Moscovites Name Rare Ewe 'Iriska' on VDNH Farm
Young Moscow residents chose a name for a Wessan breed sheep from the 'City Farm' at the VDNKh.
Consensus
- Young Muscovites participated in a voting process to name a rare ewe born at the 'City Farm' on VDHN.
- The winning name was 'Iriska', chosen by 33% of respondents.
- The ewe is of the Wessex breed, known for its small size and thick, soft wool.
- The ewe has a caramel-red coat, which is rare even within the Wessex breed.
- The voting took place on the 'Active Citizen — Children' platform.
- The ewe is currently growing at the 'City Farm' on VDNH and has started eating hay.
- The ewe's parents are named Pятнашка and Yuliy.
- Wessex sheep are originally from a harsh French island with strong winds and poor soil.
- These sheep are hardy and can stay outdoors in any weather except extreme cold.
Points of divergence
- The name 'Innokentiy' was chosen for a beaver in Veliky Ustyug in mid-August, and the name means 'innocent' or 'harmless' in Latin. — vm
- More than 180,000 people participated in a vote to name a female Andean condor at the Moscow Zoo, with 'Patagonia' as the winner. — vm
Coverage (4 sources)
- Young Moscow residents chose a name for a rare ewe from the 'City Farm' at VDNKh — Вечерняя Москва
- Young Moscow residents chose a name for a rare breed sheep from the 'City Farm' at VDNKh. The kids liked the option Iris the most. — Город Москва
- Moscow residents chose a name for the Weaslan ewe from the 'City Farm' at VDNKh — НТВ Москва
- Ovchka of the Wessex breed on "City Farm" was given the name Irisca — Москва 24