Central Pavilion No 1. "House of Peoples of Russia"

A quintessentially Russian experience, this huge and unique trade show/amusement park is one of the main attractions in Moscow's outskirts. Its wide variety of attractions constitute a remarkable mix of Soviet heritage, modern exhibitions and all-ages luna park fun. Established as the All-Union Agricultural Exhibition as early as 1935, the site was expanded and renewed over the decades. Already a major tourist attraction in the heyday of the Soviet Union, the park claims current visitor numbers around 500,000 per weekend following major restorations and renewals. VDNKh now occupies almost 2.5 km², housing some 500 permanent structures. There are countless pavilions, representing some of the most exotic corners of the former USSR and different sciences. There are fairy-tale like fountains, lush parks and wide avenues, but also a Cosmonautics museum, a rocket and a Buran spacecraft. There's a luna park, multiple cinemas and a wide range of festivals. On 26 ha of indoor exhibition space, you'll find anything from street art to highlights of the auto-mobile industry or the science behind the magic in Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. If you're looking for a more active afternoon, tr

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