All-Russia Exhibition 1896

Main Fair building, Nizhny Novgorod, 1896
Shukhov Tower, the world's first hyperboloid structure by Vladimir Shukhov, Nizhny Novgorod, 1896
The world's first steel tensile structure by Shukhov (during construction), Nizhny Novgorod, 1896
Main article: History of Nizhny Novgorod

The All-Russia industrial and art exhibition 1896 in Nizhny Novgorod was held from May 28 (June 9 N.S.) till October 1 (13 N.S.), 1896. The 1896 exhibition was the largest pre-revolution exhibition in the Russian Empire and was organized with money allotted by Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia. The All-Russia industrial conference was held together with the exhibition.