On February, 12 and 13 Ancient Kyiv in the Principality of Kyivan Rus («Kyivan Rus Park») invites to a bright romantic program, which will be interesting for everybody: couples in love, families with children and those who are looking for their soul mate.
The romance of the Middle Ages with riding purebred horses, ancient Slavic amusements, horse performances, tasty medieval dishes from fire are waiting for the guests.
Behind the entrance gates of the Principality, guests will find a live medieval city with fortifications, princely terems and tribunes, the estates of ancient Kyiv residents, huge siege weapons and the boat of ancient Vikings. There is even the reconstructed functioning wooden Basyl`s church of the Хth century, where you can organize a wedding.
On February, 12 and 13, a romantic holiday program, which will begin with the solemn greeting from the Princely Court, will be the present for Valentine’s Day. Unforgettable impressions will be given by the ritual of guests` initiation into the inhabitants of Ancient Kyiv.
Then the beautiful female visitors will have an unforgettable meeting with the fairy-tale prince on a white horse. The guests will see horse performances with the participation of horses of unique historical breeds collected from all over the world in the Princely stable. In tandem with the experienced stunt riders, these beautiful animals will impress the audience with virtuoso rides.
The experienced horse breeders will introduce the guests to horses of rare ancient breeds and tell about their features, origin and what prominent historical figures owned the representatives of one or other breed. At an open master-class on training and horse care, the visitors will learn how to treat these animals so that they are not only healthy and obedient, but also become true friends.
Everyone will be able to approach the horses, palm them, arrange a bright photo session and even ride on horseback or in a carriage. You can take carrots, beets with you and treat the horses with the permission of the stable administration.
But that’s not all! The guests of the Principality will be able not only to watch what is happening on the stage. The inhabitants of Ancient Kyiv will invite everyone to take part in fun Slavic amusements and ancient rituals, dance flash mobs and fiery round dances.
For the rest of their lives, the enamored will remember a romantic ride for two in Ancient Kyiv on horseback or in a carriage.
By visiting the fortune teller, you can touch the ancient secret knowledge, learn the secrets of success in love and taste herbal drinks after forgotten recipes.
The inhabitants of Ancient Kyiv will warmly welcome the guests, tell about their lives and share their skills with them. In the medieval shooting range, they will teach you how to throw axes at a target, at the mint – to mint a coin «for luck», in the Princely costume room – to put on historical costumes of the Kyivan Rus times. In the medieval shop, you can choose original handmade souvenirs for an exclusive romantic gift to your loved ones. The fans of extreme sports will enjoy the high-speed slide «Zmiy Gorynych» and the rope descent «Politaylo» near the Forest Lake of Ancient Kyiv.
The princely cooks will treat the guests with hot drinks and tasty dishes from fire.
If you wish to prolongate your romantic journey to the Middle Ages for one more day, you can stay for the night in comfortable rooms (by previous booking).
Everything in the Principality is saturated with medieval romance! No wonder it is here where a huge number of men confess their love, riding on a «white horse» in armor.
The program may change.
Visiting Ancient Kyiv takes place in compliance with the requirements of the quarantine regime.
Ancient Kyiv is located in a 45-minutes` drive from modern Kyiv – Kyiv region, Obukhiv district, vill. Zastugna (near the vill. Kopachiv).
You can get by your own car or by public transport. The schedule of route taxis check on the «Obukhivtrans» website or on the «Kyivan Rus Park» website in the «Contacts» section.
The best way by your own car is through the city of Obukhiv.
The ticket price: a full adult ticket – 230 Uah, for pensioners and students – 150 Uah., for schoolchildren – 100 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».
ROMANTIC SHOW, VALENTINE`S DAY
