Sobyanin: Moscow is the core of Russia's creative economy

Sobyanin: Moscow is the core of Russia's creative economy.

Consensus

Moscow is considered the core of Russia's creative economy.
The share of creative industries in Moscow's regional GDP exceeds that of Shenzhen and approaches levels of Beijing, London, and Tokyo.
Creative industries account for a quarter of all employment in this sector across Russia.
Since 2019, the share of creative industries in Moscow’s economy has nearly doubled—from 5.7% to 11%.
The development of the sector has been supported by the Agency for Creative Industries (AKI) of Moscow for six years.
Over 430 projects have been implemented and more than 22,000 entrepreneurs have received support under AKI’s programs.
Creative industries are one of the fastest-growing sectors in Moscow's economy.

The share of creative industries in Moscow’s GDP has already surpassed Shenzhen and is approaching levels of Beijing, London, and Tokyo. — vedomosti
Moscow has overtaken Shenzhen in terms of the share of creative industries in national GDP and nearly reached the level of Tokyo, Beijing, and London. — vm
The Moscow cluster for video games and animation includes over 60 residents; two projects were released in the first half-year, with plans to launch around 20 new products by year-end. The second phase—media technology cluster—is planned. — vedomosti
Since 2023, entrepreneurs supported by AKI have signed approximately 200 export contracts with partners from over 30 countries. — ntv
A survey by the VTsIOM found that only 4% of Russians understand what 'creative industries' mean, and half had never heard the term before. However, 81% support initiatives to develop this sector, with 47% calling it 'definitely important'. — vedomosti