Russia"s Expo-2010 pavilion could stay standing...

The 2010 World Expo is held in Shanghai from May 1 to October 31, 2010. More than 190 countries are participating in Expo and 49 have constructed their own pavilions.

Russia constructed a pavilion at the exhibition for the first time in 30 years. The sun-shaped pavilion comprises 12 white-and-gold towers symbolizing the 12 months of the year, and occupies an area of 6,000 square meters. It showcases Russia"s recent scientific and economic development and offers a diverse cultural program.

Under the terms of the World Expo, some of the pavilions can remain in Shanghai after the event finishes.

"If it [the Russian pavilion] stays here, it will stand forever because it is a metal construction, built to last. We made it in such a way that it can be quickly taken apart. The metal pieces are held with bolts, rather than welding," Chairman of the Board of Directors at SUI Holding Azary Lapidus said.

If the pavilion does have to leave Shanghai, Lapidus said a

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