The Sun of Moscow () is a
panoramic wheel in
VDNKh park,
Moscow
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,
Russia
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. It was constructed in 2022 as a replacement for previously dismantled
Moscow-850. At 140 m high minus the height of the elevated platform, it became the tallest Ferris wheel in Russia and in
Europe
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, surpassing
London Eye
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(135 m) in raw height, while still smaller in diameter. The wheel opened on the City Day 11 September 2022, when
Moscow's 875th anniversary was celebrated.
The total weight of the parts is about 1,500 tons. The wheel has 30 cabins. Each of them weighs 4300 kilograms and can accommodate up to 15 people. One revolution takes 18 minutes 40 seconds. Visibility from the wheel is about 50 kilometers (31 miles).
There were concerns among locals about the safety, noise, and possible ecological impact of the wheel on its surroundings. The launch of the wheel was plagued with technical issues.
See also
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List of Ferris wheels
This is a list of Ferris wheels whose construction has been completed and which have opened to the public. The Ferris wheel is a large, rotating structure with passenger cabins attached along its circumference, designed primarily for amusement and ...
References
External links
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Official website
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Buildings and structures in Moscow
Tourist attractions in Moscow
2022 establishments in Russia
Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy