Russian Knights Vie at Vyborg Castle

Cannon shots awaken a medieval castle near St. Petersburg. Fans of historical reconstruction gather again in the Vyborg Castle.

Today, just as more than six centuries ago, horseback riding and hiking tournaments are held on the square of the fortress. Every stone here remembers knights of the past.

[Alexei Vologa, Festival Host]:
"The atmosphere here is amazing. Just imagine, in the14th century people were fighting here, fortresses were being built. This massive Tower of Olaf hangs over and says, do you deserve to stand next to us?"

According to the festival participants, such fighting has helped to shape them as modern day knights.

[Sergei Myasishchev, Peresvet Club Head]:
"This is probably something that every man seeks. There is a nobility, greatness of soul, what perhaps we are lacking in the modern world, and what they had in the Middle Ages."

These medieval tournament enthusiasts have completely recreated weapons of that time, and demonstrate the reconstruction of the fighting. The only difference is that the swords are not sharpened to avoid injuries in combat.

[Alexei Vologa, Festival Host]:
"But the other things are the same. The weight of weapons and armor, helmets, shields, armor. Everything is done by the same technology, without using modern technologies."

The complete outfit for a Knight weighs about 110 pounds. These riders can be called the real victims of medieval fashion. But if you introduced yourself as a knight, then all armor and weapons must be carried by you.

[Roman Andronov, Festival Participant]:
"Since some time the rules of reconstruction have been made more strict. The man who holds the rank of knight, is obliged to fight on the saddle horse. He has to defend this title."

[Alexei Melnikov, Festival Participant]:
"Most people who remodel a particular time, choose a specific character, a certain social status. They imagine themselves in that time and begin to conform to that social status."

The ranks of infantry are mostly farmers. They participate in foot-borne tournaments.

In addition to the historical reconstruction of fights at the festival, you can also visit the medieval fair.

This is the 15th Military historical festival to take place in Vyborg Castle.

NTD, St. Petersburg, Russia

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[kaahaajaFIN]

@Eleatark Stupid Ukrainian troll cannot speak english, so sad...

[kaahaajaFIN]

@Ratibor83 Learn to speak english dumbo..

[kaahaajaFIN]

@Trillios Enlighten me why am I a retard, or your comment has no value what so ever.

[Trillios]

@kaahaajaFIN well no offence but you are the retard.....

[somethingvs]

when they first get in there, it isnt for fun anymore

[tantorecords]

This is so fucking awesome. The russians know how to re-enact - no health and safety bullshit that holds us back in europe.

[0371998]

@kaahaajaFIN OR LEARN TO SPEAK RUSSIAN!! One DAY I WILL

[Ratibor83]

@kaahaajaFIN are afraid signifies respect, will выQбываться force respect and be afraid.

[Ratibor83]

ролик норм,правда непонял о чем там говорят,а вот коменты живьём убивают, столько идиотов - ужос! бугурт рулит! маладца люди что их организовывают и особенное спасибо их непосредственным участникам- воинам, рыцарям , витязям и богатырям Земли Русской !!! Будь Славна Мидгард-Земля ! ! !

[Eleatark]

@kaahaajaFIN Why I must to speak english? Our country is free and all-sufficient with all. We know only our language. Is sad so, that Finns must now to learn English, because they will forget Finnish language.