Published on: 2026-10-02
Source: Moscow Government – Правительства Москвы –
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The capital celebrated the Day of the Older Generation, with more than 20,000 guests joining the events across the city. In all 140 Moscow Longevity Centers held intergenerational quizzes and master classes, and the program also included a forum, a dance flash mob, and a concert featuring well-known artists. This was reported by Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.
“For us, the Day of the Older Generation is a special holiday. Muscovites of the ‘silver’ age show by example that it is always possible to remain active, interested in life, and open to new opportunities. The ‘Moscow Longevity’ project is designed to help them continue to travel, create, learn, and do sports. This year, the capital hosted the largest celebration of the Day of the Older Generation. The program brought together more than 20 thousand guests. Yesterday, all 140 Moscow Longevity centers opened their doors to everyone interested. Visitors were offered master classes, quizzes, concerts, and much more. In addition, a forum was held as part of the celebration for the most active participants of the project. It is important that the holiday united not only representatives of the older generation but also their children, grandchildren, and young Muscovites. Today, the average life expectancy in the capital exceeds 80 years. Therefore, our task is to continue creating conditions for Muscovites to maintain their activity, interest, and love of life for as long as possible and to remain involved in the city’s life,” said Anastasia Rakova.
Leaders’ Forum
At the Palace of Pioneers on Vorobyovy Gory, the “Live 100%” forum took place. More than 650 active participants of “Moscow Longevity” joined it. The forum was opened by Irina Dubtsova and the combined choir of the project; together they performed the song “Formula of Life”.
The special guests of the forum were Moscow supercentenarians who have reached and surpassed the century mark. The secret to her longevity, 99-year-old Olga Fomenko named following a daily routine, regular walks, and participation in the “Moscow Longevity” events. Great Patriotic War veteran Semyon Lyulko has already celebrated his centenary; he gave all guests the advice to maintain honor and be patriots of their country. The 100-year-old celebrant Pyotr Goncharov wished all forum participants to live to his age.
Three participants were awarded commemorative medals “Moscow Long-Liver.” And those Muscovites who are already approaching the century mark were invited to celebrate their centennial in the Moscow Longevity centers.
The forum concluded with an awards ceremony for the leaders of the Moscow longevity centers’ clubs in five categories. These are “Achievement of the Year” — for the most large-scale project, “Bright Start” — for the best initiative among clubs existing for less than one year, as well as “Best ‘Silver’ Blogger,” “Innovation of the Year,” and “For Loyalty to the Project.” All winners are Muscovites who lead interest clubs at their center and inspire like-minded people. Candidates for the awards were nominated by participants of “Moscow Longevity” and staff members of the centers.
Flash mob, master classes, concerts
On the eve of the holiday, on September 30, two concerts titled “But Life Goes On!” took place. The groups from “Moscow Longevity” performed together with professional artists: Sergey Volchkov, the band “Pyatero”, Alexander Oleshko, and the ensemble “Neposedy”. In addition, project participants were congratulated by VIA “Samotsvety”, Rodion Gazmanov, and Valeriya.
In honor of the Older Generation Day, an evening program took place, which began at the arch of the main entrance to VDNH. A massive flash mob started there, in which more than four thousand participants from all centers joined simultaneously. Everyone who wished could come to the Family Longevity Evening. Children and grandchildren of project participants, as well as young Muscovites, got acquainted with the movement’s work and chose an activity according to their interests. Teenagers played board games, answered quiz questions together with the older family members, made decorations and candles with their own hands, and composed home fragrances. In the assembly halls, experts from various fields gave lectures, and artists and creative groups performed. And in the evening, everyone who wanted went out to the dance floor.
Another event of the evening was the opening of the permanent exhibition of the art object “Tsar Kokoshnik” at the State Services Palace at VDNH. It was created for the contemporary Russian art exhibition “Svoyasi. Traditions of the Future,” which was previously displayed at the State Historical Museum. Now, the eight-square-meter art object has found a permanent place. At its opening, the ballet was performed by the artist Yulia Shoshina. Additionally, an orchestra played for the pavilion visitors.
Support for elderly city residents in Moscow aligns with the goals and objectives of the federal project “Older Generation” of the national project “Family”. More details about Russia’s national projects and the capital’s contribution can be found at special page.
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