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The Magnetic Magic of Red
Omsk, City Garden
97 women in red dresses brought the “Heart of the World” flashmob to the City Garden. From there, they marched in a vibrant parade through the historic center of Omsk — turning ordinary streets into a celebration.
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“Three Arrows”: Traditions That Shape the Future
Gilyovo (Tyumen Region)
An annual Slavic festival in the village of Gilyovo, near Zavodoukovsk, brings generations together in a meaningful way. Three arrows stand for time itself: the past, the present, and the future.
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Nowruz: Calling Spring with Tradition and Creativity
Odesskoye (Omsk Region)
The spring festival was a grand celebration. Songs from different cultures filled the air, sports competitions brought everyone together, and the special atmosphere of nature’s awakening united the crowd — blurring the lines between generations and cultures.
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Say Goodbye to Winter, Say Hello to Pancakes
Omsk, Krutaya Gorka Neighbourhood
he air was filled with music, laughter, and the irresistible scent of pancakes. The highlight? A collective effort that produced more than 2,000 pumpkin pancakes — a feat that landed the community in the Russian Gastronomic Book of Records.
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Igloo City Made of Snow: Sun Above and Ice Below
Novosibirsk, Boomerang Beach
Every February people turn snow into architecture on the solid ice of the Ob Sea. It’s a traditional winter festival in Novosibirsk where teams compete to build igloos — and this year, they went big: 542 teams with 3,850 participants.
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Trans‑Urals: Where Tea Tells a Story
Kargapolye (Kurgan Region)
The 5th Winter Festival “Trans‑Urals Tea” brought warmth to the Kurgan Region. Uzvar, sbiten, and herbal brews — these are what the participants treated the guests, competing in the art of making warming drinks.
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Fire Miracle of the New Year Night
Omsk, Omsk Fortress
Andrey Zaderiy, a gifted ceramist, was the main character of the New Year night in Omsk Fortress. Hundreds of city people were delighted to watch the final firing of his Fire Horse, the clay sculpture two meters high.
