Russian Capital Launches Forum “Moscow 2030. The Home of the Future”: A Citywide Opportunity for Indian Tourists to Experience Innovation, Culture, the Future of Moscow

Moscow has opened the citywide forum “Moscow 2030. The Home of the Future”, taking place from August 1 to September 14. Spanning 11 venues and more than 1,000 events, the program focuses on the “person of the future” as its central theme. Built on the vision of a comfortable, high-quality urban environment, the forum gives visitors a rare opportunity to witness how the capital is already implementing technologies and solutions that shape a modern, innovative, and hospitable city for both its residents and guests.

From AI-powered city services and electronic music to open-air neo-classic music concerts, economic simulations, and cutting-edge architecture, Moscow is transforming into a living laboratory of innovation. The forum has something for every age – from children’s robotics workshops to cultural evenings and tech career marathons for youth.

“Forum “Moscow 2030. The Home of the Future” is an opportunity to see the Moscow of tomorrow - today. Russia’s capital isn’t just a city with a rich history; it’s a cutting-edge metropolis where tradition seamlessly blends with tomorrow’s innovations.” - commented Anastasia Popova, Head of Business Tourism Development Department of the Moscow City Tourism Committee

Festival Highlights

Each location offers a distinct experience:

● Bauman Moscow State Technical University hosts the “Cloud Cities” tech showcase, featuring daily talks and workshops on quantum urbanism, neuro-mechanics, gamedev, and media art.

● Zaryadye Park, located next to the Kremlin, presents “Cultural City”, combining classical music, fashion shows, digital theatre, and literary performances. Visitors can also attend a marathon on financial literacy with VR tools and live monologues.

● Muzeon Arts Park features a digital economy zone, an immersive “IT Hero” career quest, and daily expert sessions for business-minded guests.

● Luzhniki Olympic Complex transforms into a hybrid sports arena with phygital games, AI-driven smart city simulations, and urban management challenges like waste sorting and energy supply.

● MosKino Film Studios host “Portal 2030–2050”, a futuristic music festival featuring global electronic acts and K-pop performances – echoing youth culture trends across Asia.

● Skolkovo Innovation Center welcomes global developers and investors for the international drone technology forum and Mayor’s Cup drone races.

The forum is part of the Summer in Moscow project – a seasonal city program that brings free festivals, concerts, exhibitions, science zones, and public events to all districts of the capital.

Growing Interest from Indian Tourists

India ranked among the top non-CIS countries for inbound tourism to Moscow in both 2023 and 2024. In 2024 alone, the city welcomed 85,800 Indian travelers – a 1.4-fold increase over the previous year. Indian tourists are increasingly drawn to Moscow’s modern infrastructure, vibrant cultural scene, and family-oriented attractions.

Since August 1, 2023, Indian citizens have been eligible for a fast, simple, and fully online e-visa, issued within four calendar days and valid for both leisure and business travel. In 2024, India entered the top five countries by number of e-visas issued, according to official data from Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The simplified entry process continues to boost Indian arrivals, especially for business events, family trips, and educational tourism.