Memory of Russia: Military and Historical Festival “Feat of Arms” in Samara region

13 August 2011
Source: IA REGNUM

August 13, 2011 in the village of Beryozki, Volga district, Samara Region takes place a Military History Festival "Feat of Arms' covering the World Military History of 13th – 15th centuries.

Spectators can see walking competitions "one-on-one" and "five-on-five", an exemplary equestrian program "Riders of War" (traditional martial exercises of the 13th century done at full gallop), contests of costumes of medieval Russia, Western Europe and the Gold Horde, the military fun: javelin, logs, archery, etc. During the festival run a fair, children's playground and various workshops.

"The place chosen for the festival is for a reason, it is literally steeped in history. Once the Sarmatians erected here their mounds, and now archaeologists find in them parts of the harness, iron knives and glass beads, "- said the organizer of the festival, head of the club "Legend" Alexei Romanov.