Over four hundred years have passed since that important historical event - the siege of the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery by the Polish-Lithuanian invaders. As is well-known, the monastery defence was as strong as the walls of the cloister and the enemy attack was repulsed. At present we have a chance to see the event that occurred in the 17th century with our own eyes.
The traditional festival of historical reenactment “Kirillo-Belozersky Siege” will be staged in the museum in early summer. Clubs of different cities of Russia will take part in it. They will represent Moscow, Tula, Kaluga, Yelets, Voronezh, Saransk, Ivanovo, Belgorod, and Cherepovets. It is expected that up to 100 re-enactors, including horsemen, will gather in Kirillov.
Local residents and tourists will have a wonderful opportunity to get to the interesting historical epoch – the Time of Troubles – for several hours. The festival will culminate in the reenactment of the monastery defence against the Polish-Lithuanian invaders. Besides, people will see a field battle in which infantry, artillery and cavalry will be used. But service in the Russian army of the 17th century didn’t mean participation only in military actions, but also in various contests. Equestrian tournaments are the most spectacular among them, we can often see them in the historical films. They will be also organized within the framework of the festival. Spectators will be able to watch everything standing near the monastery fortifications or ascending them.
The festival of historical reenactment “Kirillo-Belozersky Siege” will be held in the Kirillo-Belozersky Museum-Reserve from June 13 to 14. Its program will include a historical fair that will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; medieval amusements and games, a parade and introduction of the clubs participating in the event, the reenactment “Siege of the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery”; exhibition performances of the clubs and contests.
A solemn opening ceremony of the festival will begin at noon. Winners will be awarded on June 14 at 15:30 during the closing ceremony.
The price for the entrance tickets will be 300 rubles for adults and 100 rubles for children.
The festival “Kirillo-Belozersky Siege” is one of the most spectacular summer events taking place in Kirillov. Several hundreds of people come to it every year. Residents of not only the Vologda region, but also other regions of Russia show interest in the festival.
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