the Chemical Laboratory, the Media School, the Higher School of Petroleum, and the Mukhrino International Field Station.

You can learn more about opportunities for young city residents on the portal Youth of Moscow and project pages insocial networks.

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The second semester is a crucial time for ninth-graders. The Basic State Exam (OGE) is just around the corner, meaning it's time to decide on a future career. Today, choosing a college is the first step toward a sought-after specialty and launching a career even before receiving a diploma. Vocational schools are currently offering courses. open daysThey help prospective students become familiar with educational programs and gain insight into in-demand professions. A mos.ru correspondent learned about classes at modern colleges and the prospects open to students.

Mechanical engineering from the first year

IN Moscow State Educational Complex (MGOK) believes it's important to begin learning about the profession as early as possible. Students acquire the necessary skills and gain practical experience as early as their first year. This educational institution trains students in programs that are especially needed by Moscow's manufacturing industries today. Among the most in-demand programs are "Metalworking Machine Operator/Setup Operator," "Industrial Equipment Installation and Repair," "Electrical Installation," "Aviation Equipment Assembler," and "Pharmacist." Incidentally, last year, nearly a thousand applications were submitted for the "Metalworking" program, confirming the high interest in these blue-collar jobs.

"Students are immersed in the profession already in their first year. Internships account for 70 percent of the curriculum. Educational programs are updated annually with the participation of employer partners. Each specialty in mechanical engineering includes three to five blue-collar jobs. This allows graduates to feel confident in the job market," noted Natalia Eremina, Director of the Moscow State Educational Complex.

The college's pride and joy is the mechanical engineering practical training center, opened within the Technopolis Moscow special economic zone. It is equipped with Russian-made equipment, including computer numerical control (CNC) machines, as well as laser cutting and other metalworking systems. Future CNC operators and mechanical engineering technologists are trained here, and a computer modeling and metrology laboratory operates. With over 3,000 square meters of space, 1,500 students annually master modern manufacturing technologies.

The college collaborates with over 350 companies, including state corporations. Since 2022, it has been implementing targeted training programs for the aviation industry. This allows students to sign contracts with future employers while still studying. Anastasia Shishkova, a fifth-year student, has personally experienced the benefits of this practical training.

"I enrolled at MGOK to major in CNC machine operator. After my first year, I liked it so much that I decided to stay on and study to become a mechanical engineering technologist. I'm currently working as a CNC machine setter and am already earning a good income. My plan is to program the machines myself and further develop my career," says Anastasia Shishkova.

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Highly skilled auto mechanics and adjusters

Moscow Technological College named after I.A. Likhachev — one of the flagship institutions for training specialists for the capital's transport and industry. Here, you can obtain qualifications as a general lathe operator, welder, auto mechanic, logistician, and CNC machine operator and adjuster. Last year, the competition for some specialties reached seven applicants per place, and the total number of state-funded places was 1,920. Admission is based on the combined scores of the Basic State Exam (OGE) (Russian language and mathematics), with a minimum score of 30 to 41 points, depending on the specialty.

"Over the past year, we've significantly expanded our facilities: we've opened new laboratories for electrical and electromechanical equipment, as well as workshops for training electricians and mechanics. Over 500 students have already begun classes in the renovated workshops, which recreate real production processes. We're proud that 98 percent of our graduates are successfully employed," said Ivan Stepanov, Director of the I.A. Likhachev Moscow Technological College.

The college places special emphasis on updating its educational programs in collaboration with employers. Together with leading Moscow companies involved in vehicle maintenance and repair, the "Technical Maintenance and Repair of Motor Vehicles" program was developed. Students now learn to operate the most modern vehicles, including electric vehicles, and gain customer service skills. Graduates receive two qualifications: fourth-category automotive mechanic and vehicle acceptance technician.

The college collaborates with over 130 companies. Starting in their second year, students can switch to an individualized curriculum to combine work with their studies. Collaborations have also been established with leading specialized universities, including the Moscow State Technological University "Stankin," the Moscow Automobile and Road Construction State Technical University, the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, and the National Research University "MPEI."

For example, Ilya Kostin, a fifth-year student majoring in automotive and tractor engineering, successfully combines his studies with his job as an auto mechanic at a major automotive holding company. His responsibilities include suspension diagnostics, checking the serviceability of components and assemblies, and replacing worn parts. Management trusts Ilya Kostin to independently diagnose faults and prepare new vehicles for sale.

"I got a job in my third year, right after my internship. From my first days at college, I attended the "Auto Mechanic" engine club, and along the way, I learned metalworking and welding. These skills are very helpful now. It was studying at the I.A. Likhachev Moscow Technological College that helped me become a sought-after specialist," shared Ilya Kostin.

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From internship to employment

If industry and transport are the classics of secondary vocational education, then Technological College No. 21The university focuses on creative industries: graphic design, advertising, design (by industry), and social and cultural activities. Interest in these fields is growing in the city: in 2025, 174 students were admitted to the graphic design program, 51 to the design program, 46 to the social and cultural activities program, and 31 to the advertising program. All of them received state-funded places.

"We've implemented a multi-specialty approach. For example, future designers gain project management and client service skills, while advertising specialists gain digital communications competencies. Each student develops a portfolio of real-world case studies, making them competitive in the job market," explained German Gavrilov, Director of Technological College No. 21.

The college's Career Center actively collaborates with leading Moscow companies. During their internships there, students have the opportunity to participate in real-world projects.

This was the case with Victoria Chernova, a third-year graphic design student. She completed one of her first serious projects while still studying for a Moscow-based metro: She created a merch concept and a series of characters representing metro lines. These formed the basis for a clothing collection and a board game. Following this project, the student was offered an internship and then a job. Today, she is a graphic designer for the Moscow Metro and continues to create visual solutions for urban projects.

"When I entered college, I simply loved drawing and working with graphics. Even during my studies, it became clear that design isn't just about beauty, but also about ideas, meaning, and real-world projects. When I began collaborating with the metro, I never imagined that a student project could develop into an internship and then a full-time job. Now I understand: it all started in college—with case studies, practical training, and professors who believed in us," Victoria Chernova shares her achievements.

The schedule of open days at capital colleges is published on the website Moscow Center for the Development of Professional Education.

Detailed information about the specialties taught at the capital's colleges is available in the "Colleges" section of the portal."School. Moscow", in the Telegram channelMoscow Colleges and the community of the same name on the social network VKontakte.

Students' practical classes take place in modern workshops and laboratories, which corresponds to the objectives of the "Professionalism" project and the national project Youth and ChildrenMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

Specialties in the creative industries have become among the most popular among applicants to Moscow colleges.Moscow students will receive in-demand specialties at new flagship collegesFrom printing to souvenirs: students from a capital college have developed products for museums, theaters, and businesses.

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Using the "Execution of Orders" service on the digital platform Open Control Representatives of businesses and regulatory authorities can interact online, eliminating paperwork and in-person visits. Over the past four months, nearly 90 orders have been fulfilled this way. This was reported inDepartment of Information Technology of the City of Moscow.

"The launch of the 'Compliance with Orders' service on the 'Open Control' platform marks another important step in the overall digitalization of Moscow's enforcement system. The service is available to all 19 regulatory bodies in the capital, including the Association of Administrative and Technical Inspectorates of Moscow and the State Inspectorate for Control over the Use of Real Estate in Moscow. It has improved operational efficiency, saving time and resources for both inspectors and entrepreneurs by minimizing paperwork and in-person visits to agencies," said Roman Urnyshev, Deputy Head of the Moscow Department of Information Technology.

Previously, documents confirming the rectification of violations had to be submitted in paper form or by email. Furthermore, entrepreneurs had to independently monitor compliance deadlines and ensure that inspectors had reviewed their reports. Now, on the Open Control digital platform, in their personal account, they can not only view detailed information about the order issued following an inspection or preventive action, along with recommendations and deadlines for rectifying the violation, but also submit data and track the status of their review.

Open Control— is a digital platform for transparent and effective dialogue between entrepreneurs and regulatory authorities, launched in 2021. It provides businesses with a single-window access to comprehensive information on regulatory activities. It features 20 services for quickly identifying mandatory government requirements, as well as online consultations with regulators, self-assessment for violation risks, filing complaints against decisions if you disagree with them, and tracking the dates of scheduled inspections.

The "Ask a Question to the Control and Inspection Authority" service will help you obtain detailed information from regulatory authorities. The "Consultation" service allows you to schedule a consultation with an inspector by choosing the date, time, and preferred format: in-person, videoconference, or phone call. The "Preventive Visit" service invites you to a detailed audit of your business to ensure compliance with mandatory requirements without the risk of penalties. Following the audit, you will receive detailed recommendations for addressing potential violations. And the "Monitoring Dates Calendar" service will remind you of important dates and training seminars.

Metropolitan Department of Information Technology together withMain Control Department of the City, and also withDepartment of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development is improving platform services to create the most useful and convenient functionality for businesses.

All Moscow entrepreneurs who have a verified legal entity, individual entrepreneur, or self-employed person account can use the platform.mos.ru.

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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Starting March 21, nine new stops will be added on 11 ground transportation routes, and another route will be rerouted for construction. This will allow transit to operate closer to new residential complexes and public facilities.

"Starting March 21, we will adjust 12 routes in various districts of the capital. One of them will follow a modified route due to construction work, while others will have new stops. This will allow residents of large residential areas and visitors to social institutions to quickly and easily reach the nearest metro stations. In accordance with Sergei Sobyanin's instructions, we are improving the ground transportation network to make passenger travel even more comfortable," said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.

Maxim Liksutov.

In particular, buses on route No. 931 heading towards Yuzhnoye Butovo will travel along Polyany Street instead of the Solntsevo-Butovo-Varshavskoye Highway section of the highway, due to construction work.

Route #522 will add a stop called "Khovanskaya Street" at VDNKh, and route #798 will have new stops in the Strogino district. Routes C850, C891, and 897 will add a stop called "Ulitsa Moskvorechye" (Moskvorechye Street) heading toward Kashirskaya metro station. On route C891, this stop will be moved beyond the intersection with Kotlyakovskaya Street.

The Avtozavodsky Most stop will be added for routes M9 and C910, while on route M9 it will operate in an on-demand mode.

Additionally, routes M31, C216, and 315 will add a stop called "Donetsk People's Republic Square" on Konyushkovskaya Street heading toward Svobodnoy Rossiya Square. Buses will stop at the same location as route 116, and the stop will operate on an "on-demand" basis. Route C217 will add a stop called "7th Lazenki Street" heading toward Lukinskaya Street.

In accordance with the objectives of the national project Infrastructure for Life Moscow is placing significant emphasis on modernizing its social and public infrastructure, including increasing the number of convenient public transportation routes and upgrading its rolling stock. Furthermore, as part of the national project, Moscow has begun developing the Central Transportation Hub. It will become a unified network with predictable commuter rail service for over 30 million residents in 11 Russian regions.

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The Moscow Film Cluster has signed a cooperation agreement with its Mumbai counterparts. The document was signed at the India International Film Tourism Conclave. Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow.

The new partner is the Maharashtra Film, Theatre, and Cultural Development Corporation, established by the state government in 1977. The organization oversees the operation of Film City, Mumbai's largest film studio complex. The complex, which covers over 200 hectares, houses backlots and sound stages.

"The agreement envisages cultural exchange, the joint development of support measures for filmmakers, the holding of festivals and other industry events, as well as mutual promotion at the international level," said Natalia Sergunina.

This isn't the capital's first collaboration with Indian industry representatives. In March, filming for a cross-national film about badminton began at the Moskino Cinema Park. The story centers on an athlete traveling with the Russian national team to a tournament in India. The film's production was the result of an agreement between Russian and foreign companies at Moscow International Film Week last August.

In 2024, another Indian film, "The Greatest of All Time," was filming in the Russian capital. Iconic city locations such as Patriarch Bridge, Theatre Square, and Manezhnaya Square served as sets for several scenes.

Foreign colleagues highly rate Moscow's infrastructure and services for the film industry.

Today, the capital has created and is constantly developing a multifunctional ecosystem for the production of films, series, and television projects. At its core is the Moskino film park and film production facility, as well as the eponymous film platform and Gorky Film Studio (with locations on Sergei Eisenstein Street and Valdaisky Proyezd).

Only in 2025 was the film shot at the Moskino cinema park 100 projectsOver the same period, its area nearly doubled, reaching 365 hectares. Two new sound stages opened on the grounds of the Gorky Film Studio, and modernization work is underway at the Gorky Film Studio.

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