Christmas tree of the Republic of Tuva: Tibetan knot of happiness and the legacy of the Huns
The decoration of the fir tree features very large Tuvan ornaments made by craftsmen from Tuva.
Ornaments are an important part of the traditional culture of Tuva, a region in Central Asia. They are not only decoration, but also symbols for the Tuvan people. On the fir tree you can find a symbol of wealth and prosperity - the Tibetan knot of happiness.
The abundance of gold color in the decoration reminds us that Tuva is the ancestral home of such ancient peoples as the Scythians, Huns, Turks, whose burial mounds, stone sculptures and steles with inscriptions are scattered throughout its territory, and of the Scythian gold, which is in the National Republic Museum in Kyzyl.
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.
On 3 March, the National Centre RUSSIA hosted the ceremony for the Znanie.Award — the country's enlightening prize and flagship project of the Russian society Znanie.
At the fifth awarding ceremony of the enlightening prize "Znanie.Award", the National Centre RUSSIA became the laureate in the "Enlightening Company of the Year" nomination.
On 3 March, a meeting of the Organising Committee for the Year of Unity of the Peoples of the Russian Federation was held at the National Centre RUSSIA.
