“Nevalyashka” or tilting doll is one of the most favorite toys among the little ones. It was invented in 1959 at the Tambov gunpowder plant in Kotovsk. Today, Kotovsk tilting dolls are a symbol widely-known all over Russia. That’s the reason why locals celebrate the annual holiday in honor of the toy.
The eventful holiday program is going to be interesting both for children and adults. Guests are going to be involved in the holiday fancy-dress procession along the town streets. They will see the performances of local bands, and to engage their kids in the children’s entertainment program. There will be display areas, shopping aisles, master-classes where one can learn to make clay sculptures, color gingerbread cookies, or create one’s own unique tilting doll. You can volunteer to try your hand at bouquet making, painting on water, modeling for a portrait, pottery and aero design, knitting master-class, portrait painting, coffee painting, and paper modeling. Animators and photo booths will add more positive emotions to the festival atmosphere.