All-Russia Exhibition Centre

The All-Russia Exhibition Centre (VDNKh or VDNH) is one of Moscow's oldest and most peculiar event locations. The venue is located within the Ostankinsky District. It was built between 1929-1935 and underwent renovations circa 1948-1959. Separate sections have also undergone renovations in different years, such as 2007, 2010, and 2021. Examples include Pavilions 57, 38 and 34. The total space of the VDNH is 325 ha. Around 266,000 m2 is dedicated to hosting over 100 exhibitions, 350 congresses and 300 festivals per year. This results in over 30 million visitors visiting the location per year. The venue's event space is distributed between more than 15 pavilions, with spans between 100 and 24,000 m2 and over 40 congress sites with capabilities of 20 to 700 seats. Additionally, the event spaces include three outdoor locations. A 32-metre arched gate characterizes the main entrance.