The Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy (VDNKh), Central Russia, Russia
4.5 (1.840 reviews) Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Ranking #57 in Moscow Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
Recommended but allow plenty of time
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!
Address
Mira Ave., 119, Moscow 129223 Russia
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Website
http://www.vdnh.ru/
Working hours
Monday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Current local date and time now
Sunday, May 05, 2024, 15:05
User Ratings
4.5 based on (1.840 reviews)
Reviews
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4Paul034 5:00 PM Jul 31, 2021
Great for a long afternoon walk
Don’t be put off by the dull name, it’s actually quite an impressive place to see. It has multiple buildings dedicated to some of the great Russian scientific achievements and also has a building dedicated for each of the 16 former soviet republics. The landscaping, gardens, buildings and exhibits will keep you entertained for several hours. It’s an enormous place. I just had an afternoon there and only saw a fraction of it. There are several food courts and places to sit and get a rest too. I would not say this is a must-see in Moscow, but if you have some free time to visit, you won’t be disappointed.
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5Alliohna 5:00 PM Sep 14, 2020
Renovated beautifully
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.
