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Nearly 500 cultural heritage sites have been placed under protection in Moscow since the beginning of the year.

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Since the beginning of 2025, 483 objects of significant architectural, memorial, and historical value have been included in the Unified State Register of Cultural Heritage Sites.

Among them are the Ploshchad Revolyutsii metro station (the ground-level vestibules and platform hall with all the sculptural compositions have received protected status), the Kuntsevo station building of the Moscow-Brest Railway, built in 1899, the recently restored Art Nouveau mansion – the residential building of E.D. Lomakina, the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God “Unexpected Joy” in Maryina Roshcha, the ensemble of the Moscow Higher Women's Courses in Khamovniki, and other famous sites.

The Unified State Register of Cultural Heritage Sites is constantly being updated. Since July 1, this work has been carried out in accordance with the simplified procedure adopted in the capital, which allows for the inclusion of previously identified sites in the register based on previously collected data, significantly speeding up and simplifying the process.

Work on placing objects under state protection will continue next year, and the most valuable objects will be included in the register.

The current list of cultural heritage sites is posted onMoscow Government's open data portal, includes more than seven thousand objects (including archaeological objects), is constantly updated and brought into compliance with the Unified State Register of Cultural Heritage Objects.

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The "My Sports District" Spartakiad has concluded in the capital.

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The "My Sports District" Spartakiad has concluded in the capital. The competition, held for the third time, brought together 15,000 people aged 10 to 60. They competed in eight sports: track and field, mini-football, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, checkers, chess, and swimming.

"The diversity of the Spartakiad's stages allows athletes to demonstrate their skills in both team and intellectual sports. Many participants came to the competition with their families, children, and friends, as the Spartakiad unites and engages all generations in sport," said Vladimir Umansky, All-Russian sports judge and chief judge of the chess competition at the "My Sports District" Spartakiad.

The competition consisted of two stages: district (qualifying) and city (final). The winners of the qualifying stages, held in 10 districts of the capital, competed in the finals. Both individual athletes and teams were able to test their skills in the competition.

Preparations for the Spartakiad were carried out, among other things, within the framework of the project My Sports DistrictThroughout the year, city residents attended free training sessions to showcase their success in competitions.

The next "My Sports District" Spartakiad will take place in 2026.

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More than 1,100 veterans of the SVO and their families attended free excursions.

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Special Military Operation (SVO) veterans who were treated in Moscow hospitals and their families were given guided tours of Moscow and the surrounding region, with professional guides showing them the main historical landmarks. From September 2024 to December 2025, a total of 60 tours were conducted for 1,131 people.

The SVO veterans and their families visited churches in Moscow and the surrounding region, attended a concert in the village of Fyodor Konyukhov in the Tula region, and took part in sightseeing bus tours of the capital and boat rides on the Moscow River.

The program also included trips to the Nativity of the Theotokos Monastery in Rozhdestvenka and the Church of the Intercession of the Holy Theotokos in Yasenevo, the Intercession Khotkov Monastery in the village of Khotkovo, the Nikolo-Berlyukovsky Monastery in the village of Avdotyino, the Spaso-Borodinsky Monastery in Semenovskoye, and others.

In addition, the service members and their families visited the "Pride Land" lion park in Klin, visited the Pokrovsky Stavropegic Convent, where the relics of Saint Matrona of Moscow are kept, and toured the main cathedral of the Russian Armed Forces in Patriot Park.

This free educational project was created to organize and conduct excursions and trips for veterans of the Soviet Military District undergoing treatment and rehabilitation in Moscow hospitals, and their families.

The project is being implemented by Mosturism in collaboration with the Central Clinical Hospital of St. Alexis, Metropolitan of Moscow of the Moscow Patriarchate of the Russian Orthodox Church, Branch No. 2 of the Central Military Clinical Hospital named after A.A. Vishnevsky, the state fund for the support of participants in the special military operation "Defenders of the Fatherland" and its regional branches.

There are about 500 excursions in Moscow every day. Tourism Committee Provides comprehensive support to the city's excursion community. Tour guides and guide-interpreters are certified in a convenient online format, and industry representatives are also invited to tour unique city attractions that are closed to the general public. Guides are instrumental in forming tourists' first impressions of the capital. To promote the profession, the "Show Moscow!" competition is being held.

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In 2025, about 900 orphans who reached adulthood received apartments from Moscow.

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In 2025, the city provided comfortable apartments to approximately 900 orphans who had reached adulthood. This was reported by Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.

"We focus on comprehensive support for children left without parental care. Our assistance system covers all stages of a child's life, taking into account their upbringing and health conditions. A key element of this support is supporting children during their transition to independent living. This is the responsibility of specialists from post-orphanage foster care services: they help them apply for benefits, manage their budget, choose a career, enroll in college or university, and overcome personal psychological difficulties. And when a young person turns 18—regardless of whether they grew up in a foster family or in a center for orphans—everyone recognized as needing housing can count on receiving their own home. In 2025, approximately 900 young men and women received the keys to their own comfortable apartments," noted Anastasia Rakova.

A special commission determines eligibility for housing. An apartment is provided if the ward does not have their own living space or cannot live there for certain reasons.

"The city annually provides apartments to orphans and children left without parental care, for whom the housing commission has issued positive decisions. This work is carried out according to plan. In collaboration with the capital's Department of Labor and Social Protection, we ensured that the contract is signed and keys are handed over during a single appointment at a convenient time. Electronic communication between executive authorities in this process has reduced the cycle from apartment viewing to contract signing by 42 percent," she said.

Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital's Department of City Property.

On the portal “My New Family” in the section My Home Detailed information on the terms of real estate provision has been published, along with a list of documents required for review. All apartments provided to orphans and children left without parental care upon reaching the age of 18 have been renovated. After five years, the housing can be re-registered under a social tenancy agreement and subsequently privatized.

The transition to independent living is an important milestone for every young person. To ensure this transition is as comfortable as possible, Moscow has created a dedicated support system. Today, over 20 post-care home foster care services operate in the capital. Specialists advise graduates on applying for benefits and payments, explain how to budget wisely and settle into a new apartment, and help them choose a career and an educational institution. Employment is a particular focus: young people are supported not only during their job search but also as they adapt to their new environment. If graduates have complex issues, lawyers and psychologists are available to assist, if necessary.

During the adaptation phase to independent living, a wide range of support measures are available for young men and women. These can be found on a dedicated service. A Guide to Adulthood on the portal "My New Family".

You can learn more about the work of the capital's guardianship and trusteeship authorities and the life of family education support centers on the portal My New FamilyFuture and current adoptive parents, graduates of orphanage centers and foster families, and anyone interested in helping children without parental care will find useful information there.

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CNOOC announced the discovery of a new oil field in the Bohai Sea.

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BEIJING, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) — China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced on Wednesday the discovery of a new major oil field in the shallow Neogene formations of the Bohai Sea.

CNOOC noted that the new field, named Qinhuangdao 29-6, is the seventh oil field with proven reserves of over 100 million tons discovered since 2019 in the Bohai Oil Fields, China's largest offshore crude oil production base.

Moreover, its discovery further contributes to strengthening China's offshore oil and gas reserve base and is of great significance to ensuring the country's energy security, CNOOC said.

The Qinhuangdao 29-6 oil field, located in the central Bohai Sea, is another large-scale lithological field discovered in the region in recent years following the discovery of the Qinhuangdao 27-3 oil field there.

The results of test production showed that the daily production rate of one well at Qinhuangdao 29-6 is approximately 370 tons of crude oil, which indicates promising potential for energy exploration in this water area, the corporation added. -0-

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A Russian woman has become the 10,000th foreigner in the Chinese city of Yiwu to be covered by the basic health insurance system.

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BEIJING, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) — Yiwu City in east China's Zhejiang Province, also known as the "global supermarket," has become the first county-level city in China to have its foreign nationals covered by basic medical insurance exceed 10,000, the overseas edition of People's Daily reported on Tuesday.

On December 17, a Russian citizen named Sofia, who is classified as a flexible worker, received a social security card, becoming the 10,000th foreign participant in basic health insurance in Yiwu.

Yiwu maintains trade relations with 233 countries and regions worldwide. Around 30,000 foreign businesspeople and over 1,500 accompanying relatives conduct their daily activities here. Previously, only those employed by companies were eligible for basic health insurance, while flexible workers and many accompanying relatives were unable to access this service.

“In order to address this complex issue, the Yiwu City Medical Insurance Bureau, with the approval of the National Medical Insurance Administration of the People’s Republic of China, has begun to study the possibility of issuing permission to foreigners with a residence permit for two years or more to participate in basic medical insurance as flexible workers,” said Lou Jun, head of the department.

In August 2025, a South Korean citizen doing business in Yiwu City became China's first foreign participant in basic medical insurance as a flexible worker.

In Yiwu, eligible foreign workers can enroll in health insurance. They pay the same premiums as Chinese citizens and enjoy the same rights as local residents in terms of service coverage and reimbursement rates. Foreign children who qualify for education in Yiwu primary and middle schools can participate in local health insurance, including basic health insurance and serious illness insurance.

In early November of this year, a Moroccan man working in Yiwu sought cholecystectomy at the Fourth Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang University. At the time of discharge, most of his medical expenses, amounting to over 10,000 yuan, were covered by the medical insurance fund.

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Moscow students can order a certificate for social scholarships at mos.ru.

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In 2025, Moscow modernized its service for obtaining certificates required for state social stipends. Thanks to the introduction of electronic document management, all students can now obtain results quickly and easily using the service on the portal. mos.ru portal.

Previously, when students applied online, city colleges obtained student information independently, while students at federal colleges and universities had to obtain a certificate in person at My Documents centers. Since October 2025, students can obtain a completed digital document, certified with an electronic signature, through their personal account on the mos.ru portal. This optimization has eliminated unnecessary visits to My Documents centers and reduced the service delivery time. In 2025, more than 30,000 applications were received.

"71 percent of all applicants are students under 20 years old, the rest are aged 21–24. Now students can obtain the documents required for a social scholarship without interrupting their studies, from anywhere in the city or country. The complete transition of the service to an electronic format is our response to the needs of young people. Obtaining documents has become more convenient and faster," she noted.

Elena Shinkaruk, Chairman of the Committee for State Services of the City of Moscow.

Students aged 14 and older who are studying full-time at universities, colleges, technical schools, and vocational schools can apply for a certificate for social assistance. This service is provided by the Moscow Social Treasury. To obtain the document, the student must have already received social benefits, targeted social assistance, or subsidies in the capital in the previous year.

In the capital Department of Information Technology added that to obtain a digital certificate you need to have a standard or full one account on the mos.ru portal.

The upgraded service addresses a specific social support need, ensuring rapid document processing for students applying for state social scholarships in Moscow.

The creation and operation of digital platforms for providing residents with public services in various sectors of the social sphere corresponds to the objectives of the 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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Drawings by Moscow schoolchildren and college students will be presented at the exhibition "18–"

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Registration for the contemporary art exhibition "18-" is now open. Students in grades five through eleven, as well as students from Moscow colleges, are welcome to participate. The Moscow city's press service announced this. Department of Education and Science.

"The '18-' exhibition is part of the large-scale ARTeria project, which supports creative young people. From February to May, a series of educational lectures and master classes will be organized for all participants. They will be led by renowned artists and contemporary art experts," the department's press service noted.

To participate in the exhibition, you must register and submit your work before January 31, 2026, on the website Moscow Center for Educational PracticesThe jury will evaluate all applications and select the best ones. The best works will be presented at a Moscow venue in March, where the organizers will summarize the project's results and award the most talented students.

You can apply for participation in one of four categories. The first is dedicated to family and national customs, the second to folk myths and legends, and the third to friendship and mutual understanding between peoples. Drawings can also explore the history and unique architecture of Moscow.

First exhibition

The "18-" exhibition will be held in the capital for the second time. Last season, it featured 50 paintings, selected by a jury from over 700 submissions. Exposition placed at one of the largest exhibition venues in the capital – inWinzavod Center for Contemporary Art (CCA).

"I was thrilled to participate in this competition project and incredibly happy that my work was selected for the exhibition. I work in architecture, so the choice of theme was obvious—my favorite city, and the place I visit most often, is the beautiful Moscow metro. The exhibition was held in a stunning and atmospheric location—the Winzavod. The works looked stunning on the easels, and all the participants received gifts," shared Maria Semusheva, a student at School No. 1212.

The jury includes renowned illustrators and cultural figures, as well as experts from leading Moscow art galleries.

The ARTERIA project was organized by the capital Department of Education and Science In the fall of 2024, young residents of the capital meet renowned artists and participate in competitions and creative events. Last year, the "Bright City" urban design competition, the "Urban Palette" plein air, and the "Draw with Me" art challenge were held.

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Conducting creative events for schoolchildren and college students helps develop talents and skills that will be useful in their future professions, and is in line with the project's objectives. "Professionalism" national project Youth and ChildrenMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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44 NSU students and postgraduates received scholarships from the Government and the President of the Russian Federation, as well as personal scholarships

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On December 17, a ceremony to award new scholarship programs of the President and Government of the Russian Federation, as well as personal scholarships, was held in Tomsk at Tomsk State University. The event was part of a federal series held in all districts of the country and brings together talented young people who have contributed to the development of science, technology, culture, sports, and public life.

Thirty-eight students from Novosibirsk State University have received scholarships from the President and Government of the Russian Federation. They represent the following fields: mathematics and natural sciences (29), engineering and technology (one), social sciences (six), and humanities (two). Based on statistics for all Russian universities, NSU ranks among the top 10 in terms of the number of recipients of the President and Government scholarships.

During the awards ceremony, diplomas were presented for presidential and government scholarships, as well as personalized scholarships—named after V. A. Tumanov for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Jurisprudence, and A. A. Voznesensky for students majoring in Literature and Journalism. NSU recipients of personalized scholarships included four graduate students from the Institute of Philosophy and Law and two female students majoring in Journalism from the Humanities Institute.

This year, the monthly stipends have been significantly increased: the Russian President's stipend is 30,000 rubles, the Russian Government's stipend is 20,000 rubles; personal stipends are at least 15,000 rubles for undergraduates and 20,000 rubles for graduate students.

A new selection procedure was also introduced: the scholarship competition became nationwide, and departmental and university quotas were abolished, ensuring equal opportunities for students from all educational institutions.

Next year, it is planned to establish scholarships named after Verbitskaya for foreign students who have achieved high results in the study of Russian language and literature.

Full list of NSU scholarship recipients:

Fellows of the President of the Russian Federation:

Allayarova Elina Ravilievna, Faculty of Natural Sciences, 1st year, master's degree Glubokikh Alina Vitalievna, Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics, 1st year, master's degree Karitskaya Polina Evgenievna, Faculty of Information Technology, 2nd year, master's degree Kozhevnikov Aleksey Vadimovich, Faculty of Physics, 2nd year, master's degree Manaev Aleksey Andreevich, Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics, 2nd year, master's degree Mustafin Nazim Rafilevich, Faculty of Natural Sciences, 5th year, specialist Nafikov Marat Damirovich, Faculty of Natural Sciences, 3rd year, specialist Prokhorov Vladislav Sergeevich, Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics, 2nd year, master's degree Skotareva Anna Evgenievna, Faculty of Natural Sciences, 3rd year, bachelor's degree Smyshlyaeva Alina Konstantinovna, Faculty of Geology and Geophysics, 2nd year, master's degree Tomilov Alexander Sergeevich, Faculty of Natural Sciences, 4th year, bachelor's degree Chernovsky Nikita Dmitrievich, Faculty of Natural Sciences, 4th year, specialist's degree Sheludyakov Nikita Alekseevich, Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics, 2nd year, master's degree Shepelev Vitaly Denisovich, Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics, 2nd year, master's degree Shuklina Anna Artemovna, Faculty of Physics, 2nd year, master's degree Shcherbatova Maria Yanovna, Faculty of Natural Sciences, 4th year, bachelor's degree

Scholarship holders of the Government of the Russian Federation:

Bardukov Mikhail Vladimirovich, Faculty of Natural Sciences, 3rd year, bachelor’s degree
Belyakova Alisa Yurievna, Faculty of Natural Sciences, 2nd year, bachelor’s degree
Borozdin Pavel Aleksandrovich, Faculty of Physics, 4th year, bachelor’s degree
Burashnikova Ksenia Sergeevna, Humanitarian Institute, 2nd year, master’s degree
Burova Tatyana Sergeevna, Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies, 1st year, master’s degree
Golubeva Margarita Sergeevna, Faculty of Geology and Geophysics, 2nd year, master’s degree
Dubrovskaya Elina Vitalievna, Faculty of Natural Sciences, 2nd year, master’s degree
Emelyanov Maxim Vyacheslavovich, Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics, 2nd year, master’s degree
Yemtsova Ksenia Fedorovna, Faculty of Natural Sciences, 2nd year, master’s degree
Kostornov Denis Alekseevich, Institute of Philosophy and Law, 1st year, Master’s degree
Kutergin Daniil Dmitrievich, Faculty of Physics, 4th year, bachelor’s degree
Lotov Igor Konstantinovich, Faculty of Physics, 4th year, bachelor’s degree
Mezhlumyan Eva Viktorovna, Faculty of Natural Sciences, 2nd year, master’s degree
Metlitsky Efim Dmitrievich, Faculty of Natural Sciences, 5th year, specialty
Myasovsky Vladislav Olegovich, Institute of Philosophy and Law, 2nd year, master’s degree
Nechaeva Maria Stanislavovna, Humanitarian Institute, 4th year, bachelor’s degree
Polyakova Yulia Evgenievna, Institute of Philosophy and Law, 1st year, master’s degree
Sapov Alexander Andreevich, Faculty of Natural Sciences, 4th year, bachelor’s degree
Somova Olga Vladimirovna, Faculty of Economics, Law, 4th year, bachelor’s degree
Frolov Ivan Andreevich, Faculty of Natural Sciences, 1st year, master’s degree
Frolova Anna Alekseevna, Institute of Philosophy and Law, 2nd year, master’s degree
Yakovleva Maria Dmitrievna, Faculty of Natural Sciences, 1st year, master’s degree         

Recipients of the V. A. Tumanov scholarship:

Gorbunov Timofey Dmitrievich, Institute of Philosophy and Law, postgraduate study Ozmanyan Yusub Zohrabovich, Institute of Philosophy and Law, postgraduate study Chashtanova Diana Petrovna, Institute of Philosophy and Law, postgraduate study Cherenkov Vladislav Eduardovich, Institute of Philosophy and Law, postgraduate study

Recipients of the A. A. Voznesensky scholarship:

Nazmutdinova Ksenia Aleksandrovna, Humanitarian Institute, 2nd year, bachelor's degree Evgenia Andreevna Shcheglova, Humanitarian Institute, 2nd year, master's degree

The awards ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Vladimir Vladimirovich Mazur, Governor of Tomsk Oblast; Yuri Vladimirovich Semenov, Chief Federal Inspector for Tomsk Oblast; and Anton Arkadyevich Khandzhyan, Deputy Head of Department of the Department of State Youth Policy and Educational Activities of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science.

In their speeches, they noted the importance of the new scholarship programs of the President and Government of the Russian Federation, as well as the scholarships of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, and the role of universities in the Siberian Federal District in supporting talented youth and developing the country's scientific and educational space.

A total of 114 winners in the Siberian Federal District received presidential scholarships; 53 received government scholarships; and 28 received personal scholarships. Representatives from 32 universities participated in the awards ceremony.

A state scholarship is not only a significant measure of financial support, but also a form of public recognition of students' academic and scientific achievements, as well as an important motivating factor for further professional growth and development.

We congratulate the NSU students, master's students, and postgraduates on their victory and wish them great achievements in their studies, research, and professional endeavors!

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Air defense forces destroyed another UAV on approach to Moscow, Sobyanin said.

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The Ministry of Defense's air defense forces repelled an attack by a drone flying toward Moscow. This was reported on its channel inMAX messenger Sergei Sobyanin reported.

"Emergency services are working at the site of the fallen debris," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

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Earlier, the Mayor of Moscow reported that the attack had been repelled. two enemy drones approaching the capital.

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