We all grew up in Russian folk tales. These are legends about powerful heroes, brave warriors, beautiful girls and mystical creatures. Russian culture is unique and original. You can find out how our ancestors lived, not only in the museum. It is not the first year that the festival of historical reconstruction "Epic Coast" invites everyone to visit the Russian village of the IX-XI centuries.
General information about the festival
Many modern people have a vague idea of the life of their ancestors. IX-XI centuries - this is the time of the formation of the Russian state. In that era, everyone knew what courage, devotion, and honor were. The “Epic Coast” festival has its history since 2011. Its main goal is the most high-quality and detailed reconstruction of the battles, life and traditions of the selected time period. Thanks to the efforts of the organizers, the festival has already become one of the largest and most interesting in Russia. In its scale and quality, it is comparable to events such as Kulikovo Field or Borodino Day. In 2016, Epic Coast was visited by more than 5, 000 guests.
Everything is real here!
Many viewers consider historical festivals to be some kind of traveling performances. If we talk about events of this magnitude - this is a big mistake. The organizers are doing everything to ensure that the festival "Epic Coast" was held as reliable as possible. Many participants throughout the year prepare their costumes, equipment and stock up on household utensils. Each item and detail of the outfit is recreated according to old descriptions, in compliance with the technologies of its period. Spectators can have no doubt that the participant’s costume is hand-sewn with special, antique seams. “Epic Coast” is an event that people who are enthusiastic, seriously versed in the culture and customs of our ancestors, make. For observers, the festival takes place two days a weekend. While the participants live on the site for about a week.
Festival program
What awaits the audience? The festival is held in a picturesque location on the banks of the Volga River. The main part of the event is historical battles, this is a pair fights of brave warriors, as well as mass battles. Want to feel like a real retinue? Go to the Russian shooting range, where you can try to throw a spear or shoot from a bow. Each guest of the festival can visit the campground of the participants. Here you can not only study the life of our ancestors, but also try dishes prepared according to recipes of the X century, or participate in master classes in ancient crafts. Throughout the festival there is a fair where a variety of handicrafts are sold. These are pottery, items of traditional costumes, combs, purses, amulets, children's toys, jewelry and much more. The event is not without reason held near the river. A real boat is transporting guests from one shore to another; water transport is involved in some battles. If you want a drink or a snack, you can visit a real tavern. After the end of the main fights, participants and guests are invited to the music scene. Folk bands perform here. Regular participants of the festival, these are such famous and popular groups in our country as: Skolot, Kalevala and Svarga. The concert ends with a grand fire show.
How to get involved?
You can become a participant in the festival by pre-registering. Before applying, carefully study all the rules and requirements. Historical clubs and independent reenactors are allowed to participate in the festival. The main theme of the event - Russia IX-XI centuries. In the battles involved: Rus, Slavs and Varangians. You can become a peaceful resident of a historical camp. When deciding whether to allow an individual or a club to participate, the organizers evaluate the plausibility of the costume and personal equipment. If you want to participate in the festival "Epic Coast", photos for the application should be made high-quality and detailed. Everyone can attend the event as guests. Admission is paid, if you wish, you can spend two days on the territory of the festival, having set up your tent in the camp.
Prices for guests
The main events of the festival take place on the main day - Saturday. Tickets are sold at the box office at the entrance to the venue. An adult costs 700 rubles, a child - 250 rubles. Kids under the age of 7 years are allowed to the event free of charge accompanied by their parents. If you want to stay in a campground with your own tent, you will have to pay 400 rubles for a place. The second day of the festival is Sunday. The ticket price for adults is 400 rubles, for children 250 rubles, children under 7 years old are free. “Epic Coast” with confidence can be called a family event. For young and very young guests there are always organized some interesting events and original Russian fun. The organizers offer to visit the festival without buying tickets for disabled people of any group, veterans and combatants, as well as all local residents registered in the Fedorovsky rural settlement. To receive benefits, you must present the relevant documents.
Bylinny Bereg Festival: how to get to the venue?
The event is held in the Tver region near the city of Kimry. From Moscow by private car to the festival site can be reached in less than 2 hours. If desired, can be reached by public transport. From Savelovsky station of the capital go electric trains. If your goal is the Bylinny Bereg festival (Kimry), you need to get to the Savelovo station. It is easy to get from Tver to Kimry by suburban bus, minibus or train. On the days of the event, free buses run from the center of Kimry for guests of Epic Coast. If you travel by car, you need to get to Tver. Next, you need to go to the city of Kimry, leave it in the direction of Kolkunovo.
