The event, organized by the Russian Society "Znanie" ("Knowledge") and the Dvizheniye Pervykh (Movement of the First), brought together key experts in the fields of education, culture and industry. During the meeting, 177 concepts of games and toys were approved, which passed to the next stage of the competition - "Creating Models".
The Minister of Education of the Russian Federation Sergey Kravtsov emphasized the importance of the preschool period in the formation of moral and ethical guidelines for children. He noted that toys that correspond to traditional values should be not only in families, but also in kindergartens. "We need toys that educate and develop children in our traditions," the minister said. He also proposed to legislatively enshrine the procedure for examining toys in order to improve their quality and support domestic manufacturers.
The competition aroused great interest throughout the country. All regions of Russia took part in it, and the number of applications exceeded the organizers' expectations.
The most popular nomination was "Story-shaped toy", where more than 4 thousand projects were presented. The competition projects, from dolls to Christmas tree decorations, were dedicated to characters from Russian folk tales, representatives of various professions. The toy collections were related to the theme of natural resources and beauty of the regions of Russia, traditions and culture of the peoples of the Russian Federation, and the history of the country.
The second most popular nomination was dedicated to board games: 3,015 applications passed the preliminary selection and assessment. The nomination presented games designed to immerse participants in the atmosphere of the formation and development of Russian statehood, to awaken interest in the languages and history of the peoples of Russia, the country's achievements in science and technology, and its cultural heritage. The nomination "Design and technical toy" received 589 applications, "Multimedia project" - 332, "Technical and technological toy" - 195.
Special attention was drawn to applications from children - there were about 3 thousand of them. The children offered toys related to the cultural and historical heritage of the country, which demonstrates their deep understanding of the importance of traditions.
The next stage of the competition will last until May 16. Participants will have to develop models of their toys, which in the future can become not only entertainment, but also a powerful tool for educating the younger generation.
The "Native Toy" competition is not just a competition, but an important step towards creating toys that will help children grow up in harmony with the traditional values and history of their country.