The Kievan Rus Christening Day
Park open: 10:00 - 21:00
Place: Ancient Kyiv in the Principality of Kyivan Rus | City: Kopachov, Ukraine
On July,25-26 in the «Kievan Rus Park» the celebration of the Rus Christening Day will take place. The ancient events linked to the Rus christening will be recreated within the Ancient Kiev theatre performances.
Several scenes from the history of the Rus will come alive in front of you: the journey of Olga to Constantinople, the religion choice of prince Volodymyr, the marriage of the prince with Anna,the sister of the Byzantine emperor, the overthrow of pagan idols and other.
You will travel through centuries and kilometers - from the Kievan Rus to Byzantine, from the XXI c. to the Х c.
The chariot races, the horse archers tournament and the equestrian knights competitions will be very spectacular.
Besides, you will be awaited by numerous activities: master-classes on folk crafts, on medieval weapon wield, cheerful ancient games, fiery Slavic round dancings and an exciting dancing flash mob.
In this way, everybody will feel himself acquainted to the celebration of the historical date.
In the evening program – a grandiose theatrical performance with the participation of pedestrian and equestrian warriors, fire special effects about the capture of Hersonissos by prince Volodymyr.
The celebration of the Rus christening day in Ancient Kiev will allow to touch the history sources of our nation, to better understand the choice of our ancestors and also to get charged with the energy of Ancient Kiev and feel its` spirit inside.
A feeling of adrenaline for the guests will be provided by the fascinating zipline Politailo (where everyone can not only descend from the height, but also fly over the lake), as well as the high-speed slide “Zmey Gorynych”, after which you can take a picture with a fire-breathing dragon..
And of course, you can taste delicious dishes from princes cooks in the Princely Tavern and in food points in the open air and in arbors.
Also you can stay for the night in the hotel-type house «4 rooms», which is situated in a five-minutes walk from the Detinetz of Kyiv or in the hostel or at a camping within the park.
*More information about accommodation: + 38050-385-20-35.
Gather a big company, because it's fun together! Come and take photos and be sure to share your impressions and photos with us. networks.
You will see:
- Princely flags parade
- Photo session with the guests
- Ancient Kyiv horse theater performance
- Dance flash mobs
- Trick riding
- Tug-of-war
- Unique collection of the best historical horse breeds in the world of the Princely Stables Ancient Kiev Presentation
- Horseback archery tournament
- Historical fencing master-class
- Ancient Rus rituals: "Cup of wishes», «Burning harms and sicknesses in the fire"
- Round dances with the guests of the Park
- Fortune-teller
More information: +38 044 461-99-37, +38 050 385-20-35
You can also buy tickets in Ancient Kyiv
In connection with unpredictable situations, weather conditions, the administration of the Ancient Kyiv can make changes to the content and timing of the program.
*One entry ticket operates per person for one day of the event!
In case of not holding (cancellation) of the event, the Buyer returns 100% of the nominal value of the ticket. In the case of returning a ticket at the buyer's initiative, a commission of 10% is deducted from its value, which is not subject to return to the buyer. The ticket may be returned, in case of a buyer's appeal no later than one day prior to the day of the event, until 16:00 a.m., except for weekends and holidays.
The cost of an entrance ticket is included
- Entrance to Ancient Kyiv.
- Participation in gaming programs for children and adults.
- Entrance to museum of historical costumes, visiting of expositions.
- Parking.
- WC.
- Other activities on the tilting yard during the program.
*Services are provided by the partners of Ancient Kyiv.
The program may change!
Kopachov, Ukraine
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