International Exhibition Centre
The International Exhibition Centre (Ukrainian: Міжнародний виставковий центр) in Kiev is the largest exhibition centre in Ukraine.[1] Located in the western portion of Livoberezhna microdistrict, the center was opened in October 2002, and the head of the center since its construction was Anatoly Tkachenko.
| International Exhibition Centre | |
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| Location | Kiev, Ukraine |
| Coordinates | 50°27′08″N 30°35′29″E |
| Owner | Anatoliy Tkachenko |
| Architect | Yanosh Vih |
| Opened | October 2002 |
Classroom-style seating | 90–600 |
Theatre seating | 5–18,000 |
| Enclosed space | |
| • Total space | 58,000 m2 (620,000 sq ft) |
| • Exhibit hall floor | 28,018 m2 (301,580 sq ft) |
| Parking | 2,500 spaces |
| Website | |
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On 9 September 2016, the International Exhibition Centre was announced as the host venue of the 62nd Eurovision Song Contest in 2017.[2]
History
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The idea of building the complex was from Viktor Tkachenko, then director of the Palace of Sports. Current director of the center, Ukrainian architect Yanush Wig designed the complex, and Eduard Safronov was the head of its construction.[1]
Architecture
The center combines in a single architectural ensemble three pavilions with a total area of 58,000 sqm, of which 28,018 m² are for exhibitions. The complex has a congress hall and fourteen conference rooms with a capacity of 90-600 seats, meeting rooms, rooms for storing valuables and weapons, cafes and fast food restaurants, bathrooms, toilets and air conditioning.
References
- "International Exhibition Centre - History and perspective". mvc-expo.com. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
- Jordan, Paul (9 September 2016). "Kyiv to host Eurovision 2017!". eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
External links
| Preceded by Globe Arena Stockholm |
Eurovision Song Contest Venue 2017 |
Succeeded by Altice Arena Lisbon |
