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Christmas tree of the Voronezh region: messages in the flag alphabet and the Providence of God

Christmas tree of the Voronezh region: messages in the flag alphabet and the Providence of God
Photo: Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO
12.08.2023

The design concept of the New Year spruce is based on the idea of showing Voronezh as the cradle of the Russian navy.

In March 1696 Peter the Great came to Voronezh for the first time. This visit became fateful for the city - the tsar's will changed both the appearance and the future of the fortress.

The city stood on the bank of the Voronezh River, not far from the Don - in a place convenient for navigation. In the vicinity grew century-old oaks and pines, which served as a material for the construction of ships. Lipetsk iron ore, from which cannons and other weapons could be smelted, lay nearby.

Photo: Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO

The decor features elements of marine theme: wooden anchors and helms of various kinds, Voronezh bell, soldiers in uniforms of the Peter the Great period.

Photo: Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO

There is also an image of the ship Goto Predestination (or Providence of God) - this is the first line ship of the Russian Navy. The ship was laid down on November 19 (29), 1698 at the shipyard of Voronezh.

Semaphore flags were used instead of garlands. Flags of the international code of signals were developed in 1857, they are used in the navy to transmit messages between ships. With the help of the flag alphabet, the messages "Happy New Year" and "Voronezh is the cradle of the Russian Navy" were decorated on the fir tree.

Photo: Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO

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.

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