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Traditions & Crafts: 17

The organizers are fully ready an hour before the event starts102 shots

“Three Arrows”: Traditions That Shape the Future

Gilyovo (Tyumen Region)

The intricate patterns on the costumes add a touch of magic to every movement84 shots

Nowruz: Calling Spring with Tradition and Creativity

Odesskoye (Omsk Region)

This is how the first pumpkin festival in Poltavka will be remembered54 shots

Poltavka: a Pumpkin Style Hospitality

Poltavka (Omsk Region)

The performers add a distinctly authentic national flavor to the whole process69 shots

Exploring the Traditions of Siberian Germans

Alexandrovka and Azovo (Omsk Region)

…so they’re ready to answer any questions — especially about the great bell from 1904126 shots

Big Bells Return to the Small Homeland

Tyumen, Gilyovskaya Grove

The last keepsake photos are taken129 shots

Bear Lake Fun: A Mud Festival Adventure

Novo‑Ilyinskoye (Kurgan Region)

The festival goes on, creating a full sense of being transported to the century before last210 shots

Summer Gathering: Siberians and Their Traditions

Bolsherechye (Omsk Region)

With the fire going strong, the dish will be ready in just a few minutes90 shots

Red Hill: Heralding the Arrival of Summer

Yalutorovsk (Tyumen Region)

It all starts with a procession on the square near the House of Friendship78 shots

Nowruz will Bring the Spring

Omsk, House of Friendship Square

The final touch remains: burning the straw effigy132 shots

Winter Farewell in the Pancake Capital of Russia

Yalutorovsk (Tyumen Region)

The Astyrovka choir will bring the packed program to a close75 shots

Gorkovsky District Turns 100

Gorkovskoye (Omsk Region)

The eye‑catching, artisanal baked goods are soon to take part in the Kalach Bread Festival72 shots

Taste Kalach and Greet Kalachinsk!

Kalachinsk (Omsk Region)

All that’s left is to take memorable photos…78 shots

Cossack Culture Festival in Generalovka

Generalovka (Omsk Region)

All the emotions of victory have been lived through, and commemorative photos have been taken84 shots

The Heartbeat of “Siberian Summer”

Kalachinsk (Omsk Region)

But of course, nowadays it’s not superstition that matters, but the preservation of cultural heritage45 shots

“Rusalia”: A Mermaid Festival at the Lake

Lyubino‑Malorossy (Omsk Region)

…and take unique memorable shots36 shots

Fire of Ligo: Latvian Heritage with Siberian Hospitality

Bobrovka (Omsk Region)

The Parade of Nationalities brought together about two thousand participants120 shots

Russia Day: The Unity That Gives Confidence

Omsk, Lyubinsky Avenue