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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
12.05.2023

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.

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