Fairs and exhibitions

Every year a lot of international, national and specialized exhibitions and fairs are held in different countries of the world. The number of countries and companies, who take part in them, is growing from year to year and the scope of fairs and exhibitions is becoming larger. As international trade is quickly growing and there is always a demand to expand the exhibition areas to provide all the participants with suitable display facilities. The display during these exhibitions includes a wide range of exhibits, which show the latest achievements in different fields of industry, science and agriculture of many countries.

Every exhibition is an eye opening experience and also a method to advertise products. Fairs and exhibitions are usually held under various mottoes: people and progress, peace and progress through economic cooperation and so on. International fairs and exhibitions pave the way for the consolidation of friendship among countries and nations. At international and national exhibitions, commercial centres are established where participants can negotiate the sale and the purchase of different goods. So fairs and exhibitions provide an opportunity to establish profitable contacts and promote mutual understanding among different nations.

Usually fairs and exhibitions are crowded with visitors, who show much interest in the exhibits on display.

Even in ancient times the Fair was a highly festive occasion with colourful crowds filling the streets and much merry-making. On such days the streets were packed with traders, many of whom arrived from far-away places.

The first world industrial exhibition was held in London in 1851. It was a great success. It displayed exhibits of 40 participating nations and the number of visitors reached over six million.

Since then world industrial expositions have had a colourful history. Many such events have been held, some of them on a large scale. They have changed not only in size and scope, but also in character and overall purpose. Such events provided opportunities for exchanging scientific, technological and other achievements of the people of Europe, America, Australia, Asia and Africa.

Beginning with the early 60s, international expositions began to take new forms, trying to emphasize not only technological progress, but also other aspects of life. They became festivals of industry and culture.

Note: Every exhibition is an eye opening experience. — Каждая выставка помогает посетителям воочию убедиться в достижениях той или иной страны.