A press conference with Ded Moroz was held at the National Centre RUSSIA
On December
27, the All-Russian Ded Moroz from Veliky Ustyug in the Vologda region held a
press conference for children at the National Centre RUSSIA. Moscow
schoolchildren that were present on site, including students from media
classes, as well as everyone watching the live broadcast of the event on the
VKontakte social network, could ask questions to the winter wizard. The
broadcast was watched by more than 95,000 viewers. The children's press
conference with Ded Moroz was part of the "New Year Russia" program,
ongoing at the National Centre.
The meeting
of future journalists with Ded Moroz was fun, informative, and truly magical.
Participants of the press conference also went on a tour of the National Centre
RUSSIA.
"The
National Centre RUSSIA is a space where everyone will find something special.
On the eve of the holidays, we have prepared a bright New Year's program for
all families. Our young guides are a real pride; they have been introducing
guests to the centre's unique expositions for several months. Every weekend, we
delight guests with workshops and events. Come with your family, invite friends
— here, warmth, creativity, and festive spirit await you. We are always happy
to welcome every guest! We invite children to enroll in our School of Young
Guides. Join our friendly team; it will be very interesting," said
Anastasia Zvyagina, Deputy Director General of the National Centre RUSSIA.
The moderator
of the press conference was the young actress and writer Nicole Plieva. She
helped the children ask questions and supported them during the interaction.
At the
event, media class students learned many interesting things about the winter
wizard. For example, Ded Moroz shared his favorite New Year's traditions. It
turns out, on December 31, he really loves to visit the sauna.
Future
journalists were also intrigued by the unusual requests and wishes that
children have made to Ded Moroz. He mentioned that he was surprised by a boy
who dreams of becoming a magician and asked for a box with a false bottom. The
New Year's wizard also remembered the wish of a child who wanted to become Ded
Moroz himself.
"I
really wanted to ask a question to the real Ded Moroz and I succeeded.
Grandfather Moroz told me that children love sweets, and to ensure everyone
gets sweet gifts, a large confectionery factory is at work. I was very happy to
participate in the press conference, and now I believe in miracles even more. They
definitely happen!" said third-grader Daria Sokolova.
Ded Moroz
gladly answered all the questions and listened to the children's kind wishes,
and also shared his most cherished wish.
"My
dear friends, I dream that adults would hug their children more often and say
warm, kind words, for childhood is the shortest time. I dream that every child
will return home from the hospital before the New Year to celebrate the most
family-oriented, magical holiday. And my most important wish is for peace to
come to the whole world," said Ded Moroz.
In addition
to the children present in the National Centre hall, children from the town of
Kovdor in the Murmansk region, located 100 kilometers from the Arctic Circle,
were able to ask their questions via a teleconference.
A special
guest at the press conference was the writer Alena Kashura, author of the
popular children's book "Attention! Ded Moroz Wanted."
"Today
I met Ded Moroz for the first time, and I really liked him. He is kind, a true
fairy tale wizard, and he radiates wonders. I want to believe that on New
Year's Eve we will also receive gifts from him," the writer shared.
One of the
highlights of the press conference was the awarding of young guides working at
the National Centre. These kids conduct tours and talk about our country's
achievements.
At the end,
all the press conference participants were treated to a tasty surprise: a new
signature treat from the National Centre RUSSIA — an appetizing pastry called
"vitushka." As a gift from Ded Moroz, all the children received
delicious Vologda ice cream. The children were also given "New Year
Russia" postcards, which they can keep as a souvenir or send to anywhere
in the world using the mailbox installed at the National Centre premises.
The
National Centre RUSSIA was established by order of the President of the Russian
Federation, Vladimir Putin, to preserve the legacy of the International RUSSIA
EXPO and to showcase the achievements of the country and its citizens on a
permanent basis. Federal government agencies, state companies, corporations,
and regions take part in the Centre’s work.
The
National Centre RUSSIA is located at 14 Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment, Moscow.
The Centre is open from 10:00 to 20:00 every day except Monday.
The lecture "Come and See: The Feat of Newsreel Cameramen during the Great Patriotic War" took place as part of the "Thursday. Development".
The centre has become the first, unique, and multifunctional exhibition venue in Belarus, operated by the National Exhibition Centre "BelExpo."
On May 8, the audience at the National Centre RUSSIA enjoyed a performance by a combined children's wind orchestra, which launched the festive concert programme.
