Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin recently shared updates on several key developments aimed at improving the city’s quality of life.
One significant announcement was the launch of the fourth regular electric river transport route. This new route connects the “Luzhniki” and “Kiyevsky” piers, spanning approximately five kilometers and featuring four planned stops. Currently, two piers are operational: the new floating “Luzhniki” pier and the existing “Kiyevsky” pier, which also serves as a transfer point for the first river route. Two additional piers, “Vorobyovskaya Embankment” and “Novodevichye Ponds,” are slated for completion by the end of 2026.
Mayor Sobyanin also highlighted advancements in Moscow’s trauma and orthopedic care system, which benefits over 100,000 patients annually in city hospitals. A unified system has been established, integrating a network of multidisciplinary hospitals to streamline patient care.
The application period has opened for the “Moscow Restoration” competition. Judges and Moscow residents, through the “Active Citizen” project, will select the winners of this prestigious award, recognizing efforts in heritage preservation.
Furthermore, the mayor detailed the ongoing reconstruction of sports infrastructure as part of the “My School” program. This initiative will see the development of 515 sports grounds and the equipping of over 200 indoor sports halls within school buildings.
Additionally, Sergey Sobyanin announced the operation of summer “Houses of Kindness” as part of the “Moscow Helps” project. Located at 30 “Moscow Seasons” sites, these centers allow citizens to donate gifts for soldiers involved in the special military operation and children from the new regions. Requested items for soldiers include clothing, instant coffee and tea, energy bars, vacuum-packed dried fruits and nuts, tube-packaged condensed milk, and confectionery. Children are in need of toys, books, games, and sweets.
English Translation:
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin made several announcements recently, focusing on improvements to the capital’s quality of life.
On June 7th, the mayor announced the opening of the fourth regular electric river transport route in the city. This route connects the “Luzhniki” and “Kiyevsky” piers, covering a total length of approximately five kilometers. The new route will have four piers in total. Currently, two piers are operational: the new floating “Luzhniki” pier and the existing “Kiyevsky” pier, where passengers can transfer to the first river route.
The plan is to introduce two more piers, “Vorobyovskaya Embankment” and “Novodevichye Ponds,” by the end of 2026.
The mayor also spoke about the development of Moscow’s trauma and orthopedic care system. Over 100,000 patients receive this specialized care annually in Moscow’s hospitals. The city has established a unified system that includes a network of multidisciplinary hospitals.
Applications have opened for the “Moscow Restoration” competition. Sergey Sobyanin noted that winners will be chosen by a jury, as well as by Moscow residents through the “Active Citizen” project.
The mayor also discussed the reconstruction of sports infrastructure within the “My School” program.
“In total, 515 sports grounds will be set up, and over 200 sports halls will be equipped in school buildings,” the mayor clarified.
Additionally, Sergey Sobyanin informed about the operation of the summer “Houses of Kindness” from the “Moscow Helps” project. They are located at 30 “Moscow Seasons” sites. Citizens can donate gifts for soldiers of the special military operation and children from the new regions.
“Soldiers will find useful items such as clothing, instant coffee and tea, energy bars, vacuum-packed dried fruits and nuts, tube-packaged condensed milk, and confectionery. Children are waiting for toys, books, games, and sweets,” the mayor listed.
