"The Magic World of Toys" at the National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan

5 December 2017, Tuesday

On the eve of the New Year and school holidays at the National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan the traditional New Year's exhibition "The Magic World of Toys" will open.

The custodians present to the citizens of Kazan and guests of the capital rare exhibits - toys of past centuries: an antique doll of the 2nd century BC, medieval whistles, rattles, egg-paintings, miniature pottery.

To attention of  visitors will also be presented Dymkovo and Bogorodskaya toys, favorite children of the turn of the XIX - XX centuries, nutcrackers and soldiers.

A separate section of the exposition is dedicated to toys of the Soviet period from various materials. These are plastic and rubber toys in the form of animals or heroes of fairy tales and cartoons, cozy and domestic plush toys, as well as legendary table and logic games - lotto, chess and others. On the stands will also be demonstrated electronic toys of the 1990's and 2000's.

In addition, museum staff will talk about how to decorate a Christmas tree in Western Europe, pre-revolutionary Russia and will present a variety of Soviet Christmas tree decorations.

"For children, visiting the exhibition promises to be a cognitive and interesting event, and for adults - a true journey into childhood," - note its organizers.

Opening of the exhibition will take place on December 15, 2017 at 12:00.

 

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