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New Year tree of the Chuvash Republic: monisto ringing and a lot of beads

New Year tree of the Chuvash Republic: monisto ringing and a lot of beads
Photo: Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO
12.11.2023

The region’s New Year tree is decorated with real chest ornaments made by Chuvash craftswomen.

Chuvash ornaments have magical, symbolic, functional and aesthetic meaning. They reflect the worldview, historical path, technological and cultural achievements of the people, emphasize the status of a person.

Photo: Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO

Everyone is probably familiar with the word "monisto" — a necklace of coins. But in Chuvashia they began to make these women’s jewelry of absolutely unbelievable sizes. Until recently they wore so much silver coin jewelry in Chuvashia that the ringing was heard all around.

Photo: Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO

Therefore, on our fir tree there are women’s and girls' breast ornaments made of coins and beads. Also, on the tree there are ornaments and symbols of the Chuvash people.

Photo: Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO

On the Main Alley of VDNH visitors are greeted by New Year fir trees, each of them representing a region of the country. The RUSSIA EXPO is open from Tuesday through Sunday, Monday is a technical day. The best time to visit is in the mornings and weekdays, but the exposition is open to everyone on weekends as well. All expositions and events are free of charge.

Photo: Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO
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