The All-Russian Exhibition Centre (Vserossiyskiy vystavochny tsentr) is a permanent exhibition complex in Moscow, formerly known as VDNKh (Vee-Dee-En-Kha) during the Soviet era. The center hosts various domestic and international exhibitions and events across different sectors and is a highly visited location.
It began in 1939 as the All-Union Agricultural Exhibition, and subsequently expanded its exhibits to include science, technology, culture, and industry. The exhibition center includes many buildings constructed during the Soviet Union era, including pavilions representing the prestige of the various Soviet republics and nations. It was also used as part of Soviet Socialist propaganda.
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, the name was changed in 1992, and the complex began to be used as an entertainment facility, featuring amusement parks and shopping centers in addition to exhibitions. In 2014, it celebrated its 75th anniversary, and the name "VDNKh" was readopted, and restoration of the buildings was also undertaken.