Volunteers of Victory visited the "Journey Across Russia" exposition of the National Centre RUSSIA

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Participants of the annual All-Russian rally "Ambassadors of Victory" visited the large-scale "Journey Across Russia" exposition of the National Centre RUSSIA on May 6, as part of the rally's opening ceremony. Divided into tour groups, the 200 participants explored all of Russia's federal districts represented at the exposition together with professional guides. The volunteers especially highlighted the exposition's interactive features and discovered new corners of the country.

"I really love our country and its achievements. This exposition showcases all the successes we have. In such a short period of time, we travelled across the entire country — it’s very unusual. Each federal district's exposition is unique; there is nothing repetitive or boring about it. I especially liked the space dedicated to the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg. Everyone was taking pictures — the atmosphere was incredible," said Mikhail Odinoky, a volunteer from the Ryazan region. 

According to Victory Volunteer Anastasia Permyakova from the Khabarovsk region, the uniqueness of the exposition lies in the fact that most of the items can be touched.

"I really enjoyed the 'Journey Across Russia' exposition. In such a short period of time, we visited all the federal districts and saw the main landmarks. What I liked the most was the area with the nuclear-powered icebreaker — there’s an interactive display there, and it was really interesting. I’ll definitely recommend this exposition to my friends," shared Anastasia Permyakova. 

"Journey Across Russia" is the kind of place you want to return to, noted Victory Volunteer Viktor Lukyanov from the Bryansk region after the tour.

"It was very educational and very interesting. There wasn’t a lot of time to explore everything, but it was incredibly informative to see the diversity and multinational character of our country. I hope to come back and study all the displays in detail. I’ve always been fascinated by the northern regions, like Yakutia. There are so many interesting facts and places to visit. I’ve been to Karelia, a very unique place, and it was exciting to hear about it at the National Centre RUSSIA," said Viktor Lukyanov. 

The opening ceremony of the annual All-Russian rally "Ambassadors of Victory" took place at the National Centre RUSSIA on May 6. The event marked the beginning of a programme in which 200 volunteers — winners of the competition from different regions of Russia — arrived in Moscow to assist with the Victory Parade on Red Square, as well as other commemorative events. The volunteers will be supporting veterans, helping guide visitors, and assisting with other organisational tasks. In 2025, the "Ambassadors of Victory" rally is a particularly significant event as it coincides with the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945.