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Fidgets in action

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The Ochakovo Club Center invites children aged four to nine to a master class called "Fidgets in Action." It will be led by Elena Mordukhaeva, head of the general physical training studio, a third-year student at the Moscow State University of Sport and Tourism, and a candidate master of sports in fencing.

Children will learn basic exercises to improve coordination, flexibility, strength, and endurance. They will also learn how to prevent flat feet and poor posture. They will also become familiar with hoops, dumbbells, and gymnastics poles and learn how to use them correctly. Participants will enjoy fun, active games. Please bring comfortable clothing and lightweight athletic shoes.

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Fundamentals of Lawmaking: A Meeting of Polytechnics with the Youth Parliament

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The Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade held an educational meeting on the fundamentals of lawmaking and participation in relevant competitions. The speaker was Varvara Bucherova, a graduate of the Higher School of Public Administration at the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade and Acting Chair of the Youth Parliament of the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg. Participants included students from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and other leading St. Petersburg universities with a variety of programs, all interested in legislative practice and the development of legal competencies.

The event's goal was to improve young people's legal literacy and familiarize students with the mechanisms of the legislative process. Participants discussed how legislative initiatives are formed, where to find ideas for their development, and the stages necessary to prepare and formalize a bill.

Particular attention was paid to the practical aspects of legislative work. Students were shown examples of legislative initiatives at the federal and regional levels and were also informed about the rules for participating in the "My Bill" and "My Legislative Initiative" competitions, which Polytechnic students have been winning for several years. Participants were introduced to the structure of competition entries, the main requirements for their presentation, and the key criteria for project evaluation.

Today, we received a detailed explanation of how to properly formulate and structure legislative initiatives for the "My Legislative Initiative" and "My Bill" competitions. Now I have a clear understanding of where to begin working on my project and how to increase my chances of successful participation. Thanks to the organizers and Varvara Bucherova for visiting my beloved Polytechnic University! Anton Zubarev, a first-year student majoring in Public and Municipal Administration and ambassador for the career guidance project "Smolny School," shared his impressions.

The meeting was a great success among the students. According to the organizers, it was the first event in a planned educational series dedicated to developing legislative skills among young people.

The event is extremely important, as this year will see elections at various regional and federal levels. It will be especially important for young people to understand how to formulate bills, so they can demonstrate their potential for implementing legislative policy in the future, emphasized Georgy Uvarov, Deputy Chairman of the Council of Young Political Scientists at the Russian Political Science Association in St. Petersburg.

The organizers plan to continue the series of meetings.

On March 17, the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg will host a practical session with members of the Youth Parliament's Legislation Committee and a discussion of the participants' ideas. On March 21, a consultation meeting will be held with a specialist from the Legislation Committee of the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg for in-depth development of the projects.

The organizers note that such events help students better understand the mechanisms of the legislative process and provide the opportunity to take the first steps in developing their own legislative initiatives. The IPMEIT and the Youth Parliament look forward to further developing their collaboration and invite students to join in on legislative efforts.

"For the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade, it is especially important that students acquire not only fundamental knowledge but also an understanding of how it is applied in the real world of public administration. Such meetings with practitioners allow students to gain an insight into the mechanisms of lawmaking, become familiar with current tools for developing legislative initiatives, and test their skills in this field. We are pleased that IPMEIT graduates continue to actively participate in university life and share their professional experience with students," noted Vladimir Shchepinin, Director of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade at SPbPU.

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Polytechnic University scientists make a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer's

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Polytechnic University researchers have developed a new digital methodology for assessing the shape of synapses in brain neurons. The developed metrics allow for not just estimating size, but also describing their complex three-dimensional shape with high mathematical precision. This discovery will help researchers more quickly and accurately assess the effectiveness of substances that could become the basis for future drug treatments for various diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease. The results of the study were published in the prestigious scientific journal Bioinformatics.

In the most general sense, dendritic spines of neurons in the brain can be considered structures responsible for memory and learning in humans. These membrane projections on neurons are a component of the synapse and receive signals from other neurons.

In developmental brain diseases or severe neurodegenerative diseases, changes in the shape of spines are observed. Synapses change shape, degenerate, and connections between neurons deteriorate. One of the factors influencing the negative change in spine shape, and consequently their functioning, is the accumulation of beta-amyloid oligomers (so-called amyloid plaques, an altered form of the beta-amyloid protein), which begins long before the first clinical symptoms of Alzheimer's disease appear.

Researchers have traditionally classified spines into several types based on their shape (mushroom-shaped, thin, stumpy, etc.) using visual or semiautomated classification, or described them using simple numerical parameters (length, volume, head width, angles). Scientists at the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University have developed new numerical metrics that describe spine shape much more accurately.

We used the mathematical apparatus of spherical harmonics and Zernike moments. These methods have proven themselves in engineering for analyzing complex shapes. The novelty of our work lies in the fact that we are the first to apply three-dimensional mathematical shape descriptors to microscopic images of spines. Harmonics allow us to decompose a complex three-dimensional object into a sum of basic three-dimensional shapes with specific coefficients, and even reassemble them back into this shape with high accuracy using these coefficients. Zernike moments describe the object's shadow in different projections, which also very accurately characterizes its structure. Our proposed algorithm allows us to capture the highly complex, multifaceted shape of spines as if using a scanner," noted Daria Smirnova, a programmer at the Laboratory of Biomedical Image and Data Analysis at the Institute of Biomedical Systems and Biotechnology at SPbPU.

To test the effectiveness of the new tool, the scientists compared the spine shapes of healthy neurons and neurons in a brain model of Alzheimer's disease. Previous methods for assessing spine shape only showed a decrease in spine size during the disease. The new method, however, additionally revealed statistically significant shape redistributions across five different clusters. For example, amyloid toxicity increased the prevalence of elongated and atypical spines, which are difficult to classify traditionally but play an important role in understanding the mechanisms of neurodegeneration.

The value of this new method lies in its ability to more accurately analyze the response of damaged neuronal tissue to various chemicals, including experimental therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. This means we have a tool that allows us to see previously inaccessible subtle changes in spine shape. This is important in the search for a cure for Alzheimer's disease: our tool will allow researchers to more fully and accurately record the restoration of the shape of damaged spines under the influence of the test substance. Furthermore, in the future, this technology will enable the creation of a realistic 3D model of neurons, which can be used to train neural networks and virtually test medical hypotheses, saving time and money on complex biological experiments, noted Ekaterina Pchitskaya, Head of the Laboratory of Biomedical Image and Data Analysis at the Institute of Biomedical Systems and Biotechnology at SPbPU.

The research team's immediate plans include refining the method for characterizing very thin and elongated spines and integrating the development into the open-source software tool SpineTool, making it accessible to neuroscientists worldwide.

The study was supported by a grant from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation (FSEG-2024-0025) and a postgraduate research fellowship from the Idea Center for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research.

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Theater as a history textbook: International students at the Polytechnic University study Russia through art

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International students at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University continue to explore Russian culture and history. This time, preparatory faculty students from Turkmenistan, Algeria, Vietnam, and China attended the poignant musical and dramatic performance "Relic," which was performed at the Na Mokhovaya Educational Theater at the Russian State Institute of Performing Arts.

The performance, dedicated to the tragic and heroic events of the Great Patriotic War, left a lasting impression on the foreign guests. Of particular interest was the fact that the actors on stage were students, not professional ones. Despite the performers' young age, their acting, vocal talent, and the depth of their emotions captivated the audience.

Senior teacher of supplementary education, Natalya Khaustova, who accompanied the students, shared that the Polytechnic students were delighted and expressed a desire to attend similar cultural events again. Students whose native language is not Russian admitted that the language barrier did not hinder their understanding of the production's main message.

Preparatory Department student Dilshatbek Masharipov shared his emotions: "This event was very valuable and impressive for me. I really enjoyed both the production itself and the theater's interior. I want to visit such places again and see other performances."

A particularly touching review came from student Dhikra Zorgani from Algeria. She admitted that at first, she couldn't even imagine the amount of emotion hidden behind the title of the production she saw.

"It was a real university excursion with my professor and friends. At first, I couldn't even imagine that the title could encompass so many emotions: a mixture of suffering, longing, joy, and sadness all at once," says Dhikra. "I really loved how the artists conveyed the suffering of mothers and families, how they expressed joy, longing, sadness, grief, war, and hope. All these mixed emotions resonated with us."

Such trips and excursions have become a long-standing tradition at the Polytechnic University. They not only help international students adapt to their new country and improve their language skills, but also introduce young people to global cultural values through Russian history and art.

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Construction of a computing complex has begun in Koptevo

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Construction has begun on a computing complex in the Koptevo district, covering over 8,500 square meters. The facilities will be located at 26a Klary Zetkin Street. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction. Vladimir Efimov.

"Construction of a computing complex with a total area of over 8,500 square meters has begun in the Koptevo district. It will consist of two buildings, each three and six stories high. All buildings will be located on a site of approximately 2.5 hectares. The new complex will house equipment and additional computing capacity for software development, data processing, and storage. The project will create approximately 240 new jobs in the district," said Vladimir Efimov.

The project's implementation will enable the creation of new software products that will help automate business processes and simplify accounting and tax reporting in government and commercial organizations, as well as product and customer management, online cash registers, and reporting. The exterior walls will be clad with aluminum composite façade panels, which are highly durable and corrosion-resistant.

"One of the complex's buildings will be rectangular and comprised of two three-story sections designed to house electronic equipment. A six-story administrative building with an underground section will be located along the boundary of the site adjacent to Farmatsevtichesky Proyezd. It will house office space for the systematic management of production operations. The surrounding area will be landscaped and greened, with trees and shrubs planted, street lighting, and benches installed. Parking for 71 vehicles for employees and visitors will also be provided," added the Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Department of Urban Development Policy.

Vladislav Ovchinsky.

The construction of the buildings will be carried out under the supervision of the Moscow State Construction Supervision Authority. Its chairman Anton Slobodchikov He noted that the developer had already submitted notices to commence work on two sites. Following this, inspectors from "Moscow Control" developed monitoring (supervisory) programs. Specialists from the subordinate Center for Expertise, Research, and Testing in Construction will be involved in the on-site inspections to instrumentally verify the quality of the structures being erected and the materials used in accordance with the design documentation.

Both buildings will be constructed with monolithic foundations, columns, and a frame. The exterior and interior non-load-bearing walls will be made of aerated concrete blocks and brick, and the roof will be flat, insulated, and covered with rolled waterproofing.

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From Zvezdochka's flight to spacewalking: what will be covered on tours at VDNKh?

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The country's main exhibition invites children and adults to educational tours dedicated to the history of our country's space achievements. They will be held from March 19th to 25th at the Cosmonautics and Aviation Center (Pavilion No. 34). Guests will learn about how animals were sent into space and how equipment was prepared for flights. Participants will also learn about cosmonaut training and the challenges they faced in orbit. The research conducted by the crews during the expeditions will also be discussed. Visitors will also be presented with unique exhibits and rare video footage. The tours are free; advance registration is required.

Those interested in learning about the life and exploits of legendary cosmonaut Alexei Leonov are invited to the Cosmonautics and Aviation Center on March 19. A tour entitled "Time of Pioneers: Alexei Leonov – Alone with the Universe" will be held at 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM. It is dedicated to the 61st anniversary of the historic flight that led to the first human spacewalk. Participants will see the legendary Berkut spacesuit, which Alexei Leonov wore while outside the ship for 12 minutes and nine seconds on March 18, 1965. The return to the ship was not smooth: a pressure drop caused the cosmonaut's suit to inflate, putting him in grave danger. Tour guides will explain how Leonov overcame the problem.

Upon landing, the Voskhod-2 crew faced another challenge: the automatic control system failed. Commander Pavel Belyaev was forced to pilot the ship manually. As a result, the cosmonauts found themselves in the remote taiga, from where they were evacuated only two days later. Visitors will also hear about Alexei Leonov's other projects, such as his preparations for the lunar mission and his second space flight as commander of Soyuz-19, during which the Soviet and American spacecraft docked. Tour participants will also see personal belongings, documents, and paintings of the legendary cosmonaut. Registration is available atlink.

A tour, "From Launch to Landing," is scheduled for Sunday, March 22. Guests will learn about the history of the Soyuz TM-20 spacecraft's flight to the Mir orbital station. It launched on October 3, 1994, and landed on March 22, 1995. Exactly 31 years ago, cosmonauts Alexander Viktorenko (spacecraft commander), Elena Kondakova (flight engineer), and Valery Polyakov (physician-cosmonaut) returned to Earth.

At the beginning of the expedition, the crew faced a number of unexpected situations. Tour participants will learn how the cosmonauts overcame these challenges and the medical experiments they conducted during the flight. They will also learn about the records that made this long-duration space mission history. For example, Valery Polyakov spent 437 days, 17 hours, and 31 seconds in space (he began his flight on Soyuz TM-18 on January 8, 1994, and completed it on Soyuz TM-20). His achievement has yet to be surpassed—the record has stood for over 30 years. Elena Kondakova, meanwhile, set a record for the longest time spent in space by a woman: 169 days, 5 hours, and 35 seconds. For their achievements, the cosmonauts were awarded the title Hero of the Russian Federation.

During the tour, visitors will see a full-scale model of the Mir orbital station, the Sokol spacesuits worn by cosmonauts on spacewalks, and other exhibits. The tour begins at 7:30 PM. Those wishing to participate must: register.

The next excursion will be dedicated to the spaceflight of a little dog named Zvezdochka and other four-legged friends. It's called "I am Earth! I am seeing my pets off!" and will take place on March 25 at 7:30 PM. It was on this day, 65 years ago, that the Vostok spacecraft was launched. On board were the dog Zvezdochka and a mannequin, nicknamed Ivan Ivanovich. The flight lasted about two hours—one orbit around the Earth. The spacecraft then made a successful landing in the Perm region. Zvezdochka was found and sent to Moscow. She became a true celebrity and lived a long life. Nineteen days after her return, Yuri Gagarin took off.

The very first living creature launched into Earth orbit was a dog named Laika. She completed four orbits of the planet aboard the Soviet spacecraft Sputnik 2 on November 3, 1957. Unfortunately, the mongrel did not return to Earth. However, her flight demonstrated that a living creature can survive launch and survive weightlessness. You can learn about other dogs who have been to space and the role they played in its exploration during the tour. Participants will also be presented with unique exhibits, such as the original Vostok descent module and a dog carrier—a special pressurized seat in which the animals were launched into orbit. Guests will also see rare video footage of animals preparing for flights. The tour requires register.

The Cosmonautics and Aviation Center is one of the key facilities of the VDNKh museum cluster. This large-scale exhibition is housed in one of the most famous architectural landmarks of the country's premier exhibition center—historical pavilion No. 34, "Space." It is dedicated to the history of Russian cosmonautics and aviation—outstanding achievements of which Russia has always been proud.

Today, VDNKh is one of the capital's main attractions. It is a major international exhibition center, a museum city, and a modern venue for education and recreation for residents and tourists. It hosts numerous important cultural, scientific, and economic events, attended by tens of thousands of people. The exhibition grounds cover more than 325 hectares.

Holding events for VDNKh guests is in line with the objectives of the national project Tourism and Hospitality and is a key part of the VDNKh development strategy until 2030. More information about national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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Moscow doctors' developments were presented at the Healthy Society forum.

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At the Healthy Society forum, the capital presented a stand titled "Created by Moscow Doctors"—an exhibition of medical technologies developed by Moscow doctors in collaboration with the country's leading scientific organizations.

"Moscow is creating all the conditions for the development of medical technologies and supporting research teams so that new solutions are more quickly implemented in the healthcare system and help patients. Today, a model is being developed in the capital in which doctors become co-authors of such initiatives and participate in their development alongside the country's leading scientists and innovative companies. At the Healthy Society forum, a stand called "Created by Moscow Doctors" will be presented, showcasing the latest medical and biotechnologies that are already being tested in city hospitals and yielding results. These include a test system for predicting the response to immunotherapy in patients with malignant tumors, the world's first omics platform for diagnosing the risk of developing mental disorders using blood lipid profiles with 93 percent accuracy, bioprinting of membranes for eardrum restoration, and much more," noted Vyacheslav Shulenin, CEO of the Moscow Center for Innovative Technologies (Medtech).

The stand showcases developments by Moscow doctors and research teams in the fields of laboratory diagnostics, personalized medicine, and health technologies. Visitors not only learn about new solutions but can also test them in an interactive area. For example, they can undergo a dermatoscopy to assess the condition of their moles, learn how artificial intelligence helps doctors diagnose skin lesions, or test their psycho-emotional state.

Some solutions are unique not only in Russia but also worldwide. One such example is the NeurOmix omics platform for diagnosing the risk of developing mental disorders, developed by doctors at the N.A. Alekseev Psychiatric Clinical Hospital No. 1 in collaboration with scientists from the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology. Blood biomarker analysis allows for assessing the risk of developing psychoemotional disorders and identifying them at early stages.

The stand showcased personalized medicine technologies: a test system for predicting the response to immunotherapy for cancer treatment with an accuracy of over 92 percent, solutions for assessing the genetic risk of neurodegenerative diseases, and developments in cognitive health diagnostics.

You can also learn about 3D bioprinting technology for custom-made eardrum implants, which provide complete hearing restoration. Furthermore, a range of technologies for patients with degenerative spinal diseases is presented, reducing rehabilitation time from six months to six weeks (over two thousand surgeries have already been performed).

All the solutions showcased are being developed by Moscow doctors in collaboration with scientific organizations and technology companies. They are being implemented under the Moscow Mayor's grant program with the support of Medtech.

Earlier, at the plenary session of the Healthy Society 2026 forum, Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development. She noted that the capital has been systematically developing its healthcare system for decades. Thanks to this, Moscow has surpassed the 80-year life expectancy mark.

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RUDN University hosted the finals of the first Moscow Olympiad for schoolchildren in Arabic.

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On March 14, the oral round of the final round of the Moscow Arabic Language Olympiad for Schoolchildren took place at RUDN University. The Olympiad was organized by the Center for Pedagogical Excellence.

Eighty-seven participants, who made it through the qualifying round from 278 applications, competed in the finals in person. In the oral round, students worked in pairs, describing images and completing communicative tasks in Arabic—a format that allows them to assess their natural language skills and ability to interact in real time.

On March 14, RUDN University hosted the oral round of the final stage of the Moscow Arabic Language Olympiad for Schoolchildren.

The organizer of the Olympiad is the Center for Pedagogical Excellence.

Eighty-seven participants, who made it through the qualifying round from 278 applications, competed in the finals in person. In the oral round, students worked in pairs, describing images and completing communicative tasks in Arabic—a format that allows them to assess their natural language skills and ability to interact in real time.

"The organization, the assignments, the atmosphere—everything was top-notch. I'm really hoping for a good result. And the RUDN University building is simply stunning!" — Tatyana Kumina, student at School No. 1287, Moscow.

"On this sunny March day, the final stage of the first Moscow Arabic Language Olympiad concludes. How symbolic that it is taking place within the walls of RUDN University—a university where the friendship of peoples is more than just a name. May this Olympiad be the beginning of a wonderful tradition. Good luck to all young Arabic students!" says Arina Gerasimova, teacher-organizer of the Intellectual Competitions Department at the Center for Pedagogical Excellence.

At RUDN University, Arabic is taught both within the framework of specialized programs (Linguistics, Foreign Regional Studies, International Relations), and as an additional specialization in Translator in most faculties.

The results of the Olympiad and the assignments of the qualifying round are available on the official website website MOSH. Hosting the finals at RUDN University is part of the university's systematic efforts to support talented youth and develop language education in Moscow.

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Sobyanin: An important stage of construction of the new Dostoyevskaya metro station has been completed.

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The right bypass tunnel under construction is ready Dostoevskaya station The Circle Line of the metro. Sergei Sobyanin announced this on his MAX messenger channel.

"This is an important stage of the work, as the bypass tunnels will allow train service to be restarted without closing the existing line during the station's construction," the Moscow Mayor noted.

Source: Sergei Sobyanin's channel inMAX messenger

Previously, construction workers dug the left bypass tunnel using a mining method due to its proximity to existing metro facilities. In some sections, work had to be carried out manually using low-mechanization equipment, including mini-robots. These are currently used only at the Dostoyevskaya metro station.

The station's construction is one of the most complex projects in the Moscow metro. The work is taking place in the city center, a densely populated area. Furthermore, underground, there is a large influx of water and numerous utility lines.

"As of today, the overall completion of the Dostoyevskaya line, including the mine workings, is 44 percent. It will be located between the Novoslobodskaya and Prospekt Mira stations," added Sergei Sobyanin.

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The project calls for two vestibules: an underground one under Durova Street at the intersection with Delegatskaya Street, and an above-ground one at the intersection of Durova Street and Olympic Avenue. The latter will be connected to the station via an underground passage with travelators.

At Dostoevskaya station, a bypass tunnel was connected to a traffic bypass chamber.The fifth vertical shaft has been completed at the Dostoevskaya station on the Circle Line.

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Game tournaments and marathons for schoolchildren have appeared at MES.

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The Moscow Electronic School (MES) has launched tournaments and marathons. Available through the "Gifts" service, they allow children to participate in educational competitions. Students can test their knowledge, compare their progress with their classmates, and earn virtual stars to exchange for digital gifts. This was announced by the Moscow school's press service. Department of Education and Science.

Students have two formats available: individual assignments and team assignments, which they can complete with other students. Marathons require solving a series of problems within a time limit. This tests not only knowledge but also planning skills. In tournaments, students form leagues and compete to score the most points. Stars are awarded to the top three finishers.

Leagues are formed automatically based on the actual performance of participants in the "Gifts" service, meaning children are of approximately the same level. Winners are determined by the number of points. If the results are tied, the number of attempts and the time spent on the tasks are taken into account.

Digital gifts

All tournaments and marathons are collected in the "Tasks" tab of the "Gifts" service. Here, students can choose their participation format and view their progress. Completing tasks earns virtual stars, which can be exchanged for gifts in the service's store—for example, rare collectibles or themed prizes. They can also share them with friends, sending them with a wish or anonymously. Another option is to build your own collection. The entire history of awards and achievements is stored in the "Profile" tab.

Digital gifts for Moscow schoolchildren appeared on MES in November 2025. Since the service's launch, young Muscovites have sent each other over a million virtual rewards.

The Gifts service is available to schoolchildren in the web version of the MES electronic diary on the portal shul.mos.ru in the "Study" section, as well as in the "School" section of the "MESH Diary" mobile app. To use the new service features, you need to update the mobile app to the latest version.

You can find out more about how to take part in marathons in the instructions inweb versions of the electronic diary Andmobile application, in tournaments – inweb versions of the electronic diary and a mobile application.

"Moscow Electronic School" is a joint project of the capital Department of Education and Science AndDepartment of Information Technology of the City of MoscowIt launched in 2016. Today, the unified digital educational platform is used by over 1.2 million schoolchildren, over 1.8 million parents, and approximately 70,000 teachers. Among the main services of MES are a library of educational materials, an electronic diary and journal, Moskvenok, Student Portfolio, and Olympiads.

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Providing Moscow schoolchildren with modern digital services improves the efficiency of the educational process, helps young Muscovites manage their time wisely, and is in line with the objectives of the "All the Best for Children" national project. Youth and ChildrenMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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