The official opening of the "Journey Across Russia" project took place at the National Centre RUSSIA

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A new exposition, "Journey Across Russia," has been unveiled at the National Centre RUSSIA. This large-scale exposition allows visitors to travel across the entire country in just one hour, from the Far East to Kaliningrad, showcasing major achievements, innovative developments, as well as cultural, natural, and historical landmarks of all federal districts.

The construction of the "Journey Across Russia" exposition, covering an area of more than 3,000 square meters, took 30 days. The exposition space is divided into eight zones, corresponding to Russia's eight federal districts — Far Eastern, Siberian, Volga, Central, North Caucasian, Southern, Ural, and Northwestern. 

First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office of the Russian Federation and Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the National Centre RUSSIA, Sergei Kiriyenko, emphasized that the National Centre RUSSIA is a centre of national pride.

"The opening of the National Centre RUSSIA — the successor of the RUSSIA EXPO — is a directive from the President of our country. At the conclusion of the Exposition, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin set a task: the unique achievements presented by all Russian regions, industries, and major companies, along with the accumulated experience, must not be lost. This led to the President's directive to establish the National Centre RUSSIA. It is not just an exposition space — it is a centre of national pride, bringing together everything that our citizens take pride in. The National Centre RUSSIA has created the 'Journey Across Russia' project. Nowhere else in the world can one see all federal districts of our vast and great country in a single day," noted Sergei Kiriyenko. 

The First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office of the Russian Federation emphasized that, following the President's directive, visits to the expositions and events of the National Centre RUSSIA are free for all visitors.

The new exposition, "Journey Across Russia," unites the history, traditions, and modern achievements of all federal districts. Visitors will see unique displays and multimedia installations that showcase the country's natural, cultural, and historical diversity, as well as its key achievements in science and technology. Special attention has been given to interactive elements: the use of modern VR technologies ensures full immersion into the exposition's content and the unique atmosphere of each federal district. 

The first part of the "Journey Across Russia" project consists of the Gastronomic Rows, where visitors to the National Centre RUSSIA can taste both traditional and innovative dishes from across the country. The dishes are presented in four thematic zones — East, North, West, and South. Guests can enjoy culinary shows, themed festivals, masterclasses under the program "Learning Russia’s Culinary Language," and a rich cultural program. A children's room is available for the youngest visitors. 

The exposition space concludes with the digital "Heart Zone," where every visitor can leave their impressions on a digital postcard, which will be preserved in the history of the National Centre RUSSIA.

The "Journey Across Russia" exposition is designed for visitors of all ages. The exposition will open for free public access on March 5. Entry to the venue is free on a first-come, first-served basis or as part of guided tour groups, which are formed through prior registration on the website RUSSIA.RU or at the main information desk of the National Centre.