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A guided tour of VDNKh, the fanciest park of Moscow: fountains, golden statues and Soviet history
If you have more than one day in Moscow, we recommend including a VDNKh tour with a private guide into your itinerary.
VDNKh (sometimes spelled as VDNH) is huge theme park to the North of Moscow's city center. This park was created back in the 1930s by the Soviet Government to showcase achievements of national republics of the Soviet Union, hence, this acronym stands for "The All-Soviet Exhibition of National Economy Achievements". Today, VDNKh is the most popular park in Moscow featuring alleys lined with trees and flowerbeds, grand palace-like Soviet-built pavillions, fountains with glittering golden statues, a Vostok carrier rocket, Soviet aircrafts, cafes and restaurants, activities and museums. Our private guided tour of VDNKh offers not only a walk with some insights into the Soviet history but also includes fun acitviites such as an observation wheel ride, VDNKh Cable Car rides, and visits inside paviliions such as Kazakhstan Pavillion and the Model of Moscow Pavillion.
VDNKh (sometimes spelled as VDNH) is huge theme park to the North of Moscow's city center. This park was created back in the 1930s by the Soviet Government to showcase achievements of national republics of the Soviet Union, hence, this acronym stands for "The All-Soviet Exhibition of National Economy Achievements". Today, VDNKh is the most popular park in Moscow featuring alleys lined with trees and flowerbeds, grand palace-like Soviet-built pavillions, fountains with glittering golden statues, a Vostok carrier rocket, Soviet aircrafts, cafes and restaurants, activities and museums. Our private guided tour of VDNKh offers not only a walk with some insights into the Soviet history but also includes fun acitviites such as an observation wheel ride, VDNKh Cable Car rides, and visits inside paviliions such as Kazakhstan Pavillion and the Model of Moscow Pavillion.
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The Russian acronym VDNKh stands for "The All-Soviet Exhibition of National Economy Achievements". These exhibition grounds were created in the 1930s as a fancy park with landscape design where pavilions showcased achievements of the Soviet socialist society. These pavilions were designed to look more like palaces, and those dedicated to national republics of the Soviet Union feature respective national styless.
Today, the VDNKh is one of the most popular parks in Moscow rivaled, probably, only by the Gorky park, however, VDNKh has much more to offer - from amazing photo opportunities to nature zones and fun activities.
The VDNKh features grand palatial buildings, amazingly beautiful fountains with golden statues and glittering coloured smalti pieces, shady tree-lined alleys, museums and foodcourts., and is a great place to spend at least half a day of your stay in Moscow taking back stunning photos and Soviet history facts.
A tour around the VDNKh usually starts with the main entrance, and includes the following activities and visits:
Options that can be added to your:
Included: licensed guide up to 4 hours, tour guiding permit, tickets and admission fees to all the selected attractions.
Today, the VDNKh is one of the most popular parks in Moscow rivaled, probably, only by the Gorky park, however, VDNKh has much more to offer - from amazing photo opportunities to nature zones and fun activities.
The VDNKh features grand palatial buildings, amazingly beautiful fountains with golden statues and glittering coloured smalti pieces, shady tree-lined alleys, museums and foodcourts., and is a great place to spend at least half a day of your stay in Moscow taking back stunning photos and Soviet history facts.
A tour around the VDNKh usually starts with the main entrance, and includes the following activities and visits:
- The grand arch of the Main Entrance of the VDNKh;
- A walk along the Central Alley with light installations in winter and fountains and flower beds in summer;
- The Central Pavilion dedicated to the history of the Soviet Union;
- The huge Skating Rink and Peoples Friendship Fountain with golden statues;
- A visit inside the Pavilion of Kazakhstan (where you can try national Kazakh cuisine or buy Kazakh arts and crafts souvenirs);
- A visit inside the Pavilion of Azerbaijan;
- A visit inside the Pavilion of Belarus (where you can try national Belarus cuisine or buy items produced in Belarus such as cosmetics or clothes);
- The Stone Flower Fountain;
- The Model of Moscow;
- Square of Industries and the life size Vostok Carrier Rocket;
- Model of Buran Space Shuttle;
- Donut slides and children's playgrounds;
Options that can be added to your:
- A ride on the Sun of Moscow Observation Wheel(140 meters high, a 20-minute ride);
- A ride on the VDNKh Cable Car line;
- The Space Exploration Museum tour (great for kids who are interested in the technology);
- The Special Purpose Garage of the President's Security Service;
- Extended walk in the apple orchard, Hanging Path in the Oak Grove, giant Moebius Strip Attraction and the Main Botanical Garden of Moscow - a great way to learn about Russian nature and trees.
Included: licensed guide up to 4 hours, tour guiding permit, tickets and admission fees to all the selected attractions.
Tour Highlights
Detailed Itinerary
Your guide will meet you near the Main Entrance to the VDNKH or at the location of choice
transfer by metro or by car can be included into the tour
Walk along the Central Alley lined with fountains, flowerbeds and chestnut trees
The Central Pavilion dedicated to the USSR, monument to Valdimir Lenin
Interiors of Kazakhstan Pavilion
Golden statues of Peoples Friendship Fountain
Stone Flower Fountain
The Model of Moscow
Industries Square and life size Vostok carrier rocket
Ukraine and Belarus Pavillions, BelAZ model and Buran Space Shuttle model
A VDNKh Cable Car ride
Optional
An Observation Wheel ride
Optional
Option to be added to your VDNKh walk: The Space Exploration Museum
End of tour at the Main Entrance of the VDNKh
Your guide will take you to the location of choice or book a taxi for you
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The prices listed in the public offer on a relevant product's page may be subject to change due to price increases on part of the supplier(s) or currency fluctuations unless the tour is confirmed by us and fully paid for by the client.
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You can find a full list of recommendations in the Dress properly for the weather or for the occasion blog article.
In the event of tour or service or activity cancellation or partial non-fulfilment or non-delivery as a result of improper attire (too cold/too warm) for the cold or warm weather or dirty environment conditions or improper dress for a church or monastery (shorts/tank tops/ripped jeans) or a fancy restaurant visit (too casual, shorts, flip-flops, sneaker, tennis shoes, hoodie, T-shirt, jogging pants, sportswear), no refund is offered, and purchasing the right clothes or covers remain the responsibility of the client unless explicitly stated in the itinerary.
You can find a full list of recommendations in the Dress properly for the weather or for the occasion blog article.
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