VDNKh Metro Station

VDNKh metro station is located on the Kaluga-Riga line (line 6) of the Moscow metro. It was opened on May 1, 1958 and is located between Alekseevskaya and Botanical Garden stations. The station is named after the All-Union Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy (VDNKh), now known as the All-Russian Exhibition Center.

Description of station

• Address: Russia, Moscow, Mir Avenue, house 119
• Metro line: Kaluga-Riga (orange) line, number 6
• Depth of laying: 53.5 meters
• Station type: Pylon three-fold deep laying
• Architects: I. G. Taranov, N. A. Bykova

Architecture and decoration

The VDNKh station is made in the style of Stalin’s empire. The main finishing materials are marble and granite. The central hall is decorated with high pylons, lined with light marble, on which bas-reliefs dedicated to the achievements of Soviet science and industry are placed. The ceiling of the station is decorated with decorative stucco, which gives it a solemn appearance.

Entry and exit

• Main entrance: Peace Avenue, 119
• Exits: Prospekt Mira, Cosmonauts Street, VDNKh (main entrance)

Mode of work

The station operates daily from 05:30 to 01:00.

Transport accessibility

Near the VDNKh station there are bus stops, trolleybuses and shuttle taxis, which provide convenient communication with other areas of Moscow. Also nearby is the monorail station "Exhibition Center", which provides additional transport links.

Contacts

• The official website of the Moscow Metro: mosmetro.ru
• Hot line of the Moscow metro: +7 (495) 539-54-54

Attractions nearby

• All-Russian Exhibition Center (VDNKh): The largest exhibition complex, which includes numerous pavilions, park areas and fountains. VDNKh is a popular place for walks and cultural recreation.
• Moscow Space Museum: One of the largest museums in the world dedicated to astronautics is located on Mira Avenue, near the station.
• Ostankino TV Tower: The famous TV tower, one of the highest in the world, is located in close proximity to the station.
• Ostankino Park: A large park with ponds and green areas for walking and relaxing.

History

The VDNKh station was opened on May 1, 1958 and became one of the most important stations on the Kaluga-Riga line. The name of the station is associated with the proximity to VDNKh, a large exhibition complex, which at the time of the station's opening was the center of demonstration of the achievements of the national economy of the USSR.

Map of terrain

For a more detailed study of routes and objects near the station, you can use map services, for example, Yandex. Maps or Google Maps.

The VDNKh metro station is one of the key stations in the northeast of Moscow, providing convenient communication between various districts of the city and access to significant cultural and exhibition facilities of the capital.