Russia's first New Year trees shone with bright lights
The main avenue of VDNH was illuminated by Christmas trees decorated in the style of all 89 regions of Russia. The New Year beauties became a symbol of the unity of our country's cultural heritage. And the 90th blue spruce represents RUSSIA EXPO itself.
Each tree is decorated in a different way, taking into account the peculiarities of the regions of the Russian Federation. The blue spruces are a gift to the Exposition from the Federal Agency for Forestry. They arrived at VDNH from the Moscow region, where they have been carefully cultivated for many years.
"Each region of Russia received its own Christmas tree and decorated it according to its traditions and customs. Come to RUSSIA EXPO, see the New Year trees and get into the spirit of the New Year!" said Ivan Sovetnikov, head of the Federal Agency for Forestry.
On the New Year tree of Chukotka there are toys made of real whale whiskers, on the forest beauty of the Krasnodar region there are sunflowers, and on the fir tree of the Tver region there is golden antique sewings of the XIX century.
Deputy Director General of the ANO «Directorate of the Exhibition of Achievements "Russia"» Anastasia Zvyagina invited everyone to VDNH for a New Year mood.
"Gold embroiderers supplied their products to the imperial court, including for the coronation of Alexander II. We invite you to come to our Exposition to admire the art and these Christmas trees. They will not disappear after the New Year, after the Exhibition they will be planted here, not far from VDNH and will become a special legacy of the Exposition and a decoration of the capital," said Anastasia Zvyagina.
Ded Morozes from different regions helped to light the main Christmas trees of the country. Chyshaan - the spirit of winter in the Yakut epic - handed over the staff of cold to the country's chief wizard, after which all the fir trees were illuminated. According to the fairy tale wizard from Veliky Ustyug, the New Year is very close and it will be special.
"I would like to wish the guests of the Exposition good luck and good mood in honor of this holiday - the beginning of winter in Russia. In all 89 regions of our country the lights will sparkle today. Russia is a multinational country, in each region there is an assistant of the chief wizard: some of them are helping to light the Christmas trees at the main exposition of the country today," said Ded Moroz from Veliky Ustyug.
Ded Morozes also led tours of the exposition and told the guests about the features of the national Christmas tree decorations, which symbolize the treasures of the regions.
"Behind my back is what we created together with the leaders of the regions of our country - 90 Christmas trees. 89 of them represent all regions of Russia, each of you can find your own, the most beautiful and appealing Christmas tree, and take a picture with it. And, of course, there is one more, the most important Christmas tree. I congratulate you on the coming New Year and wish you all the best in 2024," said Roman Karmanov, Director General of the Presidential Foundation for Cultural Initiatives.
It should be reminded that the International RUSSIA EXPO is open from Tuesday through Sunday, Monday is a technical day. The best time to visit is in the mornings and on weekdays, but the exposition is open to everyone on weekends as well. All expositions and events are free of charge.
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