Sergey Sobyanin summed up the results of improvement in the north of Moscow

In 2026, in the north of the capital, the renovation of three spaces was completed: the Izhorsky Square in the Dmitrov district, the Boulevard in the Valdai Passage and the Square near the Neva district center. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said about the work done in his blog. In 2025, 10 large projects to create a comfortable urban environment were implemented in the district.

In Izhora Square, pedestrian paths were repaired and new walking routes were equipped. For children, three platforms were created with obstacle courses, labyrinths and developmental elements.

For sports, simulators have been installed, a wall for climbing and a fitness complex with handles. In the recreation area, benches and park swings appeared, the territory was landscaped.

In the left-bank district put in order the boulevard in Valdai passage. The 2.3-hectare space received updated walkways, benches and swings. Children's towns in the form of towers and geometric figures were equipped with slides, transitions and climbing rooms. In addition, cable grids, swing-nests, balancers and a developing sandbox appeared.

For active leisure, a workout zone was equipped, simulators and tables for table tennis were installed. Sobyanin noted that now residents can play sports near the house. The hockey box was equipped with a strong fencing and a special coating: in summer you can play hockey with a ball, in winter - hockey on ice. Near the film studio, a recreation area with tracks and lawn was also equipped, and the dog walking area was supplemented with shells for training.

Square near the district center "Neva" occupies 5.7 hectares. His concept was dedicated to Russian folk tales. Here, the walking paths were updated, plants were planted, places for recreation were arranged and outdated children's towns were replaced. Among the new gaming objects are a figure of a whale fish, an oak tree from Lukomorye, a playground in honor of the principality of King Guidon and a hut on chicken legs. All complexes are equipped with lasalons and developing elements. For sports there is a playground for streetball, table tennis tables, workout zone and power trainers.

“More opportunities for children’s entertainment and sports, comfortable walks and quiet rest in the fresh air – this is the main result of the improvement of squares and boulevards in the north of Moscow,” said Sergei Sobyanin.

Earlier, the mayor said that in the next three years, 651 billion rubles will be allocated for the formation of a comfortable urban environment and the development of engineering networks. In 2027, 208.7 billion rubles are provided for these purposes. The program is aimed at improving the comfort of 13 million Muscovites. In 2027-2029, the renovation of streets, public spaces and exit highways will continue. This should improve the safety and ease of pedestrian movement.

In addition, Deputy Mayor of Moscow Peter Biryukov announced the beginning of the restoration of Terekhov pond. A reservoir of 1.2 hectares will be cleaned of more than 8 thousand cubic meters of silt, and the shores will be strengthened. The work is related to the development of the Mnevnikov floodplain. This year on the street Nizhny Mnivniki has already arranged a route along the water; the updated pond will become part of the landscaped territory.

The water is currently in unsatisfactory condition. After cleaning, a layer of coarse sand will form at the bottom to restore depth and reduce the risk of overgrown algae. The coastline with a length of almost 900 m will be strengthened with gabions and granite gravel. Also, seven zones of bioplateau with a total area of more than 1.8 thousand square meters will be created, where more than 21 thousand aquatic plants will be planted in the warm season.