The snow depth at the VDNKh weather station has decreased due to compaction and now measures 56 cm.
“A light snowfall occurred in Moscow and the region during the day on February 1 and overnight into February 2. However, this did not affect the snow depth. In Moscow, the most snow lies in the new territory – up to 63 cm. At VDNKh, the snow depth has decreased to 56 cm due to compaction. The daily record is 67 cm and belongs to 1994,” the report states.
It is specified that the most snow is in the south and east of the Moscow region.
VDNKh
VDNKh (now also known as the Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy) is a massive permanent trade show and recreational park complex in Moscow, Russia. It was originally opened in 1939 to showcase the agricultural and industrial achievements of the Soviet Union. Today, it remains a popular landmark, featuring ornate pavilions, museums, and fountains that reflect its grand Soviet-era design and evolving national identity.
Moscow
Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, founded in 1147. Historically the political and economic heart of the nation, it is famed for landmarks like the Kremlin—a historic fortress and the seat of power—and Red Square, which have witnessed centuries of tsarist, Soviet, and modern Russian history.
Moscow region
The Moscow region, officially known as Moscow Oblast, is the federal subject surrounding but not including the capital city of Moscow. Historically, it developed as the core territory of the medieval Grand Duchy of Moscow and later the Tsardom of Russia, dotted with ancient towns, monasteries, and noble estates that played crucial roles in Russian state formation. Today, it is a major economic and cultural hub, known for its scientific cities, historic sites like the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius in Sergiev Posad, and its diverse landscapes.
