Celebration of Cosmonautics Day, preparation of the Northern and Southern river stations for summer navigation, a themed train dedicated to North Ossetia, and a renovated sports complex in one of the districts of Moscow. “Vedomosti” City” selected good events that happened this week.
Dedication to space
O. Sosnitsky / Press service of the mayor and government of the capital
The capital began to celebrate Cosmonautics Day. In his honor, 200 photographs of Yuri Gagarin were placed on digital billboards. Thematic events dedicated to the first human flight beyond the Earth will last throughout the weekend. The capital’s parks, cinemas, libraries and public spaces have prepared special programs. For example, in Gorky Park, at the People’s Observatory, which opened after the winter break, on April 12 at 19:00 you can listen to a lecture on the influence of cosmic rhythms on the health of astronauts and people on Earth. The film “Gagarin. Sky Lieutenant”, created using artificial intelligence. On April 13, in the same park in the scientific and educational center “Reserve Embassy”, the “Cosmic!” program will begin at 12:00. Space industry specialists will tell guests about the achievements of Russian science in the field of studying the Universe.
The Museum of Cosmonautics on Mira Avenue is hosting a “Space Events Marathon” until April 15, which includes an interactive quest, lectures and a performance. The museum also opened the exhibition “Gagarin. The road to space.” The creators of the exhibition illustrated the stages of the life of the great cosmonaut and the historical context in which he grew up with paintings by socialist realist artists.
Preparing for summer navigation
Press service of the mayor and government of the capital
The Northern and Southern river stations were prepared for the start of summer navigation, reported Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin in his Telegram channel. Before the start of the summer season, the berth infrastructure was updated, fire protection systems and utilities were checked, embankments were tidied up and facades were washed.
Last year, river transport set a record for the number of passengers, Sobyanin noted. In 2023, 2.2 million trips were taken on pleasure boats and cruise ships, up 22% from the previous year. “This year, the summer navigation season will open on April 24, and we expect that river transportation will be just as popular,” the capital’s mayor wrote.
Theme train
Press service of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the City of Moscow
A train dedicated to North Ossetia appeared in the Moscow metro. The themed train runs on the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya line. Its launch was timed to coincide with several events: the 250th anniversary of the entry of this territory into Russia, the 240th anniversary of the founding of Vladikavkaz and the 100th anniversary of the autonomy of North Ossetia, said Maxim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport. His words are quoted on the website mos.ru.
During the trip, Muscovites will be able to learn about the cultural features, history, traditions, cuisine of this republic, as well as about its famous people, for example, the Soviet freestyle wrestler, two-time Olympic champion Soslan Andiev or hip-hopper Azamat Kudzaev (Miyagi).
The launch of themed trains is an educational project of the Moscow Metro. In 2023, the metro ran 122 such trains dedicated to Russian regions, holidays and significant transport achievements of the capital.
Updated “Skif”
Press service of the mayor and government of the capital
The updated Skif sports complex has opened in the Golyanovo area. About it told Sobyanin in his Telegram channel. In the sports complex, designed for 165 people, the roof and engineering systems were repaired, the glazing and facade cladding were replaced, the decoration of the premises was updated, and new furniture, equipment and sports equipment were purchased. “Skif” has two halls: a universal one with stands for 130 seats and a gym. Anyone can attend martial arts sections. Classes in general physical training and team sports are organized for representatives of the older generation. In the near future, it is planned to complete the improvement of the adjacent territory – for example, trees and shrubs will be planted here and lawns will be laid out.
