Space, sweets, and new discoveries: how to entertain children at the National Centre RUSSIA

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The National Centre RUSSIA is a unique platform for showcasing the country’s achievements. Special attention is given to children here, with activities tailored just for them. Let us share how you can enjoy educational and entertaining experiences with your family.

In the "Library of the Future" hall, children can not only meet characters from their favorite books and get inspired to read quality science fiction but also embark on real adventures. For example, in the "Professions of the Future" play zone, any child can feel like a fearless lunar station engineer or a pilot of a spaceship. Additionally, young visitors can explore a profession of the future and become an exoskeleton operator-engineer. 

Sending a message from space — what child would refuse such an attraction? There is an interactive photo zone just for that called "Greetings from Space." It features a hemisphere with an astronaut floating above it. Children type the name of the person they want to send their cosmic message to on a keyboard that appears. Then, they follow the instructions and marvel at the results.

All children also enjoy taking pictures in the "Infinite Library" — a photo zone with the effect of endless bookshelves that creates truly futuristic photos.

The National Centre also offers children the "Time of the First" exposition — an exciting journey into the world of discoveries, ideas, and dreams. Together with Alisa, a character from Kir Bulychev’s stories, children will travel through constellations and the universes of science fiction writers on a spaceship, visit a scientific laboratory with the Fixies, and find themselves in the Russia of the future. 

At the "Legacy for the Future" exposition, young visitors won’t be bored either. There are many peculiar and awe-inspiring pieces, such as a giant baby or countless mysterious telephone receivers. Two halls of the gallery also feature screenings of Chinese animated films. These unique cartoons, created at the intersection of visual art and modern technologies, cover a wide range of themes and are equally engaging for children and their parents. An important note: the "Legacy for the Future" exposition will be closed for renovations from December 10 to 18. We look forward to welcoming visitors starting December 19. 

 And while children usually don’t enjoy shopping, they will certainly love the Department Store, which offers beautiful toys and souvenirs. Little fashionistas will especially appreciate the jewelry and accessories, such as headbands and handbags. There are also natural sweets produced in Russia: chocolate for every taste, candies, gingerbread, pastila, and marmalade.

The National Centre RUSSIA was established by order of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, to preserve the legacy of the International RUSSIA EXPO and to showcase the achievements of the country and its citizens on a permanent basis. Federal government agencies, state companies, corporations, and regions take part in the Centre’s work.

The National Centre RUSSIA is located at 14 Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment, Moscow. The Centre is open from 10:00 to 20:00 every day except Monday.