Siberian pine. Tomsk region
The cone, which became the center of the region's composition
at the RUSSIA EXPO, symbolizes the heart of the green, rich in forest resources
region.
The Siberian pine, or Siberian cedar as it is called in
Russia (Latin: Pínus sibírica), was chosen as the center of the composition for
a reason. The pine forest occupies one fifth of the forest fund of the region.
Siberian pine is one of the most beautiful and majestic
trees of Siberia. Siberian pine lives up to 300-500 years, but only at the age
of 30-60 years it begins to bear nuts. That is why it is often said that it is
a tree for grandchildren. Only the grandchildren of the person who planted it
can enjoy its nuts.
Since ancient times, people have considered the Siberian
pine to be an animated being. There is a legend about a tired hunter who once
camped under an ancient cedar tree in a remote taiga. The cedar was very old,
all covered with twisted, crooked branches, and the ground under its crown was
covered with a thick layer of fallen needles.
The hunter fell soundly asleep on the beautiful pine bed. Before dawn he woke up to the sound of moaning and quiet conversation. The old cedar under which the hunter slept was talking to the young cedar next to it. The old cedar was moaning and complaining to the young one that he was exhausted and could not stand anymore. "Why don't you fall down, for I heard about it yesterday as well?" remarked the young cedar in surprise. "Yes, — replied the old cedar, — I would have fallen yesterday, but a tired man went to sleep beneath me". The hunter took pity on the old cedar, got up, hugged the once mighty trunk tightly and stepped aside. The old cedar swayed and with a sigh of relief fell to the ground.
According to folk beliefs, this unique tree has a huge
positive energy and eliminates any negativity. You do not need to ask it for
help, it will find a way to help you itself. It is enough just to lean against
the trunk of this powerful friend for a while to feel a surge of strength and
uplift your mood.
Since ancient times, Siberian pine has been actively used in
human economic activity. Today its use has reached industrial scales.
Throughout the entire existence of mankind, pine forests have served as
protection, they heal and feed. Siberian pine is used in construction: it is
popular to decorate rooms with its wood, which emits ether that cures lung,
cold and skin diseases, allergies.
In medicine, turpentine and oleoresin are used to prepare
ointments and medicines.
Pine oil is rich in amino acids, vitamins and other useful
substances and is used in cosmetology.
In industry, wood, needles, oleoresin and nuts are used. All
this is processed and used in the production of paints, chemicals, furniture,
and fabrics.
Along with the RUSSIA EXPO, the flower festival is also coming to an end.
The "Future in Flowers" festival continues at the RUSSIA EXPO, where unique flowerbeds from all regions of our country can be seen at the "Space" pavilion until July 8.
The RUSSIA EXPO concludes on July 8, and with it, the flower festival will also come to an end.