Moscow Policy Desk

Articles by Moscow Policy Desk

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  Moscow Tightens Urban Development Rules: What Residents Can Expect From the City's 2026 Zoning Overhaul

  A sweeping revision to Moscow's land-use and construction regulations, now taking effect across all 12 administrative okrugs, changes how residents apply for building permits, contest development projects, and access public green space near their homes.

  4 July 2026, 10:56 pm

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  Moscow Launches 2026 Green Initiative: New Services, 1,000+ Jobs Across 12 Districts

  A package of municipal environmental measures taking effect this summer reshapes waste collection, urban tree canopy work and public transit options for Muscovites across all 12 administrative districts.

  4 July 2026, 9:08 pm

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  Moscow City Council Approves 2026-2028 Infrastructure Overhaul Affecting Transit, Housing

  A package of planning decisions adopted by the Moscow City Duma this summer sets a phased timetable that touches transit, housing density and public space from late 2026 through 2028.

  4 July 2026, 9:08 pm

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  Moscow accelerates metro expansion and road work across multiple districts.

  Residents across several districts face extended detours and transit disruptions this month as the city pushes forward with its largest infrastructure programme in a decade.

  4 July 2026, 9:08 pm