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Exhibition "Ukrainians" |
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The exhibition dedicated to the Ukrainians, the second in number Eastern Slavs, represents traditional culture not only of this people as a whole, but also the local features of several ethno-territorial groups of the Ukraine.
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Salesman traded in fish, salt and grain travelling in a cart pulled by two bullocks |
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Interior of the Ukrainian hut |
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Exhibition "Ukrainians"
The Ukrainians
The exhibition dedicated to the Ukrainians, the second in number Eastern Slavs, represents traditional culture not only of this people as a whole, but also the local features of several ethno-territorial groups of the Ukraine.
An expressional photo panel of a Ukrainian village buried in verdure, and picturesque models of peasants' farmsteads in the introductory part of the exhibition acquaint a visitor with the atmosphere of country life of the Ukrainian villagers.
On display in Room 1 the main and subsidiary occupations of the Ukrainian peasants: agriculture, stock-raising, fishing, bee-keeping, as well as various domestic crafts and trades such as metalwork, pottery, patterned weaving, embroidery. Smith craft was considered the most respected by the people and was usually handed over from father to his sons and grandsons. All Eastern Slavic peoples surrounded a blacksmith with the areola of mystery and a large number of various beliefs.
The stage in the centre of the Room 1 shows a chumak whose main business was trade with fish, salt and grain traveling from place to place in a cart.
Room 2 represents the interior of a traditional Ukrainian hut khata which was made of adobe and usually whitewashed and painted inside and outside with colorful flowers. Inside the house a stove was generally located at the door, and the table occupied its traditional best place under the icons in the "red" corner. The pride of every woman was a painted chest where she kept her dowry, festive towels rushniks, and her best clothes.
The exhibition is ended with bright gallery of traditional festive costumes from various regions of the Ukraine.
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