Fountain Druzhba Narodov

Soviet razzle-dazzle political architecture meticulously restored in its former glory

One of the must-sees of that huge Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy (VDNKh). As a Muscovite, I visited it numerous times, of course, the latest being in the end of August, late in the eve...

Soviet razzle-dazzle political architecture meticulously restored in its former glory

One of the must-sees of that huge Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy (VDNKh). As a Muscovite, I visited it numerous times, of course, the latest being in the end of August, late in the eve...

Fountain of “Friendship of the Peoples”

Original Text

The fountain was created by 1954 by the project K.Topuridze and G.Konstantinovsky. Sixteen women's statues of the fountain symbolize 16 Union republics. Each of the girls-republics is dressed in the national suit ...

Fountain of “Friendship of the Peoples”

Original Text

The fountain was created by 1954 by the project K.Topuridze and G.Konstantinovsky. Sixteen women's statues of the fountain symbolize 16 Union republics. Each of the girls-republics is dressed in the national suit ...

I long wanted to visit here

Original Text

I live near Moscow, but never had this fountain. But I heard a lot from my parents, so when the opportunity appeared, I came here purposefully. A cool place, and the atmosphere is some ...