The organizers behind the international exhibition titled “Russia” have designed multiple online walking routes and virtual excursions. Details about these offerings have been shared on the exhibitions portal and related event pages, showcasing how digital tours can bring the experience to a global audience.
One of the standout programs is a set of online routes that guide visitors through the VDNKh pavilions. These virtual walks allow curious viewers to explore exhibits remotely, from any location around the world, turning a distant screen into an immersive gallery space. The project emphasizes accessibility and education, inviting people to engage with Russia’s cultural and scientific legacies without traveling.
Across the collection, there are ten themed itineraries, each crafted to illuminate a distinct facet of the nation. Examples include a route titled “Science and Education,” which highlights Russia’s research institutions, universities, and historic milestones in learning. Another track, “Comfortable Life in the City,” examines urban development, housing, and everyday innovations that shape modern Russian life. Additional routes cover agricultural richness in the countryside, the rapid pace of technological progress, the balance with nature in urban settings, public health and wellness, digital innovations, traditional fairs, and the Arctic frontier. Every route links to specific exhibits, objects, and stories that together paint a broad picture of the country’s diversity.
In particular, one route called “Getting to Know Russia. DNA of the Regions” provides a structured overview of all 89 federal entities that compose the Russian Federation, explaining regional identities and the way local cultures contribute to the national tapestry. Another route, “Russian Fairs,” showcases regional cuisine and local products, giving visitors insight into culinary traditions and the regional economies that sustain them. The breadth of topics reinforces the exhibition’s goal of presenting a comprehensive panorama of Russia’s achievements, landscapes, and communities through a digital lens.
The international exhibition and forum “Russia” at VDNKh opened on November 4, 2023. Initially planned to run through spring, the timeline was extended with support from national authorities, allowing more visitors to engage with the exhibits and programs. A subsequent presidential decree formalized the creation of a national center dedicated to the project, consolidating the legacy of the exhibition-forum within Moscow. This development signals a lasting commitment to preserving and promoting Russia’s cultural and scientific heritage in a centralized national setting.
Since its inception, the exhibition has drawn substantial attendance, with millions of participants exploring its virtual and physical offerings. The experience has been described as a bridge between digital accessibility and real-world cultural exchange, enabling researchers, students, families, and tourism enthusiasts to discover diverse facets of Russian life from a distance. Through curated routes, the project fosters learning, curiosity, and appreciation for regional diversity, scientific progress, and artistic expression across the country.
As the initiative evolves, planners continue to refine the virtual itineraries to reflect current exhibitions, new artifacts, and updated regional narratives. The aim remains to provide an engaging, informative, and easily navigable platform that supports education and cultural dialogue while inviting a broad audience to participate in a shared, globally accessible cultural journey. (Citation: Official program notes and post-launch updates from the Russia exhibition organizers.)