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Moscow Botanical Garden, considered the largest in Europe, - real paradise for plant lovers. Here you can walk for hours, enjoying unity with nature. If you are unlucky with the weather, it doesn’t matter. Go on a tour of the greenhouse, which recreates different climatic parameters - tropics, subtropics, rainforests. Admire exotic plants and experience the atmosphere of year-round summer!

Park "Russia - My History"

An ideal place for those who want to learn more about Russia's rich and interesting past. When creating the park, materials from museums, libraries, and archives were used, and many documents became available to the general public for the first time. “Russia is my history” is a project implemented using the latest technologies. The exhibition uses 3D models, animation, digital reconstructions, and video infographics.

Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics

The museum is located inside the monument to the Conquerors of Space on Cosmonaut Alley. The highlight of the exhibition is a full-size model of part of the Mir station, which was flooded in the early 2000s. Visitors have the opportunity to touch the great space history Russia. You are allowed to view the layout not only from the outside. Anyone who wants to feel like an astronaut is allowed inside.

"Worker and Collective Farm Woman"

The legendary monument by Vera Mukhina, located near the Northern entrance of VDNKh. The monument, which was called “the standard of socialist realism,” still remains one of the symbols of Moscow. Today, the sculpture’s pedestal houses a museum and exhibition center. On its territory there are exhibits telling about the history of “The Worker and the Collective Farm Woman”.

Fountain "Friendship of Peoples"

Now the fountain, considered one of the key symbols of VDNKh, is closed for restoration. Still, more than 60 years have passed since its launch. The opening is planned for 2018. In the center of the fountain composition is a bowl-like sheaf. Around him stand 16 beauties, symbolizing the Soviet republics. By the way, not far from the “Friendship of Peoples” there are two more remarkable fountains - “Stone Flower” and “Golden Ear” - which are also currently being restored.

Ostankino Tower

The tallest building in Europe. We advise you to try to get to the observation deck - there are excursions there, but only from May to October. At the same time, the number of people in groups is also limited - only 90 visitors are allowed. If you are one of the lucky ones, then on the observation deck you will see a truly impressive view of Moscow.

Pay attention to the Cosmos Hotel located near the VDNH metro station, in walking distance from the attractions described in the article. On the hotel’s website you can not only study its rooms and prices, but also find a valuable announcement of current events taking place on the territory of the Exhibition of National Economic Achievements: exhibitions, master classes, creativity lessons, parades, shows, fairs and much more...

VDNKh (VVC) is one of the most popular attractions in Moscow. Also in Soviet time this complex attracted many visitors, and now it is also popular among both visitors and residents of the capital. Why should you definitely visit VDNKh in Moscow and what should you see at the exhibition first?

Objects worthy of attention

VDNH is a large park with many exhibition pavilions and museums. On the street between them there are walking alleys, benches, fountains, beautiful flower beds, attractions, and cafes. You can spend the whole day here and not have time to see everything.

Most interesting places VDNH:

• fountains: composition on the Alley of Fountains, “Friendship of Peoples”, “Stone Flower”, “Golden Ear”;
• Space Museum;
• Museum of Science and Industry;
• architectural model of Moscow;
• Toy Museum;
• Museum of Fairy Tales “Once Upon a Time”;
• summer reading room;
• Sky Town rope park;
• beach "Port at VDNKh".

Of course, this is not all that can be seen at VDNH in Moscow. To visit all the attractive sites, you will need almost a whole vacation.

Museums and exhibitions

They are considered the main objects of this complex, because it was created primarily for numerous exhibitions. One of the most interesting is the Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics. It has been operating since 1981. Its exhibition tells about the main stages of the development of astronautics. The interior of the museum helps visitors feel far away from Earth: the decor is reminiscent of the interior of a spaceship, the ceiling is decorated with lighting reminiscent of stars. At the very entrance there is a bronze statue of an astronaut and a sphere with the signs of the zodiac. The museum displays spacesuits, photographs of the other side of the Moon, a variety of space technology, as well as projects for future developments. In addition to the exhibition halls, there is also a cinema hall, where a special audiovisual program shows views of space and creates the illusion of being there.

The Polytechnic Museum is no less interesting. This is a temporary exhibition, moved from the main building during its reconstruction. The exhibition is called “Russia Does Itself” and is dedicated to various scientific and technical developments and the activities of outstanding scientists. Its main topics are space, optical illusions, anthropogenesis, natural analogues, mysteries of the nucleus and plasma. The exhibition is located in pavilion 26, one of the first in the complex.

The architectural model of Moscow in pavilion 75 also deserves attention. It represents almost the entire capital in miniature. At the same time, the authenticity of buildings and streets in detail is noteworthy: mosaics and bas-reliefs are made on historical houses, like the original, the Moscow River is depicted using a technique that creates the effect of ripples on the water.

• The toy museum is called “Factory of Christmas tree toys at VDNKh”. Its entire exposition is dedicated specifically to decorations for the New Year's green guest. Ancient and modern toys are exhibited here, and guides dressed as gnomes talk about the techniques for creating various products and the traditions of celebrating the New Year in different countries.

The museum also hosts master classes on painting Christmas tree balls. For such homemade toys, special boxes are provided that will prevent the balls from breaking. There are especially many visitors here before the New Year and on holiday weekends.

• The Museum of Fairy Tales "Once Upon a Time" conducts play excursions. In them, children themselves participate in the plots of famous stories, help the heroes overcome difficulties, or become the main characters themselves. The interior is decorated in the style of Russian fairy tales. Children are given hero costumes and other paraphernalia (spinning wheels, heroic armor, horse harnesses). The museum also hosts theatrical performances.

Outdoor recreation

People's interest in VDNKh is also caused by numerous street entertainments on the territory of the complex. The Sky Town rope park is very popular. It is located high above the ground, and at the very top there is Observation deck, from which it opens panoramic view to the territory of VDNKh. The park includes several rope routes of three difficulty levels, a children's parkour playground and a swing with a swing of 16 meters. The passage of sections is carried out under the guidance of trainers.

For literature lovers there is a summer reading room (not far from the Central Alley). These are shelves with numerous books. To visit it, you need to get a library card, and then study the works in comfort on a pouf or in a hammock. After reading the book, it is permissible not to put it back, but to give it to some library in the city or leave it on the bookcrossing rack. Therefore, the list of brochures for the reading room is constantly changing.

A popular summer attraction is the “Port at VDNKh” beach. On its territory there are clean swimming pools of varying depths, sun loungers are available for rent (this is included in the price of entry to the beach), and there are numerous cafes. Often entertainment events for adults and children are held here: beach parties, classes aquatic species sports, sand painting workshops. However, the beach is open only on hot days; before visiting it, you should check on social networks to see if it is open, or call.

Other street entertainment at VDNKh:

• sports grounds for different types sports;
• rental of boats and catamarans on the ponds;
• outdoor ping pong area;
• bicycles for rent;
• skating rink in winter time and much more.

Fountains

There are many attractions in the form of fountains at VDNKh. They occupy a special place in the exhibition design. The most famous fountain is “Friendship of Peoples”. This is one of the largest fountains in the former USSR, opened in 1954. Its pool has an octagonal shape. The base of the fountain is made in the shape of a flower, which turns into a sheaf collected from hemp, wheat and sunflowers. Along the perimeter of the pool, closer to the sides, there are 16 sculptures of girls, symbolizing the republics of the USSR.

The fountain is located near the main pavilion. In the center there is a sculpture of a Russian girl, the location of the rest depends on the size of the republic’s population in the 50s: the smaller it is, the further the representative of the people is from the pavilion. Currently, the Friendship of Peoples fountain has been restored and equipped with lighting.

“The Stone Flower” was created based on the fairy tales of P. Bazhov (“Ural Tales”) in the same year. In the center of the pool there is a figure of a flower. The bowl is decorated with birds, fruits, ears of corn, and vases. The jets come directly from the flower itself, from bird beaks, from the sides of the fountain, and there are also groups of ring jets. In the evenings, colored lights turn on, the water rises 20 m and forms geometric rows. This is the world's first light and music fountain.

“Golden Ear” is located on the Upper Pond next to the boat station. The fountain is made in the shape of a large thick ear of wheat on a pedestal. Jets shoot out from nozzles in the grains. Also, the main sculpture is surrounded by small floating fountains. The central alley of the complex is decorated with 14 fountains in octagonal bowls.

The answer to the question of what to see in Moscow at VDNH is easy to find. Every visitor can find entertainment here to suit their taste and have a wonderful weekend.

The Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy is the largest multifunctional exhibition, congress and recreational complex in Moscow, occupying an area of ​​more than 235 hectares. Every year it is visited by over 20 million Muscovites and guests of the capital.

Today, VDNKh is returning to its status as the best exhibition site in the country and the most popular recreational and educational center, where you can not only have a good rest, but also gain new knowledge. Their unique source, of course, is the Exhibition of National Economic Achievements itself, which operates as a Museum under open air.

The renovated VDNKh revives the best traditions of its glorious past. This means that it not only keeps up with the times, but forms current trends in a variety of areas, and is rightfully called the main cultural, educational, entertainment and exhibition platform of the country.

Low-quality exhibitors and tenants leave the exhibition. Chain cafes and restaurants, high-quality museums and attractions came to the territory of VDNKh, the All-Russian Exhibition Center equestrian club in the historical Horse Breeding pavilion, a boat station and fishery on the All-Russian Exhibition Center ponds resumed their work, a modern area for workout classes and a “Waypark” were equipped in the dammed area of ​​the All-Russian Exhibition Center. For the first time, additional benches, comfortable sun loungers and hammocks appeared on the Central Alley.

VDNKh is one of the best recreational areas in the city for walking and cycling. After landscaping work and replacement of the asphalt surface, the main Exhibition became a place of power for tourists, vacationers, as well as beginner and advanced roller skaters and cyclists.

For the convenience of guests, VDNKh has organized a large pedestrian zone, which occupies a third of the Exhibition territory. This is the Main Alley (the territory from the arch of the Main Entrance to Industry Square, including it), as well as part of the Zaprudnaya zone (the area is limited by the Ring Road, Poultry Farming, Park and Botanichesky passages, as well as the area near pavilion No. 27 “Physical Education and Sports”).

Developing the educational traditions of the All-Russian Exhibition Center of the USSR, the All-Russian Exhibition Center revived the Excursion Bureau, the School of Guides and the Exhibition Lecture Hall, as well as the School of Gardeners and Landscape Designers.

The only wired exhibition radio of the USSR, located at VDNKh, has found a second life. The unique radio complex, which had been operating on tube equipment since 1951, switched to digital format and received a new on-air sound. Now VDNKh reports the latest news and remains on the same wavelength with the classics of European music, favorite Soviet composers and the best performers of our time.

VDNKh unites on its territory more than 20 museums and popular science centers for children and adults. On the territory of the Exhibition there is an interactorium “Mars-Tefo”, “Petting Zoo”, an exhibition of exotic butterflies, a paleontological collection “Ice Age”, an Animation Museum, a Museum of Stone-Cutting and Jewelry Art, as well as the only open-air dino park in Moscow “Vesely Dino”. An exposition of the Russian Museum is moving to VDNKh Geographical Society(RGO, pavilion No. 66 “Culture”), State Polytechnic Museum (pavilion No. 26 “Transport”), State Museum V.V. Mayakovsky (pavilion No. 9 “Young Technicians”). In 2014, Europe's largest educational and entertainment center with an oceanarium, dolphinarium and pinniped theater will open on the territory of the All-Russian Exhibition Center.

At the right time of year, take a ride on the water in Ostankino Park and on Pond No. 3 at VDNKh. At Ostankino you can get out on the water in five-seater or four-seater boats. In addition to boats, the water garage on the VDNKh pond also has catamarans with a capacity for 4 passengers. From Tuesday to Friday the stations are open from 11:00 to 20:30, on weekends from 11:00 to 21:00, and on Monday from 12:00 to 23:00.

The cycling season begins in the spring, and at VDNKh it usually opens in May. In total, there are eleven city bicycle rental stations on the territory of the exhibition complex. In the arsenal Vehicle bicycles for adults and children, trailers, velomobiles, scooters, roller skates and boards. At the entrance to Ostankino Park there is a rental point for Segways, velomobiles and electric scooters, opening hours from 12:00 to 22:00.

Summer reading room

To indulge in reading in nature, you will have to wait for warm days. In the summer, books from the city library collections will also have a holiday, and they will go to the summer reading room at the main exhibition of the country. IN good weather Here you can relax while reading an interesting book on a comfortable couch.

 VDNKh, green area next to the central alley, near building No. 523

Do you want to control a real spaceship? You can try this at VDNKh. Visitors to the interactive museum complex "Buran" will walk through the model of the legendary ship, learn about its creation and even be able to make a virtual landing on Baikonur. Visiting is only possible with excursion group, which are formed every 20 minutes.

 model of the ship "Buran" at pavilion No. 20

The capital can leave few people indifferent: a huge number of attractions, one of which is VDNKh Moscow, where there is something to see and where to go for a walk.

One of the most popular places located on the metro of the same name in the Ostankino district: it is familiar to everyone who was born in the Soviet Union, and where everyone without exception is recommended to go. If you can’t go right now, read our material and plan an excursion, for example, for the summer. Or for tomorrow with the children - VDNKh offers many interesting excursions for schoolchildren.

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A little history

VDNKh stands for “Exhibition of National Economic Achievements”, it is located on Prospect Mira Street.

Its predecessor was the All-Russian Agricultural and Handicraft-Industrial Exhibition, opened in 1923 on Vorobyovy Gory.

The construction of the exposition, which was originally called VSKhV (All-Union Agricultural Exhibition), took place in 1935-1939. Regional and republican pavilions were erected: Kursk or Tambov regions, Armenia, Georgia and others.

Armenia Pavilion, which houses an exhibition and tasting room

During the Second World War, all exhibitions were moved to Chelyabinsk, from where they returned only after its end. However, for the next three years the exhibition complex was not yet operational. Significant reconstruction of all existing buildings took place in 1950-1954. After the opening, the exhibition was closed only at the end of autumn and throughout the winter.

In 1958, they decided to combine several exhibitions (agricultural, construction and industrial) into one common one - VDNKh. Soon the nearest metro station was also renamed.

Since 1959, global reconstruction began, which affected many pavilions: some of them were renamed and rebuilt, some were moved to other buildings. Many have disappeared completely: for example, “Hunting”, “Ice Cream”, “Ural” and others were removed.

Cafe "Ice Cream" on the territory of the Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy of the USSR (now the All-Russian Exhibition Center), built in 1954 by architect A.N. Belsky. Demolished 1986

Do you know that: in 1963, the main significance of this place was formulated - to demonstrate to vacationers the achievements of the national economy of the fraternal republics.

In the 90s, VDNH slowly lost its former strength: many pavilions were rented out, shops spontaneously sprang up everywhere, some exhibits were lost, and one of the Soviet symbols of the exhibition, the Tu-145 aircraft, was sold for scrap. In 1992, another renaming took place - this time at the All-Russian Exhibition Center.

However, today the exhibition complex is gradually being revived: many shops are closed, buildings are being reconstructed, children's park attractions are reopened.

Layout of attractions in the park "Wheel at All-Russian Exhibition Center"

New Moscow exhibitions appear regularly, events and events are held. All-Russian Exhibition Center ranks second in the list of the largest exhibition complexes in Russia and is among the 50 largest complexes in the world.

Historical walk

For history buffs, even a simple walk around the center will be an excellent excursion: many pavilions have still retained their appearance, and the reconstruction has benefited them. Just look at the entrances - Main, South and North.

Northern entrance. From 1939 to 1954 this arch was the main entrance to the All-Russian Agricultural Exhibition

Note: The northern entrance was built back in the 40s and was the main entrance of the All-Russian Agricultural Exhibition.

Also worth a look are the fountains:

But it’s very difficult to identify areas that everyone needs to see. All of them are built according to individual projects and have a unique appearance, reflecting their main essence.

For example, “Young Naturalists” has a transparent dome, “Culture” is decorated with carved ornaments and stained glass windows, and “Radio Engineering”, on the contrary, looks strict and futuristic.

Don’t forget about the rocket with the plane, as well as the statue “Worker and Collective Farm Woman”.

For the most curious

The exhibition center has several permanent museum exhibitions that you can visit:

It is important to know: The above expositions are constantly working, in addition to them new ones are regularly opened.

For athletes

The exhibition center is perfect place for cycling, rollerblading, scootering and skateboarding, in winter on main square a paid skating rink and a hockey rink are being filled.

Smooth paths, many secluded corners, a large number of architectural monuments - all this allows visitors to enjoy an active holiday.

Also on the territory of the complex are:

All sites are free, except the last one: prices for playing mini-football are 2-2.5 thousand rubles per hour. Each site is equipped with changing rooms and showers.

Please note: There is no equipment on the sites, and they are not lit at night.

Also on the territory of the center you can find an equestrian center, rope park"Sky Town", chess club. Open lessons on qigong gymnastics and yoga are regularly held in pavilions No. 52-53 (Center for Martial Arts and Health Practices “Damo”).

Sometimes master classes on Chinese painting and Wushu Sanda are held there.

For babies

For families with children, a walk through the All-Russian Exhibition Center can be a real adventure: many events and playgrounds are organized for children on the territory of the exhibition complex.

First of all, of course, everyone is attracted by the amusement park attractions installed near the entrance: various slides, go-karts, carousels, a free-fall tower, prize rides and much more.

Extreme sports enthusiasts should try their hand at the famous VDNKh attraction called the “Free Fall Tower”. Its height is 52 meters

But the famous Ferris wheel is temporarily unavailable: it will be reopened only in 2018.

Also on the territory it is easy to find playgrounds, bicycle rental points, cafes, ice cream outlets (caramel apples in winter) and much more. In winter, Christmas trees and themed performances are regularly held.

Take note: To the right of the Central Alley you can find a playground for children with disabilities.

Some other places worth visiting are:

1. House of fairy tales "Once upon a time": Here you can see the heroes of ancient fairy tales, familiar to everyone from childhood.
2. "Moskvarium": Europe's largest aquarium, home to dolphins and killer whales.
3. Urban Farm: This is an opportunity to show your child life on a farm without leaving the city. The zoo features cows, rabbits, goats and sheep, and several species of poultry. Master classes on craft arts are held regularly: forging, wood carving, ceramics, basket weaving. Children can also practice drawing, knitting, felting, and older visitors can do archery.

VDNH City Farm is a year-round complex where you and your children can get acquainted with the farming way of life

Also, most museums have special excursions and interactive programs for children. It's also worth noting that some of them only operate on weekends or certain days.

The most unique

But, even if none of the above has attracted you, the All-Russian Exhibition Center will find something to surprise you with:

1. Model of Moscow on a scale of 1:400: work on it began back in 1976 and continued for 10 years. It has been updated regularly and is today reopened to the public at the pav. No. 75.
2. Food Festival: passes into pav. No. 19. Chef performances take place here cooking shows, cuisines of different nations are represented.
3. Summer reading room: in the warm season, the All-Russian Exhibition Center offers books from the open library and couches to everyone.
4. Interactive museum "Buran" next to pavilion No. 20: everyone can see the model of the legendary spaceship “Buran BTS-001”. In addition to the educational film, visitors can try their hand at piloting a ship and landing it.
5. Museum of Optical Illusions: ideal place to get unique and incredible photos. Descriptions will be powerless to tell about its merits.
6. All-round panorama: Despite the fact that little remains of its former grandeur, it is still worth a visit. Special visual films are shown in a circle from all sides, that is, the viewing angle is 360 degrees.
7. Upside-down house: the most ordinary house will appear to visitors in a new light - upside down.

As part of the renewal of the All-Russian exhibition center An upside-down house was built in Moscow. The opening took place on January 9, 2014.

All-Russian Exhibition Center is unique place for a holiday that the whole family will enjoy. Even a simple sightseeing walk will leave unforgettable impression all family members.

To make the walk as complete as possible, you should look at the official website of the All-Russian Exhibition Center for the schedule of exhibitions and expositions, see pictures of what is coming, and also find out the exact address and look at maps and passage diagrams so as not to get lost.

Login to territory of the All-Russian Exhibition Center free, but due to the vast area a guidebook may be required.

Watch the video, which tells the visitor about the most photographed attractions, fascinating labyrinths, unusual museums and tropical butterflies at VDNH: