VDNKh All-Russian Exhibition Centre

Workers' palaces! There is no better place to see this Soviet slogan put into action than at VDNKh, which stands for Exhibition of National Economic Achievements. The place has the feel of a Stalinesque theme park, with palatial pavilions designed in their own distinct style to represent all of the Soviet republics and various industries ranging from geology to space exploration.

The place looks better than ever after a thorough, though not entirely finished, reconstruction. Originally intended as a general-purpose trade show venue, this park complex now includes amusement rides, ice rinks, and a variety of galleries and other attractions for people of all ages.

The Moskvarium, a marine biology center with over 8000 species of marine animals, the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art, and a shopping center selling traditional products from former Soviet countries are the park's most famous landmarks. There's even a film museum where you can watch Soviet cartoons or even a full-length film (for a fee), as well as an education center where you can learn everything from how to be a barista to video montage (call or write in advance to find out which ones are English-friendly). There are also Soviet-era pavilions, sculptures, and fountains, such as the famous Friendship of the Peoples Fountain, which features statues of women dressed in costumes from various former Soviet countries.

Google rating: 4.7/5
Address: Prospekt Mira, 119, Moscow, Russia, 129223
Phone: +7 495 544-34-00
Website: https://vdnh.ru/