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All-Russia Exhibition Centre

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The All-Russia Exhibition Centre is an exhibition and trade center located in Moscow, the capital of Russia. Originally called the "All-Union Agricultural Exhibition," construction began in 1935, it opened to the public in 1939, and was suspended in 1941 due to the outbreak of the Soviet-German War. Reconstruction started in 1948, and it reopened in 1954. After June 1959, it was renamed the "Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy" and later became widely known as the All-Russia Exhibition Centre. During the Soviet era, it was used to showcase the scientific and technological achievements of the USSR as well as the culture and character of its republics, and also hosted academic conferences. Today, the renovated exhibition halls are rented out as market spaces.

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The All-Russia Exhibition Centre is an exhibition and trade center located in Moscow, the capital of Russia. Originally called the "All-Union Agricultural Exhibition," construction began in 1935, it opened to the public in 1939, and was suspended in 1941 due to the outbreak of the Soviet-German War. Reconstruction started in 1948, and it reopened in 1954. After June 1959, it was renamed the "Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy" and later became widely known as the All-Russia Exhibition Centre. The venue was used during the Soviet era to exhibit the USSR’s various technological achievements and showcase the cultural vibrancy of its republics. It also served as a venue for academic seminars. Today, the transformed exhibition halls are leased out as market facilities.

Covering a total area of over 300 hectares, the All-Russia Exhibition Centre is a massive complex made up of numerous exhibition halls. Its grand scale and majestic presence reflect the former image and strength of the Soviet Union. In particular, the sculpture complex at the entrance of the exhibition centre is world-famous and regarded as a masterpiece in the history of world sculpture.

All-Russian Exhibition Centre

Must-visit reason: Moscow's largest exhibition center

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Russia[Russia]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Moscow Autonomous City [Moscow]

City where the attraction is located: Moscow [Moscow]