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Ancient wedding rituals of the Tula region came to life at the National Centre RUSSIA

Ancient wedding rituals of the Tula region came to life at the National Centre RUSSIA
Photo: Press Office of the National Centre RUSSIA
09.17.2025

On 16 September, a unique event took place at the National Centre RUSSIA: a theatrical re-enactment of an old wedding ceremony from the Tula region. The event was part of the exposition "Region-2030. Platform of the Future" and the Tula Region Days.

The ceremony for Alexander and Karina began with an atmospheric scene of old Tula: folk songs and accordion music filled the hall, and guests saw traditional costumes. The bride was led in to women’s singing and seated at a table decorated with spruce branches, while the groom was greeted with men’s voices and the lively sound of the accordion.

The audience was drawn into age-old customs: the covering of the bride’s head with a towel, the ransom, the exchange of gifts, a round dance and triple kisses. Each participant was given a colourful ribbon to tie onto a spruce branch — a symbol of family happiness.

"We study at the Faculty of History at Tula State Pedagogical University. When we were invited to take part in the Days of the Tula Region, we immediately agreed — to support our region and show that traditions can live on in the modern world," said Alexander.

Alexander and Karina were recently married, and the theatrical re-enactment of the traditional wedding ritual became a special gift from their home region.

The event at the National Centre RUSSIA turned into a true celebration of culture — an occasion where tradition and modernity met in one space, leaving guests with unforgettable impressions.

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