During his travels to various cities of the world, Maxim became interested in the problems of urban planning and in October 2011 he studied at the company of Jan Gehl, which is engaged in urban design.

Wanting to put into practice his views on the development of the city, Maxim decided to engage in political activities and, as the start of his political career, took part in the election of deputies of the municipal assembly of WMO Schukino from the "Yabloko" party.
Katz’s election campaign won the attention of many media outlets and social networks.
During the March 4, 2012 vote, Katz took fourth place, which ensured him the post of deputy in the municipal assembly.

Maxim Katz took part in protests against election fraud and was one of the speakers at the rally on March 10, 2012.
In October 2012, he was elected to the Opposition Coordination Council.
May 27, 2013 announced his withdrawal from the Coordination Council.

In October 2013, he announced his readiness to run for deputies of the Moscow City Duma in 2014.
After a three-week collection of 5850 signatures, he was registered as a candidate in the 5th constituency (Schukino, Khoroshevo-Mnevniki districts, Filevsky park).
The campaign was funded entirely by donations from private individuals, conducted with the participation of more than 300 agitators.
However, he failed to win the elections of September 14, 2014.
Katz calls the reason for the loss a low turnout and lack of support from the Yabloko party.
During his travels to various cities of the world, Maxim became interested in the problems of urban planning and in October 2011 he studied at the company of Jan Gehl, which is engaged in urban design.
Wanting to put into practice his views on the development of the city, Maxim decided to engage in political activities and, as the start of his political career, took part in the election of deputies of the municipal assembly of WMO Schukino from the "Yabloko" party. Katz’s election campaign won the attention of many media outlets and social networks. During the March 4, 2012 vote, Katz took fourth place, which ensured him the post of deputy in the municipal assembly.
Maxim Katz took part in protests against election fraud and was one of the speakers at the rally on March 10, 2012. In October 2012, he was elected to the Opposition Coordination Council. May 27, 2013 announced his withdrawal from the Coordination Council.
In October 2013, he announced his readiness to run for deputies of the Moscow City Duma in 2014. After a three-week collection of 5850 signatures, he was registered as a candidate in the 5th constituency (Schukino, Khoroshevo-Mnevniki districts, Filevsky park). The campaign was funded entirely by donations from private individuals, conducted with the participation of more than 300 agitators. However, he failed to win the elections of September 14, 2014. Katz calls the reason for the loss a low turnout and lack of support from the Yabloko party.
Maxim Katz