We all grew up on Russian folk tales. These are legends about mighty warriors, brave warriors, beautiful girls and mystical creatures. Russian culture is unique and unique. Find out how our ancestors lived, you can not only in the museum. Not for the first year the festival of historical reconstruction "Bylinny Bereg" offers to visit everyone who wishes the Russian village of the 9th-11th centuries.
General information about the festival
Many modern people have a vague idea of the life of their ancestors. IX-XI century - this is the time of the formation of the Russian state. In that era, everyone knew what bravery, devotion, honor. The "Bylinny Bereg" festival dates back to 2011. Its main goal is the maximum qualitative and detailed reconstruction of the battles, life and traditions of the chosen time period. Thanks to the efforts of the organizers, the festival has already become one of the largest and most interesting in Russia. By its scale and quality, it is comparable to such events as "Kulikovo Field" or "Borodino Day". In 2016, "Bylinny Bereg" was visited by more than 5000 guests.
Everything here is real!
Many viewers consider historical festivals to be something of an off-site performance. If we talk about events of this magnitude - this is a big mistake. Organizers are doing everything to ensure that the festival "The Bylinny Bereg" was held as authentic as possible. Many participants throughout the year prepare their costumes, equipment and stock household utensils. Each item and detail of the outfit is recreated according to ancient descriptions, with observance of the technologies of its period. Spectators can not even doubt that the costume of the participant sewn by hand special, old seams. "The Long Beach" is an event that makes people enthusiastic, seriously versed in the culture and customs of our ancestors. For the observers, the festival takes place two days a weekend. While the participants live on the site for about a week.
The program of the festival
What awaits the audience? The festival is held in a picturesque place on the banks of the Volga River. The main part of the event is historical battles, these are pair matches of brave warriors, as well as mass battles. Do you want to feel like a real druzhinnik? Go to the Russian shooting gallery, where you can try throwing a spear or shooting with a bow. Each guest of the festival can visit the participants' tent camp. Here you can not only study the life of our ancestors, but also try dishes prepared according to the recipes of the 10th century, or participate in master classes in ancient crafts. Throughout the festival there is a fair where various handicrafts are sold. These are earthenware, items of traditional costumes, combs, purses, amulets, children's toys, jewelry and much more. The event is not without purpose is held near the river. From one shore to another, the real rook is transported, water transport is involved in some battles. If you want to have a drink or a snack, you can visit a real tavern. After the end of the main fights, participants and guests are invited to the music scene. Folklore groups perform here. Regular participants of the festival are such famous and popular bands in our country as: "Skolot", "Kalevala" and "Svarga". The concert ends with a grandiose fire show.
How to get involved?
You can become a participant of the festival by pre-registration. Before submitting an application, carefully read all the rules and requirements. To participate in the festival allowed historical clubs and independent re-enactors. The main theme of the event - Rus IX-XI centuries. In the battles involved: Russes, Slavs and Varangians. You can become a peaceful resident of the historical camp. When deciding whether to allow the participation of an individual or a club, the organizers evaluate the plausibility of the costume and personal equipment. If you want to participate in the festival "Bylinnyi Bereg", photos for the application should be made high-quality and detailed. Everyone can attend the event as guests. The entrance fee is paid, if desired, you can spend two days in the festival grounds, breaking your tent in the camp.
Prices for guests
The main events of the festival take place on the main day - Saturday. Tickets are sold at the box office at the entrance to the site. An adult costs 700 rubles, a child costs 250 rubles. Children under the age of 7 years pass to the territory of the event free of charge accompanied by their parents. If you want to stay in a tent camp with your tent, you will have to pay 400 rubles for the place. The second day of the festival is Sunday. The ticket price for adults is 400 rubles, for children 250 rubles, children under 7 years free of charge. "The" shore "with confidence can be called a family event. For young and very young guests, there are always organized some interesting events and originally Russian fun. The organizers offer to visit the festival without buying tickets for the disabled of any group, veterans and combatants, as well as all local residents registered in the Fedorov village. In order to receive benefits, you must present the relevant documents.
The "Bylinny Bereg" festival: how to get to the venue?
The event is held in the Tver region near the city of Kimry. From Moscow, you can drive to the festival site in less than 2 hours. If desired, you can reach by public transport. From Savyolovsky station of the capital electric trains run. If your goal is the "Bylinny Bereg" (Kimry) festival, you need to get to the "Savelovo" station. From Tver to Kimry it's easy to get on a suburban bus, a fixed-route taxi or an electric train. In the days of the event free buses for the guests of the "Bylinnyi Bereg" go from the center of the city of Kimry. If you go on a trip on your own car, you need to get to Tver. Next, you need to go to the city of Kimry, from there, go to Kolkunovo.
Feedback from participants and guests of the festival
"The former shore" began as a small regional gathering of lovers of historical reconstruction. In just a couple of years of its existence, the festival has become one of the largest and most interesting events in Russia in its category. But, despite the modern mass character, it does not become less spiritual and atmospheric. For the participants, this event becomes a true journey to your favorite era. "The" shore "reviews have positive and among the audience. In just two days you can learn a lot of new things, get a lot of vivid impressions and emotions. Festivals of Slavic culture are notable for their friendly surroundings. You can come to them with the whole family or, on the contrary, alone. During such events we remember that all people are brothers, and we begin to treat each other kindly.