In Chernihiv, an international festival "Princes Gate"
In Chernihiv an international festival "Princes Gate" Chernihiv belongs to the oldest cities in Europe. Its history dates back to a depth of XIII century. Already in the year 907 Chernigov referred to as the second city after Kyiv Rus. During its heyday Chernihiv principality little territory,its size is not inferior to most countries in Europe. An important role in the development of the Chernigov principality played by representatives of Scandinavian nations. Numerous archaeological and written data suggest significant contribution that left Ancient Norsemen in the development of the state. Around the city of Chernihiv are numerous archaeological sitesand testifying Scandinavians stay in this area, including: Shestovytsya, crawled, Lystven, Rohoscha and others. Traditionally, in Chernihiv region and festivals Slavic-Scandinavian culture, such as "Korovel", "Kievan Rus", "Lystven-fest", "Mstislav-fest." This year, this list was added. Yes, 24 - 25 July Czernyhovi held an international festival of history Slavic-Scandinavian culture "Princes Gate". The organizers of the festival were of strategic urban development and tourism department of culture and education management Chernihiv City Council together with the club of historical reconstruction "Black Prince". What distinguished this festival from others? For the first time in Chernihiv on a similar event was attended and participated in competitions REAL Vikings club AgderVikinglag. Also at the festival clubs were presented military-historical reconstruction "Berserk", "Beech Steel" from Chernivtsi, 'Raroh "from New Kakhovka," Varufors "," Veverytsya "," Kitezh "," Yar-tour "of Kyiv" Grad Kryvetskyy "KryvyiHorn. And, of course, of our city, namely representatives of the club "Black Prince" and "Sivertsi." Main events held at the Alley of Heroes. The festival artists working town, there were demonstrations fighting clubs of history and historical fencing, etc were creative teams. All participants were vidnacheni diplomas, and the winners Yash Maximen in the category "Circle of Odin" (club "berserk", m. Chernivtsi) and Alexander Zaporozhets in the category "Loki Circle" (club "Sivertsi" c. Chernigov) were awarded diplomas and medals. According to the strategic management City Development and Tourism City CouncilSource: http://artlife.rv.ua/