On February, 20 and 21 in Ancient Kyiv in the Principality of Kyivan Rus («Kyivan Rus Park») an interactive entertaining program «Sky Horses» will take place. The acquaintance with horses of ancient breeds, master-classes on horse care, Slavic games and round dances, tasty dishes from the bonfire will be waiting for the guests… And all of this in a real medieval city!
Having entered the gates of the Principality, the visitors will make a time travel for a thousand years ago and will find themselves in the capital of Kyivan Rus. The guests will get into the historical center of medieval Kyiv of the Xth century within the boundaries of the Dytynetz of Kyiv and Predhraddya.
Only in Ancient Kyiv you can see such masterpieces of medieval architecture as: the monumental defensive structure «Zaborola» (about 300 meters long), Mickle`s Gate (21 meters high), princely terems and tribunes, watchtowers, the estates of the Kyiv residents of the X-XIІth centuries and many more. The unique Christian church of the Хth century, the wooden Basyl`s church, has been recreated here.
On the territory of Ancient Kyiv, the guests will visit historical expositions of siege technique, shipbuilding and even medieval torture.
On February, 20 and 21, the residents of the Principality will warmly welcome dear guests at the entrance gate and will not let you get bored even for a minute. After all, they have prepared an unusual entertainment program, in which the main role will be assigned to the horses of rare ancient breeds.
The guests will be told about the origin of the breeds, their characteristics, about which outstanding historical personalities owned the representatives of that or other breed and even tell legends about them. The experienced instructors will hold open master-classes on horse training and care, where they will tell you how to care after these animals so that they are not only healthy and obedient, but also become true friends.
Every visitor will be able to approach the horses, palm them, make a bright photo session and even ride on a horseback or in a carriage.
Ancient equestrian martial arts traditional for Ukraine come to life in Ancient Kyiv: trick riding and horseback archery. All the willing ones can learn the ancient martial art of horseback archery by themselves, having enrolled in the school of horseback archers «Prince Volodymyr». It is very easy to become its participant: you need to address to the organizers in Ancient Kyiv or contact by phone. (044) 461-99-37 and (050) 385-20-35. From the very first lesson, you will start to comprehend the art of controlling a horse and precise bow shooting. Join the fighting traditions of our ancestors!
Also, the guests will be invited to take part in merry ancient Slavic amusements: mobile games, dance master-classes, flash mobs and round dances.
In Ancient Kyiv, everyone will find an activity to his liking. Walking along the old streets, you can learn a lot of new and interesting things about the life of our ancestors. Here you can see signs with inscriptions in Old Slavonic, try to read and understand them. Visiting the magician-fortune teller, you can touch the ancient secret knowledge over a cup of aromatic herbal tea. In the medieval shooting range you can learn how to toss axes at the target, and in the medieval shop – choose original handmade souvenirs. The fans of extreme sports will be delighted by the «Zmiy Gorynych» speed slide and the «Politaylo» rope descent.
You can warm up and recuperate in the warm Princely tavern. Here you can taste hot drinks and dishes prepared on an open fire, both according to medieval and modern recipes.
If you want to extend your journey into the Middle Ages for another day, you can stay overnight in comfortable rooms (by previous booking).
The program may change.
A visit to Ancient Kiev has to be in accordance with the requirements of the quarantine regime.
Ancient Kyiv is in a 34 minutes` travel from modern Kyiv – Kyiv region, Obukhiv district, vill. Kopachiv.
You can get by your own car or public transport. The schedule of route taxis can be found on the «Obukhivtrans» website or on the «Kyivan Rus Park» website in the «Contacts» section
The best way with your own car is through the town of Obukhiv, which is indicated on the Principality’s website in the «Contacts» section. GPS-navigators often indicate a worse road not through Obukhiv, it is not recommended to follow it due to weather conditions.
The ticket price: a full adult ticket – 200 UAH, for pensioners and students – 150 UAH, for schoolchildren – 80 UAH, for preschool children – for free.
Details on the website www.parkkyivrus.com
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– by previous order by tel.: +38 044 461-99-37, +38 050 385-20-35
– or at the cash desk at the entrance to the «Kyivan Rus Park».
