In Kazan, opened an exhibition dedicated to the 70-year-old

In Kazan, opened an exhibition dedicated to the 70th anniversary of faceted glass Everyone - their associations with him. It's - milk, tea or fruit compote in kindergarten, and later in the school cafeteria, it is - cell phones with soda water. The first mention of glass dating back to ancient times, the exhibit will be on display, made in the late nineteenth century. Day of the Soviet cut-glass appearance is September 111943 he was made at the oldest glass factory in Russia in Gus-Crystal, reports "Interfax". According to some historians, the emergence of the Soviet faceted glass associated with the name of the sculptor Vera Mukhina. It is believed that she has designed a glass. The exhibition will feature various types of cut glasses - in size and number of faces, they cost between 6 and 14 cents. Total - more than 100 exhibits. At the new museum will show the social life of constant companions cup - cup holders. In addition to floral and geometric patterns, they often present an image by which to study the history and geography of the country. Visitors to the museum staff will tell different stories associated with the glasses.

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