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Three years, which seemed like a long time to Muscovites but like a flash to restorers, marked the active phase of restoration of the Ostankino Palace's Egyptian Pavilion. Today, it is open to visitors and hosts its first exhibition.

Irina Efremova, chief researcher at the State Palace and Park Museum-Reserve, spoke about noble traditions. Ostankino and Kuskovo, curator of the exhibition Visiting Count Sheremetev.

An estate for holidays

While restorers are strengthening the foundations and "hanging" the walls of the Main House and the Italian Pavilion, the Egyptian Pavilion is bustling with activity and hosting the exhibition "Visiting Count Sheremetev."

"All pleasure estates were built specifically for celebrations and magnificent receptions," explains Irina Efremova. "And Ostankino is famous for several such grand receptions: in honor of Paul I, the Polish King Stanisław Poniatowski, and Alexander I."

The program of these visits was carefully planned down to the last detail, like a court ceremony: a tour of the park and palace, a theatrical performance, and then the culmination – a feast.

It hangs in the air and retains its authenticity. Architects and restorers talk about their work at the Ostankino Palace.

Luxury and minimalism of the Sheremetevs

In the center of the Egyptian Pavilion, banquet tables have been recreated based on authentic late 18th-century drawings preserved in the museum's collection. During one of the receptions, the opera "Zelmira and Smelon, or the Capture of Izmail" was performed, with the prima of the Sheremetev Theater, the serf singer Praskovya Zhemchugova, who later became Countess Sheremeteva, shining on stage.

The exhibition's highlights are the authentic tableware sets used for those very same receptions. "Sheremetev, of course, had plenty of silver and even gold tableware," says Irina Efremova. "But by the end of the 18th century, porcelain and earthenware from the English factory of Josiah Wedgwood became fashionable. Empress Catherine II introduced the fashion for English earthenware."

On the table are several dinnerware sets, one of which is by the English manufacturer Wedgwood, made from the famous cream-colored faience, also known in Sheremetev documents as "pale faience." "Experts believe that faience of this exquisite creamy hue was supplied only to Russia," notes the curator. "This is a characteristic of uniquely Russian taste, dating back to Catherine the Great."

The porcelain is impressive not because of its painting, but because of the elegant simplicity of its decor, fashionable in the late 18th century—it would fit perfectly even in modern minimalist interiors. The shapes are also intriguing: there are numerous terrines (covered bowls for hot dishes) and plate warmers, unique even for museum collections. "Hot water was poured inside, and a dish was placed on top. Why? Because food was brought in from the kitchen outbuilding. These warmers are very rare, but we have them," Irina Efremova proudly says.

The paradox of the Egyptian pavilion, which is actually Roman

The architecture of the Egyptian Pavilion is a play on antiquity, so popular during the Age of Enlightenment. The pavilion is built in the form of an atrium—the courtyard of a Roman house. So why is it Egyptian? "Many Egyptian treasures were found during excavations of Roman cities. At that time, no distinction was made between Antiquity and Egypt," explains Irina Efremova. "It was believed that all of this existed at the same time."

Egyptian motifs are evident in details, such as the sphinxes crowning the stoves. "We've counted just over a hundred sphinxes, decorative elements so fashionable in the late 18th century, throughout the palace's interiors," shares the exhibition curator.

The art of relaxation

The Enlightenment motto "Entertain while edifying" was also embodied in the palace's layout. "The interiors were designed to prevent eye fatigue," explains Irina Efremova. "A large, bright hall alternates with a narrow, darkened gallery. 'Chambers of splendor' with luxurious furnishings gave way to 'chambers of repose' where one could relax a little, achieving perfect posture."

The passage gallery, which was once the "rest chambers," once housed numerous card tables for card games. Before restoration, the gallery served as museum storage. Only now has it become possible to restore this interior.

Count Sheremetev's reconnaissance and his portrait coming to life

For Nikolai Petrovich Sheremetev, the Ostankino Palace was a way to assert his status in competition with other nobles. His main rival was Chancellor Alexander Bezborodko. "He even sent agents to his house to see what was new," explains Irina Efremova. This rivalry drove not only fashion but also art, prompting the creation of ever more exquisite interiors and the staging of ever more grandiose celebrations.

For example, Sheremetev ordered the capitals and bases of the pilasters, as well as the delicate carvings on the door panels and jambs, to be silver-plated (in keeping with the latest fashion). However, over time, the silver oxidized and darkened. When restorers discovered genuine silver plating beneath later layers, it was a true revelation. A special restoration council was convened to decide whether to restore the silver plating or gild the carvings. Ultimately, the decision was made to replace the silver plating with white gold, which does not oxidize and has the same silvery hue. Now the interior appears as it was originally intended during the palace's construction in the 18th century.

At the entrance, guests are greeted by a living portrait of the Count and a detailed interactive model of the Ostankino Palace and garden—you can switch between day and night, when balls began and fireworks exploded.

A real palace

In the 18th century, the Ostankino Theatre-Palace was simply known as a large house. Everything changed after Alexander II's visit to Ostankino in 1856. He spent several days there before his coronation, and the large house was then elevated to the status of a palace. For this event, the interiors were renovated and new furniture was brought in. Alexander II was no longer received by Nikolai Petrovich, but by his son, Count Dmitry Nikolaevich. He did so with no less grace and splendor than his father.

The Egyptian Pavilion was built for entertainment: music, theatrical performances, engaging table conversations, and an atmosphere of joy and creativity reigned. And today, amidst the complex restoration of the palace's other pavilions, the festive atmosphere is once again palpable.

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In September, residents of 13 buildings undergoing resettlement completed the paperwork for apartments in new buildings under the renovation program. More than 2,300 Muscovites received comfortable housing, according to Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital's Department of City Property.

"Every month, the number of buildings whose residents have fully completed the paperwork for new apartments under the renovation program is growing. In September, 13 such buildings were added. Seven of them are located in the east of the capital—in the Sokolinaya Gora, Ivanovskoye, Severnoye Izmailovo, and Kosino-Ukhtomsky districts; two buildings are in the southeast, in the Lyublino district. One building each was added in the center of Moscow—in the Presnensky district; in the southwest—in Cheryomushki; in the northwest—in Pokrovsky-Streshnevo; and in the northeast—in the Losinoostrovsky district. Over 2,300 residents of these buildings have already received comfortable apartments in the new buildings. The city provided program participants with housing in the same districts where they previously lived. Thanks to this approach, new residents can use familiar transportation routes and infrastructure and adapt more quickly after moving," said Ekaterina Solovyova.

Nine of the 13 buildings have already been vacated—their former residents have moved into new apartments. The relocation process continues in the remaining four buildings. The completely vacated buildings will be demolished, and modern residential complexes and associated infrastructure will be built in their place.

Earlier, the Mayor of Moscow said that the renovation program included nine new sites.

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

Moscow is one of the region's leaders in terms of construction volume. Its high rate of housing construction is in line with the goals and initiatives of the national project. Infrastructure for LifeMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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The restoration of the façades of the Baevs' city estate, located on Prospekt Mira (Building 52, Buildings 1 and 2), has been completed. The complex consists of two mansions dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, connected by a passageway with a winter garden. The buildings are under the jurisdiction of the Main Directorate for Servicing the Diplomatic Corps of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (GlavUpDK under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia) and are designated a cultural heritage site of regional significance.

"The Baevs' city estate on Mira Avenue is a valuable architectural landmark, preserving much of its façade decoration, executed in the eclectic style of the second half of the 19th century, incorporating elements of various historical European styles. One of the main decorations and most distinctive elements of Building 1 is the asymmetrically positioned bay window with volute brackets and façade moldings. Similar brackets can also be seen under the passageway arch. Façade restoration began in 2024 and is now fully completed," said the head of the Moscow Department of Cultural Heritage.

Alexey Emelyanov.

According to him, specialists reinforced the brickwork, removed later paint deposits from the stucco and drawn decoration, and repaired the plaster surfaces. The facades were restored to their original light green color, which restorers discovered during their research.

Additionally, during the work, the interior entrance doors were replaced with wooden ones, based on historical counterparts. Backlighting was installed on the facades facing Mira Avenue, the roofing was renewed, and the artistic roof railing was recreated. All work was carried out according to the approved design and under the supervision of Department of Cultural HeritageThe restoration was carried out by the Main Directorate of the Department of Cultural Heritage of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The history of the Baevs' city estate dates back to the 19th century. After the fire of 1812, the wooden buildings on 1st Meshchanskaya Street (now Prospekt Mira) gradually gave way to stone buildings, mostly two-story. In 1816, the site of the current complex was occupied by an Empire-style mansion belonging to the Moscow merchant Vasily Yerofeyev.

The property was divided into a courtyard and a garden. A two-story stone house once stood where Building 2 stands today. Outbuildings were located along the northern and southern boundaries of the property, and a wooden gazebo stood in the garden on the eastern side. In 1848, a mezzanine floor was added to the main house. In 1867, when the estate belonged to the hereditary honorary citizen Alexandra Epishkina, the Empire-style façade was rebuilt in the eclectic style, embellished with Baroque elements. The architect Vasily Shtrom designed the project.

In the second half of the 19th century, the estate changed hands. In 1896, it passed to the Baev merchant family, headed by hereditary honorary citizen Ivan Baev, owner of the shoe company "Baev Ivan Denisovich Sr. and His Brothers." As the family grew, new space was needed, and active construction began on the property. That same year, 1896, a two-story mansion with a mezzanine in the eclectic style was erected on a vacant lot along the street, designed by architect Vladimir Chagin. It was connected to the main house by a passageway with a winter garden on the second floor.

After the 1917 revolution, the estate buildings were nationalized and, several decades later, transferred to the use of the diplomatic corps.

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Moscow will experience a significant drop in temperature in the coming days. Nighttime temperatures will drop to zero degrees Celsius, with cloudy and rainy weather.

On Saturday, October 11, the city is expected to see temperatures between 9°C and 11°C. Forecasters warn of possible rain.

On the night of Sunday, October 12, thermometers will show temperatures between 4 and 6 degrees Celsius above zero. During the day, temperatures will rise to 7 and 9 degrees Celsius. Rain is expected at times.

On Monday, October 13, overnight temperatures will range from 3 to 5 degrees Celsius, and daytime temperatures will range from 5 to 7 degrees Celsius. Rain is forecast.

On the night of Tuesday, October 14, and Wednesday, October 15, temperatures will drop to between 0°C and 5°C. During the day, temperatures will warm to between 4°C and 9°C. Rain is expected at times.

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On September 1st, a baby Diana monkey, listed on the IUCN Red List, was born at the Moscow Zoo. Staff are not handling the baby to avoid stressing it, so the newborn's sex is still unknown: the genitals of these primates are hidden by the inguinal fold.

"For the first few days, his mother, Fiona, carried him constantly, never letting go for a minute. After two weeks, the cub began to slowly crawl off her and explore his surroundings. Now he spends a significant amount of time with his mother, who continues to carry him, but also climbs the bars on her own, walks on the shelf, and sometimes plays with his older sister, Viola," said Svetlana Akulova, General Director of the Moscow Zoo.

For the first weeks of its life, the baby fed exclusively on its mother's milk. Now it is gradually beginning to try other foods: iceberg lettuce leaves and pieces of fruit. The Moscow Zoo's diet includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, green branches and leaves, as well as boiled chicken, eggs, cottage cheese, and yogurt. The baby observes the adult animals and samples all the food within its reach.

The newborn is cared for solely by its mother, a female named Fiona, who was born at the Novosibirsk Zoo in 2008 and moved to Moscow at the age of six. Two years later, a male named Tuwei arrived in the Russian capital from a zoo in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Together, they formed a pair, and seven years ago, the two monkeys had an offspring—a female named Viola. She now shares an enclosure with her parents and the newborn in a family group. When Viola was about two months old, her father took over her care—a behavior rarely seen in the wild among Dian monkeys. The male kept the female away from the infant and cared for and guarded it alone.

Now the family group can be seen daily in the Primate House pavilion.

The Diana monkey is considered one of the most striking members of its family. Its coloring is striking and contrasting: its back is covered in gray and chestnut fur, its paws and tail are black, and a white stripe runs down its thighs. The rump and inner thighs are tan or cream-colored, and its muzzle is black, framed by white fur and a beard.

These primates live in small groups consisting of one adult male and several females. Gestation in Diana monkeys lasts five to six months, resulting in the birth of a single infant (twins are extremely rare). The infant is born with its eyes open and its body covered in fur. It clings tightly to its mother's fur with its arms, holding on to her belly.

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Entrepreneurs from the Troitsky and Novomoskovsky administrative districts continue to assist participants in the special military operation (SVO).

For example, in Shcherbinka, there's a workshop specializing in engine diagnostics and repairs, whose owners provide ongoing support to the fighters. In recent months, specialists have repaired vehicles worth 200,000 rubles.

Meanwhile, the owner and mechanic of an auto repair shop in the Beskudnikovsky District of the Northern Administrative Okrug travel to combat zones and repair motorcycles, ATVs, generators, and other equipment on-site. According to Ivan, this sometimes requires doing so under enemy fire, but such extreme conditions only strengthen their character.

In the village of Yakovlevskoye, there's a beauty salon whose owners regularly send dry milk porridge to soldiers, while employees of a building materials store in the village of Vatutinki donate plumbing fixtures, paint, and construction mixes to the front. They've been joined by employees of a coffee shop in Troitsk, who are collecting humanitarian aid supplies containing food, medicine, and thermal-resistant cloaks.

Since the first days of the special military operation, owners of Moscow stores, shopping centers, car dealerships, and other service providers, as well as city restaurateurs, have been regularly sending humanitarian aid to the combat zone. The parcels include long-lasting products such as canned meat, fish, and vegetables. In addition, soldiers are receiving tons of rice, buckwheat, barley, pasta, and sweets. Businesses are donating personal hygiene products, medications, and seasonal clothing, including jackets, boots, and thermal underwear. Furthermore, they are sending construction materials and even military equipment, including quadcopters and entire convoys of vehicles, to the front.

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Free sports clubs for children and adults have opened in the capital. From January to September, residents of 10 administrative districts of the city attended training sessions there more than 2.2 million times.

"Free sports clubs have become an important part of Muscovites' active leisure time. The number of sports clubs and participants is growing every year. Anyone can join classes at any time. Using the updated service on the portal

Moscow Sport "It's become even more convenient and quicker to find a club near your home," noted Moskomsport swimming coach Andrei Medvedev.

Classes are taught by professional instructors. You can join training sessions in over 70 sports, including tennis, hockey, figure skating, martial arts, chess, Zumba, and badminton. For those with disabilities, there are also classes in swimming, bocce, darts, volleyball, basketball, and other sports.

In addition, a free adaptive golf club has opened in the capital. Classes are held at the practice course on the Moscow Rowing Canal. Specialists from the Moscow Golf Federation will help you master the game. Learn more about the club atwebsite.

You can sign up for a free lesson in the sports section in the "Services" tab on the portal Moscow SportAfter submitting your application, you must confirm your appointment within 10 business days by providing a medical certificate and the required documents. A list of these documents is available on the website. session.mosgorsport.ru.

You can also choose a sport for your child and sign up for entrance exams at sports schools on the mos.ru portal. In the service's catalog Enrollment in clubs, sports sections, and art schools There are over 200 entrance examinations in various sports.

To enroll, the user needs to obtain a standard or full accountAfter successfully passing the standards, the child will be enrolled in a sports school free of charge.

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