The ancient epic poems and an air show

The Ancient Kyiv Epic Age (the 9th through 11th Century) convention will bring together over 700 best reenactors of ancient Rus’ warfare from around the world. There will be day and night battles, tournaments and difficult stunts by professional stuntmen. The guests will be able not only to watch the battles, but to participate in the folk crafts master classes and quests, watch dramatized performances, learn more about the Slavic rites and everyday life of the 9th to 11th century Rus’. All festival events will be accompanied by live medieval music. The evening program will include a hot ethnic disco, fire show and fireworks. Another part of the program will be the International Festival of Balloons Air Adventures in Kyivan Rus’. Its participants will demonstrate aeronautic technology, carry out show flights and present glowing balloons shows in the evening (the huge balloons will be illuminated inside like Chinese lanterns). These will be great, audience-captivating shows! The organizers informed us that, weather permitting, everyone who wants to will be able to ride a balloon. Furthermore, there will be various competitions (including air football and air knights’ tournament) and lotteries, with winners receiving prizes.