An exhibition of Soviet New Year's toys opened in Vitebsk
There are no borders or prohibitions for New Year's miracles. Everything is possible during this magical time, for example, returning to childhood. And in order for this seemingly unrealizable wish to come true, it is enough to visit the exhibition at the Museum of the History of Private Collections. It is there, surrounded by Soviet New Year's toys and dolls, that everyone, even the most skeptical adult, will feel like a child waiting for magic.
Glass teddy bears and bunnies from the private collection of Oleg and Elena Karpitsky will remind us that a small child continues to live in each of us, secretly dreaming of a tiny miracle and a drop of warmth on a frosty December day.
"The exhibits in our collection are more than just toys. Each of them has its own history, energy, and destiny," notes Oleg Karpitsky.
The youngest guests of the fairy-tale exhibition will undoubtedly be delighted to see the long-awaited Ded Moroz (Grandfather Frost) and Snegurochka (Snow Maiden) in the company of plush inhabitants of the winter forest on the eve of the holidays.
“Our collection includes both mass-produced toys and unique handmade items,” says Elena Karpitskaya. “The times we live in also leave their mark on toys. The exhibition exhibits show how fairy-tale characters were perceived by people of the Soviet era, as all the toys presented at the exhibition were made in the USSR. We are very pleased to be, to some extent, guardians of traditions and to show modern children a glimpse of the world their parents lived in when they were young.”
You can see toys from the USSR era and immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere with a touch of nostalgia until January 13. Ticket prices are also in the Soviet style – only 2.50 rubles, for schoolchildren and students – 2 rubles.