The VDNKh is one of the most popular parks in Moscow because it has both grand palace-like building, amazingly beautiful fountains and arches and long shady alleys. In winter, the VNKHs features fancy Christmas light installations and decorations, donut slides and a huge skating rink around the historical monuments - the golden statues around the Peoples Friendship Fountain.

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 showcasing achievements of the Soviet socialist society were built. The pavilions look more like palaces, and those dedicated to the Republic of the Soviet Union feature national styles.

The VDNKh features many attractions and museums, cafes and restaurants, 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 we recommend to add to your tour:

• 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 and the Main Botanical Garden of Moscow - a great way to learn about Russian nature and trees.

At the end of the tour your guide will take you back to the location of your choice or book a taxi for you, you can also continue with the Space Exploration Museum tour.

Included: licensed guide up to 4 hours, tickets to the selected attractions.