Rich crafts and ancient secrets: new year trees of the regions at the RUSSIA EXPO
New Year trees on the Main Alley of VDNH have become more than just a symbol of the New Year. In the decorations of fir trees one can trace the history of the country, learn about achievements, get acquainted with myths and legends of the peoples of Russia and see the works of the best craftsmen of the country.
The fact that there was an ancient sea 150 million years ago on the territory of the Ulyanovsk region is demonstrated by decorations in the shape of stones, which are mined only in the Ulyanovsk region. The ancient sea was inhabited by giants: ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, pliosaurs and ammonites — ancient cephalopod mollusks. The stones are the result of mineral crystallization in the skeletons of dinosaurs, as well as in the cavities of ammonite shells.
And there are so many rich trades in the Vladimir region that a whole alley of conifers would not be enough for them. On the New Year tree of the region you can see marvelous beads from Gus-Khrustalny, stunning Suzdal tiles, delicate lacquer miniatures, openwork filigree of Mstera jewelers, cheerful Kovrov ceramics.
The nature of fantastic beauty, incredible natural riches, ethno-cultural diversity, ancient legends about miracles — all this was expressed in the New Year decoration of the fir tree of the Golden Land. This is how Altai is called in ancient legends. In translation from Mongolian "altan" means "gold", and the Golden Land is a place where abundance, happiness and harmony reign.
The untold riches of Kolyma and the mysteries of Even culture became the basis of the New Year decoration of the fir tree of the Magadan region. The main theme was, of course, gold mining — the main source of the region’s wealth. The fir tree is decorated with imitated gold nuggets, which are supported by garlands of golden balls. This golden shine is shaded by panels with colored ornaments and patterns of indigenous peoples living on the territory of the Magadan region.
Boxes with secrets and a bird of happiness decorate the fir tree of the Arkhangelsk region. The New Year tree of the northern Pomorye is distinguished by a surprisingly warm and home-like cozy coloring. On the New Year tree there is a whole flock of chip birds in white and red colors. For the residents of the region it is not just a souvenir. It is a symbol of sun and happiness. Such birds used to hang in almost every peasant house, taking an honorable place in the red corner, above the dining table, opposite the stove or above a child’s cradle. According to the beliefs, the bird brings happiness and prosperity to the house.
You can walk along the New Year tree alley and learn more about the traditions and crafts of the country on the excursion New Year’s Russia.
The main idea of the New Year exposition is to support the country’s folk arts and crafts. In spring, fir trees will be planted on the territory of VDNH as a symbol of unity of all regions of the country, and a description of the decorations will be presented on the thematic website.
The natural wealth of the regions became the basis for the decoration of New Year trees at the RUSSIA EXPO.
Reindeer moss and cloudberry, tambourines with ancestral spirits, amber jewelry, Kalmyk domra and shells of the Far Eastern scallop. And all this is real. Unusual decorations from different parts of our vast country can be seen on New Year fir trees at the RUSSIA EXPO.
