Inventing the Future

Opening hours:
Tue-Sun from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m
14 Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment, Moscow

Altai Republic Christmas tree: myths and legends that take your breath away

Altai Republic Christmas tree: myths and legends that take your breath away
Photo: Provided by the Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO
05.12.2023

The nature of fantastic beauty, incredible natural riches, ethno-cultural diversity, ancient legends about miracles - all this is reflected in the New Year decoration of the fir tree of the Golden Land.

This is how Altai is called in ancient legends.

Photo: Provided by the Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO

The name of the region comes from a beautiful legend about the origin of this land. According to the legend, in ancient times, when the creation of the world had just begun, the Ruler of all things decided to give his creatures a paradise on earth. So he summoned his assistants - Deer, Cedar and Falcon - and told them to find the Golden Land, a place where abundance, happiness and harmony would reign. This place became Altai. In translation from Mongolian "altan" means "gold".

Photo: Provided by the Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO

The designers tried to reflect the incredible beauty and richness of their land as much as possible. The decorations feature wooden sculptures shaped like symbolic creatures and spirits. The craftsmen made decorative panels with images of the region, as well as felt products in the shape of traditional houses of the Altai people - "kiis-ail" (felt house, yurt).

Photo: Provided by the 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, crafts and traditions. And the 90th blue spruce symbolizes the RUSSIA EXPO itself. The trees came from the Moscow region, where they have been carefully cultivated for many years. After the exposition, the spruces will be planted near VDNH.

Photo: Provided by the Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO

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.

Possibly interesting
18.03.2025
Guests of the Gastronomic Rows can enjoy a special offer from March 18 to 20

Visitors to the National Centre RUSSIA can savor the southern cuisine of Crimea at the Gastronomic Rows.

18.03.2025
The National Centre RUSSIA congratulates everyone on the Day of Crimea’s Reunification with Russia.

The Day of Crimea’s Reunification with Russia is celebrated on March 18. 

17.03.2025
Gastronomic Rows — "East": Kamchatka-style telnoye, saika with Siberian deer venison, tala from nelma, and crab claw
The "Journey Across Russia. Food" space at the National Centre RUSSIA invites visitors on a culinary tour of the country.
Войти с помощью изображения лица (биометрии) можно, только если вы уже сдавали биометрию
Например, в мобильном приложении «Госуслуги Биометрия», в отделении ПАО «Банк ВТБ», на выставке в Павильоне №71
вход с помощью биометрии
Для использования изображения лица (биометрии) необходимо дать согласие, для этого вы будете перенаправлены на портал «Госуслуги»
Например, в мобильном приложении «Госуслуги Биометрия» , в отделении ПАО «Банк ВТБ», на выставке в Павильоне №71
Да, продолжить
Биометрия не найдена
Пожалуйста убедитесь, что у вас сдана биометрия, проверить можно с помощью мобильного приложения «Госуслуги Биометрия»
login to your Personal Account
Please, sign in to be able to save interesting materials and latest news.
Log in via social media
Or
Log in via email
Forgot your password?
Network account? Register
Пожалуйста, авторизуйтесь
Необходимо зарегистрироваться или войти в аккаунт
Назад
Recover
password
Please enter the email address you used when registering