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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –
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City services specialists have prepared the fountains at VDNKh for the winter season. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Utilities, and Public Works. Petr Biryukov.
The fountain season has ended in the capital.
October 1"After that, we began preparing the structures for winter. We cleaned the fountains "Friendship of Nations," "Stone Flower," "Golden Ear," and 14 fountains located on VDNKh's Central Alley. The work was carried out by utility crews using specialized equipment," noted Pyotr Biryukov.
The fountains at the country's main exhibition site are complex architectural and artistic structures with numerous decorative elements. They require careful maintenance and are cleaned exclusively by hand.
Gilded elements and smalt mosaics were cleaned with a citric acid solution using soft brushes, while granite surfaces were washed with a neutral detergent using high-pressure cleaners. Industrial climbers were brought in to clean the upper portion of the 16-meter-tall "Golden Ear" fountain. Boats were used to reach the fountain, located in the center of the Third Kamensky Pond.
During the winter, specialists will inspect the hydraulics, pumping equipment, underground sewer structures, and fountain jet components.
In 2018–2019, all fountains designated as federal cultural heritage sites at VDNKh were restored, including 14 on the Central Alley, the "Golden Ear," the "Stone Flower," and the "Friendship of Nations." All were restored to their original appearance, and their engineering systems were completely updated.
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