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Happy birthday, Polytechnic University! 127 years of service to science and Russia.

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On February 19, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University celebrates its anniversary. 127 years ago, in 1899, Nicholas II approved the memorandum of the Russian Empire's Minister of Finance, Sergei Yulyevich Witte, on the "establishment of the Polytechnic Institute in St. Petersburg." The history of our university begins on that day.

Rector Andrey Rudskoy has already congratulated the Polytechnic University students on this significant event: Dear friends! Today, our beloved Polytechnic University turns 127 years old! These years have been filled with remarkable scientific discoveries, constant progress, and the energy of creation for the benefit of the Fatherland! We are proud of our alma mater, the scientists and engineers of the past and present. Polytechnic University confidently looks to the future: participating in major federal programs, creating technologies in demand by industry, and nurturing new generations of highly qualified specialists. Prosper, dear Polytechnic University!

Several celebratory events have already taken place today. The highlight was the grand opening of a new classroom-cum-coworking space, created with the participation of PJSC TGC-1. This modern educational space is located in Room 315 of the Main Academic Building.

The opening ceremony was attended by SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy, Deputy General Director for Company Development Eduard Lisitsky, representatives of the university and company management, faculty, and students.

The ceremony began with welcoming remarks from the distinguished guests, followed by a symbolic opening of the auditorium—the pressing of a button, marking the opening of the new educational space. Guests toured the coworking auditorium, familiarized themselves with its functional areas, digital solutions, and educational equipment, and saw how students use the space for project and teamwork.

The new auditorium is designed to offer a practice-oriented learning format and closely connect the educational process with real-world challenges in the energy industry. The space combines areas for lectures, independent and teamwork, project-based activities, and professional networking, creating the conditions for developing students' engineering and digital competencies.

Addressing students, SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy emphasized the importance of the university's collaboration with industrial partners: "The classroom we're opening today is a space where education directly connects with real-world engineering practice. It was created thanks to trust and deep cooperation with TGC-1. By engaging in such university-industry collaboration, students begin to think like practicing engineers, working with real-world cases and modern technologies, and we, as a university, gain the opportunity to prepare graduates who are truly in demand in the energy sector today."

On behalf of the industrial partner, Eduard Lisitsky, Deputy General Director for Development at PJSC TGC-1, noted the significance of the project: "The opening of the classroom is just the tip of the iceberg of the enormous amount of collaborative work that has been accomplished. Together with our specialists, Polytechnic University updated, updated, and refined the training programs, incorporating interesting and important case studies from the actual operation of our power plants. Furthermore, digital twins of our power plants have been developed and will be used in the training process. This approach allows us to prepare future energy specialists to address current challenges."

Following the ceremony, representatives of PJSC TGC-1 continued their interaction with the students. They discussed internships, graduate employment, career paths, and joint educational and project initiatives.

The opening of the coworking classroom marked the next step in the development of the strategic partnership between SPbPU and PJSC TGK-1. This collaboration encompasses research, education, and human resources, creating a sustainable model of "education-science-industry" interaction and facilitating the training of sought-after specialists for the energy industry.

After the opening of the coworking auditorium, guests and students attended a celebratory Musical Break. On the Polytechnic's birthday, the Ingenium pop and symphony orchestra performed music from popular films and TV series, as well as other contemporary hits. The event culminated with the song "I Love You, Life."

PROF also held a promotion that day. Anyone could receive a checklist with tasks, including writing a wish, taking a photo, and taking a quiz. Completing these tasks earned participants "spins," which, if used, earned a guaranteed prize.

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The British Prime Minister has appointed a new Cabinet Secretary.

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London, February 19 (Xinhua) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed Antonia Romeo as the new Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service. The Cabinet Office announced this on Thursday.

As the department noted, A. Romeo currently holds the post of Permanent Secretary/Deputy Secretary/Home Office. Her current appointment to the head of the British civil service marks the first time in history that a woman has held this position.

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Russia's proposals to NATO regarding security guarantees for 2021 remain relevant, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.

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Moscow, February 19 /Xinhua/ — All proposals Russia made to NATO regarding security guarantees in 2021 remain valid, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko stated on Thursday.

"If we look at each of the proposals that was made and not supported by our partners, the implementation of each of them would significantly strengthen security in Europe. In this sense, they all remain relevant as real tools, as a real opportunity to improve the security situation," TASS quoted the Russian diplomat as saying.

A. Grushko is confident that implementing Russia's proposals is an opportunity to improve the security situation and reverse the negative trends observed today.

He recalled that Russia's proposals included eliminating the deployment of short- and medium-range missiles in Europe, halting further expansion of the alliance, and returning its military configuration to its 1997 status. "We could continue listing other elements, but in any case, each of them represents a significant contribution to European and Euro-Atlantic security," the deputy minister noted.

According to A. Grushko, the rejection of Russian security proposals in the context of the Ukrainian crisis has largely led to the compromised concept of European and Euro-Atlantic security today. He emphasized that Russia and its allies are currently focused on promoting the concept of Eurasian security.

“We and our like-minded partners are focusing on promoting the concept of Eurasian security based on the principle of the indivisibility of security, respect for the legitimate rights of all participating states, respect for the identity of these states, and so on,” the Russian diplomat concluded.

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Iran and Russia conducted joint naval exercises in the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean.

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TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) — The Iranian and Russian navies conducted joint exercises in the Gulf of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean on Thursday, successfully completing a number of operations.

During the exercises, special forces of the Iranian and Russian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy successfully carried out an operation to free a captured vessel, according to a statement published on the Iranian armed forces' website.

Ships and air units from the two countries also took part in the operation, which included aerial reconnaissance, surface operations and the capture of pirates, the statement said.

It added that the Iranian destroyer Alvand, missile-launching warships, helicopters, landing craft, special operations groups, combat speedboats and ships, among others, participated in this stage of the exercise.

Spokesman for the drills, Hasan Maqsudloo, said the exercises aim to enhance maritime security, expand cooperation between the two navies and improve coordination in joint operations, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported on Wednesday.

The joint exercises come after IRGC exercises in the Strait of Hormuz that temporarily closed the strait on Tuesday, and amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States and a buildup of the US military presence in the region.

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Two-day talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States in Geneva concluded without any documents being signed, according to media reports.

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Moscow, February 19 /Xinhua/ — No documents were signed following the talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States on resolving the Ukrainian crisis, which took place in Geneva, Switzerland, on February 17-18. This was reported on Wednesday by RIA Novosti, citing a source.

“There were no signatures,” the news agency quotes the source as saying.

Vladimir Medinsky, aide to the Russian president and head of the Russian delegation, noted that the negotiations were difficult but businesslike. "As you know, the negotiations lasted two days, a very long time yesterday, in various formats, and also about two hours today. They were difficult, but businesslike," TASS quoted him as saying. Medinsky also announced that the next meeting would take place soon.

Commenting on the recent talks, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that the Russian delegation in Geneva had clear instructions to act within the framework of the agreements reached during the Russian-American summit in Alaska last August.

In turn, Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine and head of the Ukrainian delegation, stated that progress had been made in the negotiations, with the parties clarifying a number of issues, while others required further coordination. "The next step is to achieve the necessary level of consensus and submit decisions for the presidents' consideration. Our task is to prepare a practical, not just formal, basis for such decisions," the Ukrainian television channel Novosti.live quoted him as saying on Telegram. The Ukrainian representative did not disclose details of the meeting, describing it as substantive but tense.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also noted progress in the negotiations. He said that ceasefire monitoring with the participation of the United States was discussed in Geneva. "Regarding the substantive nature of the negotiations… We were constructive on the military front… The military understands how to monitor the ceasefire… if there is political will. They agreed on almost everything there. Monitoring will definitely be with the participation of the American side," Zelenskyy stated.

Earlier, US Special Presidential Envoy Steven Witkoff wrote on the social media platform X about significant progress in the Ukraine settlement negotiations. He emphasized that the United States "has moderated trilateral negotiations with Ukraine and Russia," adding that the success of the current US administration lies in "bringing both sides of this conflict to the negotiating table."

The meeting in Geneva marked the third round of trilateral consultations on a Ukrainian settlement involving Russia, Ukraine, and the United States. The previous two rounds took place on January 23-24 and February 4-5 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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Washington, D.C., mayor declares emergency over sewage spill in Potomac River

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) — Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser on Wednesday declared the month-long sewage spill in the Potomac River a local emergency to request federal support.

On January 19, a section of a sewer pipe ruptured, releasing over 200 million gallons of wastewater into the Potomac River. The US capital and surrounding areas are grappling with the consequences of the leak. The sewer pipe was maintained by DC Water, the water utility that serves Washington, D.C.

The mayor asked the federal government to direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish regular interagency coordination meetings among federal agencies, affected states, and the District of Columbia to maintain shared situational awareness and coordinate federal assistance.

In a post on X's social media platform Wednesday, the mayor said the request asks for 100 percent "reimbursement" of costs incurred by the county and DC Water.

The mayor's latest request comes after President Donald Trump recently criticized local leaders for their handling of the spill.

In a post on Truth Social on Tuesday, he said officials in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia "must get to work, immediately," to address the sewage spill in the Potomac.

“If they can’t handle this issue, they should call me and politely ask me to fix it,” Trump said. –0–

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The capital has deployed the maximum number of specialists and equipment to combat the snowfall.

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The maximum number of utility workers, major Moscow engineering companies, and specialized equipment are deployed to deal with the aftermath of the unusual snowfall in the capital, according to the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Utilities, and Public Works. Petr Biryukov.

"The city is experiencing extremely challenging weather conditions today—heavy snowfall accompanied by winds gusting up to 15-17 meters per second. Forecasters estimate that more than 70 percent of the monthly precipitation will fall. The maximum number of municipal service personnel and specialists from major Moscow engineering companies are involved in clearing Moscow of snow. A fleet of municipal and engineering equipment has been deployed to the streets. Work is ongoing, and warming and food stations have been set up for the workers," noted Pyotr Biryukov.

All city services are working in an enhanced mode, constantly monitoring the condition of streets and major highways. As precipitation progresses, continuous mechanized sweeping of roadways and pedestrian areas is carried out on a cyclical basis, followed by de-icing.

Particular attention is being paid to the prompt clearing of key thoroughfares. This is necessary to ensure the passage of ambulances, emergency services, and public transportation. Specialists are also clearing sidewalks, approaches to bus stops, public transportation facilities, and social amenities.

In addition, a 24-hour duty of heads of enterprises and organizations has been organized in the capital urban economy complex, emergency dispatch services, emergency crews from engineering companies, and administrative district prefectures. Trucks and heavy-duty cranes are on duty along the Moscow Ring Road, as well as in the Troitsky and Novomoskovsky administrative districts. They are ready to assist truck drivers.

Once the snowfall subsides, utility services will begin clearing snow and ice from pitched roofs of apartment buildings, protruding building facades, gutters, and downspouts. The work areas will be cordoned off with tape and special barriers to prevent pedestrian access.

Residents are asked to be understanding about the inconvenience associated with snow removal and disposal, and to not interfere with the operation of municipal and utility equipment.

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"Olympus Polytech": How the best athletes were honored

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The Polytechnic University's Reading Room hosted a celebration honoring its best athletes. It was an evening of intense emotion, the names of the best were celebrated, and sporting victories became the stuff of legend. Here, congratulations were given to those who raised their university's flags high above the podiums in 2025. 2025 was a truly golden year for the Polytechnic University. The university won 29 gold medals: 7 gold, 14 silver, and 8 bronze. The student competition brought together 68 universities, competing for leadership in 73 sports disciplines. The Polytechnic University confidently took second place overall and first in the team championship among universities with more than 10,000 students!

The voices from the stage weren't just words—they were filled with pride. University Rector Andrey Rudskoy addressed the athletes with a farewell speech: "I wish you all to never forget your core profession, the work to which you will dedicate your entire lives. You should always draw on your university experience, and that experience is very simple: to reach the top and be a winner! I wish you to achieve the same heights in your creative engineering career as you have in sports."

The best athletes were also greeted by Dmitry Tikhonov, Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education, and Valery Sushchenko, Director of the Institute of Physical Culture, Sports, and Tourism.

At the end of 2025, the university held a competition to award the "Student-Athlete" status to identify the best athletes from its student teams. Following the competition, the "SPbPU Student-Athlete" status was awarded to thirty students who were winners of all-Russian and regional student competitions:

candidate for master of sports, winner of the All-Russian competitions in dance sports Daria Arbatskaya;
Master of Sports of Russia, winner of the Russian Billiard Championship Maria Balakan;
winner of the St. Petersburg student sports games in chess in the disciplines “blitz” and “classics” Ruslan Barseghyan;
candidate master of sports, winner of the Russian championship in all-style karate Oleg Gorshenev;
Master of Sports of Russia, winner of the St. Petersburg fencing championship Maya Delikamova;
candidate for master of sports, winner of the All-Russian competition among students in darts Valeria Elakova;
candidate for master of sports, winner of the All-Russian student festival “UniverLiga Fest” Artyom Makarov;
master of sports of Russia, winner of the Russian championship in orienteering Polina Morozova;
winner of the St. Petersburg University Games in kettlebell lifting and tug-of-war Olga Mochalova;
Master of Sports of Russia, winner of the Russian Championship in orienteering Mikhail Pashkov;
candidate master of sports, captain of the national team, winner of the St. Petersburg student games in tennis Arina Pivsaeva;
Master of Sports of Russia, winner of the Russian Swimming Championship and Cup Alexandra Khailova;
winner of the St. Petersburg University Games in athletics Marta Handina;
master of sports of Russia, winner of the championship, championship and cup of Russia in orienteering Olga Shmailova;
member of the water polo team, winner of the All-Russian competition among students Daniil Antonov;
member of the football team, winner of the All-Russian competition among students within the National Student Football League Nikita Bogomolov;
member of the football team, winner of the All-Russian competition among students within the framework of the National Student Football League Stepan Verbitsky;
captain of the futsal team, winner of the St. Petersburg football championship Valeria Gromozdova;
member of the volleyball team, candidate master of sports, winner of the St. Petersburg championship Ekaterina Kleptsova;
member of the mini-football team, winner of the St. Petersburg football championship Veronika Lavitskaya;
member of the national team for cheer sports, candidate for master of sports, winner of the All-Russian competition among students Daria Lunegova;
member of the innovative sports team, winner of the St. Petersburg computer sports championship Artyom Mironchik;
member of the basketball team, winner of the All-Russian competition among students Daria Podyanova;
member of the national hockey and floorball team, winner of the All-Russian championship final and the Student Hockey League Super Cup, Evgeniy Poltanov;
member of the national rowing team, candidate master of sports, winner of the All-Russian competition among students Georgy Sobolev;
member of the mini-football team, master of sports of Russia, winner of the championship, cup and super cup of Russia in beach soccer Inna Spirina;
member of the Ultimate team, winner of the All-Russian competition among students in flying disc Vladislava Staynovskaya.

The audience greeted the evening's distinguished guests with thunderous applause. True legends of world sport took the stage: Olympic champion and ten-time world record holder in speed skating, Polytechnic graduate Yevgeny Kulikov; four-time Olympic medalist and three-time world championship medalist in swimming Gennady Prigoda (father of the famous Polytechnic graduate Kirill Prigoda); and world championship winner and world cup silver medalist in karate, Polytechnic graduate Daniil Ufimtsev.

Evgeny Kulikov presented awards to the best of the best. He also expressed his wishes to our athletes: "I wish you all the best!"

Vyacheslav Fetisov, hockey player, Olympic champion, multiple world and European champion, and honorary doctor of SPbPU, also addressed the students with a congratulatory speech. He reminded them that Polytechnic University is more than just a university; it's a springboard into life: Polytechnic University is a place where you can grow in everything: education, science, and sports.

The athletes were also congratulated by four-time Olympic medalist and three-time World Swimming Championship medalist Gennady Prigoda.

To gain experience and win, you need a lot of components, but the main ones are to work, toil, and not stop, he noted.

Athletes frommore than 50 student teams.

Motorsport team.
Aikido team.
Ultimate team.
Arm wrestling team.
Badminton team.
Women’s basketball team.
Men’s basketball team.
Biathlon and cross-country skiing teams.
Billiards and darts team.
Combat Sambo and MMA teams.
Teams for boxing, kickboxing and chessboxing.
Women’s water polo team.
Men’s water polo team.
Women’s volleyball team.
Men’s volleyball team.
Women’s handball team.
Men’s handball team.
National team for kettlebell lifting and tug of war.
Go team.
National golf and mini-golf team.
Alpine skiing and snowboarding team.
Rowing team.
National team for jiu-jitsu and grappling.
Judo and sambo teams.
Teams in innovative sports and e-sports.
Karate and taekwondo national teams.
Equestrian team.
National speed skating team.
Athletics team.
Women’s futsal and futsal team.
Table tennis team.
Sailing team.
Powerlifting team.
Swimming team.
Rugby team.
Climbing team.
Speedsoft team.
Aerobics team.
National wrestling team.
Orienteering team.
Sports tourism team.
Archery team.
Muay Thai team.
Dance sports team.
Tennis team.
Fencing team.
Figure skating team.
Floorball team.
Football team.
Men’s futsal team.
Hockey team.
Rhythmic gymnastics team.
Cheer sports team.
Chess team.
National checkers team.

Congratulations from the Olympic champions, awards to Polytechnic University's sports leaders, and musical accompaniment from the vocal group "Ne spit!"—all of this made the "Olympus Polytechnic" evening unforgettable. It was a moment when sport and the university merged to prove: Polytechnic University is strength, speed, and victory.

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Sergei Sobyanin: Two more Moscow sites have received technology park status.

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The sites of the Moscow Polymetallic Plant, part of TVEL, and Renova Lab have received technology park status. Sergei Sobyanin announced this on his channel.MAX messenger.

The new Moscow Polymetal Plant technology park is located in the southern Moscow district of Moskvorechye-Saburovo at 49 Kashirskoye Highway. The total area of the technology park is 56,700 square meters.

The high-tech platform specializes in the development and production of additive manufacturing products, network and telecommunications equipment, and chemical products and technologies, including for the automotive industry.

The technology park is home to 25 resident companies, employing over 1,300 people. These include:

— JSC Rosatom Chemistry — develops new materials for the automotive industry;

— T-Com LLC — produces telecommunications equipment, including network switches for access, aggregation and core levels;

Rosatom Additive Technologies LLC is a developer and manufacturer of 3D equipment and materials, implementing projects to introduce additive solutions into key sectors of Russian industry.

Plans include strengthening cooperation between resident companies, creating a center for shared equipment use, and enhancing the technology park's interaction with specialized Moscow universities to train engineering and technical personnel.

The Renova Lab technology park is located within the Skolkovo Innovation Center at 11 Sikorsky Street. The total area of the park is 26,800 square meters.

"Renova Lab (Skolkovo) is engaged in applied research in the field of materials science, automation of technological cycles, and experimental design development," the Moscow Mayor noted.

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This helps ensure the production of competitive products with improved performance characteristics.

The technology park is home to 17 resident companies, employing over 200 people. These include:

— OOO Stentex — produces modern coronary stents and balloon catheters for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases;

— Gorizont Coatings LLC — is engaged in the creation of functional and protective coatings for metalworking and mechanical engineering, the development of vacuum deposition technologies, the production of consumables, as well as the maintenance and modernization of coating equipment;

ProTech Lab LLC conducts applied research in the field of mineral processing, develops and implements digital solutions for industry (including artificial intelligence systems), and creates technologies to improve production efficiency.

Plans include opening a production facility for medical devices and components, a pilot production facility based on lactic acid copolymer, and a laboratory for the development of DNA identification technology and next-generation genetic passports within the technology park.

In addition, the companies Svyaz Engineering M (Mosgormash Technopark) and Vacuum Technology Laboratory Plus (Elma Technopark) received the status of anchor resident of the technopark.

Svyaz Engineering M, a company founded in 2005, specializes in the comprehensive implementation of automated and intelligent electricity metering systems. Since its inception, its specialists have manufactured and installed over 50,000 energy metering systems of varying complexity throughout Russia. Specifically, the company's devices are installed at stations that charge the city's river electric vessels on floating docks.

Vacuum Technology Plus Laboratory LLC develops and manufactures vacuum process equipment, including installations for sputtering, PVD, plasma chemistry and electron beam, as well as a wide range of components and units for vacuum systems (trademarks Beams

Currently, 53 technology parks are open in Moscow (including 11 Moscow City priority investment projects for the creation of technology parks). These sites are home to over 2,400 companies (20 organizations have anchor resident status), and over 78,000 jobs have been created.

The status of a technology park or a priority investment project for the creation of a technology park allows for land tax and property tax benefits, as well as reduced land rent. The management company can also take advantage of an investment tax deduction of up to 90 percent of the costs of equipping the site and constructing capital facilities, while applying a reduced 13.5 percent income tax rate for the regional portion. These benefits allow technology parks to reduce their regional tax burden by up to 25 percent.

The technology park's anchor resident status allows the company to take advantage of an investment tax deduction and write off up to 90 percent of its fixed asset investments, applying a reduced 13.5 percent income tax rate in the regional portion.

Technology park residents can also receive grants for equipment installations worth up to 30 million rubles per year. Management companies can also receive subsidies for equipment acquisition and property development, utility connections, and partial reimbursement of lease payments and loan interest.

Since 2016, investment in the development of Moscow technology parks has totaled approximately 182.7 billion rubles. For every ruble in tax incentives, private investment accounts for more than 13.2 rubles.

"The development of the technology park network remains one of the key drivers of growth for Moscow's high-tech economy. The city is attracting investment in the construction of new sites and expanding business opportunities," added Sergei Sobyanin.

You can learn more about how this work is organized, which companies can become residents of technology parks, and what support measures are available to developers and entrepreneurs at II Forum of Technological Infrastructure, which will take place on March 19 and 20 in the Lomonosov cluster of the Vorobyovy Gory Innovation Scientific and Technical Center of Lomonosov Moscow State University.

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Sergei Sobyanin opened a new police department building in the Losinoostrovsky district.

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Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin and Oleg Baranov, Head of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation for Moscow, opened the new building of the Losinoostrovsky District Police Department. They also spoke with Moscow police officers.

"We're opening a second building for the district police department this year. This building, which is several times larger than the previous one, has everything needed for normal, efficient operations, from offices and equipment to a gym, a sports center, and so on. So, I congratulate the staff on their new home. I think they'll be comfortable working here," said Sergei Sobyanin.

He also congratulated workers on the upcoming Defender of the Fatherland Day.

Before moving to its new building, the Losinoostrovsky District Department of Internal Affairs occupied a two-story building at 30 Izumrudnaya Street. The total floor area of the premises was 1,718.8 square meters. This was insufficient for the full-fledged and effective operation of the department, which employs 155 people and serves a district with a population of over 83,000.

Shooting range, garage and duty station

The new district department building, covering 6,000 square meters, is located at 44 Letchika Babushkina Street, approximately a 15-minute walk from the Babushkinskaya metro station. Construction work was completed from March 2024 to January 2026, funded by the capital's budget and funded by the Safe City program.

The building's ventilated façade and base are made of porcelain stoneware. The façade is clad with metal cassettes and artificial stone slabs. The surrounding area is landscaped.

The four-story administrative building (including a technical floor) provides comfortable conditions for police officers to work, study, train, and relax. The department is equipped with modern utility systems, furniture, office equipment, and all necessary facilities.

"The building was constructed according to a custom design. It houses combat and service training areas, including a shooting range, as well as offices for the duty station, investigative department, criminal investigation department, and inquiry department," the Moscow Mayor wrote on his channel.

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Additionally, there are rooms for security and suspect escort teams, logistics support, and other facilities. The building includes a gym with exercise equipment and a wrestling area, as well as a refreshment bar, breakout rooms, and relaxation rooms. A conference room with a modern multimedia system has been installed for operational meetings and other work events.

For the accommodation of official vehicles, there is a garage for six cars and a surface parking lot for 40 cars.

The move to the new building on Letchika Babushkina Street will be completed in February 2026.

Security, openness, and comfort: a new standard for the Metropolitan Police's buildings

The Moscow government provides systematic assistance to the Moscow police in modernizing their equipment and technical resources. Comfortable working conditions are created in the new and renovated buildings of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the City of Moscow. Modern duty stations, offices, laboratories, break rooms, gyms, shooting ranges, cafeterias, and refreshment areas are being installed there. The surrounding area is being landscaped. Modern electronic security, surveillance, and access control systems ensure the safety of employees and visitors.

Since 2010, 31 new Moscow police facilities have been commissioned. These include the police departments for the Western, Southern, and Eastern administrative districts, the Akademichesky, Beskudnikovsky, Golyanovo, Danilovsky, Kotlovka, Losinoostrovsky, Molzhaninovsky, Ochakovo-Matveyevskoye, Rostokino, Severny, Tverskoy, Khovrino, Khoroshevo-Mnevniki, Shcherbinka, Yuzhnoportovy, and Yakimanka districts, as well as the Moskovsky station, the Kommunarsky Inter-Municipal Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, the Canine Service Center, and a complex of administrative buildings on Ryabinovaya Street.

At the same time, a comprehensive reconstruction and improvement program is underway at the facilities of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the city of Moscow. Since 2011, work has been completed on 222 facilities, including:

— 80 buildings of district departments of internal affairs;

– six residential buildings – family dormitories for police officers;

— 91 sports and hockey fields for training and recreation of personnel;

— 45 other departmental objects.

Safe City: On Moscow's Crime Rate

Between 2010 and 2025, the total number of crimes committed in Moscow decreased by 35 percent, from 185,900 to 120,900. Last year, their number decreased by 7.7 percent compared to 2024.

The crime rate per 100,000 people decreased by 48.5 percent—from 1,770 to 911. Murders decreased by more than 3.5 times, burglaries by 64 times, car thefts by almost 47 times, robberies by 13 times, muggings by 20 times, and hooliganism by almost five times. The number of crimes committed in public places decreased more than threefold.

Detailed information about service in the Moscow police is presented inspecial section On the mos.ru portal. Here you can also find out about working conditions, social benefits, candidate requirements, and submit an application. onlineIn addition, the page contains answers to frequently asked questions.

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