The Festival of History “Kulikovo Polye” has been held annually since 1996 in the middle of September on the eve of the Kulikovo battle Anniversary day. Delegations of military and historical clubs from all over Russia, Ukraine, Byelorussia, engaged in military and historical reenactment, participate in the event.
Last year more than 70 clubs took part in the festival. They locate a living history campsite on the right bank of the Don River near Tatinki village not far from the historic site of Kulikovo battle of 1380.
You can visit Reenactor’s campsite and see Russian Warrior and Golden Horde’s Khan, Viking and Crusader walking around and make great photos with them.
Festival programs include: The first day Knights tournaments Medieval armor and costume competition Swordplay competition Archery displays Medieval equipment and clothing market Recreation of dress, armament, armor and warrior’s equipment of medieval Russia, adjoining states of that time, nomads of Russian southern steppes and the Golden Horde.
The second day Visit to Memorial Complex in Monastyirshchino village – the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Cathedral, Kulikovo Battle’s Museum Visit to Krasny Hill Memorial Complex - Sergey Radonezhsky’s Cathedral, “For the Russian Land and Christian Faith…” Exposition.