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The exposition, named “Russia”, began on the patriotic holiday “Day of National Unity” on the 4th of last month at the huge permanent venue “All-Russian Expo Center” north of Moscow.

It will be held for about six months until mid-April next year.

The event was decided to be held by President Putin’s executive order in March this year, and is an event led by the Putin administration, with his close aide, First Deputy Secretary of the Presidential Administration Kiriyenko, serving as the person in charge.

In the center of the vast site, which is the size of 70 Tokyo Domes, Russia’s proud space and nuclear technology is introduced.

In addition, over 80 regional booths will be set up, spanning the world’s largest territory, from the Far East to the western border of Europe, using the latest technology to introduce the attractions of industry and culture.

In an interview with NHK and other media, Governor Degtyaryov of the far eastern Khabarovsk region said, “During the Soviet era, there was no motorway connecting east and west in our region, but it was built under the Putin administration and everyone is satisfied.” “is a convergence of the achievements of Russia, the regions, and all companies,” he said, emphasizing that Russia continues to develop under the Putin administration.

Meanwhile, at the venue, there were booths introducing Crimea in southern Ukraine, which Russia unilaterally annexed in 2014, Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts in eastern Ukraine, and Zaporizhzhya and Kherson oblasts in the south, which Russia declared annexed last year. Established to highlight the achievements of military invasions.

The person in charge explained to the local children who visited these booths, “This is Russia’s new territory.In response to the results of the referendum, they expressed that they stand with Russia.” I did.

In an interview with NHK, a senior official from the Russian side in Zaporizhzhia Oblast said, “In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, infrastructure and roads have been developed to the extent that even the Russian regions are envied.For us, President Putin is the person who brought about change in this region. The upcoming presidential election is important,” and the head of Donetsk Oblast said, “President Putin is supported. I am happy to participate in the upcoming presidential election.”

A man in his 70s who visited the venue said, “Russia’s strength is showing.President Putin is number one.He will lead the country in the right way.”

A male student said, “Events like this are necessary to show national unity.Russia has a great future.Even if there are difficulties, we will persevere.”A female student said, “We came here. I felt a sense of pride for Russia.Despite everything that happened this year, Russia is still prospering.I respect President Putin,” he said.

Russian state television has been reporting on the Expo’s progress every day, and organizers say that approximately 450,000 people from all over Russia visited during the first three days alone.