Space, sweets, and new discoveries: how to entertain children at the National Centre RUSSIA
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.
Participants of the first intake of this new educational project, who successfully passed the competitive selection process, shared their stories of discovering the School and their fresh impressions from the classes.
The date was chosen for a reason: it was on 2 March 2018 that the decree establishing the "For Mentorship" award was signed.
