«Grand Maket Russia: A Miniature Life of a Nation"

The "Grand Maket Russia" museum was inaugurated on June 8, 2012. This project is the brainchild of businessman Sergei Morozov. Spanning an impressive 800 square meters, it holds the title of the world's largest model of Russia and ranks as the second largest in the world after Hamburg's Miniatur Wunderland. The exhibit offers an artistic interpretation of Russia's image.

Over 150 specialists dedicated five years of relentless work, day and night, to bring this vision to life. Unlike traditional model railways focused solely on technical precision, the "Grand Maket Russia" vividly depicts the country's daily life: transportation, industry, everyday scenes of its inhabitants, and natural landscapes.

The movement of trains and cars injects dynamism into the display, while various scenes featuring figurines and movable objects can be activated by visitors, creating an interactive experience. More than 200 trains traverse a railway network approximately 2,500 meters long, transforming the model into a living, breathing organism.

For the first time in the world of modeling, electromagnetic induction has been employed as a power source for miniature vehicles, showcasing technological innovation. Dozens of cars of various models impress with the complexity and uniqueness of their movements. Their headlights, brake lights, and turn signals can be turned on at will, enhancing the scene's liveliness, especially at night.

Every fifteen minutes, the model transitions into night, with a gradual sunset from east to west, illuminated by nearly 800,000 LEDs. This spectacular lighting display creates an unforgettable visitor experience, blending artistry and technological mastery into a miniature world that truly captures the essence of Russia.

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