What is the Moscow Video Game and Animation cluster?

It's a new hub in Moscow providing a full-cycle ecosystem for game and animation development, aiming to boost Russia's domestic digital content industry.

When will the second stage of the Skolkovo Creative Cluster open?

The second stage of the Skolkovo Creative Cluster, which includes the expansion of the video game and animation facilities, is planned to open in 2026.

Which companies have become residents of the Moscow video game cluster?

The cluster hosts 41 companies, including leading Russian video game developers like Game Art Pioneers and animation studios such as Aeroplan.

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Moscow Launches $70K+ Sq Meter Video Game & Animation Hub

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Summary

Moscow's new video game and animation cluster aims to boost domestic content.
The cluster offers a full-cycle ecosystem for game and animation development.
Phase two, opening in 2026, will expand the hub with specialized media infrastructure.

Moscow Launches $70K+ Sq Meter Video Game & Animation Hub

Moscow's ambition to become a global leader in digital content creation has taken a significant leap with the inauguration of its Video Game and Animation cluster. Mayor Sergey Sobyanin inaugurated the first phase of this creative hub, designed to foster a thriving domestic industry and reduce reliance on foreign video games and animation. The cluster offers state-of-the-art infrastructure and a favorable tax environment to support creators.

This ambitious project integrates the full cycle of game and animation development, providing crucial support for companies from initial creation to market penetration, both domestically and internationally. The initial 55,000 sq m space has welcomed 41 resident companies, including prominent Russian game developers and animation studios. Partners from leading Russian IT firms are also involved, offering technological expertise and support.