Christmas tree of the Zaporozhye region: South Russian ornaments and silhouettes of vytynanka
Copies of
ornaments from the Melitopol Museum, which were prepared by the museum staff
especially for the project, were used in the decoration of the fir tree.
The
ornament runs along the Christmas tree as large ribbons, and thin ribbons
around the red balls. The whole fir tree seems to be placed on a cart with a
wooden wheel and wicker sides, on which jugs and sheaves of cereal crops are
placed. They symbolize the fertile Zaporozhye lands.
Local
craftsmen handmade toys dedicated to the cultural monuments of the region: Cuman
stone women, Southern Elephant, the oldest Holy Trinity Church in the
Zaporozhye region, the sea, harvest fields, ancestral tree,
"vytynanki" (openwork images based on cutting out silhouettes and
patterns from a sheet of white or colored paper using scissors or a special
knife) with ethnic motifs.
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.
"What Does the Motherland Begin With?" is an original project launched by the National Centre RUSSIA and implemented during the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia with the support of the Government of the Russian Federation.
