New Year tree of Tatarstan: Tulips and the ringing of the ancient chulpa
The main emphasis in the ornamentation of the fir tree is placed on the tulip, which has become a symbol, a permanent visual code of Tatarstan. It appears on the coat of arms of the Republic, on the emblem of the Ak Bars hockey club, in the symbolism of the Kazan Universiade, in architectural compositions and on the logos of dozens of companies.
Chulpa, an ancient braid ornament, also occupies a prominent place in the decoration of the fir tree. In the past centuries, women wove such pendants into their hair with a special string. When walking, the chulpas, touching each other, emitted a pleasant ringing sound.
The designers of the New Year tree adhered to the color scheme of the coat of arms of the Republic — white, green and red prevail in the decor.
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.
The International RUSSIA EXPO is the most important achievements of the country gathered in one place. Guests are welcomed with cultural and entertainment events, a rich business and educational program. The expositions of 89 Russian regions, leading federal departments, corporations and public organizations are presented to the visitors.
Sergei Melikov emphasised that the Government of Russia provides systemic support to the republic in implementing the large-scale Caspian Coastal Cluster project.
The central event of the festival will be an exposition of 59 prototypes of games and toys developed by the contestants in five thematic areas.
The National Centre RUSSIA launched a series of meetings with the heads of constituent entities of the Russian Federation "Platform of the Future: Region 2030. 100 Steps".
