The capital’s mayor congratulated Moscow’s scientists and researchers on Russian Science Day via the Max messenger.

“Happy Russian Science Day! Russian citizens rightfully take pride in the groundbreaking achievements of many generations of our nation’s scientists,” the mayor wrote.

The mayor noted that Moscow is the largest center for fundamental research and applied development. In recent years, the capital has seen the creation of numerous new hubs for science and innovation, including the National Space Center, the Lomonosov Moscow State University Innovation Science and Technology Center “Vorobyovy Gory,” technoparks, and state-of-the-art laboratories in universities and research institutes. The Moscow Innovation Cluster has become the link connecting science, business, and the state.

“Thank you to the capital’s scientists, researchers, and scientific personnel for your talent and creativity, determination, and enthusiasm. For your significant contribution to the development of Russia and our wonderful city. I wish you robust health, prosperity, and an unquenchable drive for new discoveries,” the mayor concluded.

National Space Center

The National Space Center is a major space science museum and educational center located in Leicester, England, which opened in 2001. It is home to the UK’s largest planetarium and features iconic rockets like the Blue Streak and Thor Able, highlighting Britain’s role in space exploration history. The center serves as a visitor attraction and a hub for inspiring public interest in astronomy and space technology.

Lomonosov Moscow State University Innovation Science and Technology Center “Vorobyovy Gory”

The Lomonosov Moscow State University Innovation Science and Technology Center “Vorobyovy Gory” is a major modern research and technology park located on the iconic Sparrow Hills campus of Russia’s oldest university. It was established to foster innovation, commercialization of scientific research, and technological entrepreneurship, building upon the historic academic legacy of Moscow State University, founded in 1755. The center serves as a hub uniting scientists, students, and industry partners to develop advanced projects in fields like biomedicine, nanotechnology, and information technology.

Moscow Innovation Cluster

The Moscow Innovation Cluster is a modern, government-supported ecosystem launched in 2019 to unite technology companies, startups, research centers, and industrial enterprises within the Russian capital. Its history is rooted in Moscow’s strategic shift to become a major global tech hub, consolidating various existing innovation zones like Skolkovo, technoparks, and special economic areas under a single management system to foster collaboration and accelerate technological development.