VDNKh is the ideological platform of the Soviet Union, where for decades all the significant achievements of the union republics that were part of the USSR were demonstrated. Currently, VDNKh is a cultural exhibition complex, where you can visit many exhibitions and expositions, or you can leisurely stroll along the alleys along beautiful fountains, visit the urban farm and landscape park.

VDNKh - how to get there by metro

VDNKh is a very large area and there are more than 10 entrances, they are located along the entire perimeter of the exhibition. But the most interesting and convenient place to start exploring is from the main alley, the symmetry of the buildings on which makes you admire their scale. Therefore, it is best to enter VDNKh through the main entrance, located next to the VDNKh metro station. VDNKh station is located on the Kaluga-Rizhskaya line of the Moscow metro; on the diagrams the line is shown in orange. The station, like the entire exhibition of national economic achievements, is located strictly in the northern part of the capital. But after leaving the metro, you shouldn’t rush to VDNKh. First we will pass through a park dedicated to Soviet achievements in space exploration.

Cosmopark at VDNH

The park in its current form was opened in 2008, although the main attractions of the space park have been displayed here for more than 50 years. The obelisk “To the Conquerors of Space” in the form of a launching rocket with a trail was opened in 1964. with VDNKh, only slightly reduced, installed in Saratov region, at the landing site of the first cosmonaut Yuri Alekseevich Gagarin.

The renewed Alley of Cosmonauts appeared to the eyes of Muscovites and guests of the capital in 2008, when the Solar System and a monument to Korolev were installed here. Also clearly visible in the panorama is the famous Cosmos Hotel, located to the right of the space park.

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Most recently, after reconstruction, the Cosmonautics Museum was opened, located on the ground floor under the stele.

Exhibition of National Economic Achievements

VDNH is a unique exhibition that opened in 1954 as a symbol of all achievements people's republics, part of the USSR. Inside the complex, thematic pavilions were organized for each of the union republics, where they represented their most outstanding achievements. The exhibition is still in operation today. You can find out about all exhibitions and events on the official VDNH website. The alley of fountains begins from the main entrance to VDNKh.

A beautiful alley, on both sides of which there are small fountains, leads us to the main pavilion of VDNH, it is called Pavilion No. 1 “Central”. Once upon a time, this pavilion demonstrated the main achievements of building a socialist state.

Fountain "Friendship of Peoples" at VDNKh

The main fountain of the Soviet Union is located immediately behind Pavilion No. 1. This is the Friendship of Peoples fountain. Sculptural composition The fountain depicts all the union republics of the USSR in the form of girls dressed in national costumes, with paraphernalia one way or another reflecting the uniqueness of each republic.

And around the fountain at some distance are the main pavilions of the exhibition of national economic achievements.

The Friendship of Peoples fountain was opened in 1954 and there is one curious fact associated with it. There are 16 sculptures of girls around the fountain, which corresponds to the number of republics before 1956. But in 1956, the Karelo-Finnish SSR was abolished and renamed the Autonomous Republic of Karelia. Thus, there is an extra girl at the fountain. But they did not remove the statue, so as not to disturb the compositional component of the fountain. Knowing this fact, you will be more interested in exploring the sculptures around the fountain.

But it will be difficult to identify the mysterious girl on your own. Therefore, here is the search scheme. Three girls look at the central entrance and the main pavilion of VDNKh: Ukraine, Russia and Belarus. A Russian girl can be recognized by a huge pile of ears of corn in her hand.

The desired Karelian-Finnish woman is installed on back side fountain, she looks exactly in the opposite direction. You can recognize the girl by the small Christmas tree located at her feet.

Fountain "Stone Flower" at VDNKh

Behind the “Friendship of Peoples” fountain, on Collective Farms Square, there is a unique fountain with beautiful name"Stone Flower". The fountain owes its name to the writer Bazhov, from whose light pen many beautiful fairy tales flowed, including the tale about the stone flower.

But the influence of “Ural Tales” on the fountain is not limited to the name. The central fountain, depicted in the form of a flower, is decorated with mosaics and many details.

Along the perimeter of the fountain, bronze dishes are decorated, and swans shoot streams of water.

A remarkable fact, and this is precisely what makes the fountain unique, is that the “Stone Flower” was the first light and music fountain in the USSR and throughout the world. Behind the fountain is pavilion No. 58 “Agriculture”, formerly the “Ukraine” pavilion. And on the right is pavilion No. 59 “Grain”.

VDNKh sights

To the left of the fountain is pavilion No. 18 “Republic of Belarus”.

If we continue moving straight, we come to Industry Square, where the Yak-42 aircraft, the Mi-8T helicopter and the Su-27 fighter are installed, and the main attraction of the square is, of course, the Vostok missile.

The day was really hot and we went to Gastronome No. 1 to hide from the sun and replenish our supplies of fresh water. Coming here, we experienced real nostalgia for our Soviet childhood.

Further along Architectural Avenue, turning left onto Okruzhnaya Alley, we reached the city farm. The farm has an official website where you can find the schedule of events and prices. Essentially, an urban farm is a petting zoo, where you and your children can get acquainted with domesticated animals and understand the principles of farming; all kinds of master classes and excursions are also held here.

Opposite the city farm we see one of four ponds in the pond system of the Main Botanical Garden and VDNKh.

The main botanical garden itself. N.V. Tsitsina is located on the right hand of the ponds; you can ride around the garden, as well as throughout the territory of the entire VDNKh, on a bicycle rented here.

We reached the next pond, where the “Golden Ear” fountain flaunts. Like many things at VDNKh, the fountain was opened back in 1954, so due to wear and tear, its engineering communications became inoperable. Reconstruction work, during which the fountain could work in full force, haven't started yet.

From the ponds we returned to the main pavilions of the exhibition, from here we can already see pavilion No. 34 “Mechanical Engineering”, behind it is the Industry Square. From here we went towards the landscape park and the Moscow Moskvarium.

And this is the same oceanarium, which in its size has overtaken the once leading one in this indicator. Now Moskvarium is the largest oceanarium in Russia. On the official website of Moskvarium you can get acquainted with the prices and events of the aquarium.

You can walk around VDNKh all day, and it will still be difficult to get around all the pavilions and exhibitions. Especially if you stop everywhere and visit everything. If you visit the city farm and Moskvarium, then you will definitely not have time to explore other attractions, but next to VDNKh there is also a cosmonautics museum and the Ostankino TV tower. Therefore, if you are going to devote only one daylight to exploring VDNKh, you will have to work hard when deciding which attractions to visit. We only managed to rush like a hurricane through the alleys and avenues of the exhibition of national economic achievements. Therefore, without a doubt, we will return here again and visit the Moskvarium and the city farm and the Ostankino Tower. And let’s take a photo of the “Worker and Collective Farm Woman” monument, which we had not noticed, which is installed to the right of the main entrance to VDNKh.

The Exhibition of National Economic Achievements is considered one of the most popular places in Moscow. More than 20 million people visit it every year. In Russia, this is the largest museum-exposition. The territory includes pavilions, fountains, park areas, ponds and monuments. In total there are 49 objects recognized as cultural heritage.

The total area of ​​VDNH with Ostankino Park is 317 hectares.

Opened in August 1939, the Exhibition changed its appearance and content. During its existence, it was repeatedly renamed: VSKhV, VPV, VDNKh USSR, All-Russian Exhibition Center. In 2014, electronic voting was carried out and the place was returned to its former name VDNKh. Also this year, work began on reviving the exhibition.

Receive tourists from different cities around the world there are hotels and hostels that are located in close proximity to the park. The cost of living depends on the level of comfort of the rooms.

Skating rink at VDNKh

In winter, VDNH opens skating rinks for children and adults. You can come here any day except Monday and go ice skating. Every year the theme of New Year's decorations changes, but the skating rinks at VDNKh still remain the largest in Russia.

In the 2018-2019 season, VDNKh operates two large skating rinks, “Tsvetnik” and “Raketa”. And also a small children's skating rink.

Their names correspond to the chosen location. The Flower Garden skating rink is located between the Stone Flower and Friendship of Peoples fountains. And the Raketa ice platform is poured around the Vostok launch vehicle on Industry Square.

Skating rink "Flower Garden"

In the very center of VDNKh there is the Tsvetnik skating rink. The organizers tried to convey the festive mood to its visitors as much as possible, decorating it with giant installations in the form of Christmas tree balls. As before, skating takes place with musical accompaniment. Thanks to its size, it can accommodate up to 1,200 people at a time.

The area of ​​the Tsvetnik skating rink at VDNKh is 4,500 square meters.

The Tsvetnik skating rink is more suitable for families, as next to it there was a separate area of ​​900 square meters for children from 3 to 8 years old.

For those who are skating for the first time or do not know how to skate, there are special support structures. They are made in the form of small carriages of the Sapsan train. It is also possible to order additional service and undergo training with an instructor.

The children's and main skating rinks have separate ticket offices, warm locker rooms and skate rentals. Figure, hockey or children's models can be rented for adults and young visitors. There are 1500 pairs in total. Children must be accompanied on the ice by an adult. To ensure safety, there is a first aid station nearby.

You can have a snack and drink hot drinks in one of three cafes located nearby. Two of them are located near the Stone Flower fountain, and the third is in the pavilion of the children's skating rink.

Skating rink "Rocket"

The second skating rink is made in a space theme. Its highlight was a huge model of the Vostok rocket. The skiing here is faster than the previous ones. Most often it is visited by young people. For them, the organizers organize themed parties with music and animation on the ice rink. The Raketa skating rink is much more spacious and can accommodate twice as many people - 2,400 people.

The area of ​​the Raketa skating rink at VDNKh is 8,600 square meters.

The infrastructure of the Raketa skating rink includes one general skating circle, several entrance pavilions and four warm cafes. Like the other skating rink, there is a first aid station nearby for safety reasons. There are also eight training instructors.

The ticket office is located directly next to the entrance to the skating rink. More than one and a half thousand skates are available for rental for children and adults. You can also take them and bring them to the ice with you from home. If necessary, sharpen the blades immediately.

Prices in 2019

The cost of visiting all skating rinks is the same. Prices vary depending on age and availability of benefits.

Child ticket (ages 3 to 12 years):

• from Tuesday to Friday for 1 session - 150 rubles, 2 session - 200 rubles;
• from Saturday to Sunday for 1 session - 150 rubles, 2 session - 200 rubles, 3 session - 200 rubles, 4 session - 200 rubles.

Adult ticket:

• from Tuesday to Friday for 1 session - 250 rubles, 2 session - 350 rubles;
• from Saturday to Sunday for 1 session - 350 rubles, 2 session - 450 rubles, 3 session - 450 rubles, 4 session - 400 rubles.

Tickets for the Tsvetnik and Raketa skating rinks are purchased separately at their ticket offices. It is also possible to buy them in advance on the official VDNKh website.

Tickets for the Children's Skating Rink can be purchased on site for the child and accompanying person. For those who do not have their own skates, there are rental points. This service costs 200 rubles. Sizes from twenty-five to forty-eight.

Additionally, you can buy protective shields for 50 rubles. Skate sharpening and repairs are carried out in the skating rink pavilions. Cost from 250 rubles.

Skating rink schedule

Opening hours of the Tsvetnik skating rink and children's playground at VDNKh:

from Tuesday to Friday

• 1 session from 11:00 to 15:00,
• 2 session from 17:00 to 23:00;

on Saturday and Sunday, as well as on holidays

• 1 session from 10:00 to 12:30,
• Session 2 from 13:30 to 15:30,
• Session 3 from 16:30 to 18:30,
• Session 4 from 19:30 to 23:00;

day off - Monday.

Operating hours of the Raketa skating rink at VDNKh:

from Tuesday to Friday

• 1 session from 11:00 to 15:00,
• 2 session from 17:00 to 23:00;

from Saturday to Sunday and holidays

• 1 session from 10:00 to 13:30,
• Session 2 from 14:30 to 16:30,
• Session 3 from 17:30 to 19:30,
• 4th session from 20:30 to 23:00;

Monday is not a working day.

Sports entertainment on the ice rinks is carried out on weekends from 10:30 to 15:30 at the Tsvetnik skating rink, from 12:30 to 16:30 at the Raketa skating rink. Animation for young visitors on Saturday and Sunday from 13:30 to 15:30 at the Children's Skating Rink. On Fridays from 18:00 to 20:00, thematic dance parties are held at the Raketa skating rink.

VDNH operating hours

The territory of VDNKh is available to visitors 24 hours a day. Entrance to the pavilions is limited due to the operating conditions of the events held inside.

The cafe's opening hours depend on the season. In summer they are open from 10:00 to 23:00, and in winter they close an hour earlier.

History of the Exhibition of National Economic Achievements

In 1934, it was decided to organize an exhibition space to demonstrate achievements in the field of agriculture and collectivization. The opening was timed to coincide with the 20th anniversary of Soviet power. The history of VDNKh is inseparably linked with numerous scandals and tragic fates of Soviet architects. The exhibition was rebuilt several times. The pavilions were demolished and rebuilt to please the new government. Under Khrushchev, the Exhibition territory became a battlefield for two superpowers. In 1959, US Vice President Richard Nixon visited the Exhibition.

Currently, VDNKh has begun a large-scale reconstruction of utility networks and buildings. Video surveillance and control systems are being modernized, which will ensure the safety of Exhibition visitors. In addition, there will now be free Internet access via Wi-Fi throughout the park. Completion of work is planned for 2018. The exhibition space is divided into seven thematic zones: Central Alley, EXPO zone, Ostankino Park, Landscape park, Amusement Park, Crafts Park, Knowledge Park. Soon VDNKh will become the main educational and entertainment platform in Russia, which can be visited by up to 40 million people annually.

VDNH pavilions

The central entrance is located from Mira Avenue, behind Memorial Museum astronautics. At the top of the five-span arch there is a monument “Tractor Driver and Collective Farm Woman”. The total height is 32 meters. The central entrance was built according to the design of the architect I. Melchakov in 1954. The statue was the emblem of the 1939 Exhibition and stood in front of the Central Pavilion. During the construction of the arch, it was moved and installed on the roof. From here begins the route along the main alley, where the most interesting pavilions of VDNKh are located.

Pavilion "Worker and Collective Farm Woman"

The pavilion is located to the right of the Central Entrance to VDNKh. At the top there is a monument of the same name by V. Mukhina and B. Iofan. Initially, the concept of the statue was created for the 1937 World Exhibition in Paris. In 2009, the complex was reconstructed, and now it hosts educational events and exhibitions of Moscow and regional museums.

Pavilion No. 1 “Central”

The pavilion is located on the Central Alley of VDNH. It was built in 1954 according to the design of architects Y. Shchuko and E. Stolyarov. Intended to demonstrate the main achievements of the USSR.

Height of the Central Pavilion - 97 meters, area - 3500 sq. meters.

The exhibition showed the main events in the construction of the Soviet state and its successes in the national economy, science and art. The pavilion is currently under reconstruction.

Pavilion "Agriculture"

Legendary old building from 1954. Previously it was called the “Ukrainian SSR”. It was designed by the architect A. Tatsiyem. The pavilion was assigned number 58. Initially, its exposition reflected the successes of agriculture and industry of the union republic. In 1954, to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the reunification of Ukraine with Russia, it was crowned with a spire in the form of a golden sheaf. Currently closed for restoration work.

Pavilion "Smart City"

The Smart City Information Technology Center is one of the newest pavilions at VDNKh. It was built in 2016 according to a design by the Wall architectural bureau. It is assigned the number 461. The area is 1600 sq. m. meters. The premises have a modern design. The facades are made of gray large tiles with a relief pattern of computer chips. Panoramic windows provide natural light at any time of the year.

Pavilion "Space"

Changed its name three times. On April 13, 2018, after reconstruction, the Cosmonautics and Aviation Center was opened in pavilion No. 34. It is the largest in modern Russia space museum complex. It presents more than 2,000 unique photographs, videos and archival documents. 120 samples of aircraft and space technology, never before exhibited.

Moskvarium at VDNH

The Moskvarium Center for Oceanography and Marine Biology is the largest oceanarium in Russia. Its building is divided into an Aquarium and a Hall for performances of marine animals and artists with 2,300 seats. Moskvarium holds 5 million liters of water, 80 aquariums, 7,000 various fish and marine animals. This makes it possible to recreate various ecosystems of the World Ocean. For children's leisure, there is an interactive area with starfish, carp and stingrays. The pride of the aquarium is a panoramic platform for observing killer whales, dolphins and beluga whales. The lecture program can be found on the official website.

Attractions

The exhibition of national economic achievements is rich in attractions. Fountains, museum, statues, parks and much more. When planning your visit, it is better to allow at least one full day of daylight to get around the main places.

Fountain "Friendship of Peoples"

The fountain is located behind pavilion No. 1 “Central”. The following people worked on the project: K. Topuridze, V. Klyavina, Z. Bazhenova, A. Teneta, I. Chaikov, Z. Ryleeva, V. Gavrilov. It finally started working in 1954.

The length of the “Friendship of Peoples” fountain along the perimeter is 170 meters, the area is 3723 square meters. meters.

The fountain has an oval shape; along its circumference there are sculptures of 16 girls in national costumes and paraphernalia, symbolizing the union republics. Hidden underground is a complex water supply and management system.

Fountain "Stone Flower"

This is the second most important fountain at VDNH after the Friendship of Peoples. It was created in the same 1954, by architect K. Topuridze and sculptor P. Dobrynin. Located on Kolkhoz Square.

The “Stone Flower” fountain is the world’s first light and music fountain.

Industry Area

The square was designed in 1937 by architect V. Oltarzhevsky. It is notable for the fact that a mock-up of the Vostok missile and a Yak-42 aircraft are now installed there. To the left of the square there is a model of the Buran spaceship.

A model of the Vostok launch vehicle appeared at VDNKh in 1967, on the fiftieth anniversary of the Great October Socialist Revolution. It was made at the Samara Rocket and Space Center.

The weight of the Vostok rocket model is 25 tons, height is 38.4 meters.

The Soviet airliner Yak-42 set nine world records, including the flight distance from Moscow to Khabarovsk. It appeared at the Exhibition in 1981.

A model of the Buran spacecraft is part of a museum complex dedicated to the rocket ship and its flight into space in 1988.

Technograd

Technograd at VDNKh is a center where anyone can learn a new profession and gain knowledge in the field of urban infrastructure, industry, services for the population, digital technologies, industry and entrepreneurship. A poster of upcoming events is posted on the official website.

Green Theater at VDNH

At the first Exhibition in 1939, a wooden stage of the Green Theater was built. Over the years of its existence, it was rebuilt several times, it completely changed its appearance. The State Academic Symphony Orchestra and the Pyatnitsky Choir performed at the theater. Concerts of famous singers took place: Kobzon, Hvorostovsky, Dunaevsky, Grebenshchikov and Boyarsky. Work is currently underway at the theater to examine its condition. Based on their results, a careful restoration project will be drawn up.

Ostankino Park

The oldest Moscow park, with an area of ​​71 hectares. On its territory there is the Ostankino estate museum. In addition to shady alleys, in the center of the park there is a pond with a theater on the water. Complex under open air It began its work as a concert venue relatively recently, but has already gained popularity among the townspeople.

Exhibitions in 2019

For many years, VDNKh has been considered the main venue for all industry exhibitions, forums, congresses, corporate events and concerts. They are divided into two groups: own and guest projects. All events take place throughout the year, both outdoors and in indoor pavilions. For these purposes, two huge two-story complexes were built with space for temporary construction, as well as conference rooms.

The International Exhibition Complex is located in pavilion No. 75 to the right of the Central Entrance. Its area is more than 24,000 square meters. Nearby is pavilion No. 69 - Specialized Exhibition Complex. His total area The exhibition space together with conference rooms reaches 16,000 square meters. Ticket prices vary depending on the event, and admission is often free. Announcements of upcoming events are published on the official VDNH website.

Events at VDNH

Every year VDNKh hosts more than a hundred exhibitions and congresses of international level. City festivals and holiday celebrations are organized on its territory. In summer, open-air concerts are held here, and in winter, the most big skating rink in Russia. A poster of events at VDNKh is available on the official website.

Festival "Inspiration"

One of the most exciting events taking place at VDNKh is the Inspiration art festival. At the end of July, installations will be placed in Ostankino Park contemporary art. In the evening, the forest around the pond literally comes to life.

Attractions

The old attractions have recently been dismantled. And new ones will appear at VDNH in the near future. Construction work has begun modern park entertainment. Its name is "Park of the Future". The project was developed by representatives of Russian and Italian companies who took part in the construction Olympic venues in Sochi and Disneyland in Paris. The conceived concept corresponds to the idea of ​​combining entertainment and education.

They chose to build an amusement park southern part VDNH. Attractions are planned closed type. Their operation is possible in winter and summer. The main objects will be cable car and the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe. Historical buildings will not be affected by the changes; they will undergo major restoration. Events and various activities will be held inside them. For the convenience of visitors, multi-level parking is provided, solving the problem of traffic congestion.

How to get to VDNH

VDNKh is located in the North-East of Moscow. It can be reached by any means public transport or taxi.

Metro to VDNH

The VDNH station of the Moscow Metro is part of the Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya line (orange).

Ground transportation

• Monorail: stops “Exhibition Center” and “Sergei Eisenstein Street”;
• Trams: No. 11, 17, 25;
• Buses: No. M9, T13, 15, 33, 56, 76, 85, 93, 136, 154, 172, 195, 244, 266, 311, 378, 379, 496, 533, 544, 834, 803, 903, N6 ;
• Trolleybuses: No. 14, 36, 73, 76.

Parking

24-hour parking at VDNKh is located at four entrances to the territory and inside the park:

• “Central” - from Mira Avenue, 121;
• “Sever-1” - from the side of Mira Avenue, 123 b;
• “Khovansky” - from the side of Khovanskaya street, 24;
• “Likhoborsky” - from the side of Selskokhozyaystvennaya street, 21;
• at pavilions No. 69, 70, 75 with 600 seats;
• multi-level underground parking - from Eisenstein Street, 1.

Payment for parking is made at the entrance to VDNKh. The rate for a single stay of up to 12 hours is 700 rubles on weekdays and 1200 rubles on weekends and holidays.

Parking for guests and exhibition participants at pavilions No. 69, 70, 75 from 550 rubles to 2800 rubles, taking into account the tonnage of the car. Free discounted travel is provided to VDNKh veterans, disabled people, and World War II participants.

The cost of an underground parking space is 50 rubles per hour and 200 rubles per day.

Taxi

From anywhere in Moscow you can get to VDNKh by taxi using the following applications: Yandex. Taxi, Uber, Gett, Maxim.

Entertainment

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The largest exhibition and museum complex in the world, the Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy, will hopefully survive its worst times and will once again become a unique public space in Russia. On the territory of VDNKh there are many masterpieces of architecture and park structures, including fountains recognized as monuments of folk heritage. The park itself hosts numerous festivals and celebrations, congresses and exhibitions, public art objects are created, several food courts are equipped and interesting places for relax. Now VDNKh should certainly become the most non-standard cultural space in Moscow.

Landmark, Landmark

There are four large fountains at VDNKh, which are the centers of planning zones: a single composition on the Alley of Fountains, the famous “Friendship of Peoples”, for which beautiful representatives of 16 union republics posed in 1954, “Stone Flower”, created based on the fairy tales of Pavel Bazhov, and also the corpulent “Golden Ear”, located near the Upper Pond to the delight of passers-by, boatmen and cafe visitors. The rest are fountains at pavilions, not so popular, but no less delightful.

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Oceanarium

The largest aquarium in Moscow and Europe has finally opened. Moskvarium guests will travel from Lake Baikal to Galapagos Islands, from the Icelandic fjords to the Bolshoi barrier reef, from Greenland to Kamchatka. 80 huge, custom-designed aquariums and pools house 8,000 amazing fish and sea animals, a touch pool with starfish and stingrays to touch, and an interactive children's play area.

The building of the complex is conventionally divided into the Aquarium, the Dolphin Swimming Center and the main hall, where unforgettable performances of sea animals and circus performers take place. After a unique sea show, even adults fall back into childhood, and the best part is that Moskvarium has taken care of those with a sweet tooth - you can buy sweets, ice cream and cotton candy on each floor.

The spacious lecture hall hosts scientific and educational seminars and documentary screenings about marine nature, as well as an excursion program around the 600-meter exposition with visits to panoramic platform, which gives you the opportunity to watch killer whales and dolphins at arm's length.

Entrance fee (includes show program):

weekdays (Monday - Thursday) - 600 rubles

weekends (Friday - Sunday) - 1000 rubles

family ticket (2 adults + 1 child) - 2500 rubles, (2 adults + 2 children) - 3200 rubles

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Cafe, Bar

You can start your ideal day off in the popular Druzhba cafe, sitting on one of the two verandas or in the summer bar, and enjoying freshly brewed coffee, French omelet and aromatic pastries. With the onset of warmer weather, the café's window decoration was updated, and now it is open to visitors. panoramic view to the Friendship of Peoples fountain and the Central Alley. And don’t forget to take one of the establishment’s signature lemonades with you for a walk in the park.

Worth a try:

Homemade pasta of your choice

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On the territory of VDNKh and Ostankino Park there are eight rentals of colorful retro bicycles and sports equipment from Bosco. Take a ride in a rented car vehicle All park guests can, regardless of age and preferences. For visitors there are also four-seater velomobiles and bicycles with a child seat. You can rent recreational vehicles at one point and return them at any other located in the park.

Rental cost: from 300 rub./hour

Deposit: 5000 rubles or any document

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Cultural Center

The reading room is located in a quiet green area, not far from the Central Alley opposite the House of Culture. Having issued a library card, here you can pick up a book of interest and, sitting in the shade on a pouf or hammock, read quietly. You can return a book not only to the reading room, but also to any city library or to one of the 6 bookcrossing shelves installed in quiet places rest outside the central zone. You can also use free Wi-Fi here.

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Panda park

On the territory of VDNKh, the first high-altitude ropes course in Russia was installed, at the top point of which there is a Observation deck. The complex includes 90 original elements and routes at various altitudes with three difficulty levels of high-altitude routes, as well as children's parkour and a giant swing with a swing of 16 meters. Similar panda parks have already been built around the world: in Europe, China, the UAE, the USA and Latin America. Sky Town turns sports into an exciting attraction with gymnastic exercises. The park is fully certified according to all safety standards, and the SSB insurance system of the German company Bornack is one of the best in the world for rope parks.

Cost of completing one route: from 600 rubles

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Pool, Beach

A place of attraction for all visitors to the VDNKh recreation park, with a real beach, clean swimming pools, comfortable sun loungers, a food court and non-stop dancing. Guests of the Port at VDNH always find themselves in an atmosphere of serenity and have a nice holiday. In Porto it is best to spend time with children, for whom there is a variety of entertainment, and friends. Retreats take place here club parties and jazz improvisations, master classes in drawing, games of volleyball and frisbee on the sand, group yoga classes, aqua aerobics and free fitness training are held by the pool, and delicious burgers are prepared as a reward. It is especially worth noting that the Port is open only on warm and hot days, so it is better to check in advance on the social network page whether it is open on a certain day.

Entrance fee (chaise lounge included):

Weekdays - 700 rubles (for 3 hours)

Weekends - 1000 rubles (for 3 hours)

VIP zone - 1500 rubles and 1800 rubles

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Table tennis

You can play ping pong with friends on the open table tennis court, with a playing area of ​​630 square meters. From two to four people can take part in this exciting and active game at the same time, and even amateurs can quickly become professionals and real strategists. The Olympic sport ‒ ping pong ̶ will not leave either children or adults indifferent. Connoisseurs of fast racket strokes will be able to develop their own playing style and take part in competitions.

The cost of renting two rackets, a net and a ball: 150 rubles/hour

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Sports Club, Cultural Center

The chess club, with an area of ​​400 sq.m., is located in a wooden pavilion built between the House of Culture and the administration building. The gaming room has 12 wooden tables where you can play for free. Master classes, paid classes and competitions will be held here. Individual lessons are conducted by an international master, the program includes theory and practice of playing chess, as well as problem solving. In addition to the games room, the club has a mother and child room, a storage room for storing gaming equipment and a toilet. The building itself is built from environmentally friendly materials and is adapted for various groups of citizens. The club also plans to conduct photography classes. Anyone can learn for free the basics of reportage and studio photography, the rules of composition and techniques for working with a camera.

Lesson cost: from 500 rub./hour

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Prospekt Mira, 119 st.206, Moscow

Fast food

Popular street food is now widely represented in VDNKh Park, where the Pyan-Se gastronomic project is famous for its incredibly delicious Asian steamed buns with a variety of fillings. Dumplings, as they are also called, are prepared in special wooden boxes and packed in paper, so their taste is perfectly preserved. They come to VDNKh different people- thrifty, family, conservative and young people, so the quality of food at Pyan-Se is very high, and the prices are more than affordable. In addition, the project exists next to the Make My Day barista shop, which brews amazing coffee.

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Sports complex

On the territory of VDNKh there are several open sports grounds, one of which is located near the Physical Culture and Sports pavilion. This futsal and airsoft court is free, open to the public and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. For fans there are retractable stands designed for 95 people. You can play calmly even in the dark, since artificial lighting is provided here.

The complex of other sports grounds is also for playing mini-football and basketball, but these play areas are paid for, since two of them are equipped with ideal artificial turf, and the other two for basketball have a modern non-slip surface. The sites are located in picturesque place in the open air next to the Michurinsky Garden in the dammed area. The only thing is that you should not forget to take balls with you, since sports equipment is not available for rent.

Rental cost for one site: from 2000 rub./hour

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Amusement park

In Moscow, or simply VDNKh, it is one of the main attractions of the capital, and, perhaps, of the whole world, because there are no analogues to this exhibition and museum complex no more. VDNH receives more than 20 million guests a year; its area, together with the Botanical Garden and Ostankino Park, is over 500 hectares, and all pavilions are 134 square meters. At VDNKh there is something interesting for everyone, regardless of their age or nationality.

History of the creation of VDNKh

Moscow saw the exhibition complex in 1939, and over the years of its existence it changed its name more than once and came from prosperity to decline. Initially, VDNKh was an agricultural exhibition, which was evacuated to Chelyabinsk during the Second World War. After the war, the complex was rebuilt and given the status of a national economic exhibition. During the Soviet period, many cultural and cultural objects were built on the territory of VDNKh. historical significance, among which is the sculpture “Worker and Collective Farm Woman” by Vera Mukhina, the Fountain of Friendship of Peoples. Unfortunately, some of the VDNKh pavilions have not survived to this day. Photos of them can be seen in the article.

Perestroika and collapse Soviet Union have had a detrimental effect on many areas of life. Was under construction new world, where VDNKh has essentially turned into a market. Many pavilions were sold or turned into warehouses, and most of the unique exhibits were lost. In fact, only an amusement park operated in the entire complex.

The revival of the complex began in 2013. Retail outlets were demolished and liquidated, all pavilions were vacated and restored, and tons of garbage were removed from the area. Also adjacent to and were included in the complex. It was restored and can accommodate 4.5 thousand spectators. Now this is the main summer venue in Moscow for concerts and various events. And in the summer of 2015, Moskvarium, the largest oceanarium in all of Europe, opened its doors at VDNKh.

Main pavilions

Initially, on the territory of the complex there were about 70 different pavilions dedicated to the republics of the USSR, as well as different directions Soviet science, industry, medicine, culture, sports. Soviet guidebooks claimed that it would take at least 5 days to explore the entire VDNKh exhibition. Photos and chronicles of those years allow us to imagine the scope and scale of the exhibition.

Modern VDNKh also begins with the main monumental gates and the first central pavilion, and immediately beyond it stretches Kolkhoz Square, along which 20 pavilions are built, dedicated to different peoples of the former USSR. Some of them are being restored, and some host various events, for example, there is an Ice Age museum and a tasting room for producers of fortified drinks from Russian regions.

To the right of Kolkhoz Square there is “Local Dacha” - a special space for a relaxing dacha holiday in the very heart of the metropolis. There is a chess club, a dance floor, a summer reading room and many other interesting places.

The central part of the complex is decorated with Mechanization Square and the Space Pavilion, which is under reconstruction. To the right of it is the wedding palace. It is very popular among newlyweds, because at VDNKh you can get married, and get married in the local chapel, and arrange a photo walk, and hold a banquet. There is also a summer cinema very close to the palace. Its special advantage is the presence of a roof, so you can enjoy the view in any weather.

In the western part of the park, look for the Green Theater, and in the eastern part there are pavilions dedicated to animal breeding. Thus, in the “Sheep Breeding” pavilion today there is an equestrian center where anyone can ride a pony or horse, as well as attend a special excursion.

Parks and Recreation

Joining VDNKh Park Ostankino and Botanical Garden - wonderful places for walks and interesting leisure time in nature. The park has a boat station where you can rent a boat or catamaran. And the “Port at VDNKh” complex is a huge beach area with swimming pools and bars.

You can also stroll along the numerous alleys and parks of the complex, for example, visit the theatrical sculpture park with white stone figures depicting various theatrical entities. Fans of hiking can also enjoy a pine forest, a linden alley, a birch grove, and not far from the main entrance there is a “fishing village” where you can relax by the fire, go fishing and taste beluga or sterlet fish soup cooked by the best chefs.

Lectures and educational events

The main place for those who want to improve their intellectual level and broaden their horizons is the cinema-lecture hall. It hosts regular paid and free lectures on a variety of topics: from psychology and physics to fashion and music history. Lectures are also given in English.

The “ROSIZO” gallery is located in the “Culture” pavilion, where you can get acquainted with Russian fine art. The Polytechnic Museum is open in the Transport pavilion, where you can visit the most various excursions. Many exhibitions are also held in other pavilions.

Sports events

If you are in the mood for sports or an active weekend, VDNKh offers many options. For example, near the “Physical Education and Sports” pavilion there is the largest ropes course in Russia. In addition to the rope jungle, the complex offers a giant swing and an observation deck.

For those wishing to organize a corporate or friendly mini-football or basketball tournament, the open areas equipped for these sports. Fans of more intimate competitions should go to the “Local Dacha” site, where you can play ping-pong and badminton.

Yoga lovers can practice at fresh air there, at the dacha, and fans of fitness and strength training - at a special Reebok training ground near the “Young Technician” pavilion.

As many as 5 rental points for various sports equipment operate at VDNKh. This means that you can rent not only a regular bicycle or roller skates, but also a longboard, a fitness bike, a scooter and even a tandem bicycle.

Exhibitions and concerts: cultural program at VDNH

Moscow received the main concert venue with the reconstruction of the Green Theater. In May it opened a new theater and concert season, but tickets should be purchased in advance. There are also free concerts, often during the daytime. Both classical and modern music sounds from the stage, tours of foreign musicians and performances of the best theaters in Russia take place. Charity and children's events are held.

The unique circular film panorama surprised visitors to VDNKh in Soviet times; reviews from modern viewers indicate that the power of engineering still amazes them now. Until now, here you can watch 7 unique films and understand that this is where the history of modern cinema began, in which the goal is to completely immerse the viewer in the created reality.

VDNH for children

The main attraction for children is the new, largest aquarium in Europe. This is not only an aquarium, home to 8,000 different marine animals, but also a theater for performances by marine artists. In addition, kids can touch stingrays, starfish and some fish. Educational programs are also planned.

The “Young Naturalist” pavilion houses a museum and a fairy tale theater. The museum has many exhibits that introduce children to authentic and fabulous Russian life. What is especially attractive is the fact that all the exhibits can be touched, and the imitation hut can be examined literally up and down, even crawled through a stove with a “burning” fire.

When you come to VDNKh with children, it is worth visiting the ceramic manufactory, where guests are introduced to such a type of applied art as pottery. You can attend one of the master classes and try to make your own clay pot or jug.

Immediately behind the “Agriculture” pavilion there is an amazing upside-down house, where everything is turned upside down. This exciting attraction can be found in amusement parks around the world.

“Lokal Dacha” also organizes many interesting events for children, for example, in the summer outside, and in the winter, a chess club for children and adults operates in the cultural center. There is also a huge (600 m2) children's playroom playground with slides, swings and carousels.

How to get to VDNH

You can get to VDNKh by any type of public transport: metro, bus, trolleybus, tram, car and even monorail. It’s easier to get to the main entrance, but there are also additional side passages to the VDNH territory. Complex address: Moscow, Mira Avenue, 119.

If you decide to take the metro, get off at the VDNH station and you will go straight to the main entrance. Also, several buses (routes numbered 33, 56, 76, 93, 136, 154, 172, 195, 239, 244, 803), trolleybuses (routes 14, 48, 76) and trams (numbers 11 and 17) go to the stop of the same name ). Goes to VDNKh and the monorail to the “Exhibition Center” stop.

You can also reach other entrances to the exhibition by ground transport:

• Northern entrance - stop “Severnaya”.
• Southern entrance - stop “VVC Yuzhnaya”.
• Entrance from the “Film Studio” stop.

If you are traveling by car, find out everything about VDNKh: address and coordinates for your navigator, as well as the exact coordinates of all parking lots. You can move around the territory by car, but not on all days; it is better to check with the administration of the complex for details.