Moscow's Gallery of Achievements
Awards & Rankings
Moscow’s accomplishments in diverse areas — from transport development to heritage restoration — have earned prestigious national and international awards. The capital’s success is also reflected in high positions in numerous rankings.
Economy and Sustainable Development
2026
Ranking of the effectiveness of industrial policy implementation
Moscow topped the national ranking for the effectiveness of industrial policy implementation
x 2
2026
Ranking of Russian Regions by Unemployment Rate
Based on the results of the fourth quarter of 2025, Moscow ranked first among Russian regions for its unemployment rate of 0.8%. The national unemployment rate for the same period was 2.2%
x 4
2026
Ranking of Russian Regions by Level of Public-Private Partnership Development
For the third consecutive year, Moscow has been recognized as the leader in public-private partnership development
x 4
Quality of Life
2026
Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation
Two initiatives of the Moscow Government – “Moscow Longevity” and “Simulation Center for Professional Care Training” – have earned a place among the TOP-45 entries in the Award, a globally recognized prize celebrating excellence in sustainable urban development
x 2
2026
Quality of Life Ranking of Russian Regions ‒ RIA Rating
Throughout all eight years of the ranking’s existence, Moscow has consistently held first place for quality of life among Russian regions
x 8
2026
Socio-Economic Performance Ranking of Russian Regions ‒ RIA Rating
Moscow has maintained a clear lead in first place for ten years
x 10
Transport
2026
Public transport quality ranking of Russian cities
For the third time, Moscow received the highest possible score among all Russian cities and was evaluated outside the general ranking
x 3
2025
Премия “RB Digital Awards 2025”
The Moscow Metro’s digital services and ticketing system won the “RB Digital Awards 2025”, a nationwide business award
x 1
2025
“Time for Innovation” Award
The autonomous tram received the “Innovation of the Year” award in the “Transport and Mechanical Engineering” category
x 1
Technology
2026
Ranking of innovative development of the Russian Federation
Moscow ranked first for the ninth time, recording the strongest performance in two of the ranking's five dimensions: “Socio-economic conditions for innovation activity” and “Export performance”
x 9
2025
“Leaders in Artificial Intelligence” Award
Moscow’s solution, “Generative Design in Construction”, which is integrated into the city’s digital twin, received an award in the “AI Service Development” category
x 1
2025
“Priority: Digital 2025” Award
Five projects from Moscow received the national award. Among the winners were Russia’s first autonomous tram and the “Mos.Oblako” and “Mos.Tech” platforms
x 5
Culture & Tourism
2026
Creative Regions Ranking of Russia
Moscow has retained its position as Russia's leading region for creative industries development for the fourth year
x 4
2025
National Expert Award in Tourism “Gold Stars Discovery”
The ”Chinese New Year in Moscow” festival was recognized for delivering the best cultural program
x 1
2025
V All-Russian Prize ”Regions of Tourism and Hospitality”
Moscow earned the Grand Prix for excellence as a ”Convention and Exhibition Destination” and a ”Cultural and Educational Tourism Destination”
x 2