Published on: 2026-10-04
Source: Moscow Government – Правительство Москвы –
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In the project “Active Citizen» published a new quiz. She will talk about the work of Konstantin Simonov, whose name the capital city has borne for 46 years Library No. 162. Over this time, the library staff have formed a unique collection: the writer’s collected works, editions of his first pieces published in the 1930s, individual poems released during the Great Patriotic War, and about 100 volumes of his books in foreign languages published by overseas publishers.
In the quiz for “active citizens,” participants are asked to answer questions related to Konstantin Simonov’s literary work. The first task is dedicated to one of the poet’s most famous works — the poem “Wait for Me.” It was published in 1942 and became a symbol of hope for millions of Soviet soldiers and their families. Quiz participants need to recall to whom the author dedicated these poignant lines before going to the front.
Then users will have to name the first play written by the author and the year of publication of the third part of the novel “The Living and the Dead.” Another question concerns the film adaptations of Konstantin Simonov’s works. Participants will need to recall which actor played the role of war correspondent Ivan Sintsov, whose prototype was the writer.
The library No. 162 named after K.M. Simonov houses a unique collection of photographs. They depict the writer himself and other famous personalities. The pictures were donated to the reading room by a renowned photojournalist, whose name will be the correct answer to the final question.
In the “Active Citizen” project, users have access to series educational quizzes about the reading rooms of the capital, which are named after famous people. Previously, quizzes about Sergei Orlov and Leo Tolstoy, the next one is planned to be dedicated to Library No. 148 named after F.I. Tyutchev.
Residents of the capital with a standard or full version can participate in the quizzes account on the mos.ru portal. Each correct answer will earn points in the city loyalty program “Million Prizes”. In the future, they can be used to obtain goods and services from the program’s partners, as well as to be directed towards charity. Options for using points are presented in the website showcase ag-vmeste.ru.
The quiz was prepared by the “Active Citizen” project in collaboration with the capital’s By the Department of Territorial Executive Authorities.
Project “Active Citizen” has been operating since 2014. During this time, more than seven million people have joined it, and over 7.9 thousand votes have been held in total. Each month, 30 to 40 decisions are implemented in the city. The project is developed by the State Public Institution “New Management Technologies” and the capital Department of Information Technology.
The creation, development, and operation of electronic government infrastructure, including the provision of mass socially significant services, as well as other services and offerings in electronic form, correspond to the objectives of the national project “Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State” and the regional project of the city of Moscow “Digital State Governance.” More about Russia’s national projects and the capital’s contribution can be found on the special page.
The mos.ru portal presents a large-scale special project, dedicated to the development of key areas of Moscow. These include transport, industry, healthcare, education, sports, and the construction sector. The special project helps to learn how the capital has changed in recent years, what initiatives aimed at making the lives of city residents even more comfortable are currently being implemented, and what awaits Moscow and its inhabitants in the near future.
On the project page “Culture, Heritage, and Leisure Industry” It is possible to learn about how architectural monuments are preserved in the capital. Moscow is the center of the country’s cultural life and holds one of the leading positions among megacities in terms of the number of museums and exhibition halls. The city has created a film cluster that unites the Mosfilm studio on Ryazansky Avenue, the Gorky Film Studio, and the Mosfilm park.
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