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Reenacting the 1812 Patriotic War near Maloyaroslavets

On October 21, the Kaluga Region hosted a traditional historical reenactment of the Battle of Maloyaroslavets took place during the 1812 Patriotic War against... 27.10.2011, Sputnik International

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Reenacting the 1812 Patriotic War near Maloyaroslavets

On October 21, the Kaluga Region hosted a traditional historical reenactment of the Battle of Maloyaroslavets took place during the 1812 Patriotic War against Napoleon.

© Photo : Evgeniy LyulyukinOn October 21, the Kaluga Region hosted a traditional historical reenactment of the Battle of Maloyaroslavets which took place during the 1812 Patriotic War against Napoleon.

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On October 21, the Kaluga Region hosted a traditional historical reenactment of the Battle of Maloyaroslavets which took place during the 1812 Patriotic War against Napoleon.

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The festival was organized by the International Military Historical Association.

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The Battle of Maloyaroslavets ranks among those encounters which turned the tide of the 1812 War and predetermined the defeat of Napoleon’s army.

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The reenactment includes battles between infantry, artillery and cavalry units.

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Battle scenes involve over 500 representatives of various clubs and military history associations.

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Maloyaroslavets has been hosting the reenactments using the facilities of a local military history museum since 1987.

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Each year, the reenactment becomes more and more grandiose and spectacular, festival guests say.

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The festival is traditionally held every third Sunday in October.

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Organizers say the festival is attended by some 3,000 visitors from Russia and abroad.

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This year’s festival opened with the thematic musical soiree “The Unforgettable Glory of Ancestors.” Drummer companies also performed.

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The reenactment of battle scenes.

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Every year, festival participants meet with schoolchildren and youth.

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Participants in the historical reenactment festival.

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Participants in the historical reenactment festival.

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In 2012, Russia will mark the 200th anniversary of the 1812 Patriotic War. The reenactment’s organizers and participants promise something special next year.