On June 10-11, the Russian capital held the Times and Epochs major reenactment festival which culminated in the epic Battle of a Thousand Swords between medieval warriors.
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Nearly 2,500 reenactors from Russia, Britain, Italy, France, Germany, Poland and other countries participated in the Times and Epochs festival.
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The battle between Russians, steppe people and Vikings took two days.
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The battle between Russians, steppe people and Vikings took two days.
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The festival demonstrated clashes between Russian princes as well as their struggle against steppe warriors and Vikings.
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The Battle of a Thousand Swords became the largest reenactment festival in Russia.
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This year, reenactment scenes involved 18 horses, as well as sheep, bulls, goats and geese.
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Kolomenskoye Park was dotted with reenactors’ camps, evoking the life of their ancestors who lived in the 9-10th centuries.
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Guests could observe battles, listen to folk music, and play old games among other activities.
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The festival helped its visitors learn and understand their forefathers’ history better.
