It is located on the Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya Line, between Alekseyevskaya and Botanichesky Sad stations.

The name stands for Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy Vystavka Dostizheniy Narodnovo Khozyaystva (abbreviated VDNKh).

VDNKh is one of the deepest Metro stations being situated 53.5 metres (176 ft) below ground.

Though not directly connected to VDNKh, Moscow Monorail station Vystavochny Tsentr is located within walking distance.

VDNKh is featured as the home of Artyom, the main protagonist in the novel and video game Metro 2033.