FestRider Photo Blog

Red Hill: Heralding the Arrival of Summer

Yalutorovsk (Tyumen Region)
Full Story: 90 photosQuick Impression: 21 photos
The organizers walk the audience through the program of the three‑hour festivities
The venue — Sretenskaya Square, the historic heart of Yalutorovsk
There is a tradition to dress up for this day: red is believed to bring good luck
Despite the gloomy sky, Red Hill was a success — and summer feels just a little bit closer!
Skill and belief in success have always been highly valued among the Cossacks
A waltz is performed especially for them — it probably brings back the memories of their first dates
Two teams are working simultaneously
…otherwise it’ll be hard to flip the giant pancake neatly to the other side
The pancake chefs slice it, and volunteers serve the portions
Soon another wonderful group will take the stage…
Yet another station challenges visitors to run between swinging sacks
The concert continues, and the stars of this day are the children
The cracklings are nicely browned, and now it’s time for the eggs
It’s not often when people witness a project of this scale
With the fire going strong, the dish will be ready in just a few minutes
This honorable mission calls for speed
It’s important to serve everything while the dish is still hot
The guests are clearly enjoying it
The Grand Samovar is filled with a special herbal tea blend
Themed photo zones are set up all across the square
…and others — with elegant jewelry and souvenirs

Continuing with the Theme

The jury’s next tasty stop is Ilyinskoye village (Kataysk District)90 shots

Trans‑Urals: Where Tea Tells a Story

Kargapolye (Kurgan Region)

And in the meantime, there’s time for a photo session — the kind you can only get at Winter Farewell!132 shots

Say Goodbye to Winter, Say Hello to Pancakes

Omsk, Krutaya Gorka Neighbourhood

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)

…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

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

Poltavka: a Pumpkin Style Hospitality

Poltavka (Omsk Region)

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

“Three Arrows”: Traditions That Shape the Future

Gilyovo (Tyumen Region)

All photo stories: 36