The best bowmen from Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Turkey and Moldova will compete at the Kyivska Rus medieval-themed park in Kyiv region this weekend.
Dressed in historical armor, the participants will demonstrate their skills on horseback, and will perform a roundhouse shoot.
Apart from the competition, a collection of faithfully recreated bows used in medieval Rus, Mongolia and England will be shown to visitors and they will also have a chance to learn how to shoot a Japanese bow.
A fireworks display and a special show of fire arrows awaits visitors at the end of the tournament.
The Arrow of the Ancient Kyiv Oct. 6-7. Kyivska Rus Park. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Hr 100 ,
Kyivska Rus Park:
Kopachiv village of Kyiv Oblast,
461-9937, www.parkkyivrus.com.
Marshrutkas (Hr 20) take visitors to the park from Vydubychi metro stop every other hour, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., on the weekend (every 30 minutes on festival days)
