The summer health and recreation campaign in Moscow Region has concluded, with more than 460,000 children staying at camps. The regional administration worked to expand camp services so children could rest before the new school year.
Lyudmila Bolatayeva, deputy governor of Moscow Region, said efforts to expand camp services were continuing. Camps in the region also hosted children from neighboring regions.
Free places for special groups
Some 12,000 children from families participating in the special military operation used free places at camps in Moscow Region. Special arrangements were also made for orphaned children, those with health problems and children facing difficult living conditions.
Capacity of summer programs
A total of 128 permanent out-of-town camps operated as part of the summer activities, hosting 125,000 children.
About 1,050 day camps were established at schools and cultural centers. Some 89,000 children took part in activities held at these centers.
As part of the seaside holiday program, 3,200 students from Moscow Region were sent to a camp in the Krasnodar region.
Counselors receive 70,000 rubles for the first time
Camp counselors who completed the season received a one-time payment of 70,000 rubles for the first time.