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The five millionth guest of the RUSSIA EXPO will see the residence of Ded Moroz

The five millionth guest of the RUSSIA EXPO will see the residence of Ded Moroz
Photo: Ilya Pitalev/Fotohost-RIA News agency
17.01.2024

On January 17, the five millionth guest visited the RUSSIA EXPO. Polina Dmitrieva, a seven-year-old resident of Kataisk, Kurgan region, came to the exposition together with her mother, father and younger brother. The family received a memorable gift from the ANO «Directorate of the Exhibition of Achievements "Russia"» and the Government of the Vologda region - a certificate for a family trip to the residence of Ded Moroz in Veliky Ustyug with a private tour and photo session.

"New Year holidays are gradually coming to an end. And for you, Polinochka, they end with a great miracle. You have become the five millionth visitor to the RUSSIA EXPO. And thanks to this, your parents and your brother - your whole close-knit family - will be lucky too. We are very happy for you!" -congratulated the winner and the whole Dmitriev family the Director General of the ANO «Directorate of the Exhibition of Achievements "Russia"» Natalia Virtuozova.

The five millionth visitor was given a tour of Pavilion No. 75, including the exposition of the Vologda region. They were introduced to the real Ded Moroz, who personally invited the Dmitriev family to visit. They promised that they would come all together: the main winner seven-year-old Polina, the eldest son Kolya, who stayed at home, and the youngest Dima.

Photo: Ilya Pitalev/Fotohost-RIA News agency

"Polinochka, together with your parents, with your brother, we invite you to a New Year fairy tale - to our homeland of Ded Moroz in Veliky Ustyug with the whole family. We are waiting for you and congratulate you from the bottom of our hearts", - said Deputy Governor of the Vologda region Sergey Zhestyannikov.

The mother of the family Svetlana Dmitrieva said that she simply could not believe the miracle that happened.

"Look, I've got tears from joy and surprise. We just went with the family on vacation. We decided to walk around the Exposition in Moscow - everyone says how beautiful it is here. And then such an event happened! We can't believe it's all real!"-  said Svetlana Dmitrieva.

With each week the number of visitors to the site increases - if 18 days passed between the arrival of three and four millionth visitors to the RUSSIA EXPO, the fifth million of guests was welcomed by the Exposition in just 12 days.

Darya Molodtsova from Tula became the four millionth visitor of the Exposition. Together with her husband and friends she came to VDNH in Moscow on January 5. Daria received certificates for visiting the best wineries and vineyards of Russia and a tourist trip to the Krasnodar region.  The millionth guest - Svetlana Suleymanova from Penza - visited the Exposition on November 15 and received tickets to the Nutcracker ballet and a trip to Moscow.

The International RUSSIA EXPO is the most important achievements of the country gathered on one platform. Throughout the entire time of the Exposition, guests can look forward to cultural events, a rich business and educational program. The expositions of 89 Russian regions, leading federal agencies, corporations and public organizations are presented to the visitors. The exposition takes place at VDNH in Moscow from November 4 to April 12.

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