The Role of Language in Achieving Technological Leadership: Polytechnic University Brings Together Linguists

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The Polytechnic University hosted the international scientific conference "Linguistic Landscape at the Intersection of Media, Discourse, and Educational Technologies." The event brought together over 100 leading experts from 23 Russian universities and many international research schools.

"The conference has been held since 2012. Initially, it was called 'Polycode Communication.' Recent events have focused on areas related to digitalization in our society," Natalia Chicherina, Director of the SPbPU Humanities Institute, recalled the event's history.

The aim of the conference is to exchange views and findings on contemporary research on the linguistic landscape as the representation of different languages in public spaces and discursive practices. This study involves a broad range of methodological approaches for analyzing the relationship between language, society, and language policy through the lens of the choice of languages, symbols, and representations in public and educational spaces.

At the Polytechnic University, discussions focused on Russia's language policy and language use practices in public spaces and multilingual contexts, as well as the methodology for researching linguistic landscapes and linguistic diversity in multilingual cities and regions around the world. Experts from institutes of the Russian Academy of Sciences, research centers in Moscow and St. Petersburg, leading national research and federal universities in Russia, and researchers from Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Bulgaria, Italy, and Turkey discussed new findings and prospects for analyzing the relationship between language, society, and language policy.

Natalia Chicherina noted the importance of holding such events: "Today, when the country is faced with the task of achieving technological leadership, the humanities are experiencing certain difficulties. But you and I, like no one else, understand that a humanities education forms the foundation for training the specialists of the future. Without it, it is impossible to train the engineers and economists who will build the country's future economy and, among other things, achieve technological leadership. Therefore, we all very much hope that such events will once again demonstrate to our colleagues the importance of linguistics as the foundation of many areas of development today, including everything related to artificial intelligence, digital education, and so on."

Several sessions were held during the conference.

Text genres and discursive practices in the linguistic landscape; Language landscapes and the methodology of their research; Linguistic variation in multilingual cities and regions of the world; Linguistic variation in interlingual and intercultural translation

The scientific dialogue centered on a roundtable discussion on "Linguistic Sovereignty" featuring expert Professor Lyudmila Kulikova, a member of the Presidium of the Presidential Council for the Implementation of State Policy in Support of the Russian Language and Languages of the Peoples of the Russian Federation.

"Language policy and linguistic sovereignty are a key component of state identity and national self-awareness, cultural and civilizational independence, ensuring the communicative solidarity of citizens. At the same time, linguistic sovereignty is the foundation of technological sovereignty and national leadership," Natalia Chicherina emphasized. "Today, Peter the Great Polytechnic University represents and develops scientific schools of linguistic expertise, the study of qualitative and quantitative methods for studying linguistic diversity, digital media, and artificial intelligence in representing the linguistic landscape. This creates new growth areas in the humanities as a whole and attracts specialists and experts from Russia and internationally to dialogue at our university."

The "Linguistic Landscape" conference concluded with a lecture entitled "Translation as a Science… or the Right to Intuition?", delivered by Laura Salmon, winner of the 2025 International Pushkin Prize in Literature and head of the Department of Russian Language and Literature and the Department of Translation Theory and Technique at the University of Genoa.

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The city sold more than 80 commercial premises and buildings in the Southern Administrative District at auction in 2025.

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In 2025, investors acquired 84 commercial premises and buildings with a total area of approximately 19,000 square meters in the Southern Administrative District from the capital for business purposes. This was reported by Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of City Property.

"The Southern Administrative District is one of the most densely populated areas in the capital, making it particularly suitable for the development of local businesses: shops, beauty salons, fitness clubs, cafes, pharmacies, consumer services, as well as medical, educational, and leisure centers. By the end of 2025, almost 19,000 square meters of commercial real estate—81 premises and three buildings—were acquired at auction from the city. The largest of these properties is located on Dubininskaya Street, 100 meters from the Tulskaya metro station. The building, with an area of almost 2,500 square meters, was sold along with a land plot of over 1,100 square meters," said Ekaterina Solovyova.

Among the properties sold at auction were spacious commercial spaces. For example, a 692-square-meter property on Sumsky Proyezd in Severny Chertanovo was sold, while a space of over 420 square meters was sold on Samarinskaya Street in the Danilovsky District.

"Acquiring business real estate at city auctions is a strategic step for entrepreneurs looking to minimize legal risks. In 2025, the average competition for buildings in the Southern Administrative District was four bidders, and for non-residential premises, six," noted the head of the Moscow Department of Competition Policy.

Kirill Purtov.

The capital regularly puts various properties up for auction. All lots are presented oninvestment portal cities in the section Moscow Auctions, where you can see photographs of the objects, the necessary documentation, as well as the terms and conditions of implementation.

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Russia's first elevator manufacturing cluster will be created in Moscow, according to Sergei Sobyanin.

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Three territorial planning projects in different parts of Moscow have been approved. Sergei Sobyanin announced this on his channel inMAX messenger.

"We will create Russia's first elevator and vertical transport cluster in the Nizhny Novgorod district. The site of the Karacharovsky Mechanical Plant, a resident of the Technopolis Moscow SEZ, will be reorganized," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

Source: Sergei Sobyanin's channel inMAX messenger

The Karacharovsky Mechanical Plant (KMZ) is located in the Nizhny Novgorod District of the South-Eastern Administrative District (SEAD) at 2 Ryazansky Prospekt. It is a resident of the Technopolis Moscow special economic zone (SEZ).

Founded in 1950, the company remains one of the leaders in domestic elevator manufacturing. The plant produces approximately five thousand elevators annually. Its products are in high demand on the Moscow market—elevators manufactured at KMZ have been installed in thousands of residential and public buildings throughout the capital, including such famous Moscow landmarks as the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and the memorial on Poklonnaya Hill.

In recent years, the plant has been actively supplying its products to new buildings constructed under the renovation program.

According to the approved development plan, the above-ground non-residential area of KMZ facilities will more than triple to 194,220 square meters, of which 165,900 square meters will be new construction. Most of the new facilities will be built with private investment. As a result of the plant's modernization, the main production facility with its boiler room will be preserved and new public and industrial facilities will be constructed, including a production complex with a testing tower, two administrative and industrial buildings, and an above-ground parking garage.

Additionally, a restaurant with an observation deck and a conference room will be opened in the test tower building, and a recreational area for employees is planned for the plant grounds.

The plant's modernization will increase its production capacity to 12,000 elevators per year. The facility will also be able to manufacture heavy-duty and commercial escalators, moving walkways, lifting platforms for people with disabilities, control stations, multimedia screens for vertical transport, telemetry kits, and other elevator components.

Overall, approximately 3,000 new jobs will be created, bringing the total workforce to over 4,500. Thus, the KMZ production site will become Russia's first elevator and vertical transport cluster.

A new school and kindergarten in southeast Moscow

A new urban neighborhood will be built on the site of the former Yuzhny Port industrial zone. The redeveloped area is located in the southeastern part of Moscow, in the Pechatniki district, between Proektiruyemy Proezd No. 1423, Yuzhnoportovaya Street, the Moskva River embankment, and 2nd Yuzhnoportovy Proezd.

Here, as part of the integrated territorial development program, real estate with a total area of 282,170 square meters is planned to be built. The project will include modern residential complexes with apartments totaling 118,790 square meters.

"In the Pechatniki district, on part of the former Yuzhny Port industrial zone, we will build residential complexes, a school for 625 students, a kindergarten for 325 children, public and business facilities, and other facilities under the KRT project," the Moscow Mayor wrote on his MAX messenger channel.

Source: Sergei Sobyanin's channel inMAX messenger

In addition, the reorganization of the adjacent street and road network, which is approximately one kilometer long, and landscaping of the area are planned.

Thanks to the implementation of the territorial planning project (TPP), over 4,500 people will receive modern housing. Additionally, nearly 2,300 new jobs will be created.

The approved PPT is part of a large-scale project to create a new economic activity center, Yuzhny Port – Tekstilshchiki.

School in Vostochnoye Degunino

The Moscow government also approved a development plan for a 15.35-hectare area in the Vostochnoye Degunino district.

The proposed site is located near properties 77–83 on Dubninskaya Street. The site is currently occupied by outdated buildings—the industrial warehouses of the former Vagonoremont industrial zone, many of which are in poor condition.

The project calls for the construction of 443,810 square meters of real estate on the site of former warehouses. It will include modern residential complexes (with apartments totaling 211,690 square meters), a school for 1,000 students, and a public and business complex.

"Thanks to the implementation of the integrated development program, more than 6,500 people will receive new housing and over 2,800 jobs will be created. The project will be implemented, in part, as part of the integrated territorial development program," the Moscow Mayor wrote on his MAX messenger channel.

Source: Sergei Sobyanin's channel inMAX messenger

The project includes the redevelopment of 0.85 kilometers of adjacent roads, improvement of courtyards, walking areas, playgrounds, and sports fields. The project also includes comprehensive landscaping, surface and underground parking, and charging stations for electric vehicles.

The project will be implemented, among other things, within the framework of the integrated territorial development program.

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A Tasty Story: Polytechnic University Students Prepare a Treat in the Spirit of the Silver Age

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The Institute of Secondary Vocational Education at SPbPU hosted a vibrant and delicious cultural and gastronomic event dedicated to St. Petersburg cuisine of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Under the guidance of teachers and industrial training instructors from the Institute, students prepared and elegantly presented authentic dishes from that era, combining historical recipes with modern culinary techniques.

Guests were able to try:

Olivier salad according to the Silver Age recipe is a legendary salad created by the French chef Lucien Olivier in the Moscow restaurant "Hermitage". According to one version, the chef, offended by the way Russian visitors roughly mixed his exquisite dish "game mayonnaise", significantly simplified the recipe, giving birth to the very salad we know today; aspic according to the recipe of Ignatius Radetsky (author of the famous "Almanac of Gastronomers" of the 19th century). In 19th-century Russia, aspic was often considered a "servant's dish" – it was made from leftovers from the master's table, and sometimes looked quite unappetizing; Guryev porridge – a favorite dessert of Emperor Alexander III, which was even included in the coronation menu of 1883; small aristocratic "trifles" – profiteroles and bouches (originally miniature appetizers and desserts for high society balls, literally "one bite"); custard and eclairs, the creation of which is attributed to the famous French pastry chef Antoine Careme (the word "eclair" means "lightning" in translation – for the speed with which they were eaten).

The students prepared not only delicious and beautiful dishes but also a cultural program: theatrical skits, dances, and songs that immersed guests in the era of St. Petersburg balls and taverns. They paid special attention to the history of the Testov Tavern in St. Petersburg—one of the most famous establishments of the 19th century, often visited by Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich, brother of Alexander III.

The guests were welcomed by the project curator, a teacher at the Institute of Social and Political Sciences Tatyana Tsvetkova"St. Petersburg cuisine reflects Peter the Great's fascination with the West, the admiration of Empresses Elizabeth Petrovna and Catherine II for France, and the powerful patriotic surge that followed 1812. It was then that the dishes of our chefs became a unique cultural symbol, and Europe realized that Russia had its own gastronomic identity."

Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education Dmitry Tikhonov and Director of the Institute of Professional Education Roman Baibikov thanked Tatyana Yuryevna for her idea of reviving the traditions of St. Petersburg cuisine. They praised the quality of the students' professional training and the excellent organization of the event.

"It's important that the 'St. Petersburg Cuisine' project continues, and that the younger generation is participating. I believe that in the future, you will remain in the industry and open restaurants that serve such dishes," said Viktor Shabalin, director of the St. Petersburg Chefs' Association.

"I've been studying St. Petersburg cuisine for decades, and I'm amazed by the depth, breadth, and precision with which the students prepared today's dishes. Without immersion in culinary culture, such results would not have been possible. This example should be used to train new specialists, teaching them the presentation that the students demonstrated today," said Margarita Kutkina, Professor Emeritus of SPbPU.

Alexander Ganin, Head of the Department for Relations with Compatriots Abroad at the St. Petersburg Committee for External Relations, presented letters of gratitude to students Yegor Ivanov and Anna Beresneva for their participation in the international culinary competition.

"The Polytechnic Institute of Secondary Vocational Education has amazing students studying under its faculty. Just hearing about the cooking process made me feel like a refined gourmet… We're thrilled that our students are already not only participating in, but also winning, such significant competitions as the St. Petersburg Governor's Cup," emphasized Alexander Ganin.

The event concluded with a standing ovation and warm words of praise for the young chefs and organizers. Such events not only preserve and transmit St. Petersburg's culinary heritage but also teach students to take pride in their profession, maintain cultural continuity, and develop their skills.

"I thank all the students and their mentors for organizing the event. I'm glad that colleagues from Polytechnic institutes and other educational institutions are coming to us and discovering that ISPO has its own unique charm. Keep up the good work, guys! Receive recognition, develop your profession, win competitions, and, most importantly, preserve the history of St. Petersburg cuisine, the history of our identity!" concluded Dmitry Tikhonov.

The event was also reported on the website. government of St. Petersburg and in the newspaper Petersburg Diary.

Photo: Alexander Gluz, "Petersburg Diary"

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Over the past 11 years, more than 30 residential buildings in Moscow have been renovated with garlands on their facades.

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In the capital, within the framework of regional capital repairs program More than 30 buildings have been renovated, their facades adorned with festive garlands. This decorative motif, known since antiquity, has become part of the city's architectural language. Garlands have adorned both elegant pre-revolutionary buildings and monumental Stalin-era buildings.

During major repairs, specialists Moscow City Services Complex carefully restore vibrant architectural accents that highlight the unique character of each home.

A house built in 1954 on 1st Novopodmoskovny Lane

In 2022, the façade of Building 4 on 1st Novopodmoskovny Lane was restored. The U-shaped building was erected in 1954 in the Soviet neoclassical style. The first floor is plastered and accented with rustication, floors two through five are clad with painted ceramic blocks, and floors six through nine are clad with unpainted ceramic blocks. The interior of the courtyard façade is made of brick, painted, and accented with avant-corps. The building's façades are decorated with architraves, corbels, and pilasters, and are topped with a massive roof cornice with dentils and ionic frames.

Specialists cleaned and washed all façade surfaces with a special solution, repaired cracks, and restored the brickwork. They also applied an antifungal treatment, significantly extending the lifespan of the surfaces, and water repellency.

Additionally, damaged decorative elements—columns and pilasters, capitals, keystones, and moldings in the form of wreaths and garlands—were repaired. The façade of the building's lower five floors was plastered and painted lemon yellow to match the color scheme. The balconies, basement, window and door jambs were also renovated, and the downspouts and drip caps were replaced.

House built in 1897 on Pokrovka Street

In 2023, the façade, roof, entrance halls, and basement of building 34 on Pokrovka Street underwent a major renovation. The building is decorated with wreaths and garlands of flowers and petals. The brackets on the crowning cornice are covered with plaster acanthus leaves.

The house was built in the early 19th century in the neoclassical style. It acquired its current appearance after a renovation in 1897. The second-floor window spaces are decorated with architraves, fascias, and keystones. Some third-floor piers feature columns with Corinthian capitals. A frieze, decorated with brackets and crowned with a cornice, runs along the perimeter of the front facades.

IN Moscow Capital Repair Fund We developed a custom project that took into account all the nuances of the house, the presence of architectural elements, and the color scheme. The specialists removed old paint from the exterior façade walls, repaired the plaster layer, including the rusticated piers, and restored the brickwork. Areas of the walls affected by fungus or showing signs of moisture were treated with a preservative. After all the preparatory work, the façade was painted in shades of "light green" and "classic white."

The decorative elements were carefully renovated: corner joints and architraves were plastered and painted white, and the moldings were restored. Modern windows and window sills were also installed in the common areas, and the building's basement was re-plastered. The roof sheathing and roofing were replaced. To reduce the risk of fire, a fire-retardant compound was applied to the wooden elements. Temperature and humidity were regulated using modern thermal insulation materials.

More than 30 residential buildings with medallions on their facades have been renovated in the capital.Major repairs to residential roofs have begun in Moscow.

A house built in 1943 on 1st Tverskaya-Yamskaya

In 2025, the façade, roof, entrance halls, basement, and several utility systems of Building 13, Building 1a on 1st Tverskaya-Yamskaya Street were renovated. The eight-story building was constructed in 1943 according to a custom design in the Soviet neoclassical style. The street facades on the second through fourth floors are rusticated. The spaces between windows on the upper floors are decorated with panels bearing Soviet symbols. Interstitial bands add volume to the building. The front facades feature French balconies with metal embellishments. A massive cornice and balustrade complete the structure.

Specialists devoted considerable attention to restoring the historic building's original appearance. They cleaned the facades, repaired the plaster, sealed cracks, and carefully and meticulously restored the architectural decoration—the rustication, panels, and balustrade—to their original beauty. They then applied a bioprotective compound to wet areas and painted the building in the historic shades of "light yellow wheat" and "Florentine brown." They replaced the downspouts, repaired the balconies and entrances, and rebuilt the basement.

The roof sheathing, roofing, and rafters were replaced. All wooden elements were treated with a fire-retardant compound, which reduces the risk of fire. The temperature and humidity levels were then regulated using modern thermal insulation materials. Additionally, the crew renovated the entryways and basements, and replaced the drainage, central heating, and hot and cold water supply systems.

The Moscow City Services Complex noted that the regional program for capital repairs of the housing stock is in line with the goals and objectives of the national project. Infrastructure for LifeMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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Mosbilet reported on the unusual birds of the Moscow Zoo.

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April 1st marks International Bird Day. The Moscow Zoo, which is part of the capital's Department of Culture, home to unique birds: cassowaries, southern ground hornbills, shoebills, and other rare species. Tickets can be purchased through Mosbilet.

African hornbill: Southern ground hornbill

The Southern Ground Hornbill is the largest member of the hornbill family. It reaches 120 centimeters in length, and males weigh up to six kilograms. The bird gets its name from its massive, hooked bill.

The pair of birds has been living at the Moscow Zoo for over 20 years. In 2017, they had their first chick, which ornithologists hand-fed. Two years later, in 2019, three more chicks were born—named Socrates, Bruno, and Platon. The great horned ravens can now be seen in the "House of Birds" on the old site.

Southern ground hornbills are native to Africa. At birth, they are brown, but their feathers turn black and red as they mature. Their diet includes mice, quail, insects, and nuts. In captivity, these birds can live for over 60 years.

The world's most dangerous bird: the southern cassowary

Cassowaries have lived in the Moscow Zoo since 1995 and can be seen in the House of Birds enclosure.

The southern cassowary is one of the largest birds on the planet. Its body length reaches 170 centimeters, and females can weigh up to 58 kilograms. These birds have a dark brown, horny cap on their heads, while their sides and neck are bright blue and red, which change depending on the bird's behavior.

Cassowaries also have powerful three-toed feet, with an inner claw reaching 10 centimeters in length. In the wild, this bird is considered one of the most dangerous. Cassowaries inhabit the tropical forests of New Guinea and northeastern Australia. Their diet includes fruits, cereals, eggs, and cottage cheese, with the addition of fish and meat.

A bird listed in the IUCN Red List: the shoebill

In 2024, a pair of young shoebills was added to the Moscow Zoo's collection. Russia became the first country to display these rare birds. A new 350-square-meter enclosure was built for them on the existing property next to the skating rink.

An adult shoebill can reach 150 centimeters in length, with a wingspan of 2.5 meters. Shoebills have gray feathers, a white belly, and a small crest of feathers on the back of their heads. The birds prefer to live alone; the male and female are kept in separate sections of the enclosure and meet only during the breeding season. Their diet includes trout and carp.

Shoebills inhabit the swampy areas of East Africa, from South Sudan to Zambia. There are approximately 8,000 individuals left in the wild; this species is listed as endangered. The bird gets its name from its enormous beak, which they use to catch fish and carry water for their chicks—their beak can hold up to a liter of liquid.

In addition, three species of birds—Red-listed Japanese cranes, green peafowl, and spotted turkeys—can be observed in the online broadcast project fromMoscow ZooA broadcast from the "Japanese Yard" exhibit, where these birds are kept, is available daily. The project is being implemented in collaboration with the Moscow Department of Information Technology.

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

With service Mosbilet It's convenient and enjoyable to plan any kind of vacation—from theater and concerts to sports activities and picnics. Tickets are sold without markups or intermediary commissions. The service also offers many free events. You can also buy tickets to theater premieres of the new season and performances featuring famous artists. If you have a full or standard package, account On mos.ru, you don't need to enter personal information when purchasing. Tickets for children are purchased using a simplified process. Users of the service don't need to bring identification to attend a cultural event; they simply show the ticket inspector their digital ticket's QR code.

Today, the Moscow Zoo is a dynamically developing space where scientific research is conducted, international conferences are held, educational programs are implemented, and a unique atmosphere is created daily for introducing residents and visitors to the amazing world of wildlife.

In early 2025, the Moscow Zoo set a world record for the number of animal species represented—1,253. By 2026, this number had exceeded 1,280. This remarkable achievement was made possible by the many years of work of a team of zoologists, veterinarians, keepers, and other staff.

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An updated service on the mos.ru portal will help you enroll your child in first grade online.

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You can enroll your child in first grade starting April 1st using the servicemos.ru portal. It has been used more than 933 thousand times in total, the capital noted. Department of Information TechnologyChoosing a school for their future first-grader is a very important and exciting step for most parents. The mos.ru portal makes this process faster and easier, eliminating the need to visit schools in person and submit paper applications.

"Perhaps all parents eagerly await September 1st, when their child will first enter school. This day, like their first school and first teacher, will be remembered for years to come. The mos.ru portal simplifies school admissions for parents of future first-graders: they can apply for first-grade enrollment online, without having to visit the school in person. You can choose up to three schools. You have ample time to choose and submit your application—from April 1st to September 5th. If the schools are missing any information, a notification will be sent to the parent who submitted the application in their mos.ru account," noted the press service of the Moscow Department of Information Technology.

Applications for first-grade enrollment at a city school can be submitted online through the mos.ru portal from April 1 to September 5, 2026. Parents can indicate up to three schools in their online application: one must be the one where their child is registered, and the other two are optional.

Enrollment of children in the first grades of schools not related to the child's registration address is possible if there are available places there.

"This year, the service for registering a child for first grade was modernized and became even more convenient for parents. The application process has been refined: the design has been updated, and the service itself is now structured in a clear, step-by-step format, allowing parents to quickly and easily complete all stages of the registration process," the press service reported.

Department of Education and Science of the City of Moscow.

To submit an online application, parents need the child's birth certificate, their own and their child's SNILS, an identity document, and other necessary documents. After the application is registered, the information provided is verified. This may take up to 30 calendar days from the date of registration.

If parents have any questions, they can call the hotline for applications for enrollment of children in Moscow educational institutions: 7 495 530-71-71 or contact the Moscow Department of Education and Science's Educational Services Information Center by email: infodo@edu.mos.ru.

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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When to change from winter to summer tires and where to recycle old tires

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In spring, demand for tire services in Moscow spikes as car owners prepare to swap their winter tires for summer ones. This can be done at auto repair shops—there are approximately 2,500 service and maintenance facilities in the capital. However, it's important not only to change tires on time but also to recycle worn tires in an environmentally responsible manner.

Mos.ru reports on the weather conditions that require tire changes, how quickly tires can be replaced in the capital, and how to dispose of old, unwanted tires without harming the environment.

When should you change your winter tires to summer ones?

In spring, the weather in the capital is typically unstable, with frost and icy roads possible. Therefore, tires should be changed when the weather warms up steadily, when nighttime temperatures no longer drop below freezing, and when driving is not done early in the morning or late in the evening, when the risk of icy conditions increases. Those traveling outside the city should be especially careful: frost is still possible at night in the surrounding region, so it's best to plan such trips during the day.

Specialists at the Traffic Management Center (TMC) recommend replacing winter tires with summer tires when the average daily temperature exceeds 7 degrees Celsius. "Delayed tire replacement directly impacts traffic safety and can lead to accidents. Worn or out-of-season tires reduce traction and increase braking distances," the TMC explained.

Tires vary significantly in their composition and tread pattern depending on the season. Winter tires are not designed for use at temperatures above 7°C (45°F)—they begin to slip. Driving on winter tires on wet pavement is also particularly dangerous, as the risk of hydroplaning increases significantly. This occurs when a vehicle completely or partially loses traction due to a layer of water forming between the tires and the pavement. Besides the risk of accidents, other consequences should be considered. Winter tires are softer, so they literally begin to melt in warmer temperatures, leading to accelerated wear and overheating. The composition of summer tires makes them softer in warm weather, and their tread features large, widely spaced longitudinal grooves that act as water channels and provide better traction.

How quickly do auto repair shops in Moscow change tires?

According to data Department of Trade and Services of the City of MoscowAuto repair shops and auto technical centers account for 10 percent of the total number of consumer service enterprises, and some of them specialize entirely in tire fitting.

On average, every car owner uses tire service three times a year—twice for tire changes in the fall and spring, and once for diagnostics, balancing, repairs, and inflation.

"Demand and supply for tire fitting services are balanced, and workshops are successfully coping with seasonal workload. On average, one workshop services four cars per hour, which helps avoid long waits even during peak season," the department said.

At the same time, many metropolitan auto repair shops offer high-quality customer service, which, as a rule, includes:

— online booking via the website or app;

— flexible work schedule, including weekends;

— comprehensive services: balancing, diagnostics, disk repair;

— transparent pricing, cashless payment terminals and receipt issuance.

In addition, some locations offer discounts for pre-booking, making the service even more profitable.

How to choose a car service center

The following materials will help you decide on the right auto repair shop capital consumer portal, collected in the thematic section Transport servicesFor example, here you can learn about the importance of reviewing reviews of the organization's work before signing a contract. You can also confirm by phone in advance whether a contract for the work will be signed and what the deadlines are.conducting.

Experts also explain what to do if a driver is dissatisfied with the quality of service and how to resolve a dispute—from drafting a pre-trial claim to filing a lawsuit and going through the stages of legal proceedings. All the details are in this material.

Where to dispose of old tires

After replacing tires, it's important not to leave worn-out old tires near trash containers near your home—this is harmful to the environment, as exposure to precipitation and sunlight causes tires to release toxic substances into the atmosphere.

An alternative and environmentally friendly option is to recycle unwanted tires. This can be done through the project Eco-points of Moscow capital Department of Nature Management and Environmental Protection.

"Eco-points are specialized containers and collection points for unwanted items located near residential buildings, parks, shopping centers, and public spaces. Fourteen points across Moscow accept unwanted tires for recycling free of charge. Moscow drivers are eager to participate in our project—last year, they donated nearly 600 tons of tires," the department said.

In order to send worn tires for recycling, you must:

– remove the tires from the rims;

– clean them from dirt and debris;

– bring it to one of the collection points – addresses and opening hours can be found atwebsite project.

How tires are recycled

In Moscow, modern, environmentally friendly methods for recycling used car tires are used.

During mechanical recycling (crushing), tires are crushed to produce rubber crumb. This crumb is used for playground surfaces, pedestrian walkways, and road surfaces. This processing also produces metal and textile cords (threads) used in construction.

During thermal processing (pyrolysis), tires are decomposed in specialized units. As a result, the rubber is converted into hydrocarbon raw materials used in industry, such as synthetic oil, thermolysis gas, and carbon black.

You can find out what other unwanted items you can donate at Moscow's eco-points atwebsite project.

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The Mosbilet service has launched online booking for picnic areas in Moscow parks.

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In five Moscow parks under the jurisdiction of the capital Department of Culture, opened online booking 63 equipped picnic areas. This will allow city residents to plan their leisure time in advance and comfortably spend time outdoors.

You can reserve a seat using the Mosbilet service by choosing a convenient time andgazeboReservation of sites is subject to a fee.

The park near the Raduga ponds offers 10 picnic areas for guests: three pavilions with barbecues and seven without. They are equipped with tables, benches, and ash and sand bins. The areas are open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Mitino Landscape Park offers visitors five pavilions, each accommodating 20–30 people. These covered areas offer protection from rain and sun and are perfect for picnics, workshops, creative activities, or children's games. The pavilions are equipped with tables and benches. They are open daily from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Picnic areas in Sokolniki Park are located in the camping area (5th Luchevoy Prosek, Building 16a). Visitors can use 10 wooden pavilions, each accommodating up to 54 people. The park also offers covered pavilions for groups of 20 or 32 guests. They are equipped with tables, benches, a barbecue, and ash and sand pits. The pavilions are open daily: the first session runs from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM, and the second from 3:15 PM to 9:00 PM. Two additional pavilions are open daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Kuzminki Park has 11 outdoor pavilions. Each can accommodate six people. The picnic areas are equipped with tables, benches, a barbecue, and ash and sand bins. The areas are open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

There are 27 picnic areas in the Kuskovo Forest Park. They accommodate four to eight people and are equipped with tables, benches, barbecue grills, and ash and sand bins. The areas are open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Some picnic spots will be available later—a total of 163 equipped sites in 12 parks will be available for Muscovites this season.

The program of events in city parks contributes to the implementation of the goals and objectives of the national project "Family".

More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution to them can be found atspecial page.

With service Mosbilet It's easy to plan any kind of leisure activity—from theater and concerts to sports activities and picnics. Tickets are sold without markup or commission. The service also offers many free events. You can also purchase tickets for new season theater premieres and performances featuring famous artists. If you have a full or standard mos.ru account, you don't need to enter personal information when purchasing. Tickets for children are purchased using a simplified process. Users can skip the ID to attend a cultural event and simply show the ticket inspector their digital ticket's QR code.

Moscow Parks is a large-scale city initiative aimed at creating comfortable, modern, and multifunctional recreation areas for residents and visitors of the capital. It encompasses over 50 park areas, transformed into popular spots for sports, culture, family leisure, and communion with nature. The project not only preserves unique landscapes and ecosystems but also infuses the parks with new infrastructure.

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Hydraulic testing of heating networks is being carried out in the capital without disconnecting consumers.

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Capital specialists urban economy complex Hydraulic testing of heating networks has begun without disconnecting consumers. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Utilities, and Public Works. Petr Biryukov.

"Today, the total length of heating networks in the capital is over 19,000 kilometers, so we're starting hydraulic testing early to ensure the utilities and equipment are ready for the upcoming fall and winter. Work has already begun on sections that can be isolated from the main heating system without disconnecting consumers," said Pyotr Biryukov.

By the end of April, 55 stages of hydraulic testing are planned on pipelines with a total length of 234.2 kilometers. The work will be carried out in all administrative districts.

Organizing heating network testing is one of the key areas of preparation for the heating season. Their primary objective is to identify potentially unreliable sections in advance and promptly restore them to ensure uninterrupted heat supply to consumers during the season. MOEK specialists conduct the bulk of their hydraulic testing from May to September, after the heating is shut off.

During summer work on the heating system, specialists rewire pipelines using modern technologies, conduct preventative and major repairs to heating stations and central heating units, and maintain and repair in-house heating and hot water supply systems.

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