Bylinny Bereg

Былинный берег

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MusicKimry
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe festival's location was chosen for
Language["ru"]Currency: RUB
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Bylinny Bereg in Kimry

Bylinny Bereg is a historical reenactment and folk-rock festival founded near Kimry, Tver Oblast, in 2011 by Anton Zheryagin and Ivan Kulagin, themed around ninth to eleventh century Old Rus and Scandinavian culture. In May 2024, Tver Oblast authorities banned the festival from being held anywhere in the region, leaving its future venue and continuation uncertain.

In July 2010, reenactor Anton Zheryagin proposed an idea to Ivan Kulagin, head of the reenactment club Druzhina Eldjarn, that would become Bylinny Bereg, first held in 2011 near the town of Kimry in Tver Oblast.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's location was chosen for genuine archaeological grounding rather than convenience, sited near the Pekunovo and Medveditskoye settlement areas, locations with confirmed Scandinavian archaeological finds tied to the Volga trade route that connected Old Rus to Scandinavia and beyond

02

The mystery stays covered

In 2013 the magazine Ogonyok, published by the Kommersant house, ranked it among the ten most significant historical festivals across the CIS and Eastern Europe, placing it alongside internationally known events like Borodino, Kulikovo Field and the Days of Grunwald

03

The city starts moving

Programming has included staged mass battles and single combat, a full medieval trade fair, archery and spear-throwing ranges, a recreated medieval tavern, and folk-rock performances from bands including Melnitsa, Kalinov Most and Otava Yo

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival reenacts ninth to eleventh century Old Rus and Scandinavian culture along the historic Volga trade route

Water and renewal

Living ritual

drawing on archaeologically documented Scandinavian settlement activity near Kimry

The sacred route

Living ritual

and stages a recreated Viking ship landing as a signature ritual moment within its broader program of battles

The local code

Living ritual

crafts and folk-rock performance

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

For Bylinny Bereg, plan transport around the exact Kimry venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Outdoor field-festival clothing suited to open riverside or field terrain: sturdy closed shoes, layered clothing for variable Tver Oblast weather, and rain protection, since the event...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For Bylinny Bereg, stay near the part of Kimry you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

["ru"] · RUB

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map56.87 N, 37.36 EOpen in Google Maps

Kimry, Tver Region, Russia

TransportFor Bylinny Bereg, plan transport around the exact Kimry venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Bylinny Bereg, stay near the part of Kimry you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Kimry via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Kimry, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearOutdoor field-festival clothing suited to open riverside or field terrain: sturdy closed shoes, layered clothing for variable Tver Oblast weather, and rain protection, since the event traditionally runs outdoors with encampment-style accommodation for many attendees.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Russia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Bylinny Bereg?

Bylinny Bereg is listed for July · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Bylinny Bereg take place?

The festival is listed in Kimry, Russia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Kimry, Tver Region, Russia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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