Grand Maket Russia
The Grand Model of Russia is a miniature exposition of the vastness of the Russian Federation. It is the second largest model in the world, and the permanent exhibition covers an area of 800 square metres. It opened to the public in 2012 and, although a little outside the city centre, has become one of St. Petersburg's most popular attractions, particularly among younger visitors.
The model is very much a labour of love that took more than 100 people 5 years to complete. But the rewards for such a labour-intensive project are immediately apparent once you enter the space.
For model railway enthusiasts the model is also a treat! Over 2.5 km of rail, 452 switch boxes, 250 locomotives (10 special cleaning trains) and a one-metre height difference were achieved using more than 50 metres of spiral lifts.
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