City officials in Moscow reported that heating was activated in 99 percent of residential buildings and public facilities, a status update released through departmental telegram channels. The immediate rollout reflected a coordinated effort across housing and social infrastructure to ensure warmth for communities as autumn temperatures began to bite.
Speaking on the matter, Moscow Deputy Mayor Pyotr Biryukov noted that under current regulations it can take up to five days to switch on the heating supply. In practice, the process was completed in three days, marking a faster-than-expected deployment schedule that alleviated early-season cold exposure for many residents and institutions.
He explained the prioritization sequence: heating was first extended to social facilities, residential apartments, and office buildings, followed by commercial and industrial enterprises. This staggered approach aimed to stabilize essential services and maintain continuity for critical operations before expanding to other clients.
Earlier, officials indicated that the regional center would commence the heating season toward the end of the week, with St. Petersburg cited as a point of reference for planning and coordination. The Smolny press service affirmed that heating providers in multi-apartment housing would switch to regular service as of Friday, October 6, amid ongoing inspections and readiness checks.
From that date forward, heating supply organizations were instructed to begin full, routine heating of all municipal buildings, and to maintain consistent pressure and temperature levels across districts. In parallel, some facilities began receiving warm services on an accelerated schedule starting October 2, ensuring a broader early coverage for vulnerable populations.
National leadership has underscored the importance of stable energy costs ahead of the heating period. President Vladimir Putin directed the government to evaluate fuel price regulation as part of a broader assessment of energy affordability and supply security for households and industry during the coming months.
Separately, the Union of Ukrainian Cities previously warned that more than five million Ukrainians could face disruptions in heating during the winter, highlighting the broader regional energy challenges and the potential ripple effects on neighboring regions and humanitarian needs. Officials emphasized the necessity of resilience planning and mutual aid mechanisms to mitigate any supply gaps in climate-sensitive periods, while monitoring market conditions and ensuring transparent communication with residents and businesses.