An exhibition entitled “Russia is My History, ” launched in Pavilion No. 57 of VDNH, is an integral part of a large Russian exhibition project. It is dedicated to the history of the country, from ancient times to the present. The idea of the project belongs to the Russian Orthodox Church, namely to the Secretary of the Patriarchal Council, Bishop Tikhon (Shevkunov). He also outlined the main task, which was to enable each visitor to independently evaluate the events of Russian history, to freely and rethink them.
Project history
Initially, the project began to be implemented in 2013. Then a multimedia exposition was opened in the building of the Moscow Manege, in which a number of key moments of Russian history were presented. Her success exceeded all expectations. It was decided to start promoting multimedia exhibitions throughout the Russian Federation. The main center was the historical park at VDNH "Russia - My History", created in Pavilion No. 57.
Representatives of various fields of science and technology took part in the creation of the exhibition. The main burden fell on historians, artists, cinematographers, designers, computer graphics specialists. Almost all types of information carriers were involved, namely: touch screens and tables, modern convenient cinema halls, collages, light boxes, projectors, all types of computers.
Innovative techniques of animation, infographics, digital reconstructions, multidimensional modeling were implemented in creating the expositions of the Museum of the History of Russia at VDNH.
The historical park in Pavilion No. 57 is aimed at a wide range of people, but first of all - for students. The Museum of Russian History at VDNH is not only an exhibition, but also a platform for other projects, mainly related to the history of the country, that are being implemented. Youth clubs work right there. On its territory, events of various social and social significance are held.
Pavilion No. 57 of VDNH
This construction takes its beginnings in 1967, when architects V. Dokotorovich, V. Zaltsman, I. Vinogradsky designed the building to house the exhibition of VDNH "Consumer Goods of the USSR".
It was at that time a grandiose building, completely glazed. It has become the largest exhibition pavilion on the territory of the Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy.
In the future, various exhibitions were placed here, reviews of the branches of the national economy of the Soviet Union, and intersectoral thematic events were held.
The pavilion received its second life after the collapse of the USSR in the 2000s, when a permanent agricultural exhibition entitled Golden Autumn was organized in it.
The pavilion, the future museum of the history of Russia at VDNH, was subjected to major reconstruction from spring to the end of 2015. It allowed to turn the building into a unique exhibition site, which met the highest world museum and exhibition requirements. Builders and architects managed to preserve the historical appearance of the pavilion, popularly referred to as "glass". But at the same time, it turned out to increase the area of premises inside the building to almost 28, 000 square meters. During the restoration of the pavilion, the roof of the structure was completely replaced. As well as ceilings and glazing.
By making changes to the building structure in the form of a mezzanine add-on, it was possible to create a second floor. This led to an increase in the total area of the structure.
In December 2015, the permanent historical exhibition "Russia - My History" was opened in the pavilion. Its operator is the Russian Foundation for Humanitarian Projects.
Historical Park in numbers
The exhibition - a museum of the history of Russia at VDNH is distinguished by the fact that historical events are presented to the audience in a panoramic view. At the same time, advanced modern technologies are involved.
So, almost 900 units of multimedia equipment are involved in the coverage of historical events. 11 modern cinema halls have been built for tourists. Across the entire area of the pavilion, 20 interactive three-dimensional carriers are placed on which historical events are reconstructed. There is a large number of multimedia cards. In the building of the pavilion a 20-meter dome was erected on which video projections are reproduced.
In each hall of the exhibition of Russian history at VDNH there are scenery and interactive panoramas. The so-called living historical tape with a total length of 270 m was created on the route of visitors' traffic.
The creators of the historical park managed to effectively combine a variety of interactive solutions. They are represented by interesting historical games, touch screens, projectors. Their total number is more than 1000 units. Their main purpose is to create digital reconstructions in three-dimensional modeling.
Prominent historians, representatives of the Institute of History of the Russian Academy of Sciences, historical departments of Moscow State University, Russian State Humanitarian University were involved in creating the expositions of the Museum of Russian History at VDNH (Pavilion 57). Documentary data, exclusive materials were transferred to the historical park not only by the State Archive of Russia, but also by the archives of the RF Ministry of Defense, the FSB of the Russian Federation, and the State Central Museum of History.
At present, the Museum of the History of Russia at the Exhibition of Economic Achievements is the four main expositions. They are called "Rurikovich", "Romanovs", "1914 - 1945.: From shocks to the Great Victory", "Russia - my story: 1945 - 2018".
"Rurikovich"
The exposition of the Rurikovich period is represented by information about events that, according to the authors of the project, had an important influence on the formation of the Russian state, determined the historical identity of the people. Events related to the founding of ancient Russian cities and the baptism of Russia are described in great detail and informatively.
The fight against the invaders, ranging from the invasion of the Mongols to foreigners who came from the West, was effectively transmitted. The process of turning Moscow into one of the centers of culture, creating a strong state around itself, is shown.
Interactive methods, through 3D-images and digital technologies, tell the story of the trade routes that passed through Russia, which took place on its open spaces of battles. The secrets of old fortresses, as well as a variety of interesting, little-known facts that accompanied the country's history during the period of fragmentation and the Horde yoke, are fascinatingly brought to the audience.
The Romanovs
The exposition at VDNH in Pavilion No. 57, dedicated to the Romanov dynasty, is recognized as one of the most impressive and informative.
She talks about the tsarist dynasty, whose fate is inextricably linked with the great events in the life of the country: the conquest of Siberia and the Far East, the unification of Russia and Ukraine, the construction of the new capital of Russia - St. Petersburg, the Patriotic War of 1812, the accession of the southern regions to the Russian Empire, periods cultural, scientific, technical, industrial upsurge, etc.
The period 1914 - 1945
The first half of the 20th century for Russia is a series of great events related to wars, revolutions, and the breaking of centuries-old traditions. The time when severe social experiments were carried out, mass persecution. At the same time, this is an era of manifestation of unprecedented enthusiasm of the people associated with great expectations. The Russians made great discoveries, carried out advanced achievements in the field of art, education and science. All this is presented effectively and efficiently, through the advanced achievements of modern science, 3D-graphics, interactive communication with exhibits.
The exposition includes a period covering the time from the beginning of the First World War to the end of the Second World War. Details are laid out the details of the events of the Civil War in Russia, the era of collectivization and industrialization. Unique documents from the times of the Great Patriotic War are presented.
Russia 1945 - 2017
This section of the interactive museum, the history of Russia at VDNH, is dedicated to contemporary events. The authors of the exposition attempted the first detailed coverage from various points of view of recent events in the history of the Russian Federation. Their participants are contemporaries - most of those who visit the museum of history.
A separate stand is dedicated at the Exhibition of Economic Achievements of the Russian Federation. The VDNH Museum has real orders and medals that have been awarded to prominent historical figures of the country.
Interactive exhibitions in the regions of Russia
Since 2017, historical parks began to open in other regions of Russia. They are currently open in the following cities:
- Ufa The museum began work in the summer of 2017. It is located in the exhibition complex "Expo - VDNH". In Ufa, the Museum of Russian History was the first of others similar to the one that was opened in Moscow in 2015.
- Ekaterinburg. The museum opened in September 2017 in a new building in the central part of the city. Museum visitors note that it presents a different view of the history of Russia than that presented in the nearby Yeltsin Center.
- Stavropol. The interactive exhibition opened in September 2017. Located in the largest and youngest microdistrict of the city, its area is about nine hectares.
- Volgograd. The interactive exhibition "Russia - My History" was opened in October 2017. An exhibition complex with an area of more than 7, 000 hectares has been built for her. Location - floodplain of the Tsaritsa River. The expositions are similar to those deployed in pavilion No. 57 at the Exhibition of Economic Achievements, but they also have their local history components associated with the Golden Horde era, revolutions, two wars that swept through the city.
- Permian. The exhibition is open December 2017. It is located in two buildings: at the old railway station and river station;
- Yakutsk The historical park opened in October 2017. The museum has 58 halls in which it was possible to closely interlace the history of Yakutia and Russia, which was achieved with the help of successful video projections.
- Makhachkala. The museum opened on October 19, 2017 in an exhibition complex with an area of more than 13, 000 square meters. m. It consists of four rooms, similar in content to the Museum of Russian History at the Exhibition of Economic Achievements, and the fifth room, dedicated to regional history. It is called "My Dagestan", equipped with advanced technology, allows you to get a detailed idea of the life of this southern region of Russia.
- Kazan. The Museum of Russian History was opened in the capital of Tatarstan on October 27, 2017 in the territory of the Kazan Fair. It covers an area of more than 5000 square meters. m. Supplemented by information on the history of Tatarstan, revealing the rich cultural heritage of the republic.
- Tyumen. Located in the former Museum of Fine Arts. Opened November 1, 2017. The total area of almost 7000 square meters. m. It is distinguished by the fact that this is the first fully multimedia project in the world created on the basis of advanced information technologies. 40 halls equipped with 204 touchscreens and 300 projectors provide an exhibition. The museum has implemented 25 architectural solutions, there are six books of an interactive nature and a large domed cinema.
- Nizhny Novgorod. Location - the territory of the fair, in the building of the Fair House. This interactive museum focuses on the unique history of the city, which begins with the ancient Finno-Ugric peoples;
- Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. It is located in a historical place, next to the Nativity of Christ Church and the Victory Museum Complex. All this forms an architectural ensemble. Area - more than 6000 square meters. m. The exhibition has a unique, unique 12-meter domed cinema in Sakhalin.
- Samara Opened November 7, 2017. The museum area is about 6000 square meters. m. Location - shopping center "Hood". The interactive exhibition is complemented by the history of the region. It is noteworthy in that it has a unique multimedia book that recreates the first manuscript of Samara, which dates from the first half of the 17th century.
- Omsk The historical park leads its start on November 15, 2017. It is located in the left-bank district of the city, in the building of the Expocenter. The area of the museum is more than 7000 square meters. m. Has a comfortable conference room. He was assigned the status of a budget institution - the Omsk Museum of Education.
- St. Petersburg. The museum opened in early December 2017. Located in the Moscow region, the metro station "Victory Park". The total area of the interactive exhibition is more than 10, 000 square meters. m. The museum has a very interesting exhibition, equipped with modern and advanced interactive technology, dedicated to the history of the Northern capital.
- Saratov. The interactive museum "Russia is my story" is located on Ilyinskaya Square in the city. Opened in mid-September 2018.
- Rostov-on-Don. The museum is located in the central part of the city, in the Ostrovsky park. The multimedia complex was opened on October 14, 2018. Area - about 9000 square meters. m
- Krasnodar. The museum began its beginning on November 4, 2018, and was opened on National Unity Day. Its area is about 7000 square meters. m. Museum equipment is considered one of the most advanced.
How to get there
Those wishing to visit the Museum of Russian History at VDNH need to know that the VDNH metro station is located next to the exhibition.
Other types of transport that goes to VDNH: monorail - stop "Exhibition Center"; buses No. 33, 56, 76, 93, 136, 154, 172, 195, 239, 244, 803; fixed-route taxi No. 533; trolleybuses No. 9, 14, 48, 36, 37, 73, 76; Trams Nos. 11, 17.
The museum exhibition "Russia is My History" (VDNH, Pavilion 57) is located next to the Vostok rocket, to its right. It is also easy to find it according to the signs available on the territory.
Schedule of the Museum of Russian History at the Exhibition of Economic Achievements: Open from 10:00 to 20:45, ticket office - until 19:45. Monday is the day off.
The cost of visiting starts from 500 rubles. For students studying full-time, as well as for pensioners, discounts are provided. For them, the ticket price is 300 rubles. If the ticket is purchased through the exhibition website, its cost will be 250 rubles.
A free visit to the Museum of the History of Russia at VDNH is provided for children under the age of eighteen, large families, war veterans, participants and war veterans, disabled people, and military servicemen. Citizens belonging to these categories are required to present the relevant documents for the purchase of free tickets at the box office.
