Over 2011 and 2012 Moscow has grown significantly: many previously suburban districts have now been added to the capital. The New Moscow plan has come into force in July 2012: it will see Moscow growing 2.5 times through new territories acquisition in the west and south-west of Moscow Region. Three districts - around the luxurious Rublevka and Uspenskoe Highway and the innovative Skolkovo - will become new separate municipal creations. 

      The vice-mayor of Moscow explained that the impressive $1bln will be divided between various sectors: less than 10% will go towards the social infrasctructure, around 10% - towards transport, and well over %10 - towards engineering projects. The money is reported to have been "saved" through the auctions.