How to tie a pioneer tie?

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

It seems surprising that at present many are still interested in the question of how to tie a pioneer tie. It has been three decades since this piece of clothing has been relevant. Now the pioneer tie is just one of the most popular souvenirs for foreign tourists. But there are many who want to feel like a part of a youth organization that has long ceased to exist. Nothing aroused such awe in a Soviet student, was not such an object of desire as this simple school uniform accessory. Every student knew how to tie a pioneer tie.

Significance

The owner of a particle of the pioneer banner could feel like a part of something big and important for his vast country. It is not necessary to explain how to tie a pioneer tie to those people who were born before the 80s. For those who lived in the Soviet Union, this is not an ordinary piece of clothing. In the USSR, it was a special symbol of its owner's belonging to a pioneer organization.

Today, young people who are interested inan accessory that has become a vintage one already has to explain and show how to properly tie a pioneer tie. Wearing pioneer paraphernalia was a special honor for the student, which had to be earned by exemplary behavior and good studies. This piece of clothing went through a long process of evolution until the appearance of that iconic item that lasted until 1990.

History of occurrence

Red neckerchiefs were tied to children even before the formation of the pioneer movement itself. For example, at a demonstration on May 1, 1919, the peasants and workers carried flags, and the children, like the generation of builders of the new world, were dressed in bright red ties. But still, the history of this pioneer attribute began in 1922, when a pioneer organization was created. She appeared after the Civil War, and her main goal was the fight against homelessness.

The idea to tie brightly colored neckerchiefs as a sign of belonging to the organization belongs to the Boy Scouts from North America. The Boy Scouts also used the green tie for practical purposes. For example, for bandaging wounds on a hike. The pioneer movement adopted a lot from this youth organization. The Boy Scouts' ties differed in color depending on the mission, the location of the detachment and the gender of the Scout.

In the Soviet Union, the color of the banner was chosen for the tie. The red color symbolized devotion to the country and the party, the honor and courage of the pioneer. The size of the pioneer tie corresponded to the parameters of the Boy Scout neckhandkerchief.

Clamps

In the first years of its existence, the tie was not tied, but secured with a special device - a clip. It was borrowed from the same Boy Scouts. Knotting a tie was a problem for Junior Scouts.

For some time, a clip with the image of the Soviet coat of arms existed and was valued on a par with the pioneer badge. It also served an aesthetic function, thanks to the original design. But due to the complexity of making the clip and the widespread use of the badge, tie fixtures were finally forced out during the Great Patriotic War, since all the metal was used for the needs of the front. Pioneers independently made paraphernalia from improvised materials. Then it was decided to stop at the usual node. In the 60s, ties were produced in the form in which they remained until the very end of the existence of the pioneer movement. They were made from various fabrics of different shades. They were tied with a standard knot, forming a symbol of the unification of three generations: communists, pioneers and Komsomol members. A tie was tied to schoolchildren after joining the pioneers when they reached the age of ten. Future pioneers began learning how to tie a tie and learned the pioneer oath long before this solemn event.

How to tie a pioneer tie

The tie was fastened with a clip like this: a scarf was thrown around the neck. Then the latch was opened. The ends hanging in front were threaded into the hole. They held the ends of the tie and pulled the clip up to the neck. The latch was released.

Knotting technique: they put a scarf around the neck, crossed the ends so that the right one was on top. The right end was pulled up through the neck loop. The right end was lowered down, the left one was pulled up from the bottom. The left end was passed into the loop on the right side and brought out through the left side. Tightened the ends and adjusted the knot.

Appearance

Wearing the symbol of the pioneer organization on the chest was a huge responsibility. The ability to tie a tie was considered valuable, but not the main thing. There was not a single student who would allow himself to come to school with a dirty tie. His loss or deprivation for any offense was considered a disgrace. The teacher could expel the student from the class if his appearance did not correspond to the then existing norm. When tying a tie, it was necessary to get two parts of equal length with a symmetrical knot placed strictly in the center of the chest. Since its approval in 1960, the appearance of the tie has changed several times. Fabrics (from cotton to silk) and fastening methods changed.

In the 60-80s of the twentieth century, ties were solemnly put on by young pioneers at the school line. Accompanied by the march, the future pioneer took an oath, the counselor, putting a scarf around the pioneer's neck, immediately taught how to knit a knot correctly. It was not difficult, even elementary school students coped with this task, continuing to hone their skills as they used it. It was believed that a carelessly tied tie could cause a pioneer to have a bad day. A relaxed knot is a symbol of a weak spirit, andneat spoke of his reliability and purposefulness, his readiness to always answer the call "Be ready!".

Most Popular Model

The most massive was a series of red-orange scarves made of silk. Over time, they began to bloom around the edges. Ties that were stitched along the edges were difficult to get. Pioneer tie size: base - 95 cm, sides - 58 cm. At one time, the chairmen of the council of squads wore neckerchiefs with a yellow border.

Interesting facts

Pioneer organizations still exist in some countries. The pioneers of the GDR wore blue neckerchiefs. The pioneers of the DRA wore ties with tricolor borders. Pioneers of Belarus wear two-color ties in the colors of the flag of this state. Cuban pioneers wear blue and red ties depending on the age of the student. A tie during the Soviet Union was also worn in a pioneer camp. At the end of shifts, it was customary to write addresses and wishes to comrades on ties (now they paint T-shirts). The ability to paint a pioneer tie with drawings was greatly appreciated. Every pioneer had a photo from the camp with this decoration. Ties were painted after joining the Komsomol and replacing them with badges.