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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. The Monument-Bust to V.V. Lebedev
2. Pavilion Azerbaijan
3. 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.
4. Pavilion № 35 Tabak
5. All-Russian Exhibition Center
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4.5 based on 55 reviews
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Fountain Stone Flower
9. Pavilion Armenia
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4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By 2_travel_star - St. Petersburg, Russia
You can taste authentic Armenian wines and cognacs and buy them (as well as cheese, sweets, jams and some other quality Armenian goods). You can also have a meal in the national cuisine restaurant.The atmosphere is relaxing. Wines are really very good and affordable, at least for tasting :) The pavillion is at the Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy (VDNKh) behind the picturesque Peoples' Friendship fountain, which dates back to 1950s and features all the former Soviet republics.
