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Russia Expo: Spectacular Exhibits and Colorful Participants

11:19 GMT, 7 November 2023
The forum 'Russia' was opened on 4 November at the Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy (VDNKh). All regions of Russia, various ministries and companies are showcasing their talents at the event where there are a total of 131 exhibits for visitors to enjoy.
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The international exhibition and forum 'Russia' began on the Day of National Unity in Moscow, and more than 190,000 visitors flocked to the event on the first day alone. About 70 of the center's infrastructure facilities over an area of more than 250,000 square meters were used for the event.
Robotics, nuclear reactor installation, virtual travel and other wonders are some of the Expo's highlights.
Organized by decree of President Vladimir Putin on 29 March, the exhibition/forum will last until 12 April 2024. Also, depending on his busy schedule, the organizers are expecting the President to address the forum in person some time after 11 March 2024.
Take a look at the Russia Expo in Sputnik's gallery:
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People walk past a model of the 'Subterrene', a machine for drilling and tunneling underground, as they visit the Atom pavilion, permanent center designed to demonstrate Russia's major achievements of the recent past in the nuclear power industry.

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Visitors watch a video of a nuclear bomb test.

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Visitors look at an exhibit at the Atom pavilion.

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An onlooker examines an exhibit at the Atom pavilion.

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The pavilion showcasing the most popular social media at the 'Russia' exhibition at VDNKh.

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Top-ranking Russian IT company, Sber, is one of the many businesses exhibiting at the Expo.

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Pavilion 58 is all gaily lit up as people throng to enjoy the Museum of the Slovo (Word), which is showcasing the highlights of Slavic Literature.

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The Atom pavilion at the 'Russia' exhibition in Moscow.

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The stand exhibiting the attractions of the Republic of Bashkortostan - one of the Russian regions to be exhibiting.

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Performance by the folk dancing group "Inspiration" at the 'Russia' Expo in Moscow.

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Illumination of the pavilion with the Russian Achievements exposition.

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Participants of the International Exhibition-Forum 'Russia' in Moscow.

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The 'Knowledge. Firsts' Marathon at the 'Russian' exhibition.

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