All-Russian Exhibition Center — Attraction in Ostankinsky District

🏛️ All‑Russian Exhibition Center (VDNKh) – Moscow, Russia

📍 Address: Prospekt Mira, 119, near VDNKh Metro Station 🌐 Spread across ~325 ha with 49 historic pavilions and fountains

🏗️ History & Significance

Opened in 1939 as the All‑Union Agricultural Exhibition; redesigned and reopened in 1954 as the Exhibition of the Achievements of the National Economy of the USSR

Rebranded to All‑Russian Exhibition Center in 1992 and later restored to its Soviet-era grandeur

🎨 Architectural Highlights

Main Entrance Arch featuring “Worker and Kolkhoz Woman” statue (32 m tall, restored in 2018)

Pavilion-style halls resembling grand neoclassical temples celebrating Soviet industry & republics

Iconic Friendship of Peoples Fountain, boasting 16 gilded statues symbolic of USSR republics

Stone Flower Fountain, crafted with Ural stones and colored smalt fragments

Notable pavilions: Space, Agriculture, Uzbek Rep., Kyrgyz, Belarus, Cosmos, and the Titanium Atom Pavilion

🎭 Modern Attractions

Museum City with over 20 exhibit sites (Cosmonautics & Aviation, Cinema Museum, Slavic Writing center, Buran interactive display)

Moskvarius – Europe’s largest oceanarium, opened 2015

“Sun of Moscow” Ferris Wheel (140 m), Europe’s tallest, opened 2022

Green Theatre—restored open-air venue hosting performances

Variety of recreational amenities: skating rink (winter), cycling, cafes, entertainment stalls, rides and events

🎥 Voiceover Script for Reels/Shorts (45–60 sec)

“Moscow’s VDNKh—once a showcase of Soviet might—is now a vibrant museum-park spread over 325 hectares. Walk beneath the imposing Entrance Arch crowned by 'Worker & Kolkhoz Woman,' marvel at gilded fountains celebrating Soviet republics, and explore marvels like the Space Pavilion and Stone Flower Fountain.

Inside Museum City, discover interactive museums and the Buran Shuttle exhibit. Ride Europe’s tallest Ferris wheel, explore the oceanarium, and enjoy open-air theaters and skating rinks.

This is Moscow’s ultimate union of history, architecture, culture, and fun in one epic park!”

📝 Google Maps Review Template

Title: “Moscow’s VDNKh – Grand Soviet Park & Museum City”

Review:

“VDNKh is a spectacular blend of Soviet-era grandeur and lively urban park. The monumental 32 m Entrance Arch, Worker & Kolkhoz Woman statue, and gilded fountains set the tone. Inside, explore ornately designed pavilions dedicated to space, agriculture, and republics.

Don’t miss the Museum City with Cosmonautics, Buran shuttle and cinema exhibits, the oceanarium, and the 140 m ‘Sun of Moscow’ wheel. Seasonal skating, cultural events, cafés, and cycling paths make it ideal for families and explorers. A must-visit for history buffs, architecture lovers, and park-goers!”

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🧭 Reel & Photo Content Suggestions

Drone fly-through over the Entrance Arch

Close-up fountain shots of Friendship & Stone Flower

Pavilion fronts (Space, Atom, Republics)

Buran Shuttle and Cosmonautics displays

Ferris wheel panorama at sunset

Oceanarium tanks and performances

Families rollerblading, skating, and strolling

🇪🇸 Spanish (Español)

“¡Un paseo por la historia soviética en el corazón de Moscú: VDNKh!”

“Museos, fuentes doradas y arquitectura monumental — todo en VDNKh.”

“Desde cohetes espaciales hasta ruedas panorámicas: VDNKh lo tiene todo.”

🇷🇺 Russian (Русский)

“ВДНХ — живой музей советской эпохи в центре Москвы!”

“Фонтаны, павильоны, космос и колёсo обозрения — всё на ВДНХ.”

“ВДНХ — архитектура, история и развлечения для всей семьи.”

🇮🇳 বাংলা (ভারতীয়)

“মস্কোর প্রাণকেন্দ্রে সোভিয়েত ঐতিহ্যের স্মারক — ভি.ডি.এন.খা (VDNKh)!”

“এখানে বিজ্ঞান, স্থাপত্য আর ইতিহাসের অনন্য মেলবন্ধন — একবার ঘুরেই দেখুন।”

“সোনার ফোয়ারা, মহাকাশ জাদুঘর, বিশাল ফেরিস হুইল — সব কিছু...

Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy (Russian: Выставка достижений народного хозяйства, Vystavka dostizheniy narodnogo khozyaystva, abbreviated as VDNKh or VDNH, Russian: ВДНХ, pronounced  is a permanent general purpose trade show and amusement park in Moscow, Russia.Between 1991 and 2014 it was also called the All-Russia Exhibition Centre (Russian: Всероссийский выставочный центр). It is a state joint-stock company. 1935–1939 construction

The exhibition was established February 17, 1935 as the All-Union Agricultural Exhibition (VSKhV) (Russian: Всесоюзная Сельско-Хозяйственная Выставка; Vsesoyuznaya Selsko-Khozyaystvennaya Vystavka). An existing site (then known as Ostankino Park, a country territory recently incorporated into the city limits), was approved in August 1935. The master plan by Vyacheslav Oltarzhevsky was approved in April 1936, and the first show season was announced to begin in July 1937 and was design as a "City of Exhibitions" with streets and public spaces, which was very common in the 1930s of the 20th century. However, plans did not materialise, and three weeks before the deadline Joseph Stalin personally postponed the exhibition by one year (to August 1938). It seemed that this time everything would be ready on time, but again the builders failed to complete their work, and regional authorities failed to select and deliver proper exhibits. Some pavilions and the 1937 entrance gates by Oltarzhevsky were torn down to be replaced with more appropriate structures (most pavilions were criticised for having no windows). According to Oltarzhevsky's original plan, all of the pavilions were to be constructed from wood. In 1938, a government commission examined the construction and decided that it did not suit the ideological direction of the moment. The exhibition was considered too modest and too temporary. Oltarzhevsky was arrested, together with the Commissar for Agriculture and his staff, and eventually released in 1943. Later, he worked on the 1947-1953 Moscow skyscraper project.

As a result, in August 1938 Nikita Khrushchev, addressing the assembled Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union, declared that the site was not ready, and the opening was postponed until August 1939. It finally opened on 1 August 1939, and was open to the public between 08:00 and 23:00 until 25 October with a daily attendance of 40,000. The 1940 and 1941 seasons followed but following German invasion in 1941 the exhibition was closed until the end of World War II.

1948–1959 renovationEdit

In October 1948 the State ordered the renewal of the Exhibition, starting with the 1950 season. Again, the opening was postponed more than once; the first post-war season opened in 1954 (still as Agricultural exhibition). In the 1956 season the planners set aside an Industrial area within the main territory; more restructuring and rebuilding followed. In 1959 the park was renamed Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy (Russian: Выставка Достижений Народного Хозяйства, Vystavka Dostizheniy Narodnovo Khozyaystva) or ВДНХ/VDNKh.

1948–1959 renovationEdit

In October 1948 the State ordered the renewal of the Exhibition, starting with the 1950 season. Again, the opening was postponed more than once; the first post-war season opened in 1954 (still as Agricultural exhibition). In the 1956 season the planners set aside an Industrial area within the main territory; more restructuring and rebuilding followed. In 1959 the park was renamed Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy (Russian: Выставка Достижений Народного Хозяйства, Vystavka Dostizheniy Narodnovo Khozyaystva)...

VDNH (All-Russian Exhibition Center) is a stunning place to get leisure. There are many ways to entertain yourself, family and children. In addition to the fact that VDNH is a historical place with a large number of pavilions dedicated to different republics of the former Soviet Union, there are also many modern ways to have fun here. In wintertime, it is a huge (the biggest as I'm informed) ice rink that is really affordable (also available with your own skates), in other seasons a lot of sidewalks and paths are perfect for just walking and riding a bike. As for me, I'm a huge fan of the GREAT WALKING ALLEY that was constructed recently. Its length is more than 5km (or about 3.2miles). Its shape like a bulb with a base at the main entrance of VDNH. It's really interesting. Take a tour of it to observe different landscapes including a reservoir with fountains.

If you are an avid photographer, you will definitely find ways to take a lot of cool pictures of both the complex itself and the square area of VDNH. Some pavilions are made in the style of the Renaissance. For example, rabbit breeding pavilion. Its number is 44. It's under reconstruction at the moment. However, I took great pictures of its facade. I'm not aware much of the pavilions in detail, it's up to you what of them to visit and find out more. I just totally recommend visiting the pavilion Космос which reveals the history of space shipbuilding and space exploration in 60th and 70th of the last century. Just in front of the pavilion, the space ship ВОСТОК is represented that is the exact copy of the original one. Yuri Gagarin, the first astronaut made the first manned flight in the Earth history into the space on just such a ship. That's really great to look at it from a short distance! I liked the bottom view of the huge nozzles. There is a helicopter МИ-8, СУ-27 fighter, reusable space shuttle БУРАН on the square. They are fairly symbolic, convey the spirit of the Soviet Union. I liked the pavilion where the scope mock of Moscow City constructed. It's highlighted with illumination and looks like a real city. Take pictures and send them to your friends, nobody will distinguish that it's the scope mock, not the real City😂

For your convenience, there is two subway stations nearby VDNH - ВДНХ and Ботанический Сад. If your choice is the main entrance you need to get off the subway at ВДНХ station, if you prefer getting park area get off at Ботанический Сад station southern exit, 5 minutes walking to the destination. By the way, the bus #533 links both subway stations and the route runs just through the area of VDNH with plenty of stops. One more way to see attractions 😉 In a word, you should visit this place and choose the type of leisure suitable for you. Very crowded at weekends. Admission is free, 24 hours open.

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