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In the Moscow section of Losiny Ostrov National Park, artificial nesting boxes for bats have been installed. They were installed in areas where the animals lack natural shelter.

Bats typically rest in the hollows of old trees. Such trees are becoming increasingly rare, so specialists at the capital's Department of Nature Management and Environmental Protection They install artificial shelters for the animals. These nesting boxes are similar to birdhouses, but they are designed differently. The entrance is a narrow horizontal slit at the bottom of the house. Bats can easily enter, while their natural enemies, such as owls or martens, cannot.

Experts believe the nest boxes in Losiny Ostrov will become a permanent home for bats and help maintain their population. However, the animals won't settle in right away. Bats are very wary of new objects. They need time to explore the artificial shelters and ensure their safety.

"It's important to note that colonizing nest boxes with bats is a long process, taking years. Don't expect these artificial shelters to be populated immediately after the nest boxes are erected. Success is possible if the area around them has a sufficient food supply (an abundance of nocturnal insects during the warm season), and the nest box's design and location are suitable for the bats," noted Denis Vasenkov, PhD, a researcher at the A.N. Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Bats play an important role in the city's ecosystem. At night, they hunt insect pests and rest in shelters during the day. In the wild, they hide in the hollows of old trees, cracks, or under bark. Here, they hang upside down, clinging to the uneven surface with their hind legs.

From May to July, bats breed. The animals gather in groups while the females carry and feed their young. The groups disband when the young begin to fly and forage for food on their own.

Experts recommend not disturbing bats in parks and green areas. Avoid touching nest boxes, peering inside, or making noise near them to avoid scaring off future bat residents.

One of the priority tasks of the capital Department of Nature Management and Environmental Protection— assistance to wild animals in difficult situations. If you encounter an injured animal or bird in need of specialized medical care, please contact the Moscow Government's unified information service at 7 495 777-77-77.

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Specialists urban economy complex Road cleaning equipment has been switched to summer mode. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Utilities, and Public Works. Petr Biryukov.

"Due to the established positive average daily temperatures, the entire fleet of municipal vehicles has been switched to summer maintenance mode. To ensure daily city cleaning, watering equipment has been installed on the vehicles," noted Pyotr Biryukov.

Most municipal equipment operates year-round thanks to attachments that change depending on the specific needs of the season. Therefore, comprehensive preparation of road cleaning equipment for the spring and summer was carried out. Winter attachments—brushes, plows, rotors, and de-icing spreaders—were removed, followed by diagnostics and maintenance. Equipment that was not used during the winter was brought back into service and made ready for use.

The head of the city's infrastructure department emphasized that containers containing emergency supplies of de-icing materials have been moved to temporary storage facilities. These were previously placed at hazardous road sections and near transport, social, and commercial facilities.

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The tunnel under Kashirskoye Highway will be remarked and converted to two-way traffic, according to a design by the Traffic Management Center (TMC). This will create convenient and faster routes for drivers and increase the tunnel's capacity. Currently, fewer than 250 vehicles pass through it per hour, according to the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry. Maxim Liksutov.

"Following Sergei Sobyanin's instructions, we continue to improve connectivity between certain city districts and create new convenient routes for drivers. This work is part of the 2030 Transport Development Strategy. In accordance with the TsODD project, we will change the markings in the tunnel under Kashirskoye Highway and create two-way traffic. This will allow drivers to bypass dense traffic areas and save travel time," noted Maxim Liksutov.

A new oncoming lane will be added to the tunnel, allowing drivers heading to the city center to exit Kashirskoe Shosse into the tunnel and change direction. The existing lanes, which allow drivers coming from the city center and entering the tunnel to turn around, will be maintained. Drivers will no longer need to pass through the intersection with Yasenevaya Street. This will reduce the extra travel time to 700 meters and save five to seven minutes. From the Moscow Ring Road and the A-105 highway, drivers will be able to enter the sixth microdistrict of Orekhovo-Borisovo Yuzhnoye through the tunnel, without reaching Yasenevaya Street. A direct exit to the region and the Moscow Ring Road will also be created from the bus terminal, bypassing the intersection. Convenient access to the tunnel will be provided from the Kashirskoe Shosse alternate road and adjacent streets.

For driver safety and convenience, a roundabout will be created at the intersection of the alternate road and the exit ramp to the bus terminal, making it easier for vehicles to pass each other. The new markings will increase the turning radius when exiting the tunnel. This will allow drivers to directly exit onto Kashirskoye Highway toward the region or turn toward residential buildings without unnecessary maneuvering.

The new traffic pattern will make routes shorter and reduce congestion. After the re-marking, drivers will have a new, more convenient route: they won't have to travel through the busy intersection with Yasenevaya Street, and buses will be able to exit the platform and onto the highway more quickly.

The new route will become even more popular after the opening of Projected Passage No. 5388, which will connect Kashirskoye Highway with Gurevsky Passage.

New lanes, U-turns and turns

Since 2018, Moscow has been actively implementing traffic improvement projects. Narrowing lanes creates additional lanes for straight-ahead travel or for new turns and U-turns in areas where widening the roadway is difficult. Changing road markings improves traffic conditions without unnecessary expense or the need for lengthy lane closures. Furthermore, adding lanes is much faster than traditional road widening. This makes the method particularly suitable for dense traffic conditions, both in confined urban spaces and on busy highways.

On the Moscow Ring Road, lanes are added by slightly narrowing the edge lanes and eliminating shoulders (in some of the busiest sections). This allows more vehicles to travel through the sections in the same amount of time, eliminating the bottleneck effect. Transition lanes help make exits from the Moscow Ring Road and onto the highway safer. When a driver enters the highway, they must simultaneously accelerate and merge into the main traffic flow to avoid slowing down other vehicles. If at this point the exiting vehicle stops before changing lanes and slowly weaves into the right lane, this triggers a chain reaction of braking by other vehicles or a dangerous situation, which in any case leads to a decrease in speed both on the exit and in the outer lanes of the Moscow Ring Road. Transition lanes help mitigate this effect by preventing slowdowns in the transit lanes.

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Pallas's cat Timofey has begun preparing for the warm season—fattening, the process of gradually losing weight accumulated over the winter. Pallas's cat is a favorite of visitors and the symbol of the Moscow Zoo, which is part of the capital's Department of Culture.

"We've developed a gradual weight-loss schedule for Timofey. He currently has one fasting day a week: typically, Sundays are his first day without food. On other days, the Pallas's cat is fed once a day, with a daily portion of approximately 150-170 grams. Zoologists carefully monitor his weight through regular weigh-ins: our goal is to make this process as smooth and natural as possible. We don't want the cat to be constantly hungry or stressed, so we calculate the approximate portion size: it should be small but sufficient for the animal's comfort," shared Svetlana Akulova, General Director of the Moscow Zoo.

In the wild, these animals accumulate fat reserves to survive harsh winters. The Pallas's cat began gaining weight with the arrival of autumn. Even before the cold weather set in, zoologists gradually increased his food intake, and by midwinter, Timofey's weight reached 6.5 kilograms. He now weighs 5.6 kilograms, and his diet includes rodents and quail.

The fattening process will be gradually adjusted: as early as May, the number of fasting days will increase to two per week. The process is expected to be completed by early summer.

With the arrival of sunny weather, Timofey's social behavior has also changed. He has begun to venture out of his house for fresh air more often. City residents can see him walking in his outdoor enclosure around nine in the morning, as well as during the day.

Anyone can also observe the wild cat thanks to the daily online broadcasts from his enclosure on mos.ru.

In addition, the Pallas's cat has begun to shed its thick undercoat; by June, its fur will acquire reddish hues.

Pallas's cats are rare feline predators listed on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The Moscow Zoo is participating in a conservation and research program for this unique species.

Today, the Moscow Zoo is a dynamically developing space where scientific research is conducted, international conferences are held, educational programs are implemented, and a unique atmosphere is created daily for introducing residents and visitors to the amazing world of wildlife.

In early 2025, the Moscow Zoo set a world record for the number of animal species on display: 1,253. By 2026, that number had exceeded 1,280. This remarkable achievement was made possible by the many years of work of a team of zoologists, veterinarians, keepers, and other staff.

The Moscow Zoo's program of events contributes to the implementation of the national project's goals and objectives in the capital. "Family"More information about Russia's national projects and Moscow's contribution can be found at special page.

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The Moscow Musical Theatre named after K.S. Stanislavsky and Vl. I. Nemirovich-Danchenko (MAMT), subordinate to the capital Department of Culture, has opened ticket sales for the main ballet premiere of the 107th season, the performance of "Anna Karenina." The premiere will take place on June 25. Tickets are available for purchase through Mosbilet.

The production centers not only on the tragic story of Anna Karenina, but also on the fate of Konstantin Levin, who journeys from inner crisis to finding peace of mind. The juxtaposition of destructive passion and the characters' creative quest will be the central theme of the new stage version.

The choreography for the production is based on classical ballet—almost all the female roles will be performed en pointe. The production will feature a variety of forms, from solo and duet scenes to large-scale ensemble pieces. Students from the Moscow State Academy of Choreography will also participate. They will perform the roles of Dolly's children and Anna's son, Seryozha.

Maxim Sevagin will serve as choreographer and director, along with playwright Andrey Zolotarev. The production will be built on a dialogue between two storylines that not only coexist but also emphasize and reveal each other.

"Now, as the play begins to take shape, I realize: we're not illustrating the novel, but creating a choreographic reflection of it. If, after the production, the audience asks themselves, 'Which path would I have chosen?' then we've succeeded in approaching the genius of Leo Tolstoy," noted Maxim Sevagin.

The composer was Ilya Demutsky, and the conductor was Timur Zangiev. A key part of the performance will be arias performed by a soloist from the theater's opera company.

The visual design was created by: artist Vladimir Arefyev, costume designer Irina Serova, and lighting designer Oleg Strashkin.

The production will also feature Oksana Kardash, Erika Mikirticheva, Anfisa Oshchepkova, Natalia Somov, Denis Dmitriev, Ivan Mikhalev, Georgi Smilevski, Irina Serova, and other artists.

The program of events in city theaters contributes to the implementation of the goals and objectives of the national project in Moscow "Family"More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

The Pokrovka Theatre explained why the new Dubrovsky Theatre will appeal to young people.We're going to see the new play "The Decline of Europe" by the Chelovek Theatre with Mosbilet

With service Mosbilet It's convenient and enjoyable to plan any kind of leisure activity—from theater and concerts to sports activities and picnics. Tickets are sold without markups or intermediary commissions. The service also offers many free events. You can also purchase tickets for new season theater premieres and performances featuring famous artists. If you have a full or standard mos.ru account, you don't need to enter personal information when purchasing. Tickets for children are purchased using a simplified process. Users of the service don't need to bring identification to attend cultural events; they simply show the ticket inspector their digital ticket's QR code.

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Moscow has announced the annual results of an innovative program to preserve the cognitive skills of older adults. It is being implemented by the Moscow Longevity project and the Federal Medical and Biological Agency (FMBA of Russia). Over the course of the program, attention, memory, and thinking skills have improved in over 90 percent of participants, according to the program's team. Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.

"To stay in shape at any age, our brain, like our muscles, requires regular exercise. Developing memory, concentration, and thinking skills helps maintain a high quality of life, independence, activity, and emotional stability for years to come. That's why, a year ago, together with the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia, we launched a program to support cognitive functions and psychoemotional well-being at Moscow's longevity centers. It's tailored specifically for older Muscovites. The project proved popular, but more importantly, it was extremely effective: over 57,000 people joined the courses, and the vast majority—over 90 percent—demonstrated measurable improvements in their memory and thinking. Furthermore, attention scores improved in 98 percent of participants," noted Anastasia Rakova.

The program includes two specialized courses: “Neurotraining of cognitive skills” and “Neurocorrection of the psycho-emotional state.”

The "Neurotraining of Cognitive Skills" course is based on specialized computer exercises aimed at developing memory, attention, and thinking. Research shows that such training helps the brain remain flexible and active, facilitating the formation of new neural connections. According to clinical guidelines from the Russian Ministry of Health, this training is included in the list of non-drug methods for correcting cognitive impairment in older adults and has a high level of evidence base.

The practical results of the program at Moscow's longevity centers confirm this. By the fifth session, participants demonstrate significant improvement across all indicators, and by the tenth session, the positive dynamics intensify.

Anxiety increases the body's levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. Over time, this can impair memory and concentration. The "Neurocorrection of the Psychoemotional State" course addresses this issue. People learn to calm down, focus, and better control their emotional state using biofeedback technology—and this works even in old age. Muscovites who completed the course more than doubled their relaxation scores. Furthermore, participants reported sleeping better, experiencing less anxiety, and finding it easier to cope with emotions in everyday life. On average, their stress scores decreased by a third.

"The successful implementation of our joint program over the course of a year confirms the highly effective translation of cutting-edge scientific advances into social practice. The specialized courses currently used at Moscow Longevity Centers are based on original digital products from the Center for Cognitive and Psychoemotional Health of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia. The use of biofeedback technologies, virtual and augmented reality, ensures our complete self-sufficiency in solving the most complex problems associated with restoring and strengthening cognitive and mental health. The results achieved—improved memory and attention in the vast majority of participants—clearly demonstrate the potential of preventive medicine in managing cognitive reserve. People, their health, life, and active longevity remain at the center of all our innovations," emphasized Veronika Skvortsova, head of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency.

The classes are taught by staff from Moscow Longevity Centers who have completed training at the Federal Medical and Biological Agency's Center for Cognitive Health. The "Neurotraining of Cognitive Skills" course includes initial testing and 10 computer-based sessions with an individualized program and performance tracking. "Neurocorrection of the Psychoemotional State" is conducted using a neuroheadset that records the brain's bioelectrical activity. Participants see their brain activity parameters in real time and master concentration and relaxation exercises.

Around seven thousand older Muscovites have improved their memory, thinking, and attention through neurotraining.Moscow's longevity centers are launching a program to maintain cognitive skills and psycho-emotional health.

You can take the courses at any Moscow Longevity Center. To do so, you must become a participant in the Moscow Longevity program. You can join the project online atmos.ru portal, onwebsite, as well as in person at any Moscow longevity center or My Documents office.

Support for older citizens in Moscow meets the goals and objectives of the federal project "Older Generation" of the national project "Family", which has been implemented in Russia since 2025 by decision of Vladimir Putin. Its main goal is to support families with children, large families, reproductive health, and strengthening family values. The national project also includes the development of initiatives for active aging, ensuring high-quality care for the elderly, and the development of a family-oriented cultural infrastructure. More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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