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Veliky Ustyug will host Xl Russian Hansa Days on July 8-10.
30.05.2022 11:40
Over centuries, the Vologda Region was a link between medieval Europe and Old Russia, a unique ‘door’ to Europe and a centre of international integration and trade.
Traditions of medieval Hansa that is considered to be an original model for the modern single European market, resulted in the Hanseatic League of the Modern Age. It was established in 1980 and now includes about 200 cities and towns from European and Russian states.
In Veliky Ustyug, a medieval town will emerge during the Russian Hanseatic Days.
Residents of Veliky Ustuyg and tourists will be able to shoot a bow and crossbow, try on knight's armor and float in a medieval boat along the Sukhona River.
Xl Russian Hansa Days will be timed to celebrate the 875th anniversary of Veliky Ustyug foundation.
The opening of the Hansa Days will also be spectacular - it will be a theatrical procession, all the participants will be dressed in medieval costumes. In total, more than 5,000 guests are expected to attend this holiday in Veliky Ustyug.
Representatives of Russian cities and towns - members of the Union of Russian Hanseatic cities will get together in Veliky Ustyug to share their traditions with each other and discuss possible cooperation in economy and culture.
The program of Hanseatic Days will include official meetings of representatives of Hansa member cities and towns, craftspeople and musicians. Medieval atmosphere of the festival will be created in the streets of the city to show the diversity of traditions, culture and history.