Day of the Baptism of Rus

On Saturday, 24 July, in the village of Kopachiv in Obukhiv district, on the grounds of the “Kyivan Rus” park, the regional celebration of the Day of the Baptism of Rus will take place. The official opening is scheduled for 16:00.

Participants will witness a spectacular entertainment programme. Planned events include:

• Equestrian stunt shows.
• A costumed parade of historical figures who played key roles in the history of Kyivan Rus.
• Ancient Slavic games.
• A re-enactment of the adoption of Christianity by Kyivan Rus.
• A prize draw.
• Tasty campfire dishes and Slavic drinks and tinctures.
• A photo session in costumes of the Kyivan Rus era.
• A tournament of mounted archers and a competition of mounted knights.
• Firing of trebuchets with fiery projectiles.
• A bright fire show and lively dances.

The celebration will also include a presentation of the districts and territorial communities of Kyiv Oblast. To showcase the region’s tourism, cultural and economic potential, items by folk craftsmen and masters of decorative and applied art will be presented, as well as the region’s achievements in various fields.

Organisers: Kyiv Regional State Administration, the “Kyivan Rus” park, the Kyiv Regional Centre of Folk Art, and the Council of National Communities of Ukraine.