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Technopolis Moscow SEZ has expanded its CNC machine maintenance capacity.

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The Technopolis Moscow special economic zone (SEZ) has expanded its fleet of equipment for repairing spindle assemblies of CNC machine tools. This has allowed it to service more complex, high-tech domestic and imported parts and reduce order fulfillment times, according to the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry. Maxim Liksutov.

"The development of high-tech manufacturing is one of Moscow's industrial priorities. At the direction of Sergei Sobyanin, the city is systematically supporting companies in the machine tool repair and equipment maintenance sectors. Residents of the Technopolis Moscow special economic zone receive tax breaks, developed infrastructure, and the opportunity to expand their capacity. This allows them not only to meet the needs of Moscow factories but also to take orders from companies in other regions of Russia, strengthening the country's technological independence," noted Maxim Liksutov.

The spindle is a key component of a CNC machine, enabling the rotation of the drill or milling cutter. Refurbishing this component extends the life of industrial equipment and improves its productivity, quality, and precision.

Shpindel Lab operates out of the Pechatniki plant. Our specialists diagnose and restore spindles and their components for machine tools and multi-purpose machining centers for metal, glass, plastic, and wood.

In 2025, the company installed new equipment. Using a surface grinding machine, specialists uniformly machine parts on all sides to achieve maximum precision. A lathe can produce parts up to two meters long. Another spindle repair machine has an internal grinding function.

The company's CEO, Rovshan Kerimov, explained that last year, specialists repaired over 80 spindle assemblies and two milling heads. These are complex components that hold the spindle and allow it to rotate at various angles. Customers included companies from Moscow, the republics of Bashkortostan and Buryatia, as well as the Yaroslavl, Kaluga, Rostov, and Perm regions.

The Technopolis Moscow Special Economic Zone will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026. During this time, the project has transformed from a launchpad for innovative projects into a key hub for domestic industry and a center of attraction for companies defining Russia's technological sovereignty. Today, over 240 high-tech companies operate across 10 sites covering a total area of 392 hectares. They represent strategic sectors such as microelectronics, instrumentation, biomedicine, IT, and robotics. Thirty thousand highly skilled jobs have been created here.

Moscow is actively developing its industrial infrastructure and creating conditions for localization of production. Thanks to the city's decisions, companies are able to expand capacity and enter new markets. The capital also helps provide companies with high-tech machine tools and equipment. This is in line with the objectives of the national project. "Means of production and automation"More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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The "Archive Search" project at MES has been helping schoolchildren explore their family history for a year now.

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Service Search the archives, available at the Moscow Electronic School (MES), has been helping schoolchildren study their family history using documents from the capital's collections for a year now. Glavarkhiva.

"The 'Archive Search' service on the MES platform has become a popular tool for studying family history. It allows schoolchildren to find information about their ancestors and work with archival documents in digital format. Today, the service's database contains tens of millions of documents from archives across Russia, significantly expanding the search and analysis capabilities of historical information. Furthermore, modern technologies make working with archival materials more convenient and accessible for users," said the head of the Moscow Main Archives Department.

Yaroslav Onopenko.

Study family history using documents from the Glavarkhiv

"Archive Search" allows schoolchildren to explore their family history using information from parish registers, census records, confession records, marriage searches, and other documents from the Glavarkhiv collection.

Over the year, the web version of the service has been updated shul.mos.ru More than seven thousand Muscovites have applied, and over 14 thousand people have applied through the "MESh Diary" mobile app. The document database is constantly being updated. Currently, it contains over 22 million materials from the archives of Moscow, the Astrakhan, Irkutsk, Orenburg regions, and other regions. "Archive Search" is available in the "About Me" section of the "Student Portfolio" service. MASH.

The ability to search for their ancestors is available not only to schoolchildren. City residents can also study history using the online service "My Family." http://tsgamos.ru/res_help/ Over 20 million users have already used the platform to search for information about their relatives. The portal offers nearly 14 million genealogical pages, including parish and house registers, census records, confession records, and other materials. The service's database is constantly expanding, with approximately 200,000 pages of digitized documents added monthly.

Family Secrets: Five Years of the Moscow Main Archives' Online Service "My Family"

In 2023, in addition to “My Family,” the Moscow Main Archives Department, together with Yandex, launched a platform Search the archivesArtificial intelligence trained on archival documents recognizes handwritten texts and significantly speeds up the information search process.

View the parish registers of lost Moscow churches

Last October, the platform's functionality expanded. For example, the "Archive Search" service added an interactive map of Moscow's churches. It allows Moscow residents to quickly find parish registers for a specific parish and period. Until 1918, birth, death, and marriage records were entered into these documents, so they remain one of the primary sources of information about previous generations.

The map shows not only existing churches but also lost ones in Moscow—for example, the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in Sapozhok. Users can open the site card and select the parish registers for the desired period. These documents can reveal, for example, the exact date of birth of a great-grandmother and great-grandfather, where they were married, and the names of their parents.

Online services significantly speed up the process of finding the necessary information, and neural networks help recognize complex handwriting, converting handwritten documents into digital format. Now, to learn your family history, you don't need to sign up for an archive reading room. Simply read the detailed information. instructions For online users, posted on the official website of the Main Archives of Moscow, to understand what data is needed to search for relatives.

Innovations in Preserving History: Moscow's Main Archives Turns 63"Archive Search" combines historical documents with a map of Moscow.

Moscow Electronic School— a joint project of the capital's Department of Education and Science And Department of Information Technology, created in 2016. This unified digital educational platform is available to Moscow teachers, students, and their parents. Among the main services of "MES" are a library of educational materials, an electronic diary and journal, "Moskvenok," "Student Portfolio," and "Olympiads."

The creation, development and operation of e-government infrastructure, including the provision of mass socially significant services, as well as other services in electronic form, corresponds to the objectives of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State" and the Moscow regional project "Digital Public Administration." More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found at special page.

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The Troitskoye electric depot complex will include 11 buildings and structures.

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The Troitskoye Depot complex, designed to service trains on the metro line of the same name, will include 11 buildings and structures. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction. Vladimir Efimov.

"The largest building at the Troitskoye depot will be the production and administrative block. It will include administrative and maintenance buildings, a storage and repair facility, a motor depot, train wash areas, and wheel set turning areas. The total development area will exceed 112,000 square meters. Completion of the depot is scheduled for 2029," noted Vladimir Efimov.

The layout plan for the facilities on the territory of a transport enterprise will allow for more efficient use of land, improve worker comfort, and reduce travel time between buildings.

"The construction site for the future electric depot is located between the Kaluga and Novomikhaylovskoye Highways on the border of the Troitsky and Novomoskovsky administrative districts. The maximum number of personnel per work shift will be 540. Comfortable working and rest conditions will be created for the employees," explained Maxim Gaman, General Director of JSC Mosinzhproekt.

The Troitskoye Depot is designed for the storage, maintenance, and repair of electric trains on the Troitskaya Line, which will be one of the longest radial lines in the Moscow metro and the largest outside the Moscow Ring Road. The first phase of construction of the Troitskaya Line, with 11 stations, has been completed. The second phase, from Novomoskovskaya to Troitsk, is underway.

As a result, the new line will include 17 stations and extend over 43 kilometers. The line will extend from the ZIL station to the city of Troitsk. Its opening will improve traffic conditions in areas adjacent to the new metro stations in the southwest and south of the capital.

Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin announced the start of construction Troitskoye electric depot.

Mosinzhproekt is the general designer and general contractor for the construction of new Moscow metro lines and stations. Since 2011, the holding company has contributed to the construction and reconstruction of 84 metro stations, over 180 kilometers of lines, and 14 train depots.

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Lhasa Latte Conquers London: The Story of Tibetan Girl Tso Me and Her Coffee Experiment

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Tso Me, a Xizang woman from Lhasa, decided to quit her job in finance after a car accident in 2018. The small coffee shop her husband had previously opened on Barkhor Street in Lhasa was facing debt, and Tso Me was forced to take over management. Thus, she began her coffee business. In late 2019, she officially founded Ningdu Coffee Shop (which means "close friend" in Xizang), systematically studied coffee, and became certified as an international coffee quality assessor (Q-Grader).

Seeking to give coffee a "Lhasa flavor," Tso Mei conducted numerous experiments. Ultimately, she combined traditional Xizang ingredients—curd and yak butter—with coffee, using a traditional Xizang wooden bowl as the cup. This is how the "Lhasa Latte" drink was born. Its innovative combination with elements of everyday Lhasa cuisine has earned it recognition among both locals and visitors.

In May 2025, Ningdu Coffee became the sole representative of Xizang at the London Coffee Festival. This was the first time that Chinese coffee brands participated collectively at this international event. Tso Me showcased its signature Xizang drink, made with yak curd, at its stand. Over the four days of the festival, Ningdu ranked second in sales. The specially prepared drink cost £4.90, and long queues formed outside the stand. Participation in the festival was supported by the government's financial aid program "Entering the Global Market and Attracting Foreign Experience."

In 2025, Tso Me secured the regional stage of the Chinese Coffee Brewing Championship in Lhasa. This was the fourth time the competition had been held in Lhasa. In August of that year, she launched the "Wordless Coffee" program in collaboration with the Lhasa City Federation of the Disabled to provide training and employment for people with hearing impairments. A hearing-impaired barista from Ningdu's "Wordless Coffee Shop," named Jaxi Dunzhu, participated in the professional competition for the first time.

Tso Me notes that her goal is not just to develop her own coffee brand, but to promote the entire Xizang coffee industry in order to draw attention to Xizang coffee shops and workers involved in the coffee industry.

The cups at the Ningdu coffee shop feature the old names of Lhasa's districts printed in Xizang script. Tso Me believes that coffee serves as a cultural bridge, connecting tradition and modernity, local culture and the world. Currently, Lhasa has over 830 coffee shops, making it one of the cities with the highest coffee shop density in China. Tso Me plans to hold a Lhasa Coffee Festival in 2026, inviting local teahouses to showcase traditional Xizang sweet tea culture and the new coffee culture. She has also reached a cooperation agreement with the Shanghai Coffee Festival in Lujiazui: in exchange for the Xizang Department of Culture and Tourism's participation in promotional events in Shanghai, the festival organizers will bring 10 coffee brands to Lhasa to share their experiences.

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The 'pamper yourself' economy is on the rise

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

In recent years, a trend has become increasingly noticeable where consumers are willing to pay for emotional value and spiritual satisfaction. This phenomenon is called the "self-indulgence economy." Entrepreneurs are launching projects—from shared gardens and dance studios to coloristics and intangible cultural heritage workshops—to satisfy people's desire to "buy joy."

在广州，陈曦在城郊租下一块地，种植了100多种植物。她表示，种菜过程付出即有收获，能带来身心放松。其所在的共享菜园位于成都天府新区，由95后青年杨闯世运营， 30方米土地年租金1200元，目前300亩已全部出租，今年预计新增约300位租户。客户多为30岁左右的都市青年，部分来自外省，目的是通过换环境实现休息调整。

In Guangzhou, Chen Xi rented a plot of land on the outskirts of the city and planted over 100 species of plants. She says the process of growing plants yields tangible results and helps her relax. The shared garden she uses is located in the Tianfu district of Chengdu and is managed by Yang Chuanshi, a young entrepreneur born in 1995. The annual rent for a 30-square-meter plot is 1,200 yuan. Currently, the entire 300 mu (20 hectares) garden is leased, and approximately 300 new tenants are expected this year. The clientele is predominantly city residents in their 30s, with some coming from other provinces seeking a change of scenery and relaxation.

?课从早到晚。她认为，消费者愿意为舞蹈背后“更好的自己”等价值付费。

In Handan, Hebei Province, Wu Mengnan's dance studio expanded from four to more than ten classes in its first year, with classes running from morning until evening. She believes customers are willing to pay for the opportunity to become "the best version of themselves" through dance.

在河北保定，33岁的杜嘉此前从事服装造型工作，后赴韩国学习色彩诊断，取得资格证书后开设工作室。通过一小时诊断，帮助顾客确定适合的服装颜色、图案、妆容及发色等。她观察到，90后和00后群体普遍愿意为提升自我形象消费。

In Baoding (Hebei Province), 33-year-old Du Jia, who previously worked in the style and fashion industry, went to South Korea to study color theory, received a certificate, and opened a studio. During an hour-long consultation, she helps clients determine the appropriate clothing colors, patterns, makeup, and hair color. She notes that members of the 1990s and 2000s generations are generally willing to spend money on improving their image.

在甘肃敦煌，27岁的朱俊峰经营三家非遗体验馆，其中一家主打临摹敦煌壁画。旺季时日客流量约150人，除4名全职教师外需聘请6名兼职人员。他注意到，年轻顾客消费意愿强，临摹古画外，也愿意购买材料包或为店内宠物消费。

In Dunhuang (Gansu Province), 27-year-old Zhu Junfeng manages three intangible cultural heritage centers, one of which specializes in replicating Dunhuang frescoes. During peak season, the daily flow of visitors reaches approximately 150, requiring him to hire six part-time staff in addition to four full-time instructors. He notes a strong consumer interest among young clients: in addition to replicating ancient paintings, they readily purchase art kits and even spend money on treats for the pets living at his center.

杨闯世观察到，部分租地客户过去选择酒吧或购物消费，如今转向耕种体验。朱俊峰为适应顾客“为体验买单”的需求，在店门口复刻洞窟场景，吸引网络博主打卡，带动客流增长。

Yan Chuanshi observes that some of his clients, who previously preferred bars or shopping, are now switching to working in the fields. To meet the demand for "experience shopping," Zhu Junfeng recreated a simulated cave at the entrance to his center, attracting bloggers and increasing the flow of visitors.

杜嘉认为，色彩诊断满足的是消费者在信息过载代寻找内在确定性的需求。她通过实践对比发现，AI机器进行色彩测试易受光线、美瞳、发色等因素影响，专业色彩诊断师的判断难以被替代。

Du Jia believes that colorist services meet consumers' needs for inner clarity in an age of information overload. Comparing her work to AI testing, she notes that programs can be flawed due to lighting, contact lenses, or hair color, and believes that a colorist's professional judgment is difficult to replace with a machine.

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Polytechnic University has developed a laser cladding technology for pipeline fittings.

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University has developed a laser cladding technology for restoring sealing and working surfaces of pressure-sensitive equipment. The project was implemented by specialists from the Laser and Additive Technologies Research Laboratory at the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport.

The development is aimed at restoring the sealing and working surfaces of equipment operated under pressure, primarily pipeline valve flanges.

The work was carried out as part of a research project dedicated to increasing the service life and reliability of industrial equipment. The study involved samples of 09G2S, 15Kh5M, and 12Kh18N10T steel, as well as prototype flanges for equipment and pipelines.

In the current environment, the issue of technological sovereignty in the oil, gas, and energy industries is more pressing than ever. Our engineers' development is a direct response to the challenge of import substitution. Laser cladding allows for the restoration of critical pipeline valve assemblies to as-new condition, ensuring Russian companies' complete independence from foreign service solutions and spare parts, shared Anatoly Popovich, Director of the Institute of Metallurgical Engineering and Technology.

The key objective of the project was to develop technological solutions that would effectively restore worn surfaces with minimal allowance for subsequent machining, without the need for complete replacement of parts. This approach significantly reduces operating costs and improves the cost-effectiveness of equipment repair.

During the research and development work, laboratory specialists completed a full cycle of technological and experimental studies. Specifically, they developed a laser cladding technology for six base metal–cladding material combinations, covering the most common restoration scenarios. For each pair of materials, laser cladding samples were produced, followed by a series of mechanical tests.

Particular attention was paid to the corrosion resistance of the fusion zone and deposited coatings. Tests were conducted for various types of corrosion, including general, pitting, intergranular, and stress corrosion. The practical significance of the work was confirmed by testing the developed modes on flange prototypes.

"We're focused on developing technologically proven solutions that can be implemented in industrial practice. Laser cladding allows us not only to restore the geometry of parts but also to create coatings with specified performance properties," noted Mikhail Kuznetsov, head of the Laser and Additive Technologies Research Laboratory at IMMIT SPbPU.

Based on the results of the work, a list of recommended equipment for implementing laser cladding technology in industrial conditions was compiled, and process maps and recommendations for restoring the sealing surfaces of flanges of vessels, apparatuses, and pipelines were developed.

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The RUDN University Institute of Ecology became a co-organizer of three educational projects

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Several educational and awareness-raising projects for the 2025–2026 academic year are nearing completion. They share a common mission: developing environmental awareness and human resource development in the country. The RUDN University Institute of Ecology served as a strategic co-organizer and expert core for three significant competitions: the 5th International Competition "Tourism Code of My Country, City, Town, or District — PRO-Tourism," the All-Russian Competition "Green Credit," and the Youth Media Competition "EcoReportage." The university's participation in these projects demonstrates the shift from targeted education to systemic efforts to train future specialists.

Scaling talent across the country

From March 5 to 7, the in-person stage of the 5th Anniversary International Competition "Tourism Code of My Country, City, Town, or District — PRO-Tourism" took place in Moscow. The event, included in the list of the Russian Ministry of Education, attracted a record number of participants.

The competition received over 1,000 applications from 86 regions of Russia. 450 contestants and research supervisors reached the finals, representing 74 regions of the Russian Federation—from the Murmansk Region in the north to the Republic of Dagestan in the south, from Kaliningrad in the west to the Kamchatka Krai in the east.

Following the defense, 33 winning projects (first place), 64 runners-up (second place), and 69 laureates (third place) were determined. The winners, aged 10 to 35, will be included in the state information resource "Talents and Success" and will also receive vouchers to the Artek International Children's Center.

Expert dialogue and the role of universities

As part of the final round of the All-Russian annual environmental literacy assessment competition "Green Credit," an expert dialogue was held in late February with the participation of accompanying teachers, government representatives, the scientific community, and business. One of the speakers was Vladimir Evgenievich Pinaev, Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Safety and Product Quality Management at the Institute of Ecology at RUDN University. In his speech, he outlined the new role of specialized universities.

"They should serve as methodological centers for regional environmental education programs. We are ready to share educational materials, video courses, and practical exercises, and to build relationships with schools, both in person and online," noted Vladimir Pinaev.

The participation of RUDN University representatives in the Green Challenge confirmed the high level of trust in the competition among the professional community. The competition, aimed at promoting environmental awareness and fostering interest in engineering and technical fields, serves as a bridge between schools and universities, building a talent pool to ensure the country's environmental well-being.

Media as a tool for environmental culture

The third area of systematic work was the All-Russian media competition "EcoReportage," organized by the Association of Ecological Architects and the First Public Environmental Television "1EKOTV.RF" with the support of the RUDN University Institute of Ecology.

The competition launched on November 11, 2025, and successfully completed its first (qualifying) stage, collecting entries in four categories: "Social Advertising," "EcoReportage," "Interview," and "Article." Participants presented compelling perspectives on the environmental situation in their regions, highlighting both pressing issues and successful practices for sustainable environmental management.

The second stage, supervised by the Environmental Journalism Project Coordination Team, has already begun. Finalists will undergo a five-week intensive course with practical immersion in the profession, thus realizing the concept of continuous education and training for qualified personnel in the field of environmental journalism.

The RUDN University Institute of Ecology's work as a co-organizer of these three projects demonstrates a comprehensive approach to environmental education. "PRO-Tourism" focuses on regional development and creative industries, "Green Credit" focuses on fundamental knowledge and the selection of talented applicants, and "EcoReportage" focuses on shaping the information environment. Together, these projects create an effective ecosystem for nurturing a new generation of responsible citizens, managers, and environmentalists.

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RUDN University is among the leaders in the ESG ranking of BRICS universities!

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RUDN University has been included among the leaders in the ESG ranking of BRICS universities. The study included 65 leading universities. They were assessed based on 20 criteria, ranging from education and research to environmental and social agendas.

RUDN University received the maximum 100 points and entered the leading group, on par with leading universities in Egypt, Hong Kong, South Africa, Indonesia, Brazil, and China.

In addition, our university was specifically noted for the following practices:

ESG programs at all levels of education; an annual international conference on the UN SDGs; the first Russian university with independent audit of non-financial reporting.

These are some of the best practices of BRICS universities!

You can read more about the rating here. Here.

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A new bus route from Moscow to Odintsovo will begin operating on March 28.

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Starting March 28, new bus route No. 1339, part of the Moscow-Oblast project, will begin operating. It will run from the Park Pobedy metro station to Odintsovo.

Modern NefAZ 5299-31-52 large-class buses with a special commuter configuration will be deployed. Features include 36 soft seats with seat belts, adaptive interior lighting, climate control, special seats, and equipment for passengers with reduced mobility. The buses fully comply with Moscow public transportation standards and are suitable for transporting bicycles and strollers. Onboard passengers can charge their phones, view stop information on media screens, and leave a trip review using QR codes.

"This year, we plan to launch over 50 new routes between the capital and the Moscow region as part of the 'Moscow-Region' project. The first of these opened in mid-month, and a new route to Odintsovo will be launched on March 28. Fifteen modern, large, Russian-made commuter buses will be deployed, equipped with everything necessary for comfortable and safe travel for all categories of passengers. Following Sergei Sobyanin's instructions, we will continue to develop a unified transport space for Muscovites and residents of the Moscow region," said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.

Maxim Liksutov.

To pay for travel on these buses, you will need to tap your card both upon entry and exit. Travel with a Troika card will cost between 71 and 127 rubles, depending on the distance of the trip, while with a bank card, it will cost between 76 and 132 rubles. Passengers will be able to use "Ediny" (Unified) travel cards with unlimited trips in the "Prigorod" zone: 30 days (4,450 rubles), 90 days (11,400 rubles), and 365 days (33,200 rubles). This is a cost-effective payment method: passengers can save up to 60 percent annually and transfer free on all city transport.

In addition, students with the Muscovite Card will be able to purchase "Unified" travel passes for 30 days (1,390 rubles) and 90 days (3,960 rubles) in the "Suburban" zone. Concessionary categories of citizens will be able to enjoy free travel with their Muscovite and Moscow Region resident cards. Individuals under 60 are eligible for free travel with their Moscow Region resident card on all adjacent routes within the capital, as well as on regional routes. If your card doesn't work on the bus, you should contact a government services center in the Moscow Region to have it recoded.

Discounts for transfers to the metro and other routes are not available when paying for single trips with the Troika card at the "Wallet" rate or with a bank card. Strelka cards also cannot be used for travel.

Development of communications between Moscow and the region

According to an agreement between the Moscow and Moscow Region governments, more than 50 existing commuter routes on the western, northwestern, northern, and northeastern directions are planned to be integrated into the Moscow transport system by 2026. One hundred NefAZ-5299 commuter buses will be delivered to the capital to serve these long-distance routes.

By 2028, at least 30 percent of currently operating suburban ground public transport routes will be included in the capital's transport system.

These routes will implement Moscow transport standards that have already become familiar to city residents. They include convenient schedules, convenient and predictable bus intervals, modern rolling stock, and qualified personnel.

In addition to improving travel comfort, the addition of new interregional routes will provide additional impetus to the development of transport infrastructure in the Moscow region, including the installation of modern bus shelters, dedicated bus lanes, the creation and renovation of existing transport hubs, and increased use of various modes of public transport for daily travel from the Moscow region to Moscow and back. The freed-up rolling stock of the regional carrier will be redirected to strengthen routes across the Moscow region to Moscow Central Diameters stations.

In accordance with the objectives of the national project Infrastructure for Life Moscow is focusing on modernizing its social and public infrastructure, including increasing the number of convenient public transportation routes and upgrading its rolling stock. More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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Russpass now features an AI-powered travel route builder.

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The Russpass travel service has launched route constructor powered by artificial intelligence (AI) technology. It can be found in the main menu and the "My Plans" section. This was reported by Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow.

"Thanks to the update, planning your trips on Russpass has become even more convenient. Users fill out a form, and the system uses the answers to create comprehensive itineraries based on the travel date, distance between attractions, and other parameters," noted Natalia Sergunina.

The first step involves selecting the city or region of Russia you want to visit. For those who haven't yet decided, there's a "Select a random destination" feature. The service's geographic reach is constantly expanding.

Next, you need to specify the planned vacation—either exact dates or an approximate period. The maximum duration is seven days. After that, the user will be asked to specify who they'll be traveling with (alone, with a partner, with friends, or with children) and how they'd prefer to spend their time. Thematic categories include "Active Leisure," "Gastronomy," "Culture and Art," "History and Architecture," and "Science and Education."

Based on the survey results, the system will generate up to six pre-defined routes. Each will list recommended locations with photos, as well as a map with a walking plan. Details will be provided by Moskot, a personal assistant.

You can customize your trip plan: change the order of locations and add others, book accommodation, and purchase tickets to suggested events in advance. Your selection will automatically be saved in the "My Plans" section after you click the "Build a Route" button.

Russpass previously became the first travel service in Russia to use AI to provide comprehensive, personalized recommendations for travelers. These recommendations appear in the user's personal account and key sections of the service.

The national tourism service Russpass has over 70,000 offers for hotels, museums, and cultural events. To date, it has already received around 107.5 million times.

A Smartphone Tour Guide: The Russpass Mobile App Now Features AI Audio Guides

New tourist routes are being formed, in part, thanks to the national project Tourism and HospitalityMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found at special page.

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