21 January 2021 News Since January 22, mass events with a occupancy rate of up to 50% of the total capacity of the corresponding premises are allowed in Moscow. From January 22 in the capital: the work of museums, libraries and other cultural institutions will resume; the maximum allowed number of spectators in theaters, cinemas and concert halls will be doubled (up to 50 percent of the capacity); with the same occupancy, other entertainment, sports, exhibition, educational mass events will be allowed to be held with the audience; A number of other restrictions are also removed. According to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, the situation with COVID-19 in Moscow inspires the authorities with "cautious optimism". Sobyanin admitted that other restrictions will soon be lifted.