July 22, 2023

from 13.00 to 14.00

Quiet whispers, noise and signs from God himself - all this testified to the beginning of Zazhinki. A well-started harvest provided plentiful supplies of grain, fragrant and tasty bread on the table of the hosts all year round.

At the first exit into the field, a small sheaf of rye was sown, which was called the Master. The first sheaf symbolized the well-being and happiness of the family and the entire community. It was believed that the sheaf had magical abilities, so it was revered in every possible way: it was decorated with a red ribbon, placed in a red corner, its grains were mixed into ritual dishes, seeds and drinks.

We invite you to visit the Belarusian State Museum of Folk Architecture and Life to see the traditions associated with harvesting, hear traditional stubble songs and tunes on musical instruments!

Is waiting for you:

• Reconstruction of the ritual "Zazhinki";
• Master class on harvesting sheaves with a sickle;
• Decoration of sheaves;
• Traditional dances and games.

For an additional fee you can:

• buy souvenirs from folk craftsmen;
• visit the "Belarusian tavern", which is located on the territory of the museum.

Ticket price:

• for adults - 12.00 rubles;
• students of higher education institutions (student card) - 6.00 rubles;
• for schoolchildren, students of vocational, secondary specialized educational institutions - 6.00 rubles;
• for preschool children - free of charge.

The museum exposition is open from 11:00 to 19:00. The box office is open from 11:00 to 18:30.

Dear visitors!

• Please take care of clothing and footwear according to weather conditions.
• The Museum reserves the right to cancel or replace individual episodes of the event depending on weather conditions.
• There is no ATM on the territory of the museum. To purchase souvenirs from artisans, you must have cash with you.
• You can purchase tickets and souvenirs at the box office by bank transfer and in cash.

How to find us?

The museum is located 4 km from the Moscow Ring Road behind the Malinovka car market near the ag. Lake.

Travel from the Yugo-Zapadnaya bus station by suburban buses in the directions: Minsk - Dubentsy, Western cemetery (170Э), Turn to the museum (150), Chiki; fixed-route taxi No. 1277, No. 1111, No. 1026.