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Christmas tree of the Republic of Bashkiria: history in the ornament and gold of the Sarmatians

Christmas tree of the Republic of Bashkiria: history in the ornament and gold of the Sarmatians
Photo: Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO
12.09.2023

The New Year decoration of the region's tree reflects the rich diversity of Bashkir ornamental art and the history of this region. The decoration utilizes real household items, such as towels with national patterns.

Symmetrical patterns can be found on almost all Bashkir household items. Most often symbols of vegetation, images of animals, sun and geometric figures are used in Bashkir ornaments.

Photo: Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO

Each ornament has its own name: kuskar, kurai, nagysh - Bashkirs use hundreds of kinds of patterns. Ornament is so important for the Bashkir culture that it is reflected even on the coat of arms of the republic.

Photo: Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO

In addition to ornaments, the New Year tree is decorated with stylized golden reindeer of the Sarmatians, replicating museum exhibits. Wooden deer with branching horns, upholstered with gold leaf, were found on the territory of Bashkiria in 1988. The age of the items is almost 2.5 thousand years.

Photo: Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO

And, of course, the Christmas tree had a place for real barrels of the famous Bashkir honey.

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 most convenient 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.

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