Published on: 2026-10-02
Source: Moscow Government – Правительства Москвы –
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The “Moscow Model” pavilion at VDNH will celebrate its ninth birthday on October 3 and 4. In honor of the holiday, tours about the history of the pavilion and the model, thematic quizzes, and master classes have been prepared for residents and guests of the city. This was stated by the Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the city’s Department of Urban Policy. Vladislav Ovchinsky.
“Over nine years, the ‘Moscow Model’ pavilion has become a landmark and a beloved place for residents and visitors of the capital. People come here to see the city in a new way, to see familiar buildings in miniature, and to learn more about how the metropolis is organized. The festive program will not only allow visitors to get acquainted with the model but also try their hand at creating a small urban planning model themselves. I am confident that such formats help people feel connected to the city and see how much interesting detail is hidden in its architecture and history,” noted Vladislav Ovchinsky.
The “Model of Moscow” pavilion offers the opportunity to view the capital in an unusual scale and examine its architecture in detail. The model is made with high accuracy: on the miniature buildings, you can see not only the facades but also mosaics, bas-reliefs, and other decorative elements. Interactive lighting allows highlighting individual objects and entire categories of urban infrastructure. For a more detailed acquaintance with the model, interactive systems with high-resolution video cameras and touch screens are provided.
During the tours, guests will learn how the pavilion was created and how specialists recreate buildings in miniature. The guides will focus on details that give the model a special authenticity. For example, guests will be able to examine individual elements of the facades.
The festival program includes not only guided tours but also themed quizzes and workshops. Participants will be able to test their knowledge about Moscow and try their hand at urban planning by creating a small model of the city. This format will be interesting for both children and adults. It will allow them to understand, through play, how buildings, streets, and public spaces come together to form a single urban organism.
Interactive tours will take place at 12:10, 14:10, 16:10, and 18:10. Quizzes are scheduled after each of them.
The festive visit can be concluded with congratulations. A decorative brick wall will be installed on the site, where any visitor can leave warm words addressed to the pavilion.
The Pavilion “Moscow Model” was created specifically to house the architectural model of the capital. It includes not only space for the exhibition but also areas for lectures, workshops, and other educational events. Therefore, visiting the pavilion is not just a tour of the exhibition but an opportunity to immerse oneself in the history and architectural features of the city’s development.
You can visit the “Moscow Model” pavilion at VDNKh for free from 10:00 to 20:00. Detailed information, the schedule of lighting shows, and booking tours can be found at website.
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