Battle of the Nations 2011

In Khotyn, from April 30 to May 3, 2011 was the second international festival of historical reconstruction of the Middle Ages called "Battle of the Nations." This year was attended by teams from seven countries - Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Belarus, Italy, Germany and Canada (Quebec). Thousands of spectators and participants gathered at this festival. It looked all very big. The main objective of the organizers of the festival "Battle of the Nations" was a demonstration of the historical reconstruction of the Middle Ages, the organization fights and competitions that have joined the team re-enactors from different countries. And of course, the audience got an incredibly exciting spectacle,.

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2. The most interesting is the fact that we liked - it was a reproduction of the customs and way of life of the Middle Ages of the tournament. On the territory of Khotyn fortress were built military camps, the participants wore historical costumes, were also presented unique medieval armor and weapons that are produced gunsmiths modernity. It is in this part of photo I want to draw your attention to the life and lifestyle that participants successfully restored almost to the smallest detail. The second part will be photos directly from fighting themselves.



3. Historical reconstruction - hobby (activity), which combines the knowledge of history, arts and sports skills. As a general rule, re-enactors are studying and playing clothes, household items and weapons of ancient times.



4. At the entrance to the castle stood guard, they are strictly checked tickets and stamped on his left hand, which was visible only under ultraviolet light. At the same festival for the following order of the local police.



5. In addition to the beautiful and realistic battles, the audience just could visit the fair, which sold handmade products: jewelry and clothing, armor and weapons of the Middle Ages. Unfortunately, food and a variety of home-cooked meals at the fair were not very tasty and also very expensive. Most likely sellers counted more foreigners than to the public.



6. The action gladly posed for photographers. Demonstrated their life and clothing.



7. eyeing "concubines."



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10. The winner is expected to cold beer and fish.



11. Modest representatives of the Belarusian Middle Ages.



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13. languishing in prison while waiting for a knight.



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15. Love is eternal.



16. Announcement: Young man gets acquainted with a woman from his or neighboring tribe to enjoy spending time, composing songs and ballads under the stars. Statement: knight, without bad habits, lock provided in the personal possession has a vehicle - a white horse. Contact: reply to any messenger. Scrolls without portraits ladies do not accept.



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18. Bring husband beer after work - a noble pursuit.



19. Medieval men's shoes.



20. Before the battle.



21. The great battles were fed, as well as in the Middle Ages - meat and wine.



22. The food is prepared exclusively on the fire.



23. Some participants brought poultry.



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25. So look before lovers. Nothing has changed in the last couple of centuries.



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27. Dining siesta.



28. I liked the fair tin soldiers with excellent detail. Probably because as a child so wanted to collect them. By the way, one soldier was from 60 to 200 UAH.



29. The warm up before mass Bugurt.



30. Age of festival participants from 18 and up while you are alive.



31. In the military camp is clearly dominated by patriarchy. Women were not against it.



32. Homemaker those times.



33. Here is the kitchen life.



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38. In the manufacture of chain mail takes an average of 4 months. Mail consists of 20-30 thousand rings and woven steel wire manually. Weighs 7.10 kg.



39. Inside the camp.



40. Promises star castle and a white horse, for sure.



41. Sleep on all the rules of the Middle Ages - on the straw.



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44. Communication centuries.



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46. ​​Noble monk from the soul poured brew and beer. For kvass took 5 UAH 8 USD for a beer.

47. In between battles, Marshal cook dinner.



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50. Items and equipment were taken here in just such chests.



51. Preparation of military weapons.



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53. Battle warehouse.



54. The main street of the camp, we can say Avenue.



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57. Woo came.



58. The Russians fought valiantly to the holes. Therefore, and won first place. Well done!



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60. So look campground.



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65. Housekeeper.



66. Advocates for the rear and Sponge Bob.



67. More some shoes. By the way, high-quality work, with the sole.



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