Location: VDNH
Top Things to do in VDNH
The 10 Best Things to do in VDNH, Central Russia
The political, scientific, historical, architectural and business center of Russia, Moscow displays the country's contrasts at their most extreme. The ancient and modern are juxtaposed side by side in this city of 10 million. Catch a metro from one of the ornate stations to see Red Square, the Kremlin, the nine domes of St. Basil's Cathedral, Lenin's Mausoleum, the KGB Museum and other symbols of Moscow's great and terrible past, then lighten up and shop Boulevard Ring or people watch in Pushkin Square.
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1. Slavic Literature Centre Slovo
2. Worker and Kolkhoz Woman
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4.5 based on 481 reviews
Reviewed By 589annec - The Netherlands, null
This gigantic statue can be seen for miles and is indeed an incredible work of art. Standing beneath it was awesome..
3. Compound Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia of Trinity Church in Ostankino
4. The Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy (VDNKh)
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4.5 based on 1,813 reviews
The Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy is one of the largest exhibitions, museums and recreation complexes in the world. It is one of the most popular public places of the Russian capital. It hosts more than 19 million guests per year. The Exhibition was opened on 1 August 1939. Its name has changed several times, i.e. VSHV ВСХВ, VPV ВПВ, VDNH USSR ВДНХ СССР, ВВЦ VVC. In spring 2014 the Moscow City Government launched a large scale project of the VDNH’s revival commemorated to the 75-year Anniversary of the main exhibition centre of the country. On the initiative of the Mayor of Moscow, Sergey Sobyanin, and according to the results of citizens’ electronic voting the VDNH had its famous historical name of “Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy” returned. The name corresponds to VDNH in Russian. Now, the VDNH is combined with the Botanic Gardens and Ostankino Park. Its total area is more than 520 ha. On the territory of VDNH you can see many architectural masterpieces, large and small parks, and unique fountains. Forty-five sites at VDNH are recognized as cultural property sites of federal significance. More than 100 international exhibitions and congresses, dozens of festivals and special events as well as new expositions are held at VDNH yearly. With the revival of the open-air theater that was opened on 1 August 2014, the Exhibition achieved the status of popular outdoor performance stage hosting best world performing musicians from Russia and abroad. Come enjoy the VDNH!
Reviewed By Alliohna
Came her 3 years ago and parts of it were under renovation. This time it was almost fully renovated, very clean and tidy. Grand entrance through a huge arch, then a main wide park street with a massive Stalin style building featuring the former 16 soviet republics coat of arms. Behind this building is a beautiful golden fountain with 16 female figures (statues) each representing one of the republics. The park is very spacious and grand.
5. The Museum of Cosmonautics
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4.5 based on 2,113 reviews
The Monument to the Conquerors of Space was erected at Prospekt Mira in Moscow. This outstanding city landmark has been jointly designed by architects Michail Barsh and Andrey Kolchin, and sculptor Andrey Faydish-Krandiyevskiy. September 28th, 1967 Soviet government initiates founding of the Museum of Cosmonautics at the foot of the Monument to the Conquerors of Space to commemorate nation's achievements in space exploration. The Museum of Cosmonautics opens its doors to public on April 10th, 1981, 20th Anniversary of the first manned space flight. Museum exposition gives a retrospect on how Soviet space science evolved starting from first man-made satellites subsequently followed by the first manned space flight, first space walks, Moon exploration programs, Solar system exploration programs and international space research programs. Intricate interior design and unusual exposition altogether created a unique individuality of the Museum. However, new times set new standards. 25 years since its first opening the Museum has been closed down for a massive renovation. Now the Museum shows all the newly accumulated information and latest technologies.
Reviewed By Azrica - Haiti, Caribbean
The Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics is also known as the Memorial Museum of Astronautics or Memorial Museum of Space Exploration. The museum contains a wide variety of Soviet and Russian space-related exhibits and models which explore the history of flight, astronomy, space exploration, space technology, and space in the arts. It is well represented and separated by space missions for easier understanding. To my surprise, half of the programs or space missions I have never heard of or i have only heard partially, and being so advanced back then makes you wonder about Space program noways! The expos vary from Space capsule used by Yuri Gagarin to propaganda posters. The museum inexpensive, ticketing price rules apply differently for different age group and its worth paying extra for guide or translator if needed. Small gift shop offers interesting mineral selection and pieces of Siberian meteor as souvenir, The space cafeteria is pretty cool, as time transfers you to era of 60's-70' with decor and offers Space food in tubes that is also cool gift souvenir. Do not miss walk around too, the view on Cosmos Hotel is pretty impressive.
6. All-Russian Exhibition Center
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4.5 based on 55 reviews
7. Cosmonauts Alley
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4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By drogilmour - Guatemala City, Guatemala
All the names you heard when you were a kid are here. I remember their names from my natural sciences book so this was like meeting the great personalities in the space race. Loved it! The busts had fresh carnationsat the base, apprently it is customary to visit a heroe memorial or tumb on special occacions as your wedding day and leave flowers.
8. Sky Town
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4.5 based on 55 reviews
The largiest in Russia high-altitude rope park.
9. Green Theatre VDNKH. A Scene on the Water
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
10. Fountain Druzhba Narodov
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4.5 based on 395 reviews
Reviewed By sallikaan - Yekaterinburg, Russia
If you want to spend a while day in the history of USSR, VDNH is the place to go. You will be seeing the whole nations pavilions, experience the colossal size and impressive power of the tsar era and the Soviet era at the same time. The fountain, the vast area, attractions, tours, museums are great. Huge variety of usually Russian street food, and few slow dining restaurants cater your whole day. Free shuttle bus and paid tours are available in the premises.
