Street of Independence to feature 17 blooming flower stalls
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From the grandiose White House of Circus to the triumphant Victory Stele on Victory Square, 17 thematic exhibition stands are taking shape, each boasting a pedestal akin to a granite plaque. That's according to Tatiana Bugorkova, the head of the design department at "Minskreklama" enterprise.
These stands represent the winning stride of the Red Army and the liberation of European capitals from enemy occupation. Each city gets its own stand, jam-packed with brief information from Soviet news bulletins chronicling the related event, as well as striking visual materials depicting the heartfelt welcome received by Soviet soldiers-liberators.
As for Oktyabrskaya Square, the exact decorations are yet to be unveiled as no images are available just yet. Mostly, news stories online are about cultural events happening throughout Belarus, as well as museums, and tourist routes, but none discuss Oktyabrskaya Square's specific decorations for May 9 Victory Day celebrations.
However, based on common practices in post-Soviet countries, May 9 (Victory Day) is usually marked with patriotic decorations like flags, banners, flowers, and often installations or exhibits honoring World War II veterans and the Great Patriotic War. Public spaces like Oktyabrskaya Square often sport symbols of victory, military motifs, and floral homages in tribute to the occasion. So, we can expect a similar display this year as well!
Stay tuned for more details as they become available!
Take a peek at the transformation of Oktyabrskaya Square for May 9 [Photos]
- A granite-like pedestal on the Victory Stele in Oktyabrskaya Square may symbolize the victorious Red Army, echoing the design theme of other exhibition stands.
- The lifestyle and fashion-and-beauty of the Soviet era might be reflected in the decorations of Oktyabrskaya Square, given the usual patriotic displays on May 9.
- Home-and-garden shops could be supplying floral homages for Oktyabrskaya Square's decorations on Victory Day, as flowers are often a part of the public space's tribute.
- Just like other national museums and tourist routes in Belarus, Oktyabrskaya Square's May 9 decorations could become a significant symbol of the country's rich history and post-Soviet culture.
