Moscow Marks 879th Anniversary at VDNH
More than 80 events will take place at VDNH on September 5 and 6 to celebrate Moscow's 879th anniversary, featuring themed pavilions reflecting life in different decades, cultural performances, interactive exhibits, and educational activities.
Consensus
- More than 80 events will be held at VDNH on September 5 and 5 and 6.
- The events are part of the celebration of Moscow's 879th anniversary.
- Themed pavilions will reflect the lives of Muscovites from the mid-20th century to the present.
- Each pavilion will recreate the atmosphere of a specific decade.
- The immersive journey begins with the '1950s Courtyard' located in front of the 'Central' pavilion.
- The 1960s pavilion will highlight the era of scientific and artistic development.
- The 1970s pavilion will feature a photo zone with a classic 'Moskvich' car and interactive zones.
- The 1980s pavilion will be located on the sports field behind the 'Friendship of Peoples' fountain.
- Visitors can participate in creative workshops, listen to retro hits, and attend lectures and excursions.
- The 'Present and Future' pavilion will feature a robot and a robot dog.
- Events include concerts, dance lessons, exhibitions, and guided tours.
- Tickets for some events can be purchased via the 'Mosbiliet' service or require prior registration or a pavilion entry ticket.
Points of divergence
- On September 5 and 6, lectures and excursions will be held in the 'Word' museum about the main stages of Moscow's history from its foundation to the present. — ntv
- On September 6, the 'Books' pavilion of the State Museum-Exhibition Center 'Rosizo' will host an event on regional dialects. — ntv
- On September 5 and 6, the 'My Russia' show model area will offer information about iconic landmarks of the capital and their miniature representations. — ntv
- The city's transport will operate on an enhanced schedule during the event, with metro and MCK stations open until 02:00 on the night of September 5 to 6, and some tram routes extended until that time. — ntv
- The 'Word' museum will host lectures on Moscow's history from its founding to modern times on September 5 and 6. — m24
- The 'Books' pavilion will host an event on regional dialects and the linguistic culture of Muscovites on September 6. — m24
- The 'My Russia' show model area will provide information about iconic landmarks and their miniature representations on September 5 and 6. — m24
- The 'Leto v Moskve' (Summer in Moscow) project is a traditional part of city life, with the theme 'Time to Be Together' this year. — m24
Coverage (3 sources)
- Seruginina told about the VDNKh program in honor of the 879th anniversary of Moscow — Вечерняя Москва
- Excursions, lectures and concerts prepared at VDNKh for the City Day — НТВ Москва
- In Moscow, a program for the City Day was announced at VDNKh — Москва 24