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Russian Military Uniforms Through the Ages

Omsk, Omsk Fortress
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The parade ground of Omsk Fortress hosts a ceremonial formation once again
Guests of the festival are going to see five uniforms representing five historical periods
At that time, wigs became all the rage and stayed in fashion for a whole century
The third costume is worn by a dapper officer of Paul I’s army
Omsk residents are eager to discover little‑known facts about their history
Each costume presentation lasts up to 10 minutes
The fifth costume is the closest to us in time
It represents the years of World War I and the reign of Nicholas II
The mild weather allows for showcasing not just outer garments
As the organizers promised, everyone can take a photo with the reenactors
The porridge melts in your mouth, and the atmosphere of the old field kitchen is utterly captivating
Visitors are free to ask questions about anything not covered in the main program
Starting in March, the festival series will run through the end of April
This is the project “Omsk Region — the Main Russian Military Frontier in Western Siberia”
The weekend event cycle marks the region’s 200th anniversary
The organizers are the “Servicemen of Siberia” club and the “Omsk Fortress” Municipal Center
The project received support from the Presidential Grants Fund
This is how the people of Omsk bring history to life!

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