Pride in the country: first visitors share their impressions of "The Birth of Scale" exposition

On March 1, the architectural exposition "The Birth of Scale," dedicated to the evolution of Russian architectural thought and its influence on global architecture, opened at the National Centre RUSSIA. The first visitors highly appreciated the concept and content of the exposition.

"This is an amazing synthesis of history and the present. The exposition not only showcases objects but also tells the story behind each of them. I was especially impressed by Tatlin's Tower and the ancient wooden cathedrals. Honestly, it's hard to believe they were built without a single nail," shared Irina Markova from the Moscow region.

The exposition offers a unique journey through different eras: from ancient architectural masterpieces to futuristic projects that will shape the cities of the future. 

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"This is not the first exposition I have visited at the National Centre. The high-rise buildings impressed me the most — it truly reflects the grand Russian scale. A special thanks to the wonderful tour guides of the National Centre," said Natalia, a resident of Belgorod.

Interactive installations, models of iconic structures, and multimedia presentations allow visitors to experience how scale is born in architecture.

"It is fascinating to see how architects envisioned large-scale forms a hundred years ago and how they have evolved. Of course, our predecessors could not have foreseen such a tremendous population growth and powerful logistics. Modern architects, however, pay great attention to the infrastructure surrounding buildings. For example, the Lakhta Centre project takes into account numerous interchanges, parking lots, and highways — something that past architects simply could not have anticipated. Yet, in many ways, the forms themselves have remained unchanged, which speaks to the grand vision of our predecessors. I was also very interested to see the tools that architects used in the past, many of which are still relevant today," said Yelena from Moscow. 

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The exposition presents not only real and completed buildings but also large-scale projects that were never realized yet significantly influenced global architecture.

"I have been to many architectural expositions, but this one has a special grandeur. I really liked how it highlights Russia's role in the global architectural process," emphasized visitor Dmitry.

"The Birth of Scale" is not just a showcase of achievements but also an invitation to a dialogue about the future of architecture. The exposition will feature lectures, discussions, and master classes for visitors of all ages. 

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"This exposition gave me yet another reason to be proud of my beloved country and even made me see the profession of an architect in a new light. I was also very surprised to find a children's workshop here and spent a long time watching little kids eagerly creating something. I will definitely bring my school-age son here for inspiration," promised Maria from Orekhovo-Zuyevo.

"The Birth of Scale" exposition will run until June 1. Visitors can register for free guided tours by the National Centre RUSSIA on the website russia.ru or at the main information desk in front of the exposition.