Category: Russia

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

"City of Ideas" presented an updated topic page in the form of an interactive map called "City of Ideas – City of Dreams". It shows how Muscovites' proposals are transforming the capital. Here, users get acquainted with key areas of city life and learn how to interact with the platform in a game format.

The theme page became available in October 2024 to celebrate the platform's 10th anniversary.

New areas and games

Now new areas have appeared on the map – "Children's Leisure" and "Sports", which were opened this year to collect suggestions from city residents in the "Suggest an Idea" section. In the places where these areas are located on the landing page, users will find games. Thus, everyone has a chance to influence the development of the areas and contribute to the creation of a more comfortable urban environment.

New educational games have appeared on the page, each of which will help to understand how exactly Muscovites can influence the development of the capital and how their ideas are implemented. For example, in the game "Ideal Couple" the user will have to select for each idea a suitable city sphere within which the initiative can be implemented.

In the game "My Park" you need to collect combinations of various objects to get objects for the improvement of the virtual public space. For example, by choosing a metal pole and a light bulb, players can make a lantern.

The main task in the game "City Matches" is to connect identical cells with the image of spheres in rows. The variety of cells-spheres will show the wide range of topics that the platform covers "City of Ideas".

The game "Feel like an expert", in which participants evaluate the feasibility of implementing ideas, has a second level. Thus, players need to study the map and decide whether it is possible to install a parking lot for scooters next to the park, if across the road there is already one parking lot for such transport and another one for bicycles.

Interaction with new spheres and participation in new games is available to those users who successfully complete the first level games already on the page and reach the second.

Suggest ideas and earn points

Thanks to the thematic page “City of Ideas – City of Dreams”, everyone can feel involved in the capital’s changes and offer new ideas that can make Moscow more comfortable, beautiful and modern.

This can be done either by playing the game “Feel like an expert”, from where it is convenient to go to the form for submitting an idea on the relevant topic, or by clicking on the “City of ideas – city of dreams” logo in the upper left corner of the screen, selecting the area of interest in the “Suggest an idea” section.

For each successfully completed game on the second level, users will be awarded 100 points of the city loyalty program "A Million Prizes". They can be used to obtain goods and services presented on the program website or donated to charity.

To participate in the games, the user must log in to the platform using Mos ID – an account on the mos.ru portal.

The City of Ideas platform has been operating since 2014. During this time, more than 623 thousand users have joined it. They share suggestions on how to make life in the capital more comfortable. More than 8.8 thousand suggestions have already been implemented. City residents participated in projects dedicated to electronic services, culture, entrepreneurship, healthcare, education, transport and other topics. The platform is being developed by the State Institution New Management Technologies andDepartment of Information Technology of the City of Moscow.

The creation, development and operation of the e-government infrastructure, including the provision of mass socially significant services, as well as other services in electronic form, correspond to the objectives of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State" and the regional project of the city of Moscow “Digital Public Administration”.

Get the latest news quicklyofficial telegram channel the city of Moscow.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

An exhibition has opened in the palace of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich in the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve "Treasures of the Divine World: Japanese Icons by Hiroko Kozuki".

Orthodox icons created by a Japanese artist – at first glance, this seems surprising. After all, in order to paint icons, it is believed that it is not enough to simply know and follow the rules and canons – true faith is necessary. Hiroko Kozuki proves by her example that sacred art can exist outside of prejudices and strict religious beliefs. According to Mrs. Kozuki, the icon is the subject of her inspiration and the path to achieving happiness. When in Orthodox churches, she feels the serenity, spirituality and grandeur of these places. And her works are an example of universal spiritual search.

The Path to the Icon

Mrs. Hiroko Kozuki, the wife of the former Japanese ambassador to Russia, lived in our country for many years. An art historian by education, she first studied French medieval art in depth. Once in Russia, Mrs. Kozuki sincerely fell in love with the local culture and immersed herself in the world of icon painting tradition. Getting acquainted with the grandeur of ancient Russian monuments, she visited many museums, monasteries and churches. The starting point for her was the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius. According to her recollections, upon seeing the monastery, she experienced awe comparable to the feelings of a true pilgrim.

"During the Soviet period, a large number of icons were lost, destroyed and sold to other countries. However, ordinary people continued to keep them at home and pray. This, at first glance, paradoxical situation made me want to learn more about the religion and art of Russian people. And that is why I began to paint icons," recalls Hiroko Kozuki.

Fate brought her together with the icon painter Sergei Tarasyan, then she created her first icon – the image of the Archangel Michael. Later, Hiroko Kozuki met a member of the Union of Artists of Russia Elena Antonova and under her mentorship began to develop her skills. In more than twenty years, Mrs. Kozuki has reached incredible heights, and today her works are already in several monasteries and churches in Russia. Over these years, she has acquired a recognizable style, in which traditional canons of iconography are subtly intertwined with elements of Japanese aesthetics.

The artist emphasizes that her favorite icon painter is Andrei Rublev. For her, his works are the absolute perfection of beauty. One of the icons presented at the exhibition is “Holy Trinity”, the source of inspiration for the creation of which was, of course, Rublev’s famous “Trinity”. “I always wanted to paint the image of the Holy Trinity, inspired by the most perfect and elegant icon of all time. It reminds me of the captivating final scene of my favorite film by Andrei Tarkovsky “Andrei Rublev”, when the black and white picture suddenly changes to color and a full-screen image of the icon “Trinity” appears,” says Hiroko Kozuki.

Between religions

If you look at Kozuki's icons from afar and know nothing about the author, it is difficult to even imagine that they were created by a person who grew up in a different culture. When you get closer, you begin to discern details, coloristic features and amazing fineness of lines, which reveal to the experienced eye a slight resemblance to Japanese engravings. Created in strict accordance with the Byzantine and Old Russian canons, Mrs. Kozuki's icons not only demonstrate the highest mastery of technique, but also contain something elusive – additional depth and a sense of calm (probably that same slight response to Buddhist philosophy).

In Japan, where the artist was born and raised, the traditional religions are Buddhism and Shintoism. Thanks to a certain Japanese “liberalism” in matters of faith, Hiroko Kozuki did not have any serious religious contradictions with her passion: her attitude to Christianity is deeply sincere. She celebrates Christmas along with the New Year, can pray in front of an icon and believes in a guardian angel. She says: “The mission of a guardian angel is to protect a specific person, family, community or country… I am inspired by the idea of having my own icon of a guardian angel as my protector, who guides me in life.”

Space of spiritual unity

At the exhibition in the Alexei Mikhailovich Palace, the works of the Japanese artist are displayed together with 10 beautiful examples of Russian icon painting of the 17th–19th centuries from the collection of the museum-reserve. The curators pursued two goals: on the one hand, to show the sources of inspiration of Hiroko Kozuki, on the other, to create a dialogue between two cultures and demonstrate that spiritual heritage is not limited to one era or tradition. According to the curators, this is a meeting of two worlds, where respect for the canon becomes the basis for mutual enrichment, and beauty and harmony are part of the code of human unity.

The exhibition presents 23 works by the artist. Among them are icons of the Holy Trinity, the Nativity, the Transfiguration, the Annunciation, the Ascension, the Image of the Savior Not Made by Hands, the images of the Virgin Mary "Throne", "Kazan", "Leaping of the Child", St. Nicholas of Myra, Archangel Michael, as well as "The Miracle of the Great Martyr George and the Dragon". They are supplemented with detailed explications, sometimes with comments by the artist herself, texts about religions in Japan, including Christianity, as well as photographs from Hiroko Kozuki's travels to Orthodox monasteries and shrines. All this ensures complete immersion in the material and creates a special feeling of a capsule in the three small halls of the exhibition – a closed space of spirituality and beauty beyond time, linguistic, geographical and cultural boundaries.

The exhibition "Treasures of the Divine World: Japanese Icons by Hiroko Kozuki" at the palace of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich will last until October 26. Tickets can be purchased using the service "Mosbilet".

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Races, SUP festivals, free training and sports events within the project "Summer in Moscow" — in this warm season in the capital, everyone can find something to do to their liking. The festivals "Moscow Sports Day" and "Moscow Sports Night" gathered almost 365 thousand people, over 150 thousand city residents took part in the Big Running Festival, and almost 100 thousand residents of the capital joined the Moscow Training Marathon. The water festival "Two Rivers" interested 260 thousand fans of SUP boarding and other water sports, and almost 80 thousand people took part in the women's sports festival.

How to spend the summer actively and what other sporting events have been prepared in the capital – in our article.

Triathlon, SUP boards and extreme sports

Until the end of the summer, the city will host festivals, races, training sessions and other active events. Fans of extreme sports will be interested in the "Moscow Extreme Games", and for fans of SUP surfing, "YauzaFest" will be organized. The "Moscow Sports Night" festival will also be held twice.

In addition, a large program is being prepared for the Day of Physical Culture. It will be celebrated in the center of the capital and at the Moskvich stadium. And this summer, the Triathlon League competitions will be held

You can find out more about upcoming sporting events on the festival website "Summer in Moscow" and the portal "Moscow Sport" 

From racing to chess

Sports events in Moscow are not only competitions. Active lifestyle enthusiasts attend training sessions and master classes, and fans watch professional athletes perform.

Thus, the capital hosts events of the projects “Chess Square”, “Summer. Beach. Moscow Sport” and "Street Basketball Tour – Moscow". You can also visit festival of urban sports and family sports games. Also, the Moscow Sport grounds are open to visitors. There, anyone can train, participate in tournaments, and rent the necessary equipment.

Free training and GTO

City residents are also invited to participate in the year-round projects “Sports Weekend” and “My Sports District” of the capital. Department of Sports.

Within the framework "Sports weekend" Free classes in yoga, fitness, barre, fitrock, stretching and other areas are held for Muscovites. The trainings are held in person at more than 50 venues in the capital, as well as online. More than a million people have already joined the project.

In the project "My Sports District"Free training sessions in football, volleyball, basketball, running, wushu and other sports are held for Muscovites. In summer, classes are held at sports and festival venues, on the roofs of the district centers "Mesto Vstrechi" and in parks, and in winter – at skating rinks and ski slopes. This year, training sessions are held at more than 120 venues. They have already been visited by over 60 thousand people. Over the entire period of the project, more than 35 thousand training sessions have been held.

In addition, Muscovites can pass the standards of the All-Russian physical culture and sports complex "Ready for Labor and Defense". For this purpose, the capital has an annual summer city project "GTO in parks". With its help, you can pass standards or prepare for a test. More than 25 thousand people have already participated in the project.

Outdoor training sessions are held at the Summer in Moscow project sitesStaying in shape: how the GTO movement is developing in Moscow

Moscow is a leader in the development of sports infrastructure and physical education services for residents. Large-scale events and projects are being implemented in the capital that attract city residents to physical education and make an active lifestyle more popular.

Today, more than six million Muscovites regularly engage in sports. The number of amateur athletes is constantly growing due to improved infrastructure, increased accessibility of training, and improvement of digital services.

Project "Summer in Moscow" — the main event of the season. It brings together the most vibrant events of the capital. Every day, charity, cultural and sports events are held in all districts of the city, most of which are free. "Summer in Moscow" is being held for the second time, and this season will be more eventful: new, original and colorful festivals and events will be added to the traditional ones.

Get the latest news quickly official telegram channel the city of Moscow.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Moscow Innovation Cluster with the support of Moscow Venture Fund opened recruitment for the fourth stream of the program "The Path to IPO". Legal entities and individual entrepreneurs registered on the i.moscow platform can apply for participation. Applications are open until September 21. link. Training will begin in October of this year.

"The Path to IPO program is not just an educational course. It is a real chance for companies to enter the public market with comprehensive support from the city – from knowledge and mentoring to targeted financing," she said.

Kristina Kostroma, Head of the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development of the City of Moscow.

The Path to IPO program helps technology companies prepare for listing on the stock market, from training to raising funding. The fourth stream is being merged with the preferential targeted loans program. Moscow Venture Fundto enter the stock market. This will make it easier for participants to implement an IPO, pre-IPO or bond issue strategy.

What awaits program participants

The program consists of two training modules. At the theoretical stage, participants have access to online lectures by experts, as well as auxiliary materials, checklists and document templates. Students will learn about the requirements, procedures and regulatory aspects of the placement of securities.

As part of the practical module, representatives of the exchange, organizing banks and other experts share their experience of entering the public market. Together with mentors, participants will formulate strategies for bringing their companies to the securities market. The best projects will be able to receive a targeted loan of up to 100 million rubles from the Moscow Venture Fund. This will cover the costs of future issuers to prepare for the placement, including the development and registration of issue documents, consulting services, etc.

From training to implementation

The Moscow Innovation Cluster launched the program in June 2024 and managed to train three streams, in which more than 120 representatives of Moscow companies took part. In total, more than 320 applications were received. As a result of the training, to date, two companies have entered pre-IPO, one company has issued bonds, five are planning to enter pre-IPO within a year, and four are planning to enter IPO within two years.

The third stream of the "Path to IPO" program ended in early July this year. During the training, it was possible to compile a profile of the program participant. These are startup founders, business owners or top managers who are looking for investments for projects in the amount of 300 to 500 million rubles. Most companies are engaged in software development and scientific research. The preferred tool for attracting funds is the pre-IPO round.

Among the successful cases is the engineering company Reinnolts, which placed bonds on the Moscow Exchange during its last cohort of students. The company has been operating since 2012 and specializes in the production of heat exchange equipment and water treatment solutions.

Moscow Innovation Cluster promotes the creation of conditions for the development and implementation of new technologies, ensuring scientific, technical and industrial cooperation, and effective interaction between all participants in the ecosystem. The cluster includes organizations from Moscow and 86 other regions of Russia. On the Moscow Innovation Cluster platform, innovators are offered more than 50 digital services that help develop and implement products, attract investment, find partners and scale up a business. The project is supervised by the capital's Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development.

Moscow Venture Fund — an institute for innovative development. The fund supports entrepreneurs at all stages of development — from the initial seed stage to the active growth stage, providing the necessary financial resources for successful development. Three main support programs are currently being implemented: grants, preferential loans for project development, and targeted loans for preparation for an IPO. Over the course of its operation, the fund has supported more than 100 companies in the amount of 1.3 billion rubles and helped attract more than 3.5 billion in investments.

The Department implements three regional projects that are part of the national project "Small and Medium Entrepreneurship and Support for Individual Entrepreneurial Initiatives". These are "Acceleration of Small and Medium Entrepreneurship Entities", "Creating Favorable Conditions for Self-Employed Citizens to Carry Out Activities" and "Creating Conditions for an Easy Start and Comfortable Running of a Business", as well as the regional project "Systemic Measures for the Development of International Cooperation and Export", which is part of the national project "International Cooperation and Export".

Get the latest news quickly official telegram channel the city of Moscow.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

An AI system for diagnosing stroke and selecting patients for surgical treatment is undergoing clinical validation in Moscow. It was created by doctors from the I.V. Davydovsky City Clinical Hospital together with a Moscow innovation company as part of a grant program with the support of the Moscow Center for Innovative Technologies in Healthcare (Medtech). This was announced by Sergei Sobyanin in on your telegram channel.

“The system is integrated into the local digital circuit of the hospital and helps to quickly and accurately make decisions about the necessity and effectiveness of surgery for ischemic stroke, and also offers optimal tactics for patient management,” wrote Sergei Sobyanin.

Source: Sergei Sobyanin's Telegram channel @mos_sobyanin

The system uses CT and MRI images for analysis. The new development was tested in the hospital of the I.V. Davydovsky City Clinical Hospital for patients with stroke. The final decision on each case is always made by a doctor. Artificial intelligence insures in difficult situations, draws attention to potential risks and reduces the likelihood of diagnostic errors.

After clinical confirmation of its effectiveness, the technology can be scaled up to the entire stroke network in Moscow.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.