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Since December 2018, nearly seven thousand residents of the capital have become owners of apartments in new buildings in the Kuzminki district as part of the renovation program. This was reported by Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of City Property.

"The first notifications about the start of resettlement in the Kuzminki district were received by residents of Building 101, Block 2 on Volgogradsky Prospekt in December 2018. In just seven years, more than 8,700 Muscovites have received offers of equivalent apartments in new buildings, including approximately 7,000 who have already signed contracts for new housing. The remaining 1,700 program participants who have begun resettlement are in the process of completing their paperwork," said Ekaterina Solovyova.

In the Kuzminki district, the city has made 22 new buildings available to participants in the renovation program. The new apartments offer no less living space and number of rooms than those being vacated, and the total area is larger thanks to spacious kitchens, hallways, corridors, and bathrooms.

The residential complexes meet barrier-free accessibility criteria. Entrance areas and common areas are designed without steps or high thresholds. For the convenience of new residents, the ground floors of the new buildings will accommodate shops, services, and city organizations. These facilities will complement the district's social infrastructure and make residents' lives more comfortable.

"The 22 new buildings in Kuzminki, ready for occupancy, contain approximately 4,400 apartments. The total living space exceeds 250,000 square meters. Elevators have been installed in the entrance halls, along with rooms for concierges and storage areas for strollers and bicycles. The grounds around the residential complexes have been landscaped: trees and shrubs have been planted, lawns and flower beds have been created, and playgrounds and sports fields with safe surfaces have been installed," explained the Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Department of Urban Development Policy.

Vladislav Ovchinsky.

Earlier, the Mayor of Moscow said that inSavelovsky district The first residential complex under the renovation program was handed over for occupancy.

The renovation program was approved in August 2017. It affects approximately one million Muscovites and provides for the resettlement of 5,176 buildings. Sergei Sobyanin ordered the pace of implementation of the renovation program to be accelerated.twice.

Moscow is one of the region's leaders in terms of construction volume. Its high rate of housing construction is in line with the goals and initiatives 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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How do you preserve yourself when the world is trying to erase you? How do you find strength within yourself if you're "different"? And how do you talk about faith and tolerance after that?

Five performances Shalom Theatre— a confession, a monument, and a philosophical parable. They combine the pain of the past, the difficulties of the present, and the search for the future into a single, unbroken narrative, helping viewers find answers to the most difficult questions alongside the characters.

All performances take place on the large and small stages of the theatre on Novoslobodskaya Street.

"Train of Life": Humor as a Weapon Against Despair

Date: February 20

Age limit: 16

A story of survival among the inhabitants of a Jewish shtetl, told with bitter humor and passion.

What remains for a person who can be deprived of everything but imagination and will? In the summer of 1941, the residents of a shtetl, learning of the approaching Nazis, attempt the impossible: deport themselves by train to Palestine. "Train of Life" is a play about the strength of spirit that transforms despair into an act of freedom. It's a journey where the absurd becomes reality, and a saving irony helps one to endure.

Nathan the Wise: A Classic That Faces Modernity

Dates: March 8 and 9

Age limit: 18

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's philosophical drama about the possibility of peace between religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) is set in the present day—in a tire recycling workshop. It's an unexpected and relevant conversation: this reimagining of the classic shows that questions of religious tolerance, lies, and true humanity have no expiration date. The play touches on past conflicts to ask uncomfortable questions about the present.

"The Last Ones": When a rift runs through a family

Date: February 26

Age limit: 16

A play about the discord that arises within a single family during the first Russian Revolution, and how greater history invades the home and tears apart the strongest bonds—family ties. Oleg Lipovetsky's production of Maxim Gorky's play tells the story of a father who has lost his power and position, and his adult children struggling to escape his influence, as well as the choices that make insiders into strangers.

"An Ordinary Human Story": A Panorama of One Life

Date: February 15

Age limit: 16

At the center of "An Ordinary Human Story" is a hero who, five minutes before the end of his long earthly journey, sees the past flash before his eyes. All the beautiful and bitter moments come alive in his memory—from birth to his last love.

This is a meditative, lyrical performance-memory about a private, but no less valuable life, about the moments from which fate is formed and what ultimately turns out to be most important.

"Monya Tsatskes is the standard-bearer": remaining human in inhumane conditions

Dates: February 15 and March 15

Age limit: 16

With bitter irony and courage, writer Efraim Sevela tells the story of a young Lithuanian Jew who finds himself in the Soviet Army. Private Monet, who neither knew how nor wanted to fight, was destined to become a standard-bearer and serve throughout the war. This is a look at the catastrophe through the eyes of someone who passionately desired simply to live. The production offers viewers important themes for reflection—about how to remain oneself in the most unbearable conditions, about the thirst for life, and its price.

The play is a blend of street theater and storytelling. The acting, without the fourth wall, provokes direct contact with the audience.

You can buy tickets for these performances on the service Mosbilet.

A visit to the Shalom Theater can hardly be called entertainment in the literal sense of the word. Going there means agreeing to a difficult but necessary conversation—with history, with others, and ultimately, with oneself.

The plays don't offer ready-made answers, but they make us feel and think. They remind us that even in the darkest chapters of history, there's room for humanity, laughter, love, and dialogue. And this, perhaps, is the main way to prevent the world from erasing you—to remain human, no matter the circumstances.

Using the service MosbiletYou can buy tickets to any event at city cultural institutions without markup or commission, for yourself or as a gift. The service's capabilities are constantly expanding. Users with a full or standard mos.ru account don't need to enter personal information when purchasing a ticket. Furthermore, you don't need to bring a document to attend an event; simply show the ticket inspector your digital ticket's QR code. The service also offers personalized event curation.

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Moscow entrepreneurs and those planning to start their own businesses can take advantage of free educational support from the State Budgetary Institution "Small Business of Moscow" (MBM). By the end of 2025, the institution had provided over 145,000 educational services.

"Business today requires constant knowledge upgrading and skill development, and the city is building its business support system with this in mind. Moscow helps both those just considering starting their own business and existing entrepreneurs. Over the past three years, the number of educational services provided by MBM has increased 1.7-fold," she said.

Kristina Kostroma, head of the capital's Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development.

In 2025, MBM began developing a comprehensive distance learning system for entrepreneurs and intends to continue developing it. It already includes courses aimed at starting and growing a business.

The course is particularly popular "Own Business: Start Now", designed for aspiring entrepreneurs with no experience. Over two months, participants learn how to create a turnkey business—from developing an idea to bringing a product or service to market. In 2025, more than 6,100 people completed the course.

One of those who completed the distance learning course was Maria Stroganova. She develops and implements integrated HR management systems, or individual components thereof, at industrial enterprises. During the course, Maria developed a roadmap for starting her own business, which she still follows. Thus, she managed to register as a sole proprietor, launch her website, assemble a team, and find her first client.

Courses created in collaboration with ANO Mosstrategia will help improve the efficiency of your existing business. One of them is a mini-course. "Own Business: A New Level" A program designed to explore the fundamentals of improving productivity. Participants learn to reduce costs and increase the efficiency of their businesses. In just 14 days, they can master proven optimization tools that have proven their effectiveness in hundreds of companies. In 2025, more than 350 people joined the course.

A two-month distance learning course opened in September 2025. "Your Business: A New Level of Defense" with personalized support. The program includes a business assessment, development of a roadmap for process optimization, and practical implementation of changes. Last year, 139 people registered for the course.

Svetlana Nikolaeva, a senior executive and commercial development manager at an engineering company, completed both courses. She specializes in the production of hydraulic lifts and automated parking systems. Despite 12 years of successful operation, the company needed modern management approaches for further development. Svetlana took the distance learning course "Own Business: Start Now," which helped her systematize her overall business vision, and then the program "Own Business: New Level PRO," where she received detailed tools for in-depth analysis and process optimization.

"We used to 'put out fires' by mobilizing all our resources. Now, the tools I learned in the course help me act proactively. They reveal not only bottlenecks but also areas for improvement where problems haven't yet arised. We've learned to measure timelines and identify real losses, mastered the built-in quality methodology, and are implementing it in our work," said Svetlana Nikolaeva.

At the end of 2025, MBM launched two thematic distance learning courses. The first, "AI Assistant for Entrepreneurs," is a 14-day course designed to help businesspeople integrate modern technologies into their work processes. Participants learn to reduce routine tasks, increase productivity using artificial intelligence (AI), master the key tools of Sber's free GigaChat AI assistant, formulate effective queries, and apply AI in marketing, analytics, sales, and strategic planning.

The second course, a mini-program called "Transition to VAT: Instructions for Use," was released in December 2025. It is designed for entrepreneurs using the simplified tax system. Starting in 2026, they will be required to pay value-added tax (VAT) when their income exceeds certain limits. This week-long course helps them understand the topic and avoid fines, audits, and unnecessary expenses. The program covers the basic principles of VAT calculation and common errors, the procedure for issuing and recording invoices, generating VAT returns, setting up cash registers, and the rules for drafting new contracts and renewing existing ones.

You can enroll in both courses and take them free of charge on the MBM portal. Additionally, users of mbm.mos.ru have access to self-improvement materials on the pages Online academiesThey are presented in various formats (text, video, and audio) in the following categories: "Programs and Courses," "Podcasts and Audio," "Webinars and Videos," and "Business Library." In 2025, the Online Academy received over 110,000 requests.

In addition to educational programs, MBM actively hosts business and thematic events for entrepreneurs, both aspiring and established. These events not only provide an opportunity to expand their knowledge base but also to connect with like-minded individuals and learn about available city business support measures. In 2025, 563 such events were organized, attended by over 28,000 people.

Support for entrepreneurs is provided within the framework of the federal project “Small and Medium Entrepreneurship and Support for Individual Entrepreneurial Initiatives,” which is part of the national project "Efficient and competitive economy", as well as the Moscow Mayor's strategy for supporting Moscow entrepreneurship. More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

State Budgetary Institution "Small Business of Moscow", subordinate to the capital's Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development, helps people start and grow their businesses in the city. At business service centers, everyone can learn about financial and non-financial government support measures.

Free educational and business events are held for entrepreneurs: forums, seminars, training sessions, and conferences that help them improve their professional skills and connect with like-minded individuals.

You can also get advice on starting and running a business and learn more about current support measures for entrepreneurs in Moscow on the MBM website: mbm.mos.ru and by phone: 7 495 225-14-14.

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The most popular service at the flagship office is “My Documents” South-Eastern District Registration of vehicles and trailers has become a priority. Specialists have registered approximately 140,000 applications since the center opened in January 2021.

The second most popular service is registration of citizens of the Russian Federation, with over 75,000 requests. Driver's license issuance rounds out the top three, with nearly 54,000 requests.

In just five years of operation, residents have contacted the government services center, located in the Gorod shopping center, more than 1.2 million times.

In addition, the South-Eastern Administrative District flagship office offers government services not available in district centers. For example, passports for children under 14 can be issued within 24 hours and driver's licenses can be obtained on the same day.

Young Muscovites can receive their first Russian passport here in a ceremonial setting. Business owners can register as individual entrepreneurs or farms, as well as take advantage of the services of the State Budgetary Institution "Small Business of Moscow." Wedding ceremonies can also be held in a separate hall with a photo zone for memorable photos.

Additional services are also in high demand among Muscovites. For example, nearly 50,000 residents have used the "My Notary" service—it's the most popular service offered by the South-Eastern Administrative District's flagship company, allowing people to certify copies, formalize inheritances or powers of attorney, prepare real estate transaction documents, and more. Furthermore, the office also offers professional ID photos through the "My Photo" service, which has been used by nearly 43,000 residents.

You can also book a tour in the "My Travels" area, undergo a medical examination at the modern diagnostic facility, or explore an exhibition about prominent cultural figures of our country. The current exhibition is dedicated to the works of Konstantin Simonov and Alexander Tvardovsky.

The flagship of the South-Eastern Administrative District is one of 30 government service centers that hosts an exhibition stand. Moscow – with care for historyNow you can learn about the music, literature, and cinema of the Great Patriotic War.

The Government Services Center boasts convenient infrastructure and a modern design. It features spacious waiting areas with comfortable sofas, where visitors can enjoy coffee or a snack in the "My Café" area, and charge their devices using USB ports or a portable power bank. As at other government services centers, they can pay their government fees directly at the reception window by tapping their card or phone on the POS terminal or by simply paying with a smile. For parents with children, there's a large area with games and cartoons, as well as a dedicated babysitting room.

The My Documents flagship office in the South-Eastern Administrative District is open to applicants daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. It is located at 2 Ryazansky Prospekt, Building 3 (Gorod Shopping Center, first floor).

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Members of the "We Don't Abandon Our Own" movement, together with residents of the Molzhaninovsky District of the Northern Administrative District, have been supporting Special Military Operation (SMO) fighters for over three years. Around 10 times a month, they send protective equipment, hardware, and other humanitarian supplies to the front lines. The activists also organize ongoing production of equipment, provide support to hospitals, and conduct workshops for children and adults. Anyone can join their efforts.

Delivered to the address

Over the past year, the "We Don't Abandon Our Own" public movement has donated over 35 tons of humanitarian aid to the SVO fighters. All humanitarian aid packages are compiled in direct consultation with unit commanders. Volunteers regularly receive words of gratitude from the fighters.

"We started with hospitals and caring for the wounded. Today, we assist military units on the front lines at their request—in the Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk sectors, in Kherson, and elsewhere. In December, for example, we sent equipment: radios, repeaters, chargers, as well as New Year's gifts, letters, and children's drawings. We also donated humanitarian aid: trench candles, medications, food packages, thermal underwear, and socks," says movement coordinator Natalia Chuprynina.

Convenient and mobile

One of the activists' new activities is donating special two-wheeled carts to soldiers for transporting the wounded. Each cart is equipped with spare wheels.

"About two years ago, we began collaborating with a factory in the Tula region that manufactures two-wheeled carts on a charitable basis. We offered them to those we help. That's how we began receiving and donating carts to soldiers at the front," shared Alexandra Plotnikova, the movement's coordinator.

Daily work

At the movement's headquarters, they constantly weave camouflage nets—50–60 pieces per month—make camouflage helmets, assemble hygiene kits, prepare freeze-dried soups and porridges, and make trench candles and periscopes.

Activists also conduct training and workshops for children and adults. One of the classes was dedicated to preparing individual dry soups. And for children aged nine to 15, they are organizing separate workshops on crest weaving.

Currently, the headquarters on Sinyavinskaya Street is actively preparing for Defender of the Fatherland Day. Children are making handmade cards, drawings, and souvenirs for the service members.

The movement's participants also provide support to hospitals. They collect and deliver new sports uniforms and warm clothing, including pants, jackets, fleece sweatshirts, hats, gloves, and boots, to soldiers.

Help from the heart

Vyacheslav Martynov, chairman of the Molzhaninovsky District Council of Public Advisors, actively supports the fighters in the SVO zone. As early as 2022, he and his family began making trench candles, then weaving camouflage nets, collecting homemade food, and other humanitarian aid. His wife, Olga Kulakova, and her sister, Tatyana, help at the hospital, caring for the wounded and delivering personal items.

During his work, Vyacheslav Martynov, together with active residents of the Molzhaninovsky district, sent more than 70,000 candles and portable stoves made from them to the combat zone.

You can join the activists' work by contacting the district administration at 4th Novosyolki Street, Building 2.

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Specialists urban economy complex The heating system is being maintained at a higher temperature due to the cold weather, said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Utilities and Public Works Petr Biryukov.

"According to weather forecasters, freezing weather will persist in the capital region in the coming days, with nighttime temperatures dropping below minus 20 degrees Celsius. Therefore, the heating system is being maintained at a higher temperature to ensure residents' comfort in their apartments," noted Pyotr Biryukov.

The district heating system's operating modes are selected based on the outside air temperature. Change orders are issued in advance, based on a short-term weather forecast. Rapid increases and decreases in coolant temperature are impossible due to the natural inertia of the heating system. Heat supply is regulated by two main parameters: decreasing or increasing the coolant temperature and increasing or decreasing its volume.

The adjustment is carried out under the control of the dispatch services of PJSC MOEK in automatic mode, based on the readings of weather sensors and dispatching systems, including those located at heating stations.

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