Exhibition of achievements of national economy
Выставка достижений народного хозяйства · Ostankinsky District
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Exhibition of achievements of national economy
Welcome to VDNKh, the Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy. This is not just a park or an exhibition space; it is a monumental 'city within a city,' a sprawling 325-hectare open-air museum of Soviet and post-Soviet…
Listen in the app2The Arch of the Main Entrance
We stand before the Arch of the Main Entrance, a massive structure completed in 1954 during the peak of the post-war reconstruction. This arch was designed to be a symbolic 'gateway to paradise,' welcoming visitors to the wonders…
Listen in the app3Pavilion No. 1 — The Central Pavilion
Walking down the Central Alley, the first major building we encounter is Pavilion No. 1, also known as the Central Pavilion. …
Listen in the app4Fountain of the Friendship of Peoples
We now arrive at the most iconic landmark of VDNKh: the Fountain of the Friendship of Peoples. Built in 1954, this massive octagonal basin features sixteen gilded statues of women, each representing one of the constituent…
Listen in the app5The 'Stone Flower' Fountain
A short walk further into the park brings us to the 'Stone Flower' Fountain, another 1954 masterpiece. This fountain was inspired by the folk tales of Pavel Bazhov, specifically the story of the stone craftsman Danila who sought…
Listen in the app6Pavilion No. 34 — Space/Engineering
As we head toward the back of the park, we enter the realm of technological ambition. Pavilion No. …
Listen in the app7The National Pavilions — Belarus and Kyrgyzstan
Finally, we must take a moment to admire the individual national pavilions that line the secondary alleys. Each was designed to reflect the unique culture and architecture of a specific Soviet republic. …
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As we conclude our journey through VDNKh, take a final look down the Central Alley. You have walked through a landscape of dreams—some fulfilled, some failed, but all monumental in their ambition. …
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What is Exhibition of achievements of national economy?
Exhibition of achievements of national economy is a place in Ostankinsky District with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Ostankinsky District |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 55.8297, 37.6322 |
| Last updated |
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