The VDNKh Exhibition Center in Moscow is one of the largest exhibition centers in Russia, and the second largest in Moscow.
The VDNKh Exhibition Center was the most famous exhibition center during the Soviet era. Today, it is perhaps no longer an exhibition center, but a place to spend leisure time and one of Moscow’s most striking attractions. It is a popular destination for both Muscovites and visitors alike. It also frequently hosts interesting events.
The total area of VDNKh’s grounds is over 235 hectares. The total pavilion area is 134,000 square meters. The exhibition center is visited by over 20 million people annually. VDNKh hosts over 100 exhibitions annually.
The VDNKh Exhibition Center is located in northeastern Moscow, at the intersection of Prospekt Mira and Prospekt Kosmonavtov. The nearest metro station is VDNKh.
The VDNKh grounds are home to numerous landmarks and monuments from the Soviet era. These include the “Worker and Kolkhoz Woman” sculpture (by Vera Mukhina), the “Friendship of the Peoples of the USSR” fountain, the “Stone Flower” fountain, and a model of the “Vostok” space carriage. Tours of the VDNKh grounds are offered daily.
Official website: http://www.vvcentre.ru
Admission to the VDNKh grounds is free. There are several entrances:
Main Entrance: 121 Prospekt Mira.
Sever-1 Entrance: 123b Prospekt Mira.
Khovansky Entrance: 24 Khovanskaya Street.
Likhoborsky Entrance: 21 Selskokhozyaistvennaya Street.
Nearest metro station: VDNKh Metro Station. The most convenient way from the metro station is to walk to the Main Entrance.
Hotels near VDNKh
Visitors to Moscow often look for a hotel near a specific location. Hotels located near VDNKh are also in steady demand.
One of the most convenient hotels here is the Cosmos Hotel. It is located opposite the exhibition center and within walking distance of the Ostankino TV Tower and Ostankino Park.
If for any reason this hotel doesn’t suit you, you can likely find a suitable one using any online hotel booking service.