Christmas tree lighting ceremony, laser show and robots: what to see at the RUSSIA EXPO this week
The last week of autumn will delight guests of the RUSSIA EXPO with bright events.
During the Days of Regions in Pavilion No. 75 there will be a lot of interesting events and activities for children and adults. And on the first day of winter there will be a Christmas tree opening ceremony, laser and drum show.
Talk to a humanoid robot from the Perm region
Where: VDNH, Pavilion No. 75
When: November 28 from 10:00 to 21:00
During the Days of Regions, the Perm region will present a show-exposition with a new generation humanoid robot named Ardi. His facial expressions have 600 micro-expressions in stock, and an intelligent speech module allows to maintain a conversation. He will do everything to make sure you won't be able to pass by! Interactive expositions of achievements in the field of artificial intelligence, workshops on folk crafts and much more await the guests.
Where: VDNH, Pavilion No. 75
When: November 29 from 10:00 to 21:00
Another robot named Vika will interact with visitors near the stand of the Republic of Mari El. "Smart" mirrors in the central art object "Monisto" will allow guests to see themselves in Mari El jewelry and take photos. VR-attraction will demonstrate the landmarks and scientific and educational potential of the region. A model of the Sheremetev Castle will be presented at the stand, and visitors wearing VR-helmets will be able to "walk" through its halls. There will also be a marriage ceremony according to the national traditions of Mari El.
Take the wheel of an airplane from the Ulyanovsk region
Where: VDNH, Pavilion No. 75When: November 29 from 10:00 to 21:00
The Ulyanovsk region will present a model of a wind generator. The guests will be able to sit at the wheel of a real IL-76MD-90A airplane, get acquainted with its control devices and learn how takeoff and landing are technically performed. The educational platform will host workshops for children on engineering, robotics, programming, alternative energy and other trendy subjects.
Where: VDNH, Pavilion No. 75
When: November 30 from 10:00 to 21:00
The main symbol of the exposition of the Republic of Mordovia will be a multimedia art object Great Tree with mirror texture. The achievements of the region will be shown on a touch panel, as well as in video clips displayed on LED screens. Several interactive zones with various activities are waiting for the guests. For example, it will be possible to virtually drive along the BMX track of the Saransk velodrome and try on national Mordovian costumes, "talk" to historical characters of Mordovia inside the holographic station, see the local Ded Moroz (Grandfather Frost) and a traditional wedding.
Launch the Soyuz carrier rocket in the pavilion of the Samara region
Where: VDNH, Pavilion No. 75When: November 30 from 10:00 to 21:00
The guests of the Samara region exposition will have a lot of interactive activities: it will be possible to launch the Soyuz carrier rocket into space on the big screen, and the manned rocket — in the immersive movie theater with the effect of full immersion. And while at it to "walk" around the tourist places of the region. The interactive sports area will present games in kinect basketball, football, boxing and even tic-tac-toe. With the help of multimedia puzzles visitors can assemble a Soyuz rocket, a LADA car and different sights of the region. A marriage ceremony according to national traditions will also take place here.
Fly over the beauty of the Penza region
Where: VDNH, Pavilion No. 75When: November 30 from 10:00 to 21:00 Within the framework of the program Days of Regions the Penza region will tell about its achievements in education and sports, industry and agriculture with the help of multimedia, demonstrate its most beautiful tourist places. Visitors will enjoy the VR-game "Flight over the Penza region of the future" and a concert program.
Listen to the concert of a folk band from the Chuvash Republic
Where: VDNH, Pavilion No. 75
When: December 1 from 10:00 to 21:00
The Chuvash Republic will acquaint guests with its main achievements and attractions. The exposition stand of the region looks like a Chuvash women's headdress made of silver coins with traditional embroidery. On the Day of the Region there will be a concert of the Yards folk band and Augusta Ulyandina, as well as a wedding ceremony according to the national traditions of Chuvashia.
Where: VDNH, Pavilion No. 75
When: December 2 from 10:00 to 21:00
Guests of the exposition will see a wedding ceremony according to the national traditions of Tatarstan. They will also be able to take a virtual bike ride through the morning Kazan with the help of VR-technologies, take selfies in the photo zone, which changes the background depending on the wishes of visitors and get postcards with autographs of famous Tatarstan residents. A separate interactive space awaits children: here they will be able to draw and then "bring to life" the drawn images with the help of a projector, and also listen to Tatar fairy tales and songs. Bashkortostan exposition: from nomads to drones
Where: VDNH, Pavilion No. 75
When: December 3 from 10:00 to 21:00 In the interactive zone of the stand you will learn how to fly a helicopter-type drone. VR-shuttles will take guests to the virtual space of Bashkortostan and show its landmarks. Visitors will be able to see real minerals of the republic and even smell Bashkir plants — during a chemistry lesson with Vadim Kharisov. For children, there will be workshops with prizes in the laboratory. Young visitors will be shown excerpts from the cartoon Northern Amurs.
Neon Friday at VDNH: laser and drum show
Where: VDNH, Main Street Stage
When: December 1 at 20:00 - 21:00
The famous creative collective Forsideshow will perform with a spectacular musical and acrobatic program. The dynamic neon performance of Barrel drummers will open and set the rhythm of the event. The evening will continue with a spectacular light digital show FUTURE and ENERGY: acrobats in futuristic light costumes will show their skills in parkour and tricking. The event will end with a spectacular space-themed circus performance. The traditional souvenir of Friday at VDNH will be neon bracelets for everyone.
Opening ceremony of Christmas Trees of Russia
Where: VDNH, Pavilion No. 1
When: December 1 at 17:30 - 18:30
On the Main Alley of VDNH 90 fir trees were installed and decorated in accordance with the traditions and culture of all 89 regions of Russia. The ninetieth tree on the alley was a blue spruce symbolizing the whole country. The guests will enjoy the opening ceremony of the Christmas Trees of Russia. 18 Ded Morozes will gather here — they will come from all corners of the country to celebrate their birthdays during the Exposition. After the holidays, the fir trees will be planted near the VDNH.
Birthdays of Ded Morozes from Tatarstan, North Ossetia-Alania and Kabardino-Balkaria
Where: VDNH, beginning of the procession from the Arch of the Main Entrance.
When: December 2 and 3, from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m.
There are 18 Ded Morozes in our country — all of them gathered at the RUSSIA EXPO to demonstrate the diversity of traditions and unity of the people. This weekend the audience will see the show of three winter wizards. On Saturday will be the birthday of Kysh Babai from the Republic of Tatarstan. And on Sunday — Arthuron from the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania and Wes Dade from the Kabardino-Balkar Republic. They will appear before the audience accompanied by a colorful procession with Snow Maidens — drummers and walk from the Arch of the Main Entrance to VDNH to Pavilion No. 1.
All events are free of charge! It is most convenient to visit the Exposition on weekdays and in the morning. But we are open on weekends as well.
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