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Over the past 15 years, Moscow's restorers have restored approximately 2,500 historic monuments. Another 700 architectural structures are planned for restoration by 2030, with approximately 500 currently underway. Sergei Sobyanin spoke about some major restoration projects in on my blog.

"March 5th is a significant date for everyone who, through work or passion, is connected to the preservation of Russia's great cultural heritage. On this day in 1994, the requirements for the specialty of 'restoration and reconstruction of architectural heritage' were first approved. Since then, it has been celebrated as an unofficial holiday—Restorer's Day. Moscow values the work of these professionals especially highly," noted Sergei Sobyanin.

Today, specialists continue their long-term restoration of the unique wooden palace from the late 18th century—the Ostankino estate. The right wing—the Egyptian Pavilion—has been restored, and work has begun on the Italian Pavilion. This is the most ornate part of the estate, boasting numerous mirrors, gilded panels, stucco portals, and marble sculptures.

The work is being carried out using historic 18th-century technologies. For example, restorers are currently restoring unique paper wallpaper from the 1790s, printed in France. To do this, they removed it from the walls. Specialists are removing 200 years of stains layer by layer, restoring the wallpaper's vibrant, colorful patterns and strengthening its fragile structure. Once the work is completed, the wallpaper will once again adorn the palace halls.

"We hope that the Italian Pavilion will be able to welcome guests as early as 2026, and we plan to fully complete the restoration of the Ostankino Palace by the end of 2027," noted Sergei Sobyanin.

On the other side of town, the grounds of the Kuzminki estate are being restored. In recent years, six of the 32 historic monuments have been restored. These include the grottoes, the griffin bridge, the Lion's Wharf, the forge, the bath house, and the fence around the clergy house.

Currently, work is underway on the eastern and western wings of the main house, wooden wing No. 6, a laundry room, servants' quarters and other structures.

Sergei Sobyanin: Two pavilions have been restored at the Kuzminki estate.

In the laundry building, specialists cleared the facades and restored their finishes, repaired the roof, installed dormers, and installed window infills. Work is currently underway to restore the interior wall and ceiling finishes. The estate's restoration is expected to be completed this year.

In wooden wing No. 6, the log structure and rafter system were replaced, and the façade finish and white stone plinth were restored. Specialists are currently recreating the interiors. The restoration is expected to be completed in 2026.

Work has also begun on the service building. Restorers have cleared the facades and are repairing the roof and interiors. Visitors will be able to see the results in 2027.

In the center of Moscow, on Bersenevskaya Embankment, a historic city estate from the mid-17th to early 18th centuries—the chambers of Averky Kirillov—is being restored.

Specialists have already reinforced the foundations and cleared the facades (including the white stone details from later accretions and paint), restored the brickwork, and removed peeling plaster. They are currently restoring the building's interior.

"Recently, while uncovering the floors on the second floor, a real surprise occurred: a hoard of numerous white metal coins dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries was discovered. The finds have been sent for study and will subsequently be included in the Museum Collection and transferred to the Museum of Moscow," said Sergei Sobyanin.

In addition, restoration of the facades of the Epiphany Cathedral continues in Moscow's Basmanny District.

Specialists will repair defects in the plaster layer of the façade, after which the church's colors will be refreshed. Particular attention is being paid to decorative details: moldings, cornices, architraves, and other architectural embellishments will be cleaned and restored. The work is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.

"The restoration of architectural monuments preserves the city's living memory and its unique identity. Thanks to the work of Moscow's restorers, more and more historical sites are being brought back to life, revealing their secrets and beauty to new generations of Muscovites," added Sergei Sobyanin.

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More than six kilometers of roads will be reconstructed and built in the south of the capital by the end of 2026. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction. Vladimir Efimov.

"The project involves reconstructing and constructing over six kilometers of roads in the south of the capital, including a roughly 70-meter-long overpass along the main route of Kashirsky Proezd through the Southern Rokada. Seven hectares of adjacent land are also planned for improvement and landscaping. The entire project is over 60 percent complete. Construction is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026," noted Vladimir Efimov.

Currently, specialists continue work on constructing the artificial structure and relocating utility lines.

The construction site is located in the Southern Administrative District within the Nagatino-Sadovniki, Tsaritsyno, and Moskvorechye-Saburovo districts and is bounded by Kotlyakovsky Proyezd to the north, Moskvorechye Street to the east, Kotlyakovskaya Street to the south, the Paveletsky Line of the Moscow Railway to the west, and the Chertanovka River to the south. The project will improve traffic conditions and make life more comfortable for motorists and public transportation passengers.

"The first stage of the project includes the reconstruction and construction of a 1.6-kilometer-long Kashirsky Proezd with two to three traffic lanes in each direction, the construction of an overpass along the main route of Kashirsky Proezd, an exit ramp from the main route of Kashirsky Proezd onto Kantemirovskaya Street, and the reconstruction of a nearly 170-meter-long two-lane section of Kotlyakovskaya Street and 1st Kotlyakovsky Lane, more than one kilometer long," said the head of the Moscow Department of Construction of Transport and Engineering Infrastructure.

Vasily Desyatkov.

Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin said thatoverpass The main monolithic works, installation of supports and the superstructure have been completed on the Southern Rocade.

The development of the street and road network in the capital is in line with the goals 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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Moscow ophthalmologists have developed and implemented a new combination treatment for Coats' disease, a rare congenital eye disorder in children. This innovative method allows for the preservation of vision even in the most severe cases and avoids complex surgical interventions. Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.

"One of the key factors in qualitatively expanding our capabilities in treating patients, especially children, is the implementation of innovative developments. And the capital is committed to providing specialists with all the necessary conditions to develop new, unique methods. For example, doctors at the Z.A. Bashlyaeva Hospital have introduced an effective treatment for a rare eye condition, Coats' disease, which, without timely intervention, can lead to severe vision loss, even leading to complete vision loss. This new combined approach combines a special laser treatment with medicinal injections. Its main advantage is the ability to preserve children's vision without the need for traumatic surgeries, which would put unnecessary strain on their bodies. The method was developed based on the latest scientific advances and is now being successfully used in clinical practice," said Anastasia Rakova.

The innovative approach involves combining several techniques. First, doctors perform laser coagulation of the retina: the laser strengthens the affected areas, creating a barrier that prevents detachment. Additionally, intraocular injections of special medications are used to suppress pathological changes in the blood vessels. This comprehensive treatment helps reduce swelling under the retina, ensure proper reattachment, and partially restore vision.

The new approach is effective even in the late stages of the disease, eliminating the need for complex surgeries that were previously unavoidable. With adherence to recommendations and regular monitoring, the method demonstrates lasting results: retinal reattachment and improved visual acuity.

To ensure the timely diagnosis of such retinal pathologies, the hospital's consultative and diagnostic department offers specialized laser surgery. Furthermore, an effective collaboration has been established with the Helmholtz National Medical Research Center for Eye Diseases. Patients from the federal center are now referred for staged treatment to the ophthalmology department of the Z.A. Bashlyaeva Children's Hospital.

The Z.A. Bashlyaeva Children's City Clinical Hospital is one of the largest multidisciplinary hospital complexes in the capital. It boasts a unified technological chain encompassing all stages of treatment, from patient admission to full recovery. The hospital comprises over 20 specialized departments, providing high-tech care to children for both somatic and surgical conditions.

For young patients, the hospital has specialized departments: a short-stay surgical hospital, a consultative and diagnostic department, a pediatric gastroenterology center, a pediatric cardiology center, an early intervention center, an endoscopy center, and an outpatient department for emergency traumatology and orthopedics.

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Federal Accreditation Service (Rosaccreditation) and the capital urban economy complex We implemented a project to accredit all 128 district state budgetary institutions (GBU) "Zhilishchnik" for the right to verify apartment water meters. The project took nine months to complete.

As a result, Moscow residents now have the opportunity to have their metering devices checked by specialists from the State Budgetary Institution "Zhilishchnik." Requests can now be submitted on the mos.ru portal, not only through the service. Verification of water meters, but also through the service Call the Master.

"The very fact of accreditation demonstrates that these organizations have the necessary management system and are equipped with qualified personnel and equipment to carry out their work. Moscow has systematically addressed this issue. Now, this type of activity will be handled by specialists within the city government, responsible and competent," emphasized Dmitry Volvach, head of Rosaccreditation.

You can submit a request to have specialists from the State Budgetary Institution "Zhilishnik" visit your meters on the mos.ru portal. Call the Master or on the platform's website and app Electronic House.

"The accreditation of the State Budgetary Institution Zhilishchnik to provide water meter verification services is an important and timely initiative that we were able to implement jointly with Rosaccreditation. This network of state management organizations has long been operating in the capital's market and is well known to residents. Now residents have the opportunity to have their water meters verified through any State Budgetary Institution Zhilishchnik at approved prices, with guaranteed quality work and the installation of proven, certified equipment. We are confident that this service will be in demand among Muscovites and will reduce the incidence of fraud in this area," said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Utilities, and Urban Development.

Petr Biryukov.

The decision to implement mass accreditation was made in part due to the successful experience of four state-owned Zhilishchnik institutions, which had previously received the right to inspect household water meters. This service, provided by verified state organizations, has become popular among city residents.

Muscovites can also use the service Verification of water meters on mos.ru and in the city's mobile apps "Electronic Home" or "My Moscow." The service is provided by reliable partner organizations registered in the national accreditation system. After the procedure is completed, a specialist will provide the customer with a contract, a certificate of completion, and, if necessary, a copy of the accreditation certificate of the performing organization. Within 40 days, information about the completed verification will be transferred to the Arshin federal state information system. The performing organization will do this independently. The service is available to adult users with standard or full account on the mos.ru portal.

The "Water Meter Verification" service on mos.ru launched in October 2023. It is being developed by the State Public Institution "New Management Technologies" in collaboration with the Moscow Department of Information Technology AndDepartment of Housing and Public Utilities of the City of Moscow.

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