The President had a tour of the Journey across Russia exhibition held at the centre and dedicated to the achievements, innovations, cultural, natural, and historical landmarks of all federal districts. Following that, the head of state was shown the Nascence of Grandeur exhibition featuring architectural masterpieces and famous architects of the country.
Vladimir Putin was accompanied by Director General of the Russia Expo Directorate Natalya Virtuozova, leading tour guide of the Russia National Centre Mikhail Sharayev, and schoolchildren from various regions who gave explanations. Natalya Shashkova, Director of the Shchusev State Research Museum of Architecture, gave the President a tour of the Nascence of Grandeur exhibition.
Vladimir Putin subsequently held a meeting of the supervisory board of the Movement of the First at the centre.
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The Russia National Centre was created in 2024 at the President’s instruction to showcase the key achievements of the country and its people, as well as to preserve the legacy of the international exhibition and forum with the same name, which was held at VDNKh in 2023–2024. The centre covers 37,000 square metres and hosts educational, scientific and business events.