Get inspired by the victories of champions and pass GTO standards: interesting things that await the participants of the Olympic route

The International RUSSIA EXPO has a unique excursion for sports fans. You can not only see the awards of legendary champions, but also try yourself in various disciplines. And also learn a lot of interesting things about the development of sports in our country.

If you are inspired by sports achievements, then be sure to come to the Olympic route. Like other excursions, it will start with a sightseeing of an interactive map of Russia, stylized as a canvas with national patterns embroidered on it. This is the first attraction that greets the guests of the exposition at the entrance. At the same time the guide tells about the famous sculptures of VDNH "Tractor Driver and Kolkhoz Woman" and "Worker and Kolkhoz Woman".

Next, guests will be able to pass through the famous collider and see the exposition "Achievements of Russia", as well as a beautiful alley of blue spruce trees decorated in the national style of different regions of the country.

And the main attraction of the route, of course, is the Alley of Glory, dedicated to famous athletes and their achievements. It is gratifying that each champion gave their awards for exposition. Medals and cups are kept behind special bulletproof glass, so you don't have to worry about the safety of sports relics. The whole alley is divided into several thematic sections.

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"Now we will see an exposition devoted to air sports. These are some of the most difficult disciplines that require professional training and health like that of cosmonauts. And here you should definitely pay attention to Svetlana Kapanina," emphasizes the guide Tatyana Kutuzova.

Svetlana is indeed a legendary pilot: 7-time absolute world champion, 2-time absolute champion of the World Air Games, 4-time absolute champion of Europe.

"It's nice that our athletes win both on water, on land and in the air," the tour guide concluded.

In addition, the Olympic route includes a visit to Pavilion No. 75, where the achievements of the regions are presented. Here you can learn about the "Games of the Future" project, which combines sports and cyber technologies, drive cars, play air hockey and virtual basketball, test the strength of your punch with a special punching bag.

"This part of the tour is especially loved by the young guests of the exposition. There are always a lot of interactive entertainment and active sports games at the stands of the regions, in which children are happy to participate," explained Tatyana Kutuzova.

The route ends at the exposition of the Ministry of Sport. Here you can try your hand at Olympic sports, as well as pass the GTO standards.

Guests of the RUSSIA EXPO can also enjoy other thematic excursions absolutely free of charge. For example, the "Art Trail" for lovers of architecture and art or "VDNH Stories" for those who love to take pictures.

Olympic route: pavilion M, weekdays from 15:00 to 17:00. Register