This weekend, on February. 26 and 27, it is planned to say goodbye to winter in an original way near Kyiv. In Ancient Kyiv in the Principality of Kyivan Rus («Kyivan Rus Park»), there will be a farewell to winter according to ancient traditions, and the horse program will be the highlight of the action. The guests are awaited by medieval amusements, rituals, round dances and master-classes, tasty dishes from fire and horseback riding… And all of this in a real, live medieval city!
Since olden times a large farewell to winter has been organized in Ukraine. Since pre-Christian times, our ancestors have known: if you are tired of a gloomy winter and want spring sunshine, you need to arrange noisy festivities to scare winter and make it go away, and spring will soon wake up after the winter sleep.
On February, 26 and 27, the inhabitants of the Principality invite to the traditional «Farewell to winter» festivities, in order to remember the traditions of our ancestors together, kick away the winter, call for spring and have fun from the heart in the atmosphere of the living Middle Ages. And ancient Slavic amusements and rituals will fill the program with a special coloring.
The inhabitants of the Principality will open for the guests the gates to a real medieval city – Ancient Kyiv, where you can see monumental wooden defensive structures (about 300 meters long), Mickle`s Gate (21 meters high), the estates of Kyiv residents of the Хth-ХIIth centuries, the princely terems and tribunes, the watchtowers, and also the reconstructed functioning wooden temple of Kyiv of the Хth century. The unique expositions with siege weapons, the reconstructed battle boat of the Хth century, and even the medieval torture room are waiting for the visitors.
On February, 26 and 27, the guests will enjoy an interesting entertaining program dedicated to ancient Slavic traditions and rituals. The inhabitants of Ancient Kyiv will invite both adults and children to take part in merry and cognitive competitions, fiery Slavic round dances.
The visitors will see the unique «live» collection of horses of rare ancient breeds, collected from the farthest corners of the world in the Princely stable. The experienced horse breeders will tell you a lot of interesting things about the history of breeding and the characteristics of the breeds. The guests will be amazed by the grace and skill of these beautiful horses. At the open master-classes on training and horse care, the experienced horse breeders will share with the visitors the secret of how to make these smart and noble animals become true friends for their owners.
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.
The horse-trick performances, during which the courageous riders will amaze the visitors with the masterly possession of medieval weapons, will give unforgettable emotions.
In Ancient Kyiv, traditional Ukrainian ancient horse martial arts are being revived: trick riding and horseback archery. Everyone can master the ancient martial art of horseback archery by enrolling in the «Prince Volodymyr» school of horseback archery. It is very simple to become its student: you need to contact the organizers in Ancient Kyiv or call (050) 385-06-14 and (050) 385-20-35. So from the first lesson, you will begin to comprehend the art of controlling a horse and accurate bow shooting. Join the fighting traditions of our ancestors!
In Ancient Kyiv, everyone will feel like a real resident of the medieval city. Here you can walk along the medieval streets, holding your breath from the masterpieces of medieval architecture, visit the medieval shop and choose an original handmade souvenir for memory. In the medieval shooting range – learn how to accurately shoot a bow, at the mint – how to mint coins after the ancient technology, in the Princely costume room you can put on the costumes of the Kyivan Rus times. By visiting the healer-soothsayer, you can learn about the secrets of the past and the future and taste herbal drinks after ancient recipes.
The fans of extreme will enjoy the «Zmiy Gorynych» high-speed slide and the «Politaylo» rope descent.
You can warm up and taste delicious dishes and drinks prepared by princely cooks on an open fire in the warm cozy Princely tavern.
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).
Ancient Kyiv opens at 10:00. The program will begin at 13:30.
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. (a promotional price instead of 250 Uah.), for pensioners and students – 150 Uah., for schoolchildren – 100 Uah., for preschool children – for free.
Details on the website www.parkkyivrus.com
The Interfax subscribers can save money with the “openbusiness-20” promo code for a 20%-discount for a full price adult ticket to the Principality of Kyivan Rus:
– 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».
On the night from December, 31, 2021, from 20:00 on January, 1, 2022, in Ancient Kyiv in the Principality of Kyivan Rus («Kyivan Rus Park»), a grandiose festive entertainment program with horse performances, colorful characters, traditional medieval amusements, dances, live vocals and a fiery show will take place. Also, the guests will see the twin show and an interactive musical with fire special effects, which will be interesting both for adults and children. And also: tasty hot dishes prepared on fire, drinks and tinctures, free horse riding, gifts and treats for every guest and fireworks.
The New Year’s masquerade will be the highlight of the fabulous extravaganza. Here you will meet historical characters, the heroes of fairy tales and epics, and even movies. The action will take place in a unique place – at the medieval amphitheatre.
The ancient city will shine with bright festive lights, and torches and bonfires throughout the territory will warm and add a special flavor to the atmosphere.
From 20:00 the guests will be awaited by festive music, food points with hot dishes prepared on open fire, and the possibility to ride a horse for free. The gray-bearded magician will meet everyone at the residence of the New Year 2022 and offer to write a letter with wishes. At the tilting yard, the program will begin with the «freedom of horses» action, and after – the festive greeting from the inhabitants of Ancient Kyiv. The guests will be told a New Year’s fairy tale about horses with a presentation of breeds, and the real immersion in the medieval surroundings will be created by the torch horse riding tours.
From 22:00 the rich part of the program will begin with a bell chime, the Winter’s entry and its ascent to the throne, the arrival of three winter months and the ritual of handing over the scrolls. The guests will enjoy the New Year’s songs in «live performance», as well as the colorful photo session with fairytale and historical characters, holiday horses and the incredible entourage of the real medieval city of Kyiv with its monumental architecture.
The uniqueness of the celebration in Ancient Kiev lies in the fact that here guests not only watch the program, but they themselves are part of a bright action. Throughout the celebration, it will be possible to forget about the «constraint of modernity» and detached observation – and relax from the very heart, joining dance battles, tug-of-war, fun games, fascinating rites and master classes on medieval dances. The movement, dances and fun amusements will definitely not let anyone get bored or cold!
At midnight, the Prince of Kyiv will congratulate the guests with the most sincere and warmest congratulations on the New Year 2022 and will arrange bright fireworks over Ancient Kyiv. The program will continue with fiery songs and well-known music of the well-known performers.
Unrestrained fun throughout the festive program is guaranteed by funny contests, unusual medieval games, fiery dance flash mobs, songs and round dances around the Christmas tree.
It will be possible to warm up in the Main New Year`s Residence, near the bonfires, with hot dishes and mulled wine, fiery dances, in the warm Princely tavern by previous booking.
You can plan fun for more than one day! In Ancient Kyiv there is a possibility to stay for the night in comfortable rooms, by previous booking.
The Principality of Kyivan Rus is the best place to celebrate the New Year for both large and small companies.
Visiting «Kyivan Rus Park» takes place in compliance with the requirements of the quarantine regime.
The beginning of the program on December, 31 at 20:00. The end around 02:00.
The price of tickets to Ancient Kyiv on December, 31, 2021: for adults – 395 Uah., for pensioners and students – 250 Uah., for schoolchildren – 150 Uah., for preschool children – for free.
Address: Kyiv region, Obukhiv district, vill. Kopachiv. You can get by your own car or by public transport. Check the schedule of route taxis on the «Obukhivtrans» website or on the «Kyivan Rus Park» website in the «Contacts» section.
Phone: +38 050 385 20 35, +38 044 461 99 37
Details on the website: https://parkkyivrus.com/
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/parkkyivrus
The Interfax subscribers can save money with the “openbusiness-20” promo code for a 20%-discount for a full price adult ticket to the Principality of Kyivan Rus:
– 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».
In the unique place – the live medieval city of Ancient Kyiv in the Principality of Kyivan Rus, situated in the Kyiv region, an incredibly bright and colorful «Winter fairy tale» New Year program for children and adults will take place from December, 18 till January, 19. Theatrical performances, the New Year`s residence, horse shows and riding on a horseback and in carriages, tasty hot dishes in the tavern, flights on the rope descent, fortune-telling from the soothsayer-healer, interesting souvenirs, coin minting and the possibility of an unforgettable weekend with accommodation will be waiting for the guests.
From December, 18 till January, 9 on weekends and festive days there will work the New Year`s Residence, where every small and adult visitor will have the possibility to write a letter to the gray-bearded magician and leave it in the magic wish box.
During the «Winter fairy tale» on weekends and festive days the guests will see the festive performance with plunging into ancient traditions, rites and fairy tales. Only in Kyivan Rus it will be possible to see the unique author`s performance – the theatrical horse interactive of the fight between the overseas and the Slavic characters. The theatrical «gate storming», spells, different games and amusements will be waiting for the guests. Every willing one will get a chance to join the master-class on carol singing and also see the performance based on the story of N. Gogol – «Evenings on a Farm near Dikanka». And also – both children and adults will be invited to take part in fiery battles, round dances and flash mobs.
Ob Christmas, December, 25 and from January, 7 the fairy tale inhabitants of Ancient Kyiv will play the real nativity scene: Virgin Mary with the holy baby, shepherds, magi, and, of course – the struggle of good and evil and the victory of good in the finale.
A grandiose celebration of the New Year`s night will be waiting for the guests on December, 31 from 21:00! Ancient Kyiv has prepared a bright festive entertaining program with music and dances, the performances of the horse theatre and various amusements, tasty hot dishes, drinks and tinctures, gifts, treats and fireworks. You have never had such a celebration in your life!
During the whole New Year celebration cycle on weekends and festive days it will be possible to enjoy tasty meals, prepared on open fire, in garden houses and in the warm tavern.
In Ancient Kyiv every visitor will feel himself as the real citizen of the medieval city. Here you can put on historical costumes of Kyivan Rus times, learn to accurately shoot a bow, toss knives and mint coins according to ancient technology. When visiting the soothsayer the visitors will taste herbal teas according to forgotten recipes and will touch the ancient secret knowledge. And in the medieval shop and on the fair of masters – they will choose original handmade souvenirs for memory.
The lovers of extreme will be pleased with the «Zmiy Gorynych» speed slide and the «Politaylo» rope descent with tracks of different difficulties.
Those willing to continue their rest can stay for the night in comfortable rooms (by previous booking).
Ticket price (the price on the New Year`s night differs):
– For adults 200-250 Uah (depending on the date of visiting),
– For pensioners and students 150 Uah,
– For schoolchildren 100 Uah,
– For preschool children – for free.
Address: Kyiv region, Obukhiv district, village Kopachiv. You can get by your own car or by public transport. Check the schedule of route taxis on the «Obukhivtrans» website or on the «Kyivan Rus Park» website in the «Contacts» section.
Phone: +38 050 385 20 35, +38 044 461 99 37
Details on the website: https://parkkyivrus.com/
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/parkkyivrus
The Interfax subscribers can save money with the “openbusiness-20” promo code for a 20%-discount for a full price adult ticket to the Principality of Kyivan Rus:
– 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».
On September, 25 and 26 plunge into the amazing world of horse-trick art! «Centaurs» – is the festival, which unites the best stuntmen of Ukraine, that represent our country on international festivals and participate in the world show-programs.
The participants will demonstrate amazing tricks: riding upside down, backwards, on two horses at the same time, they will slide beneath the horse, build «pyramids». And all of this at full gallop!
Arabesques, Cossack drags, pistols and French crosses – this is not the full list of breathtaking tricks, which can be seen on the «Centaurs» festival.
The event will be carried out in accordance with the quarantine measures.
Ancient Kyiv opens at 10:00, the program will begin at 13:30.
The ticket price: a full adult ticket – 250 UAH, for pensioners and students – 150 UAH, for schoolchildren – 100 UAH, for preschool children – for free.
Ancient Kyiv in the «Kyivan Rus Park» is located in Kyiv region, Obukhiv district, the vill. Kopachiv.
Details on the website www.parkkyivrus.com
Subscribers can save their money using the “openbusiness-20” promo code for a 20%-discount for a full price adult ticket to the Principality of Kyivan Rus:
– 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».
On July, 6, 10 and 11 in Ancient Kyiv in the Principality of Kyivan Rus («Kyivan Rus Park») the large celebration of Ivan Kupala according to ancient traditions, with a rich show-program, horse-trick performances, the unique reconstruction of ancient rites, shooting fireballs from the Trebuchet, the spectacular burning of a scarecrow and round dances around it will take place. Also horse riding, jumping over the fire, master-classes on weaving wreaths and launching them on water, tasty dishes and drinks, traditional Slavic amusements, the possibility to stay for the night in comfortable rooms and a lot of interesting in a real live medieval city will be waiting for the guests!
Ancient Kyiv opens at 10:00.
The beginning of the program on July, 6 – around 18:00 in a relax-format and from 20:00 in full mode, on July, 10 and 11 – around 14:00.
The end of the program:
– on Kupala night from July, 6 to July, 7 and on July, 10 – at 1:00, from 01:00 till 02:00 – Medieval disco;
– July, 11 – at 19:00.
* The program may be changed.
The entry ticket price:
• A full adult ticket: July, 6 – 200 UAH., July, 10 and 11 – 250 UAH.
• for pensioners and students – 150 UAH.,
• for schoolchildren: July, 6 – 80 UAH., July, 10 and 11 – 100 UAH.
• for preschool children – for free.
Ancient Kyiv in the «Kyivan Rus Park» is located in Kyiv region, Obukhiv district, the vill. Kopachiv.
Details on the website www.parkkyivrus.com
The Interfax subscribers can save money with the “openbusiness-20” promo code for a 20%-discount for a full price adult ticket to the Principality of Kyivan Rus:
– 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».
On March, 13 and 14 2021 the largest Maslenitsa celebration in Ukraine will take place in Ancient Kyiv in the Principality of Kyivan Rus («Kyivan Rus Park»). In Ancient Kyiv – a real, live, medieval city, surrounded by the masterpieces of the architecture of Kyivan Rus, the guests will be awaited by: ancient traditions and rites, a bright entertaining program with the solemn meeting of the prince, horse-trick performances, traditional burning of a huge Maslenitsa scarecrow. With the dusk, a bright evening fire program will begin. And, of course, hot pancakes with different fillings, hot drinks and tasty dishes prepared on open fire, horse riding, traditional Slavic funs, gifts on Maslenitsa poles, open master-classes, the ancient «Kolodiy» ritual and the unique «Maslenitsa nativity scene» in the ancient Slavic language.
• The program may change
Ancient Kyiv opens at 10:00, the program starts at 13:30.
The ticket price: a full adult ticket – 250 UAH, for pensioners and students – 150 UAH, for schoolchildren – 100 UAH, for preschool children – for free.
Ancient Kyiv in the «Kyivan Rus Park» is located in Kyiv region, Obukhiv district, the vill. Kopachiv.
Details on the website www.parkkyivrus.com
The Interfax subscribers can save money with the “openbusiness-20” promo code for a 20%-discount for a full price adult ticket to the Principality of Kyivan Rus:
– 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».
