Moscow to Build ‘Veterans Palace’ Rehab Center for Ukraine War Vets

Oct. 22, 2026 Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. mos.ru Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin on Wednesday revealed plans to build a “Palace of Veterans” rehabilitation center for Russian soldiers who served in the war against Ukraine. Located at the former war veterans social rehabilitation center in central Moscow, the renovated Palace of Veterans will feature state-of-the-art medical, physical, as well as social and creative facilities, Sobyanin said. “This will be a single complex with a first-of-its-kind full-fledged infrastructure for the recovery and rehabilitation of [Ukraine war] veterans,” he wrote in a post on Telegram. The Palace of Veterans will feature diagnostic equipment, a “walking school,” physical therapy and kinesitherapy halls, as well as a water wellness complex and spaces for yoga and martial arts. Sobyanin said the space will be designed for “daytime and short-term” rehabilitation visits, with art therapy workshops, libraries, as well as music and dance classrooms. He did not disclose the facility’s capacity. The Palace of Veterans will consist of two reconstructed buildings covering 22,000 square meters (236,806 square feet). Renovation work began in January, with its completion scheduled by the end of 2027. The nearby Yekaterininsky Park is also being renovated, with a family center, sports fields and a refurbished waterfront with a boat station and amphitheater set for completion by late 2026. Read more about: Moscow , Veterans Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more ‘We Don’t Need War’: Shock, Anger and Defiance on Moscow’s Streets as Russia Invades Ukraine Weeks of intense diplomacy and the imposition of Western sanctions failed to avert the offensive. Moscow Sees Spike in Covid Hospitalizations After Election Weekend The Delta variant now accounts for 100% of all new infections, a top official said. What’s On in Moscow Sept. 17-19 Grand opera, haunting cartoons and flea markets. Moscow Set to Swelter With Arrival of 2016’s Hottest Days Muscovites are set to enjoy scorching summer temperatures until the end of the week, Russia’s Weather Center chief Roman Vilfand announced Monday.The...