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Poltavka: a Pumpkin Style Hospitality

Poltavka (Omsk Region)
Full Story: 54 photosQuick Impression: 18 photos
Poltavka greets visitors with a monument honoring the conquerors of the virgin lands
The well‑maintained Glory Park, shaped like a five‑pointed star, is the heart of the village
In 2020, a monument to home front workers by Oksana Boyko was installed nearby
Local artist Alexander Demchenko creates these unusual animal‑themed pieces
Poltavka’s crafty tinker manages to turn spare parts into distinctive works of art
A guardian like this would become handy in any rural yard
The recipes aren’t just local — they also come from the net, and all is available for tasting
Visitors are welcomed here with pumpkin dishes exclusively
These are the giant pumpkins entered by locals in the “Queen of the Garden” contest
The program opens with performances by Poltavka’s folk ensembles
Knocking down pins with a small pumpkin is something new — and that’s what makes it exciting
It’s fun to dance to the Russian song “The Moon Shines,” repeating the simple steps
The colorful photo zones are never empty
This event format is being held for the first time, and after just an hour, it’s drawing to a close
Even the organizers want to take a keepsake photo
By the way, the Church of the Royal Passion‑Bearers stands near “Rus” Cultural Center
Father Sergiy welcomes guests — a baptism ceremony is scheduled here today
The fresco paints have a special composition: these murals are not only beautiful but also long‑lasting

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