June 17, 2023 from 11.00 to 17.00 (interactive day)
June 18, 2023 from 11.00 to 16.30

The First World War is one of the most tragic and at the same time little-known pages of our history. This conflict turned the lives of millions of people upside down, destroyed 4 empires, including the Russian one, which became the impetus for Belarusians to acquire their statehood. But it is worth remembering that this is one of the bloodiest wars in the history of mankind. More than 1 million of our compatriots died, almost 2 million people became refugees, thousands of villages and towns were destroyed.

On June 17-18, at the Belarusian State Museum of Folk Architecture and Life, we will remember the events of those difficult times as part of the military-historical festival for the reconstruction of the events of the First World War. The organizer of the event, in addition to the museum, is the cultural and historical foundation for the memory of the First World War "Kroki" with the support of the historical and cultural complex "Stalin's Line".

The main action of the festival is the battle between the German and Russian troops during the beginning of the Baranovichi operation, when in 1916 the Russian troops of the Western Front tried to “break through” the defense of the German units on the front line near Baranovichi in order to support the strike of the troops of the South-Western Front, which carried out this moment of the famous "Brusilovsky breakthrough".

It should be remembered that in the Russian Imperial Army there were more than 200 units of Belarusian origin. Among them are the Life Guards Grodno Hussar Regiment, the 54th Minsk Infantry Regiment, Molodechensky, Kobrinsky, Forest, Bobruisk, Lida Regiments. Some of the listed regiments even had appropriate quarters and took part in the above-described hostilities. Many famous Belarusians participated in the war, became famous for their exploits and courage. Among them we can recall our famous writers and poets - J. Kupala, J. Kolas, M. Goretsky (awarded 2 medals for courage).

The reconstruction will take place in a traditional Belarusian village of the late 19th - early 20th century. surrounded by original monuments of wooden architecture. You are waiting for: soldiers in full military equipment, weapons, pyrotechnics and much more.

We invite everyone to take part in the festival and attend an interactive lesson on the history of the First World War!

In the program of the festival (sector "Central Belarus", from the ticket office of the museum on foot 10-20 minutes):

June 17, 2023 from 11.00 to 17.00 - interactive day (2 excursions to the camp of reenactors - beginning at 14.00 and 15.00):

11.00 - 17.00 - formation of locations and their inspection.

June 18, 2023 from 11.00 to 16.30:

11.00 - 13.00 - excursion service in architectural monuments;

13.00 - 13.15 - solemn opening of the festival;

13.20 - 14.20 - tour of the festival locations with the host (including the camp of reenactors);

14.20 - 14.50 - repeated round of the festival locations;

15.00 - 15.40 - reconstruction of the battle;

15.40 - 16.30 - rewarding of the festival participants.

In a programme:

• World War I reenactors - people who recreate various parts of the Russian Imperial and German armies in full gear in accordance with historical sources and entourage items;
• Animation camp for museum guests:

- a field camp of the Russian army, which shows the life and drill of Russian soldiers;

- Red Cross Hospital - an interactive exhibition dedicated to the work of the sisters of mercy during the First World War;

- bayonet fighting - an interactive point where guests will be taught how to properly handle a bayonet using a Mosin rifle model;

- grenadier platoon - grenadier courses, where viewers will learn how to properly throw mock grenades;

- shooting range - an interactive shooting range with models of weapons of the First World War;

- cavalry courses, where guests will be taught how to handle a saber;

• Reconstruction of the battle of the First World War in 1915 "Sventyansky breakthrough": battle between German and Russian troops;
• Thematic photo zone with a model of the legendary machine gun "Maxim" and entourage clothing;
• Excursion service in architectural monuments.

Ticket price:

June 17, 2023 (interactive day):

• for adults 12 rubles;
• students of higher educational institutions (student card), students of vocational, secondary specialized educational institutions 6 rubles;
• for schoolchildren 6 rubles;
• for preschool children - free of charge.

June 18, 2023:

• for adults 17 rubles;
• students of higher educational institutions (student card), students of vocational, secondary specialized educational institutions 8 rubles;
• for schoolchildren 8 rubles;
• for preschool children - free of charge.

Attention! Advance ticket sales are organized for June 18, 2023:

- Museum territory (outside Ozertso) from 06/12/2023 to 06/16/2023 inclusive from 11:00 to 18:30 (Wed-Sun) - cash payment;

- st. Smolenskaya, 15, office 907 (metro station "Proletarskaya") from 06/13/2023 to 06/16/2023 inclusive from 09:30 to 17:00 (Mon-Fri) - cash and cashless payments .

Pre-sale ticket prices on June 18, 2023:

- for adults 14 rubles;

- students of higher educational institutions (student card), students of vocational, secondary specialized educational institutions 6 rubles;

- for schoolchildren 6 rubles;

- for children of preschool age - 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.
• 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.
• The Museum reserves the right to cancel or replace individual episodes of the event depending on weather conditions.

How to find us?

The museum is located 4 km from the Moscow Ring Road behind the Malinovka car market near the village of Ozertso

Travel from the bus station "Yugo-Zapadnaya" by suburban buses in the directions: Minsk - Dubentsy, Western Cemetery (170E), Chiki; fixed-route taxi No. 1277.