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The world's largest children's shopping complex finally reopened after a long renovation. Detsky Mir, built in 1957 by Soviet architect Alexei Dushkin, was the most famous children's store in the USSR. The products of all plants and factories in the field of children's clothing, shoes and toys were presented here. In 2008, the building was closed to the public due to the emergency condition of the supporting structures, and only in December 2014 the repair was completed.
The famous building on Lubyanka not only changed its name to "Central Children's Store”, but also changed inside: new architectural solutions, one of the best viewing platforms for the center of Moscow, flagship stores, interactive zones with educational programs on each floor of the department store, and much, much more.
Landmark, Monument of architecture, Shopping and entertainment center
During the restoration, first of all, they tried to preserve the uniqueness of the main trading floor. It was recreated according to the original architectural concept of the architect Alexei Dushkin, even marble was brought for decoration from the Koelginskoye deposit - it was this type of stone that was used in the construction in 1957.
The central atrium has been preserved in its historical place, 8 unique bronze floor lamps have been restored and installed, more than 100 1957 balusters in the railings have been recreated. As for the changes, the space of the central atrium has increased by raising the dome from the 3rd to the 7th floor.
Now a stage has been equipped here, where children's events, parades of life-size puppets, performances are held daily, and every evening a three-dimensional light show transforming the atrium into a "magic music box". During the program, the whole wall is illuminated with the brightest colors of various subjects, the first of which are “History of Russia” and “Nature of Russia”.
Where: 1st floor
When: from 10:00 to 22:00. Light shows for children every day at 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00
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Teatralny proezd, 5/1, Moscow
Sight
total area stained-glass windows in the Central House of Artists on Lubyanka - more than 1,500 square meters. On the dome of the atrium, you can see paintings based on fairy tales about "The Frog Princess", "The Feather of Finist-Yasna Sokol", "Vasilisa the Beautiful", "Sister Alyonushka and Brother Ivanushka". This series was created based on the works of Russian illustrator Ivan Bilibin.
The glass ceiling of the atrium of the restaurant courtyard was decorated with colored glass with reproductions of paintings by the Russian painter Aristarkh Vasilyevich Lentulov from his series Moscow Scenes: Moscow, Tverskoy Boulevard, St. Basil the Blessed in Moscow, Ringing. Belfry of Ivan the Great" and others.
On the second floor in the hall "Magic" flaunts a three-dimensional stained-glass window "Map of Russia and the Coat of Arms of Russia" weighing more than a ton. The composition was created by hand from natural stones and glass, and precious stones in the orb and crowns imitate Swarovski crystals.
Where: 1st and 2nd floors, food court
1st and 2nd floors, food court
Sight
Watches weighing more than 5 tons were made especially for the Central House of Music by the oldest Russian enterprise- Petrodvorets watch factory "Rocket". The mechanism measuring 6 by 7 meters consists of 21 gears, a 13-meter pendulum with a diameter of 3 meters and about 5,000 parts made of steel, aluminum, titanium and covered with gold.
"Rocket" will enter the top five most accurate and famous mechanical clocks in the world along with the clock on the Prague Tower, Big Ben, the Kremlin Chimes, as well as the clock in one of the ancient capitals of China, Guangzhou. They are also recognized as the largest: there are no other working mechanisms in the world that would have gears of this size.
Where: The “Rocket” dial is best seen from the main atrium, and if you go up to the 5th floor, then through the transparent glass you can see all the mechanisms and watch the gears work
Main Atrium
Sight
A rocket of 1.9 million designer parts occupies 5 floors. The model was collected by more than 150 people for 8,650 hours. Its height is 18 and a half meters, and its weight is more than 4 tons.
You can look at the rocket on different floors, it is also very interesting to study the figurines of heroes: the Vikings and Egyptians, Roman legionnaires, the scientist Pythagoras, the inventor Gutenberg and the famous Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe.
World's largest LEGO model
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th floors
Panoramic view
One of the best views to the center of Moscow - on the roof of the Central Children's Store. From here you can see the Kremlin, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, in the distance the building of Moscow State University on Sparrow Hills. Specially installed telescopic tubes make it possible to examine in detail the architecture of buildings: a skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya embankment or the domes of St. Basil's Cathedral.
When: 10:00 to 21:30 daily
Where: 7th floor, entrance through the "Museum of Childhood"
Museum
The kindest museum of the capital has more than 1000 exhibits.
At the entrance to the museum, guests are greeted by a huge plush elephant, which was made for Detsky Mir on special order in the mid-80s. For several decades, he was part of the scenery of the store, moving his ears and standing on his hind legs. After closing for reconstruction, the baby elephant was given to a large family as a gift, and only after the collection of commemorative toys for the museum was announced, he returned here.
Among other exhibits - Cheburashka and crocodile Gena, dolls of all kinds, teddy bears, tumblers, table Railway, games "Sea battle" and "Behind the wheel", soldiers, tanks, projectors for filmstrips and much more. There is a sign next to each exhibit, which indicates the name, years and place of issue. To the delight of visitors, some toys can be picked up.
Every hour, the museum hosts a fascinating interactive show that tells the history of the store and children's products.
Where: 7th floor
When: from 10:00 to 22:00. Interactive show - every hour, from 11:30 to 20:30
Playground
Most of the interactive zones in the Central Children's Museum on Lubyanka work only through special application. The aquarium is no exception. After downloading the application, you can select a fish and place it on one of three screens. You can feed the fish, look at the seascapes, collect bonuses in all three aquariums. Since the screens are quite large, you will have to run between them.
Where: 4th floor
When: from 10:00 to 22:00
Large virtual aquarium
Playground
The famous characters of the Carroll fairy tale have been turned into interactive coloring pages. On three multimedia tables, you can color Alice, the March Hare, the Cheshire Cat or the White Rabbit.
Drawing on the tables will be interesting for both kids and older children - for the latter, more complicated figures have been prepared that need to be painted with the help of special brushes. After the character is painted, it comes to life - Alice falls down the rabbit hole, and at the Mad Hatter's table they finally start drinking tea.
Where: 3rd floor
When: from 10:00 to 22:00
Cultural Center
About 50 books are collected in the "library". Each has a QR code, by scanning it through a special application, you can download the book to your phone.
The library collection contains detective stories, encyclopedias and fairy tales: "Winnie the Pooh" by Alan Milne, "The Tale of Lost Time" by Evgeny Schwartz, "The Seven Underground Kings" by Alexander Volkov, "The Leader of the Redskins" by O. Henry. They promise that the library will gradually be replenished.
Where: 4th floor
When: from 10:00 to 22:00
Playground
On three large, wall-to-wall screens, spaceships fly, which can be controlled using their own movements.
Having chosen the rover, you need to stand in front of it at a special point. You can regulate the course of the ship by stepping from foot to foot and easily leaning to the side. On the way, you will need to collect crystals and shorten from stones. Interesting scientific facts appear on the screen from time to time.
Where: 5th floor
When: from 10:00 to 22:00
Playground
One of the most interesting interactive zones. On the virtual spaceship you can fly around our planet, solar system, Galaxy and star clusters, look at the Earth from space, trace its rotation and see it from two sides at once - solar and shadow.
The ship can be controlled using a trackball, a special joystick, and small text explanations appear on the screen all the time.
Where: 6th floor
When: from 10:00 to 22:00
Playground
You can take a photo on the embankment in St. Petersburg, climb to the top of the mountain, become the hero of a fairy tale about Alice or the Little Mermaid in the photo booth of the Central House of Children. The background is selected on the screen, after which you need to freeze, and after 10 seconds the photo is ready.
The resulting picture can be sent to yourself by e-mail or downloaded using a QR code. It is possible to print an image measuring 10 by 15 centimeters at an inhumane price of 300 rubles in the Souvenir Shop.
Where: 1st floor
When: from 10:00 to 22:00
Children's World on Lubyanskaya Square in Moscow is a whole era, a whole history and a part of every Muscovite whose childhood was spent in the capital.
The building was built in 1957 in the very center of Moscow and at that time was considered the largest children's store in the USSR.
It was also the largest shopping center built according to world standards. Since 2005, the building has received the status of a cultural heritage site at the regional level. In 2008, the building was under reconstruction, which lasted 7 years.
After restoration work, only the shape of the building remained from the former building, while the perimeter and external design of the walls were changed. The internal elements of the architecture have also undergone a change.
Today, Detsky Mir on Lubyanka is a popular place where both tourists from different parts of the country and local residents like to spend time. The interior of the building deserves special attention. In the main atrium, unique bronze floor lamps were recreated, as well as stairs and railings made of marble were restored.
On the walls you can see many paintings - they all convey illustrations from children's fairy tales. One of the sights of Detsky Mir is the monumental Raketa clock, the largest mechanical clock in the world. 
Address: Moscow, Teatralny proezd, 5/1.
Detsky Mir on Lubyanka on the map (location map)
How to get to Children's World on Lubyanka
Since the shopping and entertainment center is located in the heart of the capital, it will not be difficult to get to it. Whichever type of transport you choose, the time spent here will be remembered for a long time.
Metro
Getting to Detsky Mir by metro is very convenient. First of all, this is the fastest mode of transport, so you save time. You can also avoid traffic jams if you choose ground transportation or a car.
From the metro station "Lubyanka"
The nearest metro station to the shopping center is Lubyanka. No matter which subway exit you take, the signs will lead you to the right place. However, to save time, you should carefully study the diagram.
When exiting the car, take the escalator and pay attention to the sign on the left side. Then turn right and go along a long passage that will take you to the zero level shopping center.
From the metro station "Kuznetsky Most"
This metro station is also located near Detsky Mir. When exiting the turnstiles, turn right. Go up the street and immediately turn left. Next, you will see an arch, you need to enter it. Then go straight to Pushechnaya Street until you see the square and the wall of the "Children's World".
From Okhotny Ryad metro station
When exiting the subway, navigate to the street. Okhotny Ryad. Then move straight ahead and a little to the right until you reach Theater Drive. Then go straight ahead without turning anywhere. left hand will be "Children's World"
From the metro station "Teatralnaya"
Exit the subway on the square. Revolutions. Next, turn 180 degrees to the left, walk along the park so that it remains on the right hand, exit onto Teatralny Proezd and turn right. Go straight, without turning anywhere, on the left side there will be "Children's World"
From the metro station "Kitay-Gorod"
When exiting the subway, look for New Square(you can go through the Ilyinsky Gate Square). Exit to the square. New and go straight to the intersection with Maly Cherkassky Lane.
In a couple of minutes you will see the Children's World building, it remains only to cross the road.
By car
Getting there by car, although more comfortable, but longer and more problematic. However, if you have personal transport, the main thing is to follow the signs on the roads. Thus, you can easily find "Children's World".
Another important factor is that the entrance for cars to the shopping center is carried out from Rozhdestvenka street. So, moving from the center, you need to go around the "Children's World" from the side of the street. Cannon. 
"Children's World" on Lubyanka is not just a shopping center, but a whole complex where entertainment is concentrated for every taste for the whole family. Many visitors are also attracted by the observation deck located on the roof of the building. It offers a breathtaking view of the center of Moscow. For convenience, binoculars and telescopes are located around the entire perimeter.
All visitors can choose for themselves all kinds of entertainment - a cinema, a dinosaur show, numerous cafes, a robot show, a children's city of professions, a playground with slot machines and many many others. Plunge into the amazing atmosphere of happiness and fun, along with the best traditions of the "Children's World".
Central Children's Store (TsDM).
ATTENTION! The name of the mall has changed! The former "Central Children's World" after the repair is officially called - "Central Children's Store" or abbreviated TsDM (due to the fact that it no longer belongs to the chain of children's stores "Children's World").
OPENING DATE: the opening of the CDM took place on March 31, 2015!
PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS.
- Rental area - 34,400 sq. m
- Toy department store - 6,752 sq. m
- Supermarket - 1,430.7 sq. m
- Cinema - 2,517.1 sq. m
- Entertainment - 2,430.2 sq. m
- Restaurants and cafes - 3,458 sq. m
- Floors: 2 underground, 7 above ground
- Parking - 182 cars
Entertainment, services, shows for children at the Central Children's House
Rare and even unique services for Moscow have been collected and are still planned to be opened under the roof of the Central Children's Museum.
Only for children.
- Children's Touristic-point - this has never happened before! Here we will help you to create cultural program for a family, class or group and buy tickets for the best children's performances.
- Children's VIP-cafe is the dream of a little birthday boy, the most honorable place in Moscow for celebrating a birthday.
- Children's beauty salon - the most fashionable bangs, forelocks and pigtails of the season.
- Dry cleaning toys - old friends look like new!
- Repair of toys - "Master Pochinyaikin" will sew a paw to his favorite bear and once again raise a broken airplane into the air.
- Rental and tailoring of carnival costumes - the most elegant Snowflakes, Bunnies and Musketeers of the capital.
- Moscow office of Santa Claus - you can leave a letter or make an appointment.
- Children's cinema - films for children from morning to evening. TsDM is the only children's shopping and entertainment complex in Moscow with a cinema, where there is a special repertoire for kids and teenagers.
And for parents.
- Equipped Mother and Child Rooms are the most thoughtful, safe and comfortable.
- Game room for moms and kids - experienced animators and a lot of new toys.
- Stroller rental and storage - if your baby is tired, we will offer you a comfortable vehicle.
- Medical center - a good doctor is always on duty.
- Children's atelier - custom-made outfits for young ladies or gentlemen.
- Baby Taxi is comfortable, safe and reliable. Salons are equipped with special child car seats.
- Delivery service - if you have bought a whole mountain of toys, we will help you take them home. When you unfold our branded packaging, you will once again plunge into the bright holiday atmosphere that always reigns in the CDM.
WHAT CAN YOU LEARN AT CDM?
We will have all kinds of creative workshops and art studios where boys and girls can learn to draw, sculpt, make toys, sew, cut and design. And for young talents who dream of an acting career, a children's theater studio and the "Yeralash" studio are open. In addition, the CDM operates a unique educational and entertainment center where children and teenagers can try their hand at a real profession.
WHAT'S INTERESTING WILL HAPPEN AT CDM?
A thousand surprises await our guests. You can go to the Central House of Music for a pair of new skates and suddenly become the hero of a TV show or meet the author of your favorite book. Something wonderful happens here every day:
- auditions for Yeralash and musicals;
- teaching craft studios;
- children's competitions and competitions;
- television filming of children's shows and quizzes;
- shows of children's collections of fashion designers;
- Exhibitions children's creativity;
- thematic children's events;
- presentations of the latest developments in the toy industry;
- premieres of films and cartoons;
- presentations of new books and computer games
and many other fun events!
Today "Children's World" is more than 130 spacious supermarkets of children's goods in Moscow and more than 60 regions of the country. We keep up with the times, we have not only huge warehouse complexes, but also a cozy online store of children's toys and other goods for babies, a treasured corner world wide web, which can become the place of your purchases. Cooperating with us, you get:A wide range of goods for children. Games and toys, strollers, cribs, car seats, products for newborns - children of all ages, hobbies and personalities will certainly be delighted when traveling with you through our magical catalog. For the little ones, we have created a separate large section for the sale of children's toys and other goods, because a small newborn baby needs the most in large numbers of things. Here you will find a developing mat, rattles, mobiles, strollers, cribs - any product necessary for the care of a baby and its harmonious growth.
Products famous brands. Chicco, Tiny Love, Lego, Peg-Perego, Benho, GRACO, Bebeton, BABY CARE. These names are heard by all modern parents. Here you will find children's goods and toys of leading foreign and Russian brands, which have a unique style and impeccable quality.
Surely every person remembers the wonderful, incomparable feeling of boundless happiness, available, it would seem, only in childhood - when mom was the center of the universe, and the sandbox in the yard was the most interesting place in the world.
The good news is that you can experience this feeling again, and at any age - just visit the Detsky Mir store, sharing this exciting journey with your child. Here you can not only plunge into the atmosphere of childhood again, but also choose high-quality construction sets, mosaics and other educational games for your baby, as well as soft toys, sports equipment, practical and beautiful clothes and much more.
In the event that you need the exact addresses of Detsky Mir stores, it is not difficult to find them on the Internet using the services of one of the search engines or any reference portal.
Going to Detsky Mir in the Moscow region, you will not only be able to feel like a child, but also give your kid a chance to feel like an adult, allowing him to choose a radio-controlled car or a talking doll, an adorable teddy bear or a new soccer ball.
Having chosen Detsky Mir stores for making such purchases, you will definitely want to come back here again - not only for a great toy, but also for magical impressions.
