VDNKh, or the Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy, is a special exhibition center, which was established during the Soviet times. It is an amusement park and a stellar monument of the Soviet era, as many historic sites and objects are located there. Immerse into the pride and energy of the Soviet industry and make your own special discoveries.
Most of the VDNKH halls are built symmetrically, in either Art Deco style or Stalinist style. Some pavilions look like wedding cakes while others are attractively strange. Beautiful fountains covered with gold will make an excellent background for selfies.Visit the Friendship of Nations fountain, a main VDNKh symbol and pass by numerous statues of Soviet leaders and other important figures. The most monumental is the Worker and Kolkhoz Woman sculpture, one of the greatest symbols of the Soviet era. Enjoy the exciting atmosphere of this place and look at notable objects, which are situated outside the VDNKh, such as the tremendous Ostankino TV Tower that is currently the tallest free-standing structure in Europe and the splendid Monument to the Conquerors of Space.After exploring the Soviet aesthetics and history, have fun in 11 museums and mazes from the Big Creative at the VDNKh. Make a daring escape at the “Jailbreak”, become a part of amazing art objects created by contemporary art professionals at the “Museum of Illusions”. Try to solve the complicated puzzles of the “Mirror Maze” and get rid of the stress in the most spectacular way at the “Break the dishes”. Throw yourself into the colorful and exciting adventures at the intricate “Ribbon Maze”.Get inside the enormous “Giant’s House” and inspect house full of really huge things. Try to get out of the “Horror Maze” full of creepy traps, chilling sounds and mysterious lights. Wander inside the shiny “Glass Maze” and swim in the most extraordinary ocean of your life at the “Pool with Balls”. Explore a human body in a fascinating way at the “Inside the Human”. Finally, venture into the “City Upside Down” and find yourself in the alternative reality where everything is turned upside down!
