World exhibition

The first world industrial exhibition was held in London in 1851. It was a great success. It displayed exhibits of 40 participating nations and the number of visitors reached over six million.

Since then world industrial expositions have had a colorful history. Many such events have been held, some of them on a large scale. They have changed not only in size and scope, but also in character and overall purpose. Such events provided opportunities for exchanging scientific, technological and cultural achievements of the people of Europe, America, Australia, Asia, and Africa.

Beginning with the early 60s, international expositions began to take new forms, trying to emphasize not only technological progress, but also other aspects of life. They become festivals of industry and culture.

Fairs and exhibitions provide an opportunity to establish profitable contacts and promote mutual understanding among different nations.

The first international exhibition was held in Moscow in 1964. Since then exhibitions have been held in other cities as well as their number has increased to a great extent. However, traditionally, Moscow is still the center of such events.

Even in ancient Russia this city, which is conveniently located on a river, always attracted thousands of traders. The fair in those days was a highly festive occasion with colorful crowds filling the streets and much merry-making. On such days the streets were packed with traders, many of whom arrived from far away places. Moscow has always been famous for its hospitality. Today Moscow is a regular meeting place of traders from different countries. The trade partners participating for many years in the international exhibitions which are held in Moscow and other cities appreciate the amicable atmosphere and business – like spirit of the commercial negotiations at these events.

International trade is quickly growing and there is always a demand to expand the exhibition areas to provide all the participants with suitable display facilities.