12:41, 03 April 2026

Moscow Seniors Embrace AI and Digital Skills Through Lifelong Learning Program

Participants in the “Moscow Longevity” initiative are learning to use apps, spot scams and work with AI tools.

Participants in the Moscow Longevity program are learning how to navigate digital services, from making online purchases and paying utility bills via QR codes to using artificial intelligence tools. In dedicated classes, they also study neural networks and learn how to identify phone scams, the Moscow city government press service told IT Russia.

From Online Pharmacies to Content Creation

Digital education has become one of the most in-demand areas of the program. More than 22,000 participants are enrolled across 1,000 groups. Older adults are increasingly interested in understanding how technologies work and how to apply them in everyday life.

“The more deeply older individuals are engaged in the digital environment, the higher their psychological well-being and quality of life. That is why developing digital competencies remains one of our key priorities,” said Vladimir Filippov, deputy head of Moscow’s Department of Labor and Social Protection.

Through courses focused on modern technology and digital literacy, participants gain practical skills for daily life. They learn to find recipes online, order medications from home and use a wide range of digital services. They are also taught how to make video calls, manage account settings, create content, launch channels and interact with audiences.

Overcoming Fear of Technology

Participants also explore modern technologies through dedicated digital literacy sessions.

“These classes are designed for those who want to overcome fear of new technologies, learn how to use computers, smartphones and the internet, and make their lives easier. Today, technology is a necessity. It is almost impossible to imagine life without it. That is why the digital track is so popular among older Muscovites. I currently teach three groups, which is about 50 people,” said Natalia Savenkova, an IT instructor in the Moscow Longevity program.

At 11 Moscow Longevity centers, participants can also take part in the quiz “Scammer in Plain Sight: Play and Detect.” The interactive game challenges them to distinguish voices by tone, identify fake websites and build psychological profiles of fraudsters, with feedback provided by experts from the Interior Ministry.

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