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A. Gzhel is a famous type of Russian ceramics. It comes from the region with the same name, which is
situated about sixty kilometers away from Moscow. Gzhel is not one place, to be exact. There are about 27
villages in the area which are involved in Gzhel ceramic production. The place can be easily reached by railroad
and it is often visited by tourists.
B. It is believed that the place where Gzhel ceramics is produced was named after the river Gzhelka, a small
river flowing through the area. However, linguists still argue about where the word comes from. Some of them
say it has Baltic roots. Others claim that the name is connected with the technological process. The word gzhel is
similar to an old Russian word which means burn. Indeed, the clay should be burnt to become hard before it is
good enough for pottery.
C. The clay production in Gzhel started to develop in the 17th century when the Russian monarch ordered
the delivery of different sorts of clay to Moscow. Gzhel clay was found to be the best for making pots and
containers for pharmacies. The doctors and pharmacists valued it a lot. They preferred to keep most of the
medicine and herbs in ceramic pots to keep them fresh and effective for a long time.
D. Gzhel ceramics can be easily identified by its beautiful white and blue coloured decoration. White means
pure snow and moonlight. Light and dark blue symbolize the calm sky and rivers. Though the images on
ceramics are usually flowers, they are all unique. Every item is a handmade picture with a unique combination of lines. Blue and white Gzhel ceramics are well-known all over the world.
E. You may think that Gzhel painters create their works freely, using their imagination. Although the talent
of an artist and creativity are certainly important, the painter needs to follow a very strict technological scheme.
Each ornament represents an image or a story that is given a code. All the codes are listed in catalogues and kept
in the factory library. Technologists use catalogues to modernize production and organize training for new
painters.
F. The Gzhel museum is a special attraction. The finest items from the 15th century to the present are
displayed there. The collection of the museum contains about two thousand pieces and presents a great variety of
bowls, vases, tea sets, toys and statutes. The place is good for a family day out — apart from enjoying the
displays and buying souvenirs you can watch the production process or take classes in sculpture or painting