A journey you want to continue: children’s reviews of the exposition "Book of Fairy Tales"

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The interactive journey-style exposition "Book of Fairy Tales" is drawing to a close at the National Centre RUSSIA. Dedicated to fairytale worlds, ancient legends and folk traditions from different parts of the country, the exposition has sparked genuine delight among young visitors. Many of them admit that they do not want to part with their favourite fairytale characters.

Young Muscovite Varya highlighted not only the visual beauty of the displays, but also the magical atmosphere: "I really liked that you can make a wish to the Firebird. There is so much interesting here that it was even sad that the tour ended so quickly."

Children were particularly impressed by the interactive zones and art objects inspired by folk traditions and classic Russian fairytales.

"I really liked the Kaliningrad zone, especially the Firebird’s Nest and the story told by one of the Homlins. And I was very sad to say goodbye to the large amber nugget hanging on the top floor of his house. I will definitely tell my best friend about this entire exposition," added Anya from Moscow.

Young Armine from Balashikha said she would gladly visit the exposition again and again: "I liked the Firebird, Baba Yaga, and, in general, everything else. I really do not want this exposition to close, because I want to take even more positive emotions from it." 

Modern technologies also left a strong impression on the children. Vera, a young participant in the tour, remembered the immersion in virtual reality and unexpected discoveries related to New Year traditions: "I really liked when we put on the virtual reality glasses and saw different cities, snow, little huts and many other things. I also liked the big whale from the fairytale 'The Little Humpbacked Horse'. He is very kind because he helped Ivan retrieve a ring from the sea. And I also learned that Ded Moroz has brothers — the same kind of wizards, but from other regions."

Interactive exhibits attracted great interest among the younger guests. Children enthusiastically made wishes at the apple tree with golden apples, helped Snegurochka reach her grandparents, shot from a magic bow and brought fairytale characters to life.

"I liked most the moment when we listened to music and had to guess the sounds of musical instruments. Among the fairytale characters, I especially remember the Learned Cat and the Russian Stove, on which you could even cook something. Overall, the emotions are very positive. I will definitely tell my mum how much fun we had here," shared schoolgirl Sveta.

The journey-style exposition "Book of Fairy Tales" opened on 13 December as part of the project "New Year Russia" and concluded on 28 February. Eight regions of the country took part in it — the Vologda, Ryazan, Kaliningrad and Stavropol regions, the Republics of Komi, Mordovia and Karelia, as well as the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Area.