Breaking: Three scientists have won the Nobel Prize in Physics for their discovery of macroscopic quantum phenomena.

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STOCKHOLM, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) — Three U.S.-based scientists, John Clark, Michel Devore and John Martinis, have been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for their discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunneling and energy quantization in an electric circuit, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said on Tuesday.

"Their on-chip experiments showed quantum physics in action," the awards organization said in a statement.

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Nine more new sites included in the renovation program – Sobyanin

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Nine more sites for new housing construction have been added to the renovation program. They are located in eight Moscow districts, two of which are on the sites of vacated buildings included in the program. Sergei Sobyanin announced this on his channel inMAX messenger.

"More than 147,000 square meters of housing will be built. This will allow for the relocation of 30 old buildings and the provision of comfortable apartments for 5,400 Muscovites," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

Source: Sergei Sobyanin's channel inMAX messenger

Nine new sites for construction of houses under the renovation program are located at the following addresses:

— Rabochaya street, building 29 (Central Administrative District, Tagansky District);

— Dmitrovskoe shosse, building 96a (Northern Administrative Okrug, Beskudnikovsky);

— Izmailovsky Boulevard, building 13–15 (Eastern Administrative Okrug, Izmailovo);

— 1st Elektrozavodsky Lane, Building 7 (VAO, Preobrazhenskoye);

— Sovkhoznaya street, building 10, land plot No. 1 (South-East Administrative Okrug, Lyublino);

— Sovkhoznaya street, building 10, land plot No. 2 (South-East Administrative Okrug, Lyublino);

— Electrolyte passage, land plot No. 7a/1 (South Administrative Okrug, Nagorny);

— Krasnolimanskaya street, building 27 (South-West Administrative Okrug, South Butovo);

— Bolshaya Ochakovskaya street, land plot No. 40/12 (ZAO, Ochakovo-Matveevskoye).

In total, 5,176 buildings—approximately 350,000 apartments with a total area of 16.4 million square meters, inhabited by approximately one million people—are included in the renovation program.

837 sites have been identified for the construction of new homes. Residential facilities totaling approximately 6.7 million square meters have already been commissioned, allowing for the relocation of approximately 1,400 older buildings. Design and construction of approximately 10.5 million square meters of housing are underway.

Citizens are provided with the necessary assistance in moving at information centers, where they can get advice from representatives of the capital Department of City Property, the Moscow Housing Renovation Fund, the prefecture, the management company, the general contractor, and other specialists.

Since the start of the program, the resettlement of more than 235 thousand city residents has been completed or is underway.

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Sergei Sobyanin opened a new pharmaceutical production facility at the Alabushevo site.

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On Moscow Industry Day, October 7, Sergei Sobyanin opened a new production complex of Generium-Next LLC (Pharmstandard group of companies) at the Alabushevo site of the Technopolis Moscow special economic zone (SEZ).

"I congratulate Moscow's industrialists on this holiday. There's much to celebrate—in recent years, Moscow's manufacturing sector has increased its output by 2.8 times, almost tripling. Every year, 100 to 150 new high-tech enterprises are registered in Moscow. Moscow's new industrialization is proceeding at a rapid pace, and Moscow is once again becoming a leader in manufacturing. This is especially important today, when our country needs technological independence," said Sergei Sobyanin.

According to the Moscow Mayor, one of the leading manufacturing sectors showing dynamic growth is the pharmaceutical industry. The city is home to over 300 pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, employing approximately 30,000 people.

"Moscow is the country's largest industrial center. Over the past 15 years, the capital's industrial output has grown 2.8-fold," Sergei Sobyanin wrote on his channel.

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The capital's largest pharmaceutical cluster operates within the Technopolis Moscow Special Economic Zone. Eight production facilities are currently operating there, and a ninth—the state-of-the-art Generium-Next plant—has just opened. As Sergei Sobyanin noted at the opening, the new plant, producing vital medications, will supply not only Muscovites but also citizens across the country, as well as export medications. Significantly, much of the equipment is manufactured by domestic manufacturers.

Production complex "Generium-Next"

Construction of this production complex began in 2022 and was completed in October of this year. Investment in the project amounted to over 8.5 billion rubles.

A modern pharmaceutical facility covering 28,100 square meters was built on a 2.2-hectare plot of land. It will employ 250 people.

As of today, according to Alexander Andryushechkin, CEO of Generium-Next LLC, all commissioning work has been completed, and specialists are beginning to produce test series.

"Here, we plan to produce finished forms not only for the analogues that Generium was the first to register in Russia, but also next year, we will begin producing the finished form of the first Russian original drug for Hunter disease. We plan to continue our progress and, with Moscow's support, we hope to open two new production lines next year to increase capacity and create new jobs," noted Alexander Andryushechkin.

The new facility is designed to produce finished dosage forms of complex genetically engineered drugs for patients with orphan and other socially significant diseases. These include asthma, idiopathic urticaria, Gaucher disease, cystic fibrosis, cardiovascular diseases, as well as rare blood disorders and kidney disorders. The drugs will be manufactured using Russian-produced active ingredients. The facility's capacity will allow for the annual production of up to 5.4 million vials.

It is planned to produce such drugs as:

— "Tigerase", the world's first bioanalogue of dornase alfa, a mucolytic agent for the treatment of cystic fibrosis;

— Elizaria, the world’s first biosimilar to eculizumab, an immunosuppressant drug for the treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria and atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome;

— Genolar, the first biosimilar of omalizumab in Russia, a drug for the treatment of bronchial asthma and idiopathic urticaria;

— ⁠Glurazim, the first Russian biosimilar of imiglucerase, an enzyme drug for the treatment of Gaucher disease;

— Reveliza (Alteplase), the first biosimilar in Russia to alteplase, a fibrinolytic agent for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

The new facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technology. This includes domestically produced systems for preparing solutions for cytokine and monoclonal antibody production facilities, equipment for generating nitrogen gas, and systems for producing, storing, and distributing water—both purified and for injection.

As a resident of the Technopolis Moscow SEZ, Generium-Next receives significant tax and other benefits. SEZ residents are exempt from property, transport, and land taxes for 10 years. The corporate income tax rate is only two percent. A free customs zone regime is in effect, and land lease benefits are available. Upon completion of construction, residents have the option to purchase the leased land for one percent of its cadastral value.

The company has already begun producing test batches of the drug. Next, the production will need to obtain licensing from the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade and registration certificates for the products in accordance with the requirements of the Russian Ministry of Health. Serial production is planned to begin by the end of 2026.

Once Generium-Next reaches full production capacity, it is expected that it will completely meet the needs for orphan drugs in Moscow and the country as a whole.

Moscow industry

Today, Moscow is the largest center of the Russian high-tech industry. The city is home to approximately 4,600 enterprises, employing 755,000 people—that's one in every 10 people working in the capital. Every year, 150 new innovative and high-tech manufacturing facilities open. By 2030, the number of industrial enterprises will increase to 5,500, and their employees to 850,000.

Moscow industry supplies its products to all regions of Russia and many countries around the world.

Compared to 2010, industrial production in the city's manufacturing sector has increased 2.8-fold. From January to August 2025, production growth was 5.7 percent compared to the same period last year.

The development of industry is facilitated by the strong scientific and educational base that has historically developed in Moscow. Today, in the R

Today, the capital's focus is on the development of pharmaceuticals and medical technology, microelectronics and instrumentation, space technology, electric vehicle manufacturing, the food industry, and other high-tech industries.

The capital's pharmaceutical industry

Moscow is one of Russia's largest producers of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The city is home to over 300 companies, employing approximately 30,000 people.

Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, pharmaceutical production volumes increased 2.8-fold to 154 billion rubles. Moscow ranks second in Russia in terms of revenue in this industry.

The capital's pharmaceutical companies produce a wide range of medications, including modern drugs for the treatment of cancer and cardiovascular diseases, nervous system disorders, diabetes, painkillers, antibiotics, vaccines, and many others.

At the same time, the production of socially important medications is growing at an accelerated pace. For example, from January to August of this year, Moscow companies produced the following medications:

— for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases — 5.8 million packages (a 7.4-fold increase compared to the same period last year);

— for the treatment of the cardiovascular system — 16.1 million packages (an increase of 2.3 times compared to the same period last year);

— serums and vaccines — 353.5 thousand packages (an increase of 10.5 percent compared to the same period last year).

By 2030, revenue from Moscow's pharmaceutical companies is projected to increase by 1.5 times, reaching 230 billion rubles, placing Moscow first in Russia in this indicator. Total investment in the pharmaceutical industry from 2020 to 2030 will amount to 191.5 billion rubles, including 109 billion rubles invested in industry development beginning in 2025.

A key component of the city's pharmaceutical industry is a cluster of companies operating within the Technopolis Moscow SEZ in Zelenograd and Pechatniki. The cluster was established in 2022 to develop research, development, and production capacity for import substitution of critically important drugs. It currently comprises 14 drug developers and manufacturers. Some companies are under construction, and eight have already launched production. All are residents of the Moscow special economic zone, receiving a range of tax incentives.

Among the cluster's key achievements are the first Russian drug for multiple sclerosis, a unique treatment for ankylosing spondylitis, innovative medications for inflammatory diseases and tumors, and a domestic analogue of Ozempic, a drug used to lower blood glucose levels and treat type 2 diabetes.

The cluster's participants' total operating production facilities exceed 173,000 square meters. More than 3,000 jobs have been created.

Cluster residents have already invested over 55 billion rubles in industrial development. The announced investment volume is double that (102.3 billion rubles). Plans call for an additional 47.3 billion rubles by 2030.

During its operations in the Technopolis Moscow SEZ, cluster participants received over five billion rubles in tax breaks. This means that for every ruble of tax breaks, there is 11 rubles of investment in the city's economy.

Operating enterprises of the cluster

PC-137 (Biocad biotechnology company) (43,000 square meters, 655 employees) produces medications for the treatment of socially significant diseases, including oncological and autoimmune diseases, including neurological and rheumatological ones. The company launched production of the first Russian original drug for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. The drug was registered by the Russian Ministry of Health in March 2023, and the company invested over one billion rubles in its development. Furthermore, in collaboration with a group of scientists from the Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, the company developed an innovative drug for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis. Its mechanism of action is unique and has no analogues anywhere in the world.

Velpharm-M (33,700 square meters, 968 employees) has established production of medications for the treatment of chronic renal failure, respiratory diseases, cardiac diseases, oncological diseases, and other conditions. Since 2019, medications for diabetes, cardiac disease therapy, anti-inflammatory and nonsteroidal antirheumatic drugs, as well as medications for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, arterial hypertension, and a number of antiepileptic drugs have been launched.

R-Opra (R-Pharm Group) (30,600 square meters, 284 employees) develops medications for the treatment of oncological, autoimmune, asthmatic, and other diseases. This year, the company launched the first Russian generic version of a foreign drug based on a synthetic vitamin D analogue used to treat patients with severe forms of chronic kidney disease. It is included in the list of vital and essential drugs (VED).

Sputnik Technopolis (R-Pharm Group) (23,000 square meters, 457 employees) produced the Sputnik V vaccine and currently manufactures cancer treatments, as well as the world's first monoclonal antibody for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It has a unique mechanism of action, specifically direct blockade of interleukin 6 (IL-6), a key mediator of acute inflammation. The drug has been approved by regulators in the Russian Federation, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and the Republic of Belarus. It is patented in over 80 countries. In Russia, it is included in clinical guidelines for Rheumatoid Arthritis, the standard of care for adults with RA, COVID-19 treatment guidelines, and the list of vital and essential drugs.

Amedart (5,600 square meters, 328 employees) produces medications for the treatment of oncology, HIV, kidney failure, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and transplantation. In 2022, the company launched import-substituting production of 26 new drugs within the Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The plant's capacity allows for the production of up to 15 million packages of these vital medications annually. Furthermore, the company will soon begin production of a medication for people with type 2 diabetes. This is a domestically produced and safer analogue of Ozempic, which will act like a hormone, reducing appetite and helping control blood sugar.

The cluster also includes the companies Biojet (area – 4.3 thousand square meters, 128 jobs), which produces drugs for the treatment of oncological diseases, and Rada-Pharma (area – 0.9 thousand square meters, 31 jobs), which produces products for the treatment of oncological, gynecological and dermatological diseases.

The Oncotarget company (4,000 square meters, employing 206 people) produces medications for the treatment of neurological, oncological, and other socially significant diseases. In March 2022, the first Russian drug for the rare disease malignant hyperthermia was registered.

Three operating enterprises of the cluster supply products under offset contracts (PK-137, Velpharm-M and R-Opra).

In total, the city has signed seven offset contracts with pharmaceutical cluster companies such as Biocad, R-Pharm (three offsets), Velpharm-M (two offsets), and Pharmasyntez. These companies will produce 125 international nonproprietary names (INNs) critically important to Russian healthcare. Of these, 45 INNs have not previously been produced in Russia. Specifically, the first offset contract in Russia was signed with Biocad for the creation of life-saving medications in Moscow. To implement the project, a 43,000-square-meter pharmaceutical production complex was built within the industrial cluster in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ), with the company's investment totaling 8.2 billion rubles. Since its launch, two million packages of finished products have been delivered to the city's healthcare facilities.

An offset contract was also signed with the Moscow Endocrine Plant (FSUE Endopharm), which has created additional production capacity for a wide range of antibacterial, analgesic, antidepressant, and antipsychotic medications. Under the contract, the plant supplies 20 medications.

The company recently registered a new intrathecal route for administering a well-known analgesic—a method of delivering the drug directly into the spinal canal. This allows for a powerful and lasting analgesic effect at a lower dose and significantly reduces side effects.

In addition, Endopharm Federal State Unitary Enterprise has begun production of another domestically produced analgesic, which will become a reliable tool for anesthesiologists and intensive care specialists. It provides a rapid and uniform effect with a predictable onset and offset, which is crucial for the safe conduct of medical procedures. All these medications help provide high-quality care to patients and maintain the country's pharmaceutical safety.

One of the important projects that FSUE Endopharm is implementing in Moscow is the production of drugs used in the treatment of infertility.

In October, construction of the Generium-Next plant (Pharmstandard Group) was completed at the Alabushevo site (area: 28,100 square meters, 250 jobs). This plant will produce modern genetically engineered drugs for the treatment of various diseases, including hereditary and rare ones.

That same month, a new facility, Artsellens (4,700 square meters, 41 jobs), was launched at the Pechatniki site. It plans to develop drugs for the treatment of a wide range of oncological diseases, including melanoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma, squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, cervical cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, urothelial cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, colorectal cancer, gastric cancer, and others.

Construction and design work for five more production facilities is ongoing. These include:

— Plasma-Next (Pharmstandard Group of Companies) (area — 43 thousand square meters, 399 workplaces) — production of medicinal products from human blood plasma;

— Artsellens (Promomed Group of Companies) (area — 25.2 thousand square meters, 308 jobs) — production of biosimilar drugs for the treatment of oncological and autoimmune diseases;

— Skopinpharm (Pharmimex Group) (area — 13.5 thousand square meters, 184 workplaces) — creation of drugs for parenteral nutrition;

— Pharmasyntez (area — 2.5 thousand square meters, 36 workplaces) — production of antitumor drugs for the treatment of oncological diseases.

In addition, construction is underway on the second phase of the Velpharm-M plant (area – 33.8 thousand square meters, over a thousand jobs), which will produce drugs for the treatment of cancer and other socially significant diseases.

Thus, over the next few years, the amount of production space in the pharmaceutical cluster will double to approximately 300,000 square meters. Once the plants reach full capacity, the number of jobs will increase by 1.5 times to 4,400.

“The capacity being created will ensure Russia’s technological independence in the crucial area of pharmaceutical production,” Sergei Sobyanin wrote on his channel in

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City support measures for pharmaceutical companies

The Moscow government provides a range of financial support measures to pharmaceutical companies, including granting industrial complex status. Currently, seven pharmaceutical companies have received this status, as well as the right to tax benefits stipulated by Moscow city legislation: Servier Rus LLC, Moscow Pharmaceutical Factory CJSC, Makiz-Pharma LLC, Moscow Endocrine Plant Federal State Unitary Enterprise, Binnopharm JSC, Biotiki Scientific and Production Company LLC, and Izvarino Pharma LLC.

Over the course of 10 years, the real estate tax for these enterprises will be 50 percent of the calculated amount, the land tax will be 20 percent of the calculated amount, and the land lease rate will be 0.3 percent of the cadastral value of the plot.

For example, over the past five years, Servier Rus' production volume has amounted to approximately 300 million packages of medicinal products, not only for the domestic market but also for export—over six million packages were exported internationally.

The plant's modernization allowed the launch of a high-tech tablet press for the production of heavier bilayer tablets, which is essential for the production of medications used to treat chronic venous diseases. Furthermore, the company expanded its portfolio and, in recent years, registered several breakthrough solutions in the fight against malignant diseases, such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia and metastatic pancreatic cancer.

Another support measure is a subsidy for equipment lease payments. This was received by the Moscow Endocrine Plant (over eight million rubles in 2022–2023) and Velpharm-M (over 117 million rubles in 2023–2024).

The city also provides preferential investment loans for the modernization and development of production. Since 2022, 19 Moscow pharmaceutical companies have received preferential investment loans totaling over 90 billion rubles through the Moscow Fund for Support of Industry and Entrepreneurship.

In particular, this year, Plasma-Next raised five billion rubles for the construction of a plant for the production of drugs from human blood plasma, and R-Pharm raised 400 million rubles for the acquisition of new production equipment.

In 2025, the maximum size of a preferential investment loan was increased from three to five billion rubles, and the loan term was increased from three to five years. Interest rate compensation for preferential investment loans is 50 percent of the key rate set by the Bank of Russia (currently 18 percent).

Financial support measures include the provision of land plots to organizations for lease at a preferential rate of one ruble per year. The Moscow government is transferring land plots to investors for the construction of pharmaceutical facilities as part of large-scale investment projects.

This year, Pharmstandard received a 15.5-hectare plot at a preferential rate of one ruble per year. A pharmaceutical production facility covering 109,000 square meters will be built in northeast Moscow, creating approximately 1,000 jobs. Investment in the project will total 13 billion rubles.

Alabushevo site of the Technopolis Moscow SEZ

Alabushevo is a rapidly developing site within the Technopolis Moscow Special Economic Zone, home to not only pharmaceutical companies but also photonics and microelectronics companies.

The total area of the commissioned facilities is 380,000 square meters of industrial, office, and laboratory space. Another 400,000 square meters of industrial buildings are under construction.

Today, the Alabushevo SEZ is home to 65 high-tech companies, creating jobs for 5,700 people. Total investment has exceeded 115 billion rubles.

One of the site's key projects is the Moscow Photonics Center, which is being implemented with the support of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade. Construction of the 26,700-square-meter center was completed in March of this year. It produces photonic integrated circuits (PICs), which enable data transfer rates to be increased by 50-100 times. This is crucial for telecommunications, space communications, as well as the development of artificial intelligence, biomedicine, and other high-tech industries. The PICs used in transceivers enable data transfer rates exceeding 100 gigabits per second while reducing power consumption by up to 10 times and device size by up to 20 times. Maximum production capacity is 100,000 units per year.

Another important project being implemented at the Alabushevo site is the construction of a photomask center. Moscow Government partners include the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Russian Ministry of Education and Science, and the National Research University "Moscow Institute of Electronic Technology." The center will cover 14,500 square meters, including approximately 3,000 square meters of cleanroom space. The facility will create approximately 300 jobs. The company's products will be photomasks used in the creation of integrated circuits. The center's capacity is designed to manufacture up to 5,500 photomasks per year.

Today, comprehensive improvement work continues at the Alabushevo site of the Technopolis Moscow special economic zone. Key attention is being paid to creating a user-friendly and intuitive environment. A digital navigation system is being implemented, making it easy to navigate the site using modern information panels and signs. To improve accessibility, bus routes No. 3 and 27 have been established, providing connections to the city center. A new road will also be built. It will connect Proektiruemy Proezd No. 5557 and Konstruktora Lukina Street, improving accessibility to the pharmaceutical cluster.

The plans include creating a park with trees, shrubs, and other plants, installing small architectural forms, and creating comfortable public spaces for outdoor recreation and work.

New sports and leisure complex

On October 7, a new road was opened on the territory of the Technopolis Moscow SEZ (Proektiruemy proezd No. 6029) sports and leisure complexAnyone can visit: employees of companies resident in the special economic zone and residents of nearby neighborhoods.

"Employees of SEZ resident companies, residents, and sports enthusiasts will have access to ice rinks, a football field with artificial turf, and six padel and squash courts. The complex also features a gym and dance studio, comfortable locker rooms with showers, a medical unit, and a refreshment bar. Classes in various sports will be held here, and sports tournaments are also planned," the Moscow Mayor wrote on his social media channel.

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Source: Sergei Sobyanin's channel in MAX messenger

The building, with an area of approximately 17,000 square meters, houses a football field with artificial turf, two ice arenas, three padel tennis courts, and three squash courts.

The new sports and leisure complex in Zelenograd is expected to attract up to two thousand visitors per day.

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The International Student Congress "Tourism of the Future – the Future of Tourism" was held at RUDN University.

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An AR guide to endangered languages of the peoples of Russia, themed tours of Moscow's "small" museums, and barrier-free travel—these are just a few of the projects and topics discussed and presented by participants at the III International Student Congress "Tourism of the Future—the Future of Tourism," which took place at RUDN University in late September.

This large-scale two-day event became the main communication platform for dialogue between students, leading experts, and tourism industry leaders. The congress brought together over 50,000 participants from 100 universities in Russia, the CIS, and China. It was organized with the support of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Economic Development, the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs, the Russian Geographical Society, and other industry bodies, with the tourism platform "Let's Go!" serving as the general partner.

The congress's main goal was to transform young people's perceptions of the tourism industry and showcase the diversity of professional and career opportunities—from entrepreneurship and artificial intelligence to education and the development of an inclusive environment. Participants sought answers to fundamental questions: is tourism a calling, a profession, an education, or something more?

AI, deepfakes, ethics

The comprehensive two-day program included plenary sessions, international teleconferences, foresight sessions, and educational tracks. Participants discussed promising tourism destinations in Russia, the impact of information technology on the transformation of the industry, training the next generation of professionals, and developing an inclusive travel environment.

According to Elizaveta Kolotova, Associate Professor of the Department of Tourism and Service at the RUDN University Graduate School of Management, the most heated discussion erupted during the foresight session on the application of artificial intelligence technologies in tourism.

"The range of opinions was colossal: from enthusiasts who proposed entrusting AI entirely with creating customized travel scenarios to skeptics who feared the complete devaluation of the tour operator and guide profession. The culmination was the question of deepfakes for recreating historical figures in museums. The ethical aspect of this issue—where is the line between education and deception?—sparked the most heated debate. Ultimately, we reached a consensus that AI is a powerful tool, but the final decision and the emotional component should rest with humans," says Elizaveta Kolotova.

Tourism without barriers

Elizaveta Vladimirovna herself spoke on the educational track "Inclusive Tourism: Travel and Vacations Without Barriers." "This wasn't just a lecture, but a very lively and insightful discussion, where key points emerged from a dialogue between theorists, practitioners, and travelers with disabilities themselves. We thoroughly explored how creating an inclusive environment isn't a costly social project, but a smart investment and a competitive advantage. User-friendly navigation, wide doorways, and adapted websites improve the experience for all guests. We concluded that inclusion is a new quality standard for the entire tourism market. 'Invisible' barriers are more important than physical ones," said Elizaveta Kolotova.

As the RUDN University associate professor noted, the discussion participants agreed that the future lies in a proactive approach. Tourism industry representatives shouldn't wait for a guest with a disability to arrive and only then frantically come up with solutions. They should proactively create infrastructure and services aimed at the widest possible audience. The key conclusion: inclusive tourism is not a narrow niche, but a philosophy for running a modern and truly successful tourism business.

Career trajectories

Students were particularly interested in the HR sessions at the congress, featuring leading employers such as Coral Travel, Hyatt, Radisson, Swissotel, and Kavkaz.RF. Students were able to receive feedback and learn about career paths firsthand.

"I was captivated by the companies' willingness to not just accept resumes but immediately provide feedback on ideas. I shared my thoughts on creating themed tours of Moscow's "small" museums, which are typically overlooked on standard tours. A manager from one company not only praised the idea but immediately proposed a specific mechanism for engaging with such museums and even identified potential partners. It was a moment when the line between theory and real business blurs," says Kristina Galaktionova, a fourth-year Bachelor's student at the Graduate School of Management at RUDN University (Hotel Management major).

Kristina and her team won second place in the International Student Project Competition "Tourism of the Future – The Future of Tourism," the results of which were announced at the congress.

"Our project is called 'An AR Guide to the Endangered Languages of the Peoples of Russia.' The idea is that tourists visiting, for example, Karelia or Altai, can use a phone app to point the camera at an object (a tree, a lake, a mountain) and see its name and a short story about it in the local dialect or language, with native voiceover. We wanted to show that technology can be a tool for preserving cultural heritage, not just for entertainment. The jury highly praised the project's social significance and innovation, and now representatives of an ethnographic park would like to speak with us about a pilot project," says Kristina Galaktionova.

According to the girl, in addition to the victory, she remembers the congress for the fact that it changed her understanding of the importance of developing inclusivity in the industry.

"I hadn't previously considered that making tourism services accessible to people with disabilities or the elderly isn't just a social responsibility, but a huge, untapped market niche. One of the speakers cited the example that by creating a barrier-free environment, we automatically make tourism more convenient for everyone: for parents with strollers, for people with disabilities. Overall, the "Inclusive Environment" track gave me useful knowledge. For example, how to properly describe a route for a blind person and what digital solutions exist for hearing-impaired tourists. This knowledge is concrete, measurable, and immediately applicable. I realized that the future belongs to hybrid specialists who understand both technology and human needs," says Kristina Galaktionova.

Foreign experience

Participants were also interested in the experiences of tourism industry representatives from other countries, which they shared during discussions and educational tracks.

"The most unexpected and impressive were the Chinese cases. We're used to talking about mass outbound tourism from China, but their domestic tourism is a phenomenon of a different scale. Our colleagues from China spoke about projects to "revitalize" abandoned villages, inviting artists and urbanists, transforming them into art residencies and eco-resorts for young people. Their approach is total digitalization: from ticket purchases to fully cashless payments within the destination using super apps. But the main insight was the speed of implementation. Where we usually discuss a project for a year, they launch it in three months. This experience makes us think about the need for greater flexibility and speed in decision-making here too," says Elizaveta Kolotova.

An environment for generating breakthrough ideas

The results of two action-packed days were summed up at the closing ceremony by Olga Petrova, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, and the event organizers.

"The congress clearly demonstrated the powerful intellectual and creative potential of our youth. We see students' genuine interest and willingness not just to enter the profession, but to actively shape the future of the tourism industry by proposing bold, technologically advanced, and socially significant solutions. I am confident that the dialogue initiated at this forum will become a solid foundation for the further development of educational programs and successful partnerships between universities, businesses, and the government," said Olga Petrova.

"The caliber of the projects presented at the competition and the depth of the discussions during the congress exceeded all expectations. We especially value the fact that the event served as a true social lift for talented students. Here, they not only received recognition from industry leaders but also found like-minded people, and many even found their future employers. The congress proved that the future of tourism is in good hands, and our task as a university is to continue to maintain this momentum," said Anna Ostrovskaya, Chair of the Student Project Competition Organizing Committee and Director of the Graduate School of Management at RUDN University.

"The main outcome of the congress is the creation of a vibrant, dynamic community. We witnessed the birth of a unique ecosystem where students, leading experts, government officials, and business leaders speak a common language. This direct, unfiltered dialogue is the most effective environment for generating breakthrough ideas and shaping a new generation of tourism industry leaders," said Christopher Konstantinidi, Chairman of the Congress Program Committee and Director of the International Analytical Center for Sustainable Tourism Development at RUDN University.

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Since the beginning of the year, the city has approved the placement of more than 400 non-capital facilities.

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Since the beginning of this year, tenants have received permits to place over 400 non-permanent structures on city land plots: enclosing structures, landscaping elements, and electric vehicle charging stations. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction. Vladimir Efimov.

"The capital has a simplified scheme for placing checkpoints, fences, barriers, hardscapes, fountains, sports facilities, and utility buildings on city-leased land. Since the beginning of 2025, the city has approved the installation of 413 different non-permanent structures and landscaping elements. This will significantly improve the comfort and functionality of the areas and create more attractive spaces for tenants and visitors of shopping centers, public and business complexes, and other facilities located on city land," said Vladimir Efimov.

Applications for the installation of non-permanent structures are reviewed at meetings of a specialized interdepartmental commission, which includes representatives of the capital's departments, committees, and prefectures. After approval, additional agreements are concluded with tenants.

"Urban land tenants can enhance the functionality of the area by installing various non-permanent structures. Since the beginning of 2025, four meetings of the interdepartmental commission have been held. Most of the decisions concerned small architectural forms—the installation of nearly 100 structures has been approved. These include street lamps, sculptures, swings, and benches. In addition, tenants were given the opportunity to install 80 barriers, 55 hangars, warehouses, and other auxiliary structures on the premises of existing production facilities," she noted.

Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital's Department of City Property.

In addition, since the beginning of the year, the placement of 52 utility areas for building maintenance, 42 checkpoints, 31 fencing structures necessary for the security of territories, 23 charging stations for electric vehicles, and other facilities has been approved on city land plots.

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An exhibition about Moscow college teachers has opened on the Boulevard Ring.

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A photo exhibition dedicated to secondary vocational education, "Moscow Colleges: Made with Love," has opened on Chistoprudny and Tverskoy Boulevards. It will run until December 7, the Moscow city college's press service reported. Department of Education and Science.

"More than five thousand teachers and vocational training instructors work at Moscow colleges. Their experience and professionalism help prepare new professionals for the city. The exhibition features the stories of 22 teachers from various fields. They share a common ability to engage students in their profession so that they achieve mastery. The dedication of these teachers proves that the success of every young professional is rooted in the hard work and wisdom of their mentor," the department's press service reported.

Among the exhibition's highlights are masters and teachers whose students achieve high results. For example, Svetlana Spiridonova, a master of culinary training at Service Sphere College No. 10, graduated from the same institution 15 years ago. She continued to teach while simultaneously working in the restaurant industry. Svetlana Spiridonova has trained hundreds of chefs and cooks. Her most successful graduates work at renowned Moscow restaurants.

Alena Kosheleva, a professional disciplines instructor at the Moscow College of Management, Hotel Business, and Information Technology "Tsaritsyno," specializes in bartending training. Last year, she won a silver medal at the World Bartenders Championship in Limassol. Her students also actively participate in international competitions.

Anna Makhonina, a continuing education teacher at Technological College No. 34, has received 63 awards in the hairdressing industry over 15 years of teaching. Her teaching methods help students unlock their potential. In 2023, Anna Makhonina opened her own beauty salon, where students can complete internships with the potential for future employment.

Sergey Vostrikov's career began at the Orenburg Construction College, and today he directs one of Moscow's leading colleges—the "Stolitsa" Urban Development Educational Complex. Over 40 years of teaching, he has made a significant contribution to the training of qualified specialists. As a foreman, he trained hundreds of carpenters, machine operators, and furniture makers. Under his leadership, the college has graduated more than seven thousand specialists in the most in-demand construction fields—from architecture and restoration to electrical installation and landscape design.

Vyacheslav Martynenko, a physical education teacher at the Moscow College of Business Technologies, is a laureate of the prestigious "Moscow Teacher of the Year" competition. Thanks to him, the college's sports club has become one of the top three in the capital's secondary vocational education system. Furthermore, his students have won prizes in beach volleyball and basketball competitions.

Yulia Pletneva and Svetlana Chudinova, teachers at Food College No. 33, are working with students to establish a museum at the educational institution. They are researching the history of women's aviation regiments. Yulia Pletneva developed a master class, "Museum in a Suitcase," which has received nationwide acclaim, and also created a unique theatrical tour, "Tatiana Makarova in Her Museum." Svetlana Chudinova's voice is featured in documentaries, and she immortalized the heroic deeds of female pilots in her book, "Women—Heroes of the Soviet Union and Russia."

Students majoring in creative arts from Technological College No. 34, College of Services No. 10, and Technological College No. 24 helped prepare the exhibition's subjects for the shoot. They did makeup and styling for the photo shoot.

Detailed information on in-demand professions and specialties taught at Moscow colleges is available on the website Moscow Colleges, in the same names Telegram channelAnd community on the social network VKontakte.

Practical training for students at Moscow colleges takes place in modern workshops and laboratories. This facilitates the development of professional skills and aligns with the objectives of the national project. Youth and ChildrenMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found at special page.

School begins with a love for children. Honored teachers of Russia talk about self-development and new technologies in education.

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Nearly 1.2 million gas stoves have been inspected in Moscow since the beginning of the year.

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This year, specialists from the city's municipal services department inspected nearly 1.2 million gas stoves installed in apartments, according to the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Utilities, and Urban Development. Petr Biryukov.

"Between January and September, we inspected the functionality and safety compliance of nearly 1.2 million gas stoves, representing approximately 67 percent of the total. If any violations are detected, gas workers eliminate any safety hazards and provide recommendations for future operation and repairs. Information about the dates and times of inspections is posted on notice boards installed in building entrances and courtyards," noted Pyotr Biryukov.

More than 1.8 million families in the capital use gas stoves. Every year, specialists conduct scheduled maintenance on all gas-powered residential units. To ensure proper operation, it is important to regularly inspect the equipment, maintain it in good condition, and replace it if necessary. This responsibility falls on the owners or tenants of residential properties.

The average lifespan of gas stoves is 10–12 years. After this, gas valves typically wear out, burner diffusers become deformed, and the oven's insulation becomes compromised. In these cases, the equipment must be replaced. Modern stoves must also be equipped with a gas control system: it cuts off the gas supply if the burner flame goes out.

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Sergei Sobyanin congratulated Moscow industrialists on their professional holiday.

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Sergei Sobyanin congratulated employees of the city's industrial enterprises on Moscow Industry Day on his channel in MAX messenger.

"Dear friends, I congratulate you on Moscow Industry Day! This is a vital sector of the city's economy, employing more than 755,000 Muscovites. Moscow's industry is on the rise. Manufacturing output is growing," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

Source: Sergei Sobyanin's Messenger channel Max

Every year, around 150 new high-tech companies open in the capital, and factories are built, with a total area of hundreds of thousands of square meters.

"Thank you for your high level of professionalism. Your work makes a significant contribution to Russia's prosperity. I wish you good health, prosperity, and continued success in your work!" concluded the Moscow Mayor.

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Young Muscovites have chosen a name for a small alpaca from the "City Farm" at VDNKh.

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The "Active Citizen for Children" platform has concluded survey, whose participants chose a name for little alpacaShe was born on August 3rd at the City Farm at VDNKh.

Young Muscovites decided to name the alpaca Nochka: her fur is currently black, but the color may change as the baby grows. This name received 42 percent of the votes.

IN voting Other name options were also presented: Lada (chosen by 24 percent of children) and Korichka (voted for by 13 percent of participants). Bardo was favored by 10 percent of children, Inti by 8 percent, and Sumac by 3 percent.

Muscovites can see the little alpaca in her enclosure, located on the grounds of the City Farm. She usually goes for walks in the mornings with her mother, Dosya, but she can also do so during the day. Nochka is rapidly gaining weight, already weighing over 10 kilograms. For six months, she will be on a special diet—her mother's milk—and later, specialists will supplement her diet with hay, vegetables, grass, and special muesli.

Alpacas are native to South America. They live high in the mountains of Peru, Ecuador, Chile, and Bolivia. Among mammals, the alpaca's closest relative is the camel.

The survey on the Active Citizen for Children platform was prepared jointly with the City Farm at VDNKh and the capital Tourism CommitteeParticipants were young Muscovites aged six to 14 who had a standard account on the mos.ru portal or were logged in to the platform. Moscow Electronic School.

The City Farm, a family-friendly interactive farming and crafts park, opened at VDNKh in 2015. Guests can stroll through the zoo and attend workshops in equipped rooms and a picturesque greenhouse—classes are included in the admission price.

"Active Citizen for Children" is an online platform created specifically for young Muscovites. Here, kids can take part in surveys to make important decisions about the city. They also enjoy quizzes, games, comics, and videos introducing them to Moscow, its history, development, and projects for children, as well as how residents are helping the capital become a better place.

The platform is being developed by the State Public Institution “New Management Technologies” together with the capital Department of Information Technology.

The creation, development and operation of e-government infrastructure, including the provision of mass socially significant services, as well as other services in electronic form, are consistent with the objectives of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State" and the Moscow regional project "Digital Public Administration." More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found at special page.

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Residents of the South-Eastern Administrative Okrug sent over 100 tons of humanitarian aid to the North-Eastern Military District.

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Residents of the southeast of the capital have been providing assistance to soldiers and civilians since the very beginning of the special military operation (SMO). They have sent 16 convoys carrying over 100 tons of humanitarian aid to the combat zone and new territories. The aid is going where it is needed most: to social and medical institutions, including orphanages and hospitals in Luhansk and Donetsk, to military hospitals, and directly to the soldiers.

During this time, activists collected various items for the front and for everyday needs. These included equipment, technology, and electronics, including bulletproof vests, radios, quadcopters, and excavators. Volunteers also donated approximately 100 orthopedic beds, rehabilitation equipment, personal protective equipment, furniture, and medications to hospitals and clinics. Furthermore, thanks to caring Muscovites, several vehicles were sent to the front lines.

"From the very first days of the SVO, an entire support system has been built in the district, involving thousands of people. In addition to collecting essential supplies, volunteer projects, such as weaving camouflage nets, play a huge role. This demonstrates true unity and everyone's desire to contribute to the common cause," said Elena Khromova, Deputy Prefect of the South-Eastern Administrative District.

More than 200,000 people—volunteers and ordinary residents of the South-Eastern Administrative Okrug—are currently involved in preparing humanitarian supplies. This number is constantly growing. The last convoy departed at the end of September. The supplies were delivered to the Luhansk Boarding School and a military unit.

Volunteers in the southeast of the capital have woven around seven thousand camouflage nets. Several districts in the region have volunteer work stations. There, they weave fabric strips into a base, creating camouflage for equipment and personnel. The finished nets are donated through charitable foundations for distribution to military units.

One of the sites is located in Maryino. The group of concerned citizens began with two people, Nina Burmistrova and Marina Rogacheva. They have been working daily since March 2022. Their example has inspired other residents of the area. Nina Burmistrova said that the volunteers weave four to six camouflage nets a week and also conduct dry army showers. She expressed hope that the help and support of residents will bring victory closer.

You can start weaving camouflage nets in several districts of the South-East Administrative Okrug: in Vykhino-Zhulebino on Tashkentskaya Street (building 26, block 2); in the 3rd quarter of Kapotnya (building 23); in Kuzminki on Yeseninsky Boulevard (building 14, block 1); in Lublin on Lublinskaya Street (building 53); in Maryino on Donetskaya Street (building 11) and in Tekstilshchiki on Malysheva Street (building 19, block 2).

Help for SVO fighters and residents of new regions: how to join and supportSince the beginning of the Second World War, Moscow's public advisers have collected over 800 tons of humanitarian aid.

At the aid center in Lublin, they not only weave nets but also make trench candles and accept donations of first aid kits, bandages, clothing, and food from caring residents.

"Our first order of business was sending heating stoves, radios, and quadcopters to the front. At the same time, we launched the production of camouflage nets and trench candles. We started with a small team of deputies, and gradually more than 200 volunteers joined in. In September of this year, we collected about two tons of humanitarian aid," noted Ruslan Bagautdinov, head of the Lyublino municipal district.

Collection points for items to be sent to the special military operation zone and to new territories are located in the Nizhegorodsky District on Nizhegorodskaya Street (building 56); in Vykhino-Zhulebino on Samarkandsky Boulevard (block 137a, building 5); in the 2nd block of Kapotnya (building 22); in Kuzminki on Volgogradsky Prospekt (building 86, building 2); in Lefortovo on Lefortovsky Val Street (building 16a); in Lyublino on Krasnodonskaya Street (building 24); in Maryino on Novomaryinskaya Street (building 3, building 2); in Nekrasovka on Rozhdestvenskaya Street (building 27, building 2); in Pechatniki on Guryanova Street (building 2, building 4); in Tekstilshchiki on Yunyh Lenintsev Street (building 12, building 1); in Ryazan on 1st Novokuzminskaya Street (building 22, block 2); in Yuzhnoportovy on Melnikova Street (building 14).

You can bring non-perishable food items, bottled water, personal hygiene products, thermal underwear, and tactical gloves to the drop-off points. We'll also happily accept donations for civilians, such as new clothing, toys, and stationery. All items are requested to be brought in boxes with a list of contents.

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