National Centre Russia Ryazan opening ceremony

Oct 5

The official broadcast presents the Ryazan branch's formal opening, including the procession and anthem, an institutional presentation and recorded greetings from other regional centres. Maxim Oreshkin reads Vladimir Putin's complete greeting, which praises Ryazan's heritage and modern achievements, preservation of folk crafts and patriotic education, and anticipates an educational venue for residents, visitors, business and creative meetings. Governor Pavel Malkov calls the branch the first in the Central Federal District and fourth nationally; he describes its rapid creation at a former wasteland near Ryazan VDNKh, thanks the teams and promises further development of the surrounding area. The host announces a First Class Medal for Special Contribution to the Development of Ryazan Region for Natalia Virtuozova. Virtuozova says centres are free to visit, recalls that day's tour with children and teachers, thanks the organizers and presents Malkov with the branch's letter O bearing a griffin-phoenix from the city's coat of arms. The host names Sber as general partner; Evgeny Titov says the bank helped realize the project and invites visitors to try AI-enabled products in its smart coworking area. Closing remarks celebrate the new branch and its emblem. Speakers' claims and expectations about future attraction, prosperity and educational benefit remain attributed.

The Ryazan branch of the National Centre Russia opens on 5 October 2026, described by Governor Pavel Malkov and Vremya as the first regional branch in the Central Federal District and the fourth in the country. At the formal ceremony, Maxim Oreshkin reads Vladimir Putin's greeting on regional heritage, achievements and the centre's intended educational and meeting role. Malkov describes the site's transformation and promises further development; Natalia Virtuozova says admission is free and presents the branch's griffin-phoenix emblem. The host announces a regional first-class contribution medal for Virtuozova and names Sber as general partner. Evgeny Titov invites visitors to try AI-enabled technologies in its smart coworking space. Vremya's on-scene report separately tours the interactive permanent exhibition, Soul of Ryazan—Heart of Russia, interviews a guide and visitors, and reports a 9,500-square-metre building near the Ryazan Kremlin with a Russia Department Store. Official expectations about future educational value, attraction and prosperity remain attributed.