Female with the longest plait to be selected at the National Centre RUSSIA

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At the "Book of Fairy Tales" exposition of the National Centre RUSSIA, female visitors can measure the length of their plait until 15 January, and get a chance to win a gift certificate. The certificate provides a vacation at a hotel in the famous Curonian Spit in the Kaliningrad region. The start of the "A Braid to the Baltic" competition was announced by the Governor of the Kaliningrad region, Alexei Besprozvannykh.

"At the heart of our exposition is the Curonian Spit, so we invite you to measure your natural-grown hair braided in a plait with a special 'braid-meter'. Whoever has the longest plait will receive a five-day vacation in the Curonian Spit area," wrote Alexei Besprozvannykh on his channel on MAX messanger.

From 13 to 15 January, Kaliningrad Region Days are taking place at the National Centre RUSSIA. Visitors to the region's stand at the "Book of Fairy Tales" exposition have the opportunity not only to get acquainted with the legends, symbols and traditions of Russia's westernmost territory but also to try their hand at an unusual competition.

Since the contest’s launch, over 60 beauties have already measured their plaits using an amber "braid-meter". Many participants came to Moscow from different regions of Russia with their entire families — specifically for the "Book of Fairy Tales" exposition. Having learned about the contest, they decided to compete for the main prize.

The measurement is conducted according to strict rules: hair must be braided into a classic three-strand plait, secured at the base, and then its length — from the start of the braid to the tip — is measured with a special "braid-meter" ruler. The result is recorded in centimetres. 

"I just wanted to give it a try — after all, I've been growing my hair for so many years. Although I understand my chances of winning are not great, I see many long-haired girls here," admitted one of the participants, Polina.

Not only adults, but children, as well, are taking part in the competition. The mother of seven-year-old Nika shared that her daughter happily allowed her plait to be braided and measured. The result was decent — almost 30 centimetres. The young guest received gifts for her participation — Kaliningrad marzipan and a "tourist passport".

In total, there will be three prize places in the competition. The owner of the longest plait will receive a certificate providing a hotel stay in the Curonian Spit area. Participants who take second and third place will be awarded diplomas and commemorative souvenirs from the Kaliningrad region.

You can visit the "Book of Fairy Tales" exposition at the National Centre RUSSIA by pre-registration on the website russia.ru.