Main Gate of VDNKh, Architectural monument at VDNKh Exhibition Center, Moscow, Russia
Description
The Main Gate of VDNKh is a Stalinist gate at the entrance of the exhibition center in Moscow, featuring six pairs of columns decorated with reliefs depicting agricultural professions. Rising above the columns is a sculptural composition approximately 32 meters (105 feet) high that crowns this impressive structure.
History
The gate was built between 1951 and 1954 during the post-war reconstruction period and replaced the former North entrance as the primary way into the exhibition grounds. The structure was designed as a modern symbol of Soviet progress and economic recovery.
Culture
The gate displays Soviet symbols including the state coat of arms and banners in the frieze, reflecting the artistic ideals and social values of that era. These elements were meaningful to visitors then and continue to shape the entrance's appearance today.
Practical
The gate is located near the VDNKh metro station on Prospect Mira and serves as the primary entrance to the exhibition complex. From here, the Central Alley opens up, leading visitors directly into the heart of the grounds.
Did you know?
The crown of the gate features a sculpture of a tractor driver and farm worker holding a brass sheaf of wheat, completely covered in golden enamel. This gleaming figure is visible from a distance and defines the entrance's appearance.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Ostankinsky District).
Exhibition of achievements of national economy
546 m
Worker and Kolkhoz Woman
513 m
Friendship of Peoples Fountain
575 m
Monument to the Conquerors of Space
444 m
Memorial Museum of Astronautics
455 m
Moscow-850
154 m
The Stone Flower Fountain
931 m
Statue of Charles de Gaulle in Moscow
593 m
VDNKh Central pavilion
384 m
Cosmonauts Alley
596 m
Moscow Pavilion
326 m
Academican S. P. Korolev Memorial Apartment Museum
606 m
Krugovaya Kinopanorama
574 m
Pavillion No. 68 Armenia at the VDNKh
581 m
Pavillion Karelia
636 m
Pavilion No. 71 Nuclear Power at the VDNKh
457 m
Памятник Ленину на ВДНХ
309 m
Памятник Константину Циолковскому (Москва)
310 m
Northern Entrance Arch
446 m
Pavillion №2
516 m
Pavilion No 4 Kyrgyzstan
584 m
Southern Entrance Arch
515 m
Vestibule of VDNKh
509 m
Бюст В. Николаевой-Терешковой (Останкинский)
513 m
Бюст академика С.П. Королёва (Останкинский)
614 m
Бюст Ю.А. Гагарина (Останкинский)
508 m
Каштановая роща (Останкинский)
170 m
Fountains of the Central Alley, VDNKh
188 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes