Published on: 2026-09-29
Source: Moscow Government – Правительства Москвы –
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A school for training volunteer tour guides is opening in Moscow. During the classes, students will become acquainted with the entire excursion organization process — from selecting an interesting topic to coordinating the group during the walk. You can register for the training on the resource center’s website. “Mosvolunteer” until October 11. This was reported by Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow.
“The course will be useful for everyone who wants to learn how to create original routes and share their knowledge about the city, its history, and attractions. The program will help to form a new volunteer corps in the capital, whose members will conduct informative walks for Muscovites and tourists,” noted Natalia Sergunina.
The training will begin on October 19 and last until November 29. It includes online classes and a practical component.
Listeners will be taught how to work with sources to create a story plan and route. They will learn what to pay attention to when searching for reference materials, selecting locations, and calculating tour times. Special attention will be given to audience interaction. Additionally, video lectures analyzing 10 different walks around the capital—from the Boulevard Ring and Tverskaya Street to Poklonnaya Hill—have been prepared for the participants.
The acquired knowledge can be consolidated at an intensive course at the volunteer district center “Good Place. CAO” on Leningradsky Prospekt. The instructors will suggest organizing a tour dedicated to the center and then will provide recommendations.
Graduates who successfully complete the training will receive documents of additional professional education and will be able to undergo certification in the capital In the Tourism Committee. Those who pass the exam will be invited to lead walks for tour groups with the support of «Mosvolonter».
Over 12 years, the resource center has created more than 2,800 volunteer corps. They actively participate in regional, federal, and international events — from the annual evening for capital city graduates to the International Exhibition Forum “Russia.”
“Mosvolonter” offers a wide range of training courses and workshops. More than 122 thousand residents of the capital and other regions of Russia have already taken them. Both beginners and experienced volunteers who want to improve their skills can join the sessions. Presented on on the website Online programs are available at any time; enrollment for on-site programs is conducted throughout the year.
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