Аннотация:The water bodies play an important role in the formation of favorable environmental situation on the urban area, the river valleys are the key element of the planning structure of the city and the base for natural framework. Many large cities have developed broad visions and strategies to promote more integrated management of their water bodies. Urban rivers are becoming an important focus for restoration, revitalization and reconstruction river banks and this become still more prevalent as urban development continues and demand for a better, more sustainable quality of life increases. The paper deals with the Ecological Strategy for revitalization of the Moscow river that offer an opportunity for sustainable‑oriented urban planning and development of Moscow.