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Over three million people have visited the "Moscow Model" pavilion at VDNKh since its opening. The exhibition space is one of the three most visited venues at the exhibition and remains a key attraction for Moscow residents and visitors. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction. Vladimir Efimov.
"The 'Moscow Model' pavilion opened in 2017. Since then, the site on Sirenevaya Alley has been visited by over three million people. It is one of the three most popular spaces at VDNKh. Over the course of more than eight years, approximately 20 themed shows, films, and video tours have been developed and presented here. Furthermore, during this time, nearly 10,000 tours and over 1,100 quizzes have been held, with over 21,000 participants," noted Vladimir Efimov.
The "Moscow Model" pavilion has become a significant urban venue, reflecting the history and development of the capital. The scale model is equipped with an interactive system that allows visitors to control lighting, explore the layout of streets and neighborhoods, and obtain additional information about significant buildings and territories. The interest from visitors confirms the demand for this format.
"The three millionth visitor is a significant milestone for the project team. The model allows visitors to carefully examine the city's architecture, understand the logic behind its layout, and appreciate the changes taking place in the capital. The detailed design and the ability to interact with the exhibition make it understandable, visual, and appealing to a wide audience," added the Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Department of Urban Development Policy.
The "Moscow Model" pavilion offers a bird's-eye view of the capital. The main exhibit is a 429-square-meter architectural planning model of the city's central area, created at a scale of 1:400. This miniature model recreates over 23,000 buildings and structures with a high degree of detail, from façade cladding to decorative elements.
The pavilion regularly hosts organized groups of schoolchildren and students from across the country. They are offered general and thematic tours in audio and video formats. Seven programs are currently available: "Moscow Model," "Moscow Model for Children," "Architectural Styles and Architects of Moscow," "Pushkin's Moscow," "Theatrical Moscow," "Churches of Moscow," and "Moscow in Cinema." The multimedia format makes the site a hands-on educational environment for studying the history, architecture, and urban development of the capital. It also features 40x zoom cameras, information kiosks, and a multi-level lighting and sound system.
Over the years, the pavilion has been visited by official foreign delegations and high-ranking guests from Azerbaijan, Myanmar, India, the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Serbia, Belarus, Vietnam, Mongolia, and Cuba, underscoring its status as a significant presentation site for Moscow.
In addition to the permanent exhibition, the pavilion hosts photo exhibitions, lectures, master classes, and themed interactive events. More information can be found in the schedule atwebsiteThe pavilion is open from 10:00 to 20:00 daily, except Mondays. Admission is free.
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