How to Get to VDNKh (VDNH)
VDNKh (VDNH) occupies a vast territory with 10 entrances along it. The central alley is the most interesting and convenient way to begin a visit there. The symmetry of buildings impresses with its scale. So it is better to enter VDNKh (VDNH) through its main entrance next to VDNKh (VDNH) metro station. VDNKh (VDNH) metro station is on the Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya Line which is orange on the scheme. The metro station as well as the exhibition of the nation’s economy are in the north of Moscow. Anyway, do not hurry to visit VDNKh (VDNH) right after you leave underground. You should start with a walk along park devoted to soviet cosmonautic achievements.

Cosmopark in VDNKh (VDNH)
The park opened its doors in 2008, though its main attractions took their places over 50 years ago. The needle “To Space Conquerors” has been here since 1964. There is its exact copy, in smaller scale, in Saratov Region on the place where Urii Gagarin landed after his first flight to space.
People first saw the renewed alley in 2008 after the Solar System and monument to Korolev appeared there. On the right from the Cosmopark one can see the famous hotel Cosmos.
The recently renovated Cosmonautic Museum has opened its doors to visitors on the underground floor of the needle.
The Exhibition of the Achievements of the National EconomyVDNKh (VDNH) is a unique exhibition that exists since 1954. It is a symbol of all the achievements of USSR people’s republics. The complex consisted of themed pavilions for each of the union republics where the latter exhibited their most outstanding achievements. The exhibition still functions. Information on all the exhibitions and official events is on VDNKh (VDNH) official web-site. Fountain alley begins right from the central entrance on.
The beautiful alley with small fountains on its both sides takes us right to the VDNKh (VDNH) main pavilion, which is called Pavilion #1 “Central”. This pavilion used to exhibit the main achievements of forming socialist state.
“Friendship of the People” Fountain in VDNKh (VDNH)One immediately faces the main fountain of the Soviet Union right behind the Pavilion #1. This is the “Friendship of the People” fountain. The sculptures of the fountain picture all the union republics of USSR as young girls dressed up in national costumes and with emblems reflecting unique nature of each republic.
The main pavilions exhibiting achievements of people’s economy surround the fountain at a distance.
“Friendship of the People” fountain started to operate in 1954. There is one curious fact about it. There are 16 sculptures of girls around the fountain and this number corresponds to the exact quantity of SSR republics before 1956. Meanwhile, the Karelo-Finish SSR was abolished and renamed into Autonomous Republic of Karelia. As a result the fountain depicts one extra girl. It remained its place in order not to break the composition of the fountain. But now this fact will certainly make it more interesting for you to explore the sculptures of the fountain.
At the same time it is extremely complicated to find the mysterious girl. So here is a scheme for you to find it. Three girls face the central entrance and the main VDNKh (VDNH) pavilion: Ukraine, Russia and Belorussia. The Russian girl is recognized by a huge stack of spikes in her hands.
The looked for Karelo-Finish girl is at the opposite side of the fountain facing strictly the opposite direction. As a sign of recognition, she has a small fur-tree by her feet.
“Stone Flower” Fountain in VDNKh (VDNH)There is Kolkhoz Square right behind the “Friendship of the People” fountain. The beautifully named fountain “Stone Flower” decorates the square. It is the writer Bazhow who invented such a beautiful name. He wrote many fascinating fairy tales including the one about a stone flower.
It is not only the name of the fountain that is influenced by “Urals fairy tales”. The central fountain pictures a flower decorated with mosaic and many details.
The interesting fact about the fountain is that “Stone Flower” was the first light-and-music fountain in the world. There is pavilion #58 “Agriculture”, used to be called pavilion “Ukraine”, behind the fountain. Pavilion #59 “Grain” is to the right from the fountain.
VDNKh (VDNH) AttractionsPavilion #18 “Republic of Belarus” is to the left from the fountain.The Botanical Garden named in honor of N. Tzitzin is to the right from the pounds. One can ride a rented bicycle along the garden as well as along the whole VDNKh (VDNH).

Ostankino Park

Ostankino Park is very close to Mosquarium. The territory of the park is quite big. It is pleasant to walk here or just swing.Besides there are landscape approaches in the park that certainly spice it. This is, for example, a belvedere – the word means a gazebo.One can sail along the pound on a boat. The pound itself is very small so you won’t be able to sail too far.The tower is open for excursions with a visit of its viewing point.
One can walk along VDNKh (VDNH) all day long and will still not be able to see all the pavilions. Numerous stops and visits to exhibitions will only make it more difficult. City Farm and Mosquarium alone will leave no time for the rest of the attractions for sure. And there are also Cosmonautic Museum, Ostankino Park and Ostankino Tower nearby.