Revival of Russia's 1896 Landmark Exhibition Comes to Nizhny Novgorod in 2026
A major new exhibition, Great All-Russia, will open in May 2026 at the Pakhaus cultural centre in Nizhny Novgorod. The event marks the 130th anniversary of the 1896 All-Russia Industrial and Art Exhibition, the largest of its kind in the country's history. Organisers have secured a presidential grant to bring together museums, academic experts, and tourism professionals for the project.
The 1896 exhibition was groundbreaking for its time. It took place outside the imperial capitals, covering over 80 hectares with more than 170 pavilions. Today, only a handful of the original structures—such as the Grand Palais and Petit Palais—remain largely intact, while most have been demolished or repurposed.
The upcoming Great All-Russia exhibition will trace the origins, planning, and impact of the 1896 event. Visitors can explore six chronological sections, combining original museum artefacts with modern digital displays. The concept was shaped through discussions between museum representatives, scholars, and tourism specialists.
Multiple government ministries and cultural organisations are collaborating on the project. Their goal is to highlight the 1896 exhibition's industrial, scientific, and cultural contributions in an engaging multimedia format.
The exhibition will run at Pakhaus, offering a detailed look at a pivotal moment in Russian history. By blending historical objects with interactive technology, it aims to bring the 1896 event to life for modern audiences. The project's backers include both public institutions and private cultural partners.
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