Russia Expo: High-Tech Wonders And Magnificent Traditions

Moscow’s Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy (VDNKh) outdoor venue is playing host to the International RUSSIA EXPO. The spectacular event that threw open its doors to visitors on 4 November offers an eye-catching array of some 131 displays representing 89 Russian regions.

Set to run until 12 April 2024, the exposition has been conceived to showcase the best projects and achievements of Russian companies, organizations, and regions.

At the exhibition's main entrance, visitors are able to take in the astounding “Living Map of Russia". The opening of the 161-day event featured a flash mob at this point, with similar artistic expression seen in front of the Atom pavilion, the Wine Fair, all told across 10 venues at the same time. There was also a performance from a children's choir consisting of 1,000 singers, with pieces embracing all the cities of Russia.

The map installation is based on an embroidered map of Russia conceived in the Republic of Chuvashia with craftsmanship spanning the entire country. The 'Living Map' installation consists of kinetic elements, and is shown on a multimedia screen.

Further along the vast exhibition there is a futuristic-looking 166m tunnel highlighting Russia’s achievements in all sorts of fields, named the 'Achievements of Russia' gallery.

The opening program of RUSSIA EXPO will continue on 5 November, with a music festival and spectacular laser performances.

Days of Regions will be held from 8 November to 14 January, highlighting the achievements, along with the economic and cultural potential, of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation.

On Volunteer Day, which will fall on 5 December, the international forum of civic engagement 'We Are Together' will feature an awards ceremony for a diversity of categories including this year’s special prize 'Mentor of the Year'. The 'Volunteer of the Year' award is reportedly to be presented by President Vladimir Putin.

From 15 January to 9 February 2024, RUSSIA EXPO will host Days of the Russian Economy, during which industry leaders will emphasize the achievements of recent years.

From 12 February to 7 March, deputy prime ministers and heads of federal departments of the country will discuss achievements in fulfilling government tasks. In line with the business program schedule of the event, the organizers are expecting a speech by Russia’s President Vladimir Putin in March.

The exhibition venue is also offering a broad outreach program incorporating lectures, workshops, roundtable discussions, seminars, quizzes, presentations, master classes, and other events. One of the key events of the program is the education marathon, ‘Knowledge. Leaders’, held from 4 to 6 November.

As for the cultural program of EXPO, it will include everything ranging from concerts and festivals, to master classes and guided tours.

For gourmets, one event of interest will be the section entitled ‘Russia, the Territory of Flavor’. The department store within the expo will showcase diversity of Russian gastronomy. Products from more than 700 manufacturers will promote Russian clothing brands, and farmers and winemakers will similarly offer eye-catching displays.

The organizers of RUSSIA EXPO have also underscored there will be thematic weddings on the territory of the venue, some highlighting elements of national traditions of Russia’s regions, others touching upon such themes as modern technologies, space, and literature.