Pavillion Culture

The Uzbekistan Culture Pavilion is an exhibition building at VDNKh with a white facade decorated with geometric patterns that reflect traditional Central Asian design. The structure contains multiple exhibition rooms and display areas showing different aspects of the region's crafts, arts, and cultural heritage.

The pavilion opened in 1939 as part of a Soviet exhibition initiative showcasing achievements from different Soviet republics. The structure blends traditional Uzbek architectural elements with the neoclassical style that dominated official Soviet buildings of that period.

The pavilion displays collections of traditional crafts and arts from Uzbekistan, showing visitors how local artisans work with textiles, ceramics, and other materials. The exhibitions reflect how these skills remain part of daily life and identity in the region.

The pavilion sits within the large VDNKh complex and is reachable by monorail or metro using the VDNKh station, with signs leading to building number 66. The site is walkable but sprawling, so plan your route before arriving and wear comfortable shoes for exploring the grounds.

The pavilion preserves its original 1939 design, showing how Soviet architects wove traditional Uzbek motifs into neoclassical structures in an unusual way. This fusion lets visitors see Central Asian cultural elements that would more typically appear in traditional interior spaces.

Location: Ostankinsky District

Inception: 1939

Part of: Exhibition of achievements of national economy

GPS coordinates: 55.83168,37.63195

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:00