On Russia Day, Irkutsk will host the sixth festival of national cultures and the eighth Baikal Fair. Celebrations will start with a rally at the Eternal Flame memorial, followed by the Parade of Friendship of the Peoples of Russia and the Living Flag event. Guests can expect a concert program, a national crafts fair, interactive areas for children, and a festive pie. The celebration will conclude with a bright fireworks display at 23:00 on the Lower Embankment.
On Russia Day, the regional center will host the sixth festival of national cultures and the eighth Baikal Fair.The celebrations will begin with a rally at the "Eternal Flame" memorial at 12:00. Following this, there will be a procession of representatives from national-cultural organizations in traditional costumes, titled the "Parade of Friendship of the Peoples of Russia," and an event called "Living Flag."
As part of the event, residents of Irkutsk will carry a 50-meter long Russian tricolor flag from the "Eternal Flame" memorial to the "Trud" Sports Palace.
On Russia Day, at the square near the "Trud" Sports Palace, the concert program will kick off at 13:00 featuring creative groups from Irkutsk as part of the festival of national cultures. There will also be a fair of national crafts and a tasting exhibition of national cuisine.
Children will have the opportunity to participate in interactive areas with national games. A festive two-meter pie will be prepared for the festival guests. As a sign of friendship, peace, and harmony, participants will release snow-white doves into the sky.
From 13:00 to 18:00, the "Baikal Fair" will take place in the square near the "Trud" Sports Palace. Residents of Irkutsk can look forward to a festive concert, games, contests, a lottery with prizes and gifts. Everyone will have the chance to try products from well-known regional manufacturers at reduced prices, reports the press service of the city administration.
The celebration will conclude with a bright fireworks display at 23:00 on the Lower Embankment.