Maslenitsa in the «Kievan Rus Park» – is a really joyful celebration surrounded with unique architecture and with plunging into the atmosphere of the real Middle Ages. Our ancestors knew how to have fun and in the Ancient Kiev we respect the age-old traditions. Here different games and competitions will take place together with theatrical stagings with the participance of the horse-trick and pedestrian theatre of the «Kievan Rus Park» with special effects and a fire show.

The holiday history:

Maslenitsa in Rus symbolized the coming of spring and the awakening of nature. Ancient Slavs celebrated the "winter send-off" and the beginning of spring and spring farming. On this day the Sun, which brought the warmth and awakened the nature was honored, that`s why the sacrificial bread looking like this celestial body- a pancake was prepared.

First mentions about Maslenitsa in our ancestor`s calendars are dated with IV c. A.C. (by the way, in the calendars of the v. Romashki of the Kievan region and the v. Lepesovka – modern Hmelnitskiy region). The holiday was actively celebrated not only in the pagan period but also after the introduction of Christianity by prince Volodymyr in the year 988.

The celebration program:

The program will start with the solemn greeting of the Kievan prince Volodymyr. And in the same way as a thousand years ago during the prince`s greeting ceremony all the people will be generously treated with pancakes, bagels and other delicatessen. The Ancient Kiev guests are awaited by thrilling performances of the Princely troops: horse and pedestrian fights, the demonstration of the possession of all types of the medieval weapon and also horsetricks.

Entertainment:

From the entertainment for children and adults: a traditional Maslenitsa pole with prizes, tug-of-war, ancient Slavic games, friendly and joyful round dancings. For the victory in the interactives and competitions the guests of the Ancient Kiev will get treats and a lot of surprises.

Also in the «Kievan Rus Park» you can:

Ride horses and in carriages

Shoot a bow or toss spears in a shooting range

Make a photo session in historical costumes

To enjoy pancakes with different fillings and other goodies

Buy handmade souvenirs and other good on the masters fair

Learn something new on numerous master-classes.