A bright collection of New Year's toys, postcards, souvenirs and carnival masks, ancient traditions and rituals associated with the New Year, will tell the guests of the exhibition about how this holiday was celebrated in the Russian Empire, the USSR and Russia.
The exhibition "Back to the New Year" will immerse visitors in the magical and joyful atmosphere of the history of the most long-awaited holiday.
"Visitors will be able to follow the most important milestones in the history of the country in Christmas toys, postcards, records and other New Year's paraphernalia. For example, in the late 1930s, in honor of the development of the North, Christmas trees were decorated with figures of polar explorers, in the mid-1940s - with tanks and airplanes, and in the 1960s toys appeared in the form of rockets and astronauts. After the premiere of the film "Circus", circus-themed figurines became popular, and after the release of the film "Carnival Night", toys in the form of watches became popular," said Yulia Kuklina, general director of the museum.
The temporary exhibition, which will be available until January 15 inclusive, also presents a unique collection of "Soviet Santa Claus", real "Kremlin gifts". The legendary Gosfilmofond will show authentic posters of New Year's films for almost a century of history from its collections.
The tradition of celebrating the New Year began to take shape in 1935, when the first Christmas trees for Soviet children were organized. The unchanging attributes of the holiday have gradually become fixed, and among them are the beloved Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden.
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