St. Petersburg's New Year tree: imperial grandeur and palace classics
Admirals
and socialites, literary characters from the city's historical past and, of
course, many beautiful ladies in fashionable dresses of the 18th century - this
is how the designers presented the New Year tree of the city on the Neva.
There are a lot of porcelain dolls handmade by the St. Petersburg folk art craft.
"Poteshny Сraft" in historical and secular outfits, pearl garlands and gold ornaments in the style of palace classics.
Of course,
the figure of Peter the Great, the founder of the city, takes an honorable
place in the decoration.
On the Main
Alley of VDNH visitors are greeted by 89 New Year 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.
During the all-Russian survey "What does the Motherland begin with?", people across the country are answering this question in their own way, opening up the innermost corners of their souls.
Souvenir nevalyashkas (traditional Russian roly-poly dolls), are attracting particular attention, with guests choosing them for their harmonious combination of Russian colour and traditional Chinese symbols.
Under the guidance of artisans, each guest made an unusual souvenir that can become either a personal talisman or a gift with a special story.
