The Future of Aviation Begins with History at Domodedovo

The Museum of Domodedovo International Airport organized a special exhibition in the main park of Domodedovo town. The exhibition was mainly for children and their parents. It showed the history of the airport and introduced visitors to different jobs in aviation. The history of Domodedovo Airport was shown through many old photographs. Visitors could see how the airport was built, from the first construction work to the modern airport. Copies of official documents from the 1950s and 1960s also showed how the airport started and developed.

The exhibition included many interesting old objects. These included felt boots, an abacus, and the briefcase of Mikhail Meshcheryakov, the first director of the airfield complex. Official photo albums from different years also showed important moments in the airport's history. One part of the exhibition showed photographs of the Il-62 aircraft. The aircraft started regular flights from Domodedovo in 1967. The Il-62 was an important aircraft for Soviet aviation. It could fly long distances, including the Moscow-Havana route, with technical stops. Before the Il-62, the Tu-114 turboprop aircraft was used for long-distance flights. Visitors could also see photographs of the large Airbus A380 aircraft. Domodedovo is the only airport in Russia that regularly receives several A380 flights

Domodedovo and Soviet Aviation

During the Soviet period, Domodedovo was an important airport for new Soviet aircraft. The airport also operated the Tu-144, a Soviet supersonic passenger aircraft developed by the Tupolev Design Bureau.

Regular Tu-144 passenger flights from Domodedovo began on November 1, 1977. The Tu-144 was the world's first commercial supersonic passenger aircraft. The exhibition included photographs from the first Tu-144 flight.

The exhibition also presented historical materials from the Domodedovo Civil Aviation Production Association and the Domodedovo Aviation and Technical Base. These organizations worked in different areas of aviation, including aircraft maintenance and repair.

Visitors could see old instructions, notes, souvenirs, and awards. These materials showed that the aviation industry has many different professions and career opportunities.

Children's Drawings and Aviation Careers

Another interesting part of the exhibition was a collection of drawings made by children of airport employees. The collection was created over several years by the museum's curator, Irina Kasyanova.

Some of the children who made the drawings are now adults. They were also among the visitors at the exhibition. This created a special connection between the past and the present.

More Than 300 Historical Exhibits

More than 300 exhibits were presented at the exhibition. The event was not only about history. It also helped children learn more about careers in aviation.

After the exhibition, organizers received several requests for career guidance tours for schoolchildren at the airport. These tours are planned for the spring and summer seasons of 2026.