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Christmas tree of the Moscow region: legends of the olden days and imperial porcelain

Christmas tree of the Moscow region: legends of the olden days and imperial porcelain
Photo: Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO
07.12.2023

The Moscow region is very rich in artistic crafts. And most of them found their place in the New Year decoration of the Christmas tree: well-known blue-and-white products of Gzhel, colorful Zhostovo trays, carved bears of Bogorod carving.

The history of Bogorod wooden toys goes back more than 350 years. Legend associates the craft with Sergiev Posad, located 27 kilometers away, which was called "the capital of the toy kingdom". According to legend, Sergius of Radonezh carved toys out of wood and gave them to children, and the monastery peasants fulfilled large orders for carved woodwork.

Photo: Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO

Masters of Fedoskino Miniature painted large caskets in the traditional style of Fedoskino landscapes and scenes especially for the project.

Photo: Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO

The porcelain of the famous factory in Verbilki also found its place. The factory Gardner Manufactory in Verbilki was founded in 1754 by an Englishman Franz Gardner. It was decided to establish production in Dmitrov district.

Photo: Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO

Thanks to the magnificent sculptures and luxurious porcelain, which became the decoration of the richest houses in Russia and Europe, the small village of Verbilki, Moscow province, became famous far beyond the borders of the Russian Empire. In 1856, Gardner’s factory in Verbilki received the most honorable title at that time — "Supplier to the Court of His Imperial Majesty".

Photo: Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO

On the Main Alley of VDNH visitors are greeted by 89 Christmas trees, each of them representing a region of the country with its folk arts and crafts and traditions. And the 90th blue spruce symbolizes the RUSSIA EXPO itself. The International RUSSIA EXPO is the most important achievements of the country gathered in one place. Here guests are welcomed with cultural and entertainment events, a rich business and educational program. The expositions of 89 Russian regions, leading federal departments, corporations and public organizations are presented to the visitors.

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