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The capital summed up the results of the traditional Moscow Mayor's grant competition for socially oriented non-profit organizations. From more than 700 applications, 229 of the best were selected—from patriotic initiatives to healthy lifestyle projects. Almost a third of the winners were organizations receiving grant support for the first time. This was reported in its blog Sergei Sobyanin reported.

Applicants could apply for one of 12 categories: volunteerism and volunteering, charity, family policy, youth initiatives, metropolitan ecology, heritage preservation, city safety, healthy lifestyle, civic initiatives, urban innovation, creative projects, and media.

"The most popular category was 'Youth of Moscow,' with 55 winners. 'Our Heritage' was in second place with 49 winners. 32 social projects won in the 'Healthy Lifestyle and Sports' category," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

Nonprofits with more than a year of experience will receive up to five million rubles, while newcomers with more than six months of experience will receive up to 500,000 rubles. The total competition budget is 600 million rubles.

Nomination "Charity"

Among the winners in the Charity category is the Stroke Foundation ORBIIt provides comprehensive support to stroke survivors and their families, and also focuses on disease prevention.

The foundation's main project is a hotline where specialists (psychologists, doctors, and lawyers) provide free, anonymous consultations. They help people understand their situation, resolve social, domestic, and legal issues, and cope with emotional difficulties after a stroke.

With the grant funds, the foundation will continue to operate the hotline and plan to organize a charity sale of items from Russian designers to support stroke survivors.

Nomination "Youth of Moscow"

The Foundation for New Technologies in Education won the "Youth of Moscow" category. BaytikThe organization is implementing the "Prof.IT" project—an early career guidance program in information technology—for sixth-graders. The students will study programming, robotics, modeling, and digital creativity at the children's IT technology park.

The program includes excursions to scientific institutes and technology companies. It is planned that over 300 students will receive career guidance and, if desired, further specialized education.

Nomination "Healthy Lifestyle and Sports"

A non-profit organization received support for the competition in the Healthy Lifestyle and Sports category. Dream LeagueHer grant project offers a unique rehabilitation program that combines physical activity and creative pursuits. It is designed for children with disabilities, including those with central palsy, autism, Down syndrome, and visual and hearing impairments.

Throughout the year, participants will engage in various sports: alpine skiing in winter, rollerblading in summer, and rock climbing in any season. Creative workshops will also be offered to support children's balanced development.

Nomination "Ecology of the Metropolis"

The fund was supported in the "Ecology of the Metropolis" nomination "Second wind", which specializes in the comprehensive management of textile waste: collection, sorting, redistribution, and recycling of clothing. The collected items are manually sorted in warehouses. Those suitable for further use are sent to low-income families or sold through charity shops, while those unusable are sent for recycling.

Educational outreach plays a key role in the foundation's activities. With the grant's support, the organization will continue to develop its workshop—an open space where visitors can not only repair old items but also try their hand at design and creativity. It regularly hosts master classes on sewing, accessory and toy making, as well as educational lectures by professional stylists on conscious consumption.

Family Moscow Nomination

The project "Workshop of Hope: Family Inspiration" won the "Family Moscow" category. International Union for Patient Care and Support, in which special military operation veterans and their families will take part in creative activities, meet with a family psychologist, and receive comprehensive support.

The project will help overcome feelings of isolation, improve psychological well-being, and gain motivation for development and self-realization.

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As part of the project Summer in Moscow Business representatives participated in 40 projects aimed at developing seasonal infrastructure, creating art installations, and organizing the parks' cultural and entertainment programs. Over 70 projects have been implemented over the past few years. Examples include a thermal wellness complex, an Alpaca Park space, an artificial ice rink, recreation areas, an amusement park, and an indoor sports complex.

"This year, we received almost twice as many requests from businesses to create new infrastructure facilities in parks. Thanks to our partners' participation, recreation areas, an ice rink, a health complex, and much more have been created in these areas. One of the most striking examples of this collaboration was the children's play area near Golitsynsky Pond in Gorky Park. Over the past two years, business representatives have been involved in 70 projects aimed at developing Moscow parks," said the Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Moscow Department of Culture.

Alexey Fursin.

Project of a gaming complex "Cat" A Moscow developer has completed a project near Golitsynsky Pond in Gorky Park. It's a four-meter-tall playground in the shape of a napping ginger cat, featuring rope-like whiskers, a net, and ramps for climbing. The structure is made of a metal frame, poured with a special concrete, and features a rubber surface with a pattern imitating cat fur. The collaboration between Gorky Park and the developer has created not only a unique play structure but also a modern public space that expands opportunities for children's leisure.

A children's space with a play complex in the shape of a giant cat has opened in Gorky Park.

The ice arena in Neskuchny Garden has become a convenient training venue for children's and adult hockey teams. Reduced hours are available for schoolchildren and social groups. The artificial ice provides a high-quality skating surface year-round.

A thermal wellness complex opened in Khodynka Field Park in June. It features four isolated modules with terraces and thermal zones, designed for groups of up to six people. Visitors can enjoy automated steaming programs, hot and cold plunge pools, and wellness treatments led by specialists. A visit to the thermal zones is a wonderful opportunity not only to improve your health but also to enjoy quality relaxation within the city.

In May, a modern amusement park opened in Lianozovsky Park, offering a variety of entertainment for visitors of all ages. It features attractions such as the "Labyrinth of Fear," "Funny Carousels," and "Extreme Safari."

In August, the Alpaca Park opened in Sokolniki Park. It offers both recreation and animal interaction. Under the supervision of specialists, visitors can enter the enclosures, feed the alpacas, and take memorable photos. The project is based on an eco-friendly approach. The alpacas have spacious enclosures and houses, while visitors can enjoy a landscaped area with recreation areas, playgrounds, a main square for events, and even an all-season movie theater. This place is comfortable in any weather and suitable for people of all ages.

The Moscow Longevity summer season set a record for the number of participants.Over 35,000 people attended district festivals as part of the "Summer in Moscow" program.

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The city has put more than 1,100 square meters of real estate in the Central Administrative District up for auction. This was reported by Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital's Department of City Property.

"Entrepreneurs can acquire commercial real estate at auction in various locations across the city to launch a new business or expand their operations. Both compact and large properties are being auctioned, some of which are located in historic buildings. Currently, premises totaling over 1,100 square meters are being auctioned at public auction, located in cultural heritage sites in the Meshchansky, Basmanny, and Arbat districts. For many potential buyers, the presence of a building with a rich history is an important factor when choosing a location for their salon, store, restaurant, or hotel, as it creates a special atmosphere and enhances the business's appeal," said Ekaterina Solovieva.

The two premises are combined into one lot, they are located in a building on Friedrich Engels Street (house 23, building 3The total area of the properties is 226.8 square meters. These are premises in the historic building "German Market, 19th – early 20th centuries: residential building of the Yakovlevs, V.E. Trusov with shops, 1837, second half of the 19th century."

Another premises with an area of 212.9 square meters is located on Arbat Street (house 30/3, building 2). It is located in a cultural heritage site of regional significance – the monument “The House in Which the Artist S.V. Ivanov Lived and Worked in the 1910s.”

The third lot is a 686.2 square meter space in the regional cultural heritage site "Houses of Free Apartments, early 20th century, architect I.P. Mashkov." It is located on Protopopovsky Lane (house 19, building 8).

Buyers are required to carry out work to preserve the property, coordinating it with the capital Department of Cultural Heritage, and continue to operate the premises in accordance with security obligations.

According to Dmitry Ryabov, General Director of the City Property Management Center, the deadline for accepting bids for properties on Arbat Street and Friedrich Engels Street is September 30, and for Protopopovsky Lane, October 2. The auction dates are October 10 and 14, respectively. Anyone can participate. To do so, register on the auction platform, obtain an electronic signature, make a deposit of 20 percent of the starting price, and submit an application.

Information about objects put up for open auctions is published onMoscow investment portalYou can review the lot documentation and auction rules in the "Moscow Auctions" section. The auction organizer is Moscow City Department for Competition Policy.

"The opportunity to purchase premises in historic buildings directly from the city is in demand among Moscow entrepreneurs due to their favorable locations, including in central districts, the transparency of procedures, and the legal integrity of the transactions. Since the beginning of the year, four such properties have been sold at auction, with an average of five bidders per lot," noted the head of the Moscow Department of Competition Policy.

Kirill Purtov.

The city has put two buildings in the Tverskoy and Basmanny districts up for auction.

The development of electronic services for entrepreneurs is being implemented within the framework of a national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State"More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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On September 27, buses will begin running on route #1342k from the Belomorskaya metro station. They will provide service to the Klyazma-Starbeevo neighborhood of Khimki, Moscow Region. The route will consist of five modern, large buses, equipped to Moscow's highest standards.

"We continue to develop the suburban bus service of Moscow transport, as instructed by Sergei Sobyanin. On September 27, we will launch another route connecting the Khimki urban district with the Belomorskaya metro station. Five modern Russian-made buses will operate here on weekdays. This will improve the comfort of trips to the metro and reduce travel time. By 2028, we plan to integrate at least 30 percent of existing interregional bus routes into the Moscow transport system," said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.

Maxim Liksutov.

On this route, you can use single unlimited-ride tickets in the "Prigorod" zone with the Muscovite Student Card for 30 days, costing 1,390 rubles, or 90 days, for 3,960 rubles. These tickets are also valid for travel on the metro, the Moscow Central Circle (MCC), the Moscow Central Diameters (MCD), and Moscow's ground transportation.

A single ride with a Troika card will cost 75 rubles, while a single ride with a bank card will cost 76 rubles. The "90-minute" fare will not apply, and discounts for transfers to the metro and other routes are not available. Passengers will not be able to pay for rides with a Strelka card.

One of the main advantages is that residents of the region will be able to enjoy affordable travel on Moscow public transportation thanks to unified passes for 30, 90, and 365 days. These passes include transfers between ground transportation, the metro, the Moscow Central Circle (MCC), and the Moscow Central Diameters (MCD), as well as unlimited travel on regular river electric transport routes 1, 2, and 3, which are not included in the Muscovite Student Card passes.

The "Unified" pass allows free use of bicycles and electric scooters from the Velobike city rental service. Each free ride lasts up to 30 minutes, and the number of free rides depends on the pass category: 30-day passes include 60 free rides, 90-day passes include 180 free rides, and 365-day passes include 390 free rides.

Additionally, the annual subscription can be frozen for 14 days in the app. Moscow MetroThis feature is useful when traveling on vacation or, for example, in the event of sick leave. Two weeks will be added to the total validity of the pass, so the passenger won't lose these days.

What else awaits passengers?

Modern Russian-made buses will carry a distinctive "Moscow – Moscow Region" decal. These large buses will feature climate control, low floors, and disabled access. Passengers will benefit from user-friendly navigation, including bright, large route numbers on buses indicating final stops, voice announcements, and large on-board screens displaying route information. Clear route numbers will also be helpful: the number "1" has been added to the familiar route number. This will avoid duplication with city route numbers and make it clear to passengers that the "1000" buses travel to the region.

In accordance with the objectives of the national project Infrastructure for Life The capital is placing significant emphasis on modernizing social and public infrastructure, including increasing the number of convenient public transportation routes and upgrading rolling stock. Furthermore, as part of the national project, Moscow has begun developing the Central Transportation Hub. It will become a unified transport system with predictable commuter rail service for over 30 million residents in 11 regions of Russia. More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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