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A traditional blacksmith’s festival will be held this weekend in Kyivska Rus, an outdoor medieval-themed park in the village of Kopachiv in Kyiv Oblast.

It will bring together blacksmiths from all over Ukraine who will compete in games of horseshoes and hammer throwing while the visitors will have chance to learn about the history and technology of the blacksmith craft.

Apart from the festival, the Knight of Kyiv Detinets historical fencing tournament will take place in the park on Aug. 4.

Blacksmith’s fest. Aug. 4-5. Kyivska Rus Park. 1 p.m. Hr 60 ‘