All-Russia Exhibition Centre facts for kids
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The All-Russia Exhibition Centre (also known as "VDNKh") is one of the biggest exhibition centers in the world. It is located in Moscow, Russia. This huge center first opened in 1935. Back then, it was a place to show off the achievements of the Soviet Union.
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What is VDNKh?
VDNKh stands for "Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy" in Russian. It's not just a place for exhibitions anymore. Today, it is a massive park and entertainment complex. People visit it for fun, education, and to see amazing architecture.
A Look Back in Time
VDNKh was built during the Soviet era. It was designed to show how well the country was doing in different areas. These included farming, science, and industry. Each Soviet republic had its own special building, called a pavilion. These pavilions often showed off the unique culture and products of that region.
Exploring VDNKh Today
Today, VDNKh is a popular spot for both locals and tourists. It has many cool things to see and do.
Famous Fountains
One of the most famous sights is the Friendship of Nations fountain. It has 16 golden statues, each representing a former Soviet republic. Another beautiful fountain is the Stone Flower fountain.
Amazing Pavilions
Many of the old pavilions are still there. Some have been restored and now host museums or exhibitions. For example, the Cosmos Pavilion is now the Cosmonautics and Aviation Centre. Here, you can learn all about space exploration and rockets. You can even see a real Vostok (rocket)!
Fun Attractions
VDNKh offers lots of entertainment.
- The Moskvarium is a huge oceanography and marine biology center. You can see many different kinds of sea creatures there.
- There's also a large ice rink in winter, which is very popular.
- You can ride the Moscow-850 Ferris wheel for amazing views of the whole park and the city.
- The Historical Park "Russia-My History" offers interactive exhibits about Russian history.
VDNKh is a place where history, culture, and modern entertainment come together. It's a great spot to spend a day exploring!
Images for kids
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Ice rink in VDNKh
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Space pavilion, 1980
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Space Pavilion with Vostok (rocket).
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The centre of oceanography and marine biology "Moskvarium"
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The Expo 67 Soviet pavilion, now the "Moscow Pavilion".
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The Friendship of Nations fountain
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Pavilion of Kyrgyzstan
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Pavilion of Belarus
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Pavilion of Uzbekistan
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Pavilion of Karelia
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Pavilion of Ukraine
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Pavilion of North Caucasus
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Pavilion of Turkmenistan
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Pavilion of Armenia
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Central Pavilion
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Central avenue
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Moscow-850 Ferris wheel
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The Pavilion of Atomic energy
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The old entrance gate to the exhibition centre
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The fountains at the entrance boulvards
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Cirkorama theatre
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The entrance to the roller coaster
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View from the Ferris wheel.
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The Cosmonautics and Aviation Centre located in the Cosmos pavilion
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The Propylaea - the central gate entrance
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Historical Park "Russia-My History"
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Official bike rental
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See also
In Spanish: VDNJ (Rusia) para niños
