Inventing the Future

Magadan region Christmas tree: Endless riches of Kolyma and riddles of Evenki culture

Magadan region Christmas tree: Endless riches of Kolyma and riddles of Evenki culture
Photo: Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO
06.12.2023

The main theme in the decoration of the Magadan region New Year tree is, of course, gold mining - the main source of the region's wealth. The spruce is decorated with imitated gold nuggets, which are supported by garlands of gold balls.

Photo: Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO

This golden shine is shaded by panels with colored ornaments and patterns of indigenous peoples living on the territory of the Magadan region - Evenki culture, which also have a deep symbolic meaning. Evenks are one of the most ancient peoples of Siberia, descendants of the inhabitants of the Tungus state of the Golden Empire.

Photo: Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO

When the empire was defeated by Genghis Khan's troops, some of the Tungus left for the north, and the Evenki prince began to serve the Russian tsar. Until the 1930s, the Evenks were called Tungus - from the Yakut "toҥ uus" (i.e. "master of cold"). In different regions of Siberia the people were called differently, depending on their occupation. In Zabaykalye or Transbaikalia they were called orochen (reindeer herder), in Buryatia - murchen (horse breeder). The self-name of Evenks "evenkil" translates as "living in the mountains" or "walking across the ridges".

Photo: Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO

Today, 38 thousand Evenks live in Russia - this is the largest nationality of northern Siberia.

Photo: Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO

On the Main Alley of VDNH visitors are greeted by 89 fir trees, each of them representing a region of the country with its folk arts and crafts and traditions. And the 90th blue spruce represents the RUSSIA EXPO itself.

The International RUSSIA EXPO is the most important achievements of the country gathered in one place. Cultural and entertainment events, a rich business and educational program are waiting for guests here. The expositions of 89 Russian regions, leading federal departments, corporations and public organizations are presented to the visitors.

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