"Platform of the Future": regional exposition to open at the National Centre RUSSIA

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On September 2, 2025, the National Centre RUSSIA will host the opening of the exposition "Region-2030. Platform of the Future." The project will showcase the achievements of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation and their strategic development plans. The first seven regions to take part in the exposition are: the Chelyabinsk, Tula, Voronezh and Amur regions, the Nenets Autonomous Area, the Republic of Dagestan, and the Jewish Autonomous Region.

Each region has prepared a dedicated stand combining modern multimedia technologies with genuine historical artefacts. The expositions will feature interactive installations highlighting the regions’ economic, social and cultural achievements. Special attention will be given to promising territorial development projects.

Visitors to the exposition will be able to embark on a virtual journey across Russia’s regions aboard the legendary 2-3-2V steam locomotive. The object will be an exact replica of the experimental high-speed locomotive designed in 1938 at the Voroshilovgrad Locomotive Plant. Guests will see how the engineering solutions of the past century resonate with today’s transport innovations.

"The exposition 'Region-2030. Platform of the Future' at the National Centre RUSSIA is a showcase of the regions, where each constituent entity presents its wealth, achievements, and visions of the future. On September 2, the stands of seven regions — from the industrial Chelyabinsk region to the authentic Dagestan — will be the first to open. Every visitor will see the country’s tomorrow at the exposition and will have the opportunity to take part in creating it today," emphasised Natalia Virtuozova, Director General of the National Centre RUSSIA.

The exposition will be located on the second floor of the National Centre RUSSIA in Pavilion No. 7.

"The interweaving of cultural authenticity and modern technologies inspires us to reach new heights. It is exactly within this paradigm that we are moving forward in the development of the Nenets Autonomous Area. We look forward to welcoming everyone to our region’s stand," said Irina Gekht, Acting Governor of the Nenets Autonomous Area.

"The exposition will bring together representatives of government bodies, business, and scientific and educational organisations to discuss strategies for the development of Russia’s regions in the coming years. To be first means to set the tone and serve as an example for others. That is why this is a great honour and a great responsibility for us. We are pleased to have the opportunity to showcase our achievements in various sectors of the economy, share innovative ideas and projects, and present the development prospects of our region. I am confident that the business, cultural, educational, and gastronomic events will allow us to fully highlight the wealth and diversity of Tula land and present its great potential on the country’s main stage," said Dmitry Milyaev, Governor of the Tula Region.

"We will be among the first to hold a regional day at the National Centre RUSSIA. On September 23, as part of the regional exposition, our stand will host Amur Region Day. This is a great responsibility and a great honour. We will tell visitors to the centre about the development prospects of Priamurye up to 2030, and about the investment and tourism appeal of the region. By order of the President of Russia, three major federal projects are being implemented in the region: the construction of the Vostochny Cosmodrome and the gas chemical cluster, as well as the expansion of the BAM and the Trans-Siberian Railway. These projects have given an additional boost to the region’s development. We have much to surprise visitors to the National Centre RUSSIA with," said Vasily Orlov, Governor of the Amur Region.

"For our autonomy, the opportunity to tell our story at the National Centre RUSSIA is a great honour and a great responsibility. We will present the Jewish Autonomous Region as a land of unique nature and culture, where today consistent efforts are being made to create opportunities for the development of every resident, and where guests are always welcome. It is a region with great potential for economic growth, rich in natural resources, and home to enterprising, talented people," emphasised Maria Kostyuk, Acting Governor of the Jewish Autonomous Region. 

Tula Region: Crafts of Russia

Visitors to the Tula region exposition will have the opportunity to immerse themselves step by step in the past, present, and future of the region. The work of the great Russian writer Leo Tolstoy and his family estate Yasnaya Polyana, which attracts tourists from all over the world, the outstanding landscape paintings of Vasily Polenov, capturing the beauty of central Russia’s nature, and traditional crafts represented by samovars, gingerbread and accordions — all of this will be presented at the stand.

In the "Tula — Present" section, visitors will be able to learn about the region’s achievements in sport, try their hand at sporting activities themselves, and take a virtual tour of the small towns of the Tula region.

The "Future" zone will showcase landmark developments in unmanned aerial systems, the chemical industry, and high technologies. On the region’s days, all guests at the stand will be treated to coffee "with the flavour of the future." 

Amur Region: Eastern Gateway of Russia

The Amur region stand combines several key elements: a dynamic map of the region’s economic connections, a detailed model of the Vostochny Cosmodrome, and the interactive installation "Bridge of Friendship," symbolising partnership ties with China. 

Nenets Autonomous Area: Spirit of the Arctic

The Nenets Autonomous Area exposition will give visitors a sense of immersion in the harsh yet beautiful atmosphere of the North. This will be achieved through a special temperature installation with a cooling system, light projections of the northern lights, and genuine household items of the indigenous peoples of the North. 

Chelyabinsk Region: Land of a Special Alloy

At the exposition, the Chelyabinsk region will be presented as a "land of a special alloy." This image was chosen for a reason: it unites the region’s industrial and scientific potential, its rich cultural legacy, and the natural beauty of the Southern Urals into an inseparable whole.

The theme of alloy is reflected in the zoning of the exposition: an alloy of innovation (science, IT, robotics, creative industries), technology (mechanical engineering, infrastructure), tradition (folk crafts), and experience (tourism, cultural and sporting events).

Through interactive activities designed for audiences of all ages, the Chelyabinsk region will present its promising projects and development areas — the construction of a metro tram and a world-class inter-university campus, the creation of a comfortable urban environment, the production of environmentally friendly public transport (trams, trolleybuses, electric buses), the development of industrial and space robotics, and much more.

Even the youngest visitors will find plenty to enjoy at the stand — they will be able to play in an interactive sandbox (developed by the Chelyabinsk-based company "Innovations for Children"), learn about the MARFA lunar rover via "space mail," and receive a postcard from orbit.

Schoolchildren will be interested in phygital graffiti — the opportunity to colour a mural using "digital" spray cans. In the "Alloy of Technologies" zone, they will be able to try themselves as a driver of the first snow groomer created in Russia, the Sinara-400, through a video game, and use a cyclotron to learn about the universities of the Chelyabinsk region, their scientific developments, and their connections with the region’s industrial enterprises. 

Dagestan: Pearl of the Caspian

The centrepiece of the Dagestan exposition will be a model of a future resort complex on the Caspian Sea. It will feature precise detailing — with hotel models, a lighting system simulating different times of day, and interactive screens providing detailed information about the project.

Separate zones of the exposition will present the region’s rich traditional crafts, including carpet weaving and jewellery-making, introduce visitors to the distinctive features of Dagestan cuisine, and highlight the prospects for the development of the agro-industrial sector. 

Voronezh Region: From Stone Tools to a Rocket Engine

The Voronezh region exposition is built as a timeline guiding visitors from the most ancient eras to the present day.

In the prehistoric section of the stand, visitors will be able to see scientific reconstructions of the dwellings of prehistoric humans and Stone Age tools found at the Kostyonki Museum-Reserve site. The era of Peter the Great will be represented by precise copies of the drawings of the first Russian ships and shipbuilding tools. The modern section will be of interest for its interactive displays, including a model of a nuclear reactor, a simulator of the presidential Il-96 cockpit, and a holographic projection of a rocket engine. 

Jewish Autonomous Region: Crossroads of Cultures

The economic section of the exposition will feature an interactive map of mineral resources, a 3D model of the bridge to China, and up-to-date data on trade turnover with the Asia-Pacific countries.

Welcome to the Guided Tours

The exposition "Region-2030. Platform of the Future" will be located on the second floor of Pavilion No. 7 and will be open daily, except Mondays, from 10:00 to 20:00. Announcements of special guided tour programmes, workshops, and meetings with regional representatives will be available on the russia.ru website in the "Events" section and on the social media pages of the National Centre RUSSIA.