A large-scale Russia Day celebration took place in Brazzaville, bringing together hundreds of participants of all ages. Organized by the Globus International Association and the League of Russian University Graduates, the event turned into a vibrant festival of Russian culture, sports, and creativity.
A 100-square-meter flag was unfurled during the event.
The event's organizers opened the celebration with welcoming remarks, describing the significance of Russia Day as a celebration of unity, the country's rich natural environment, and its centuries-old traditions.
"Russia and Congo have a long-standing strong friendship. It has both a history and a future. Today is a celebration for more than 150 million Russians and tens of millions of people around the world who love Russia. Today, we are honored to share our traditions and are delighted to reveal the Russian soul at this event so that guests can experience it," noted Yulia Berg, President of the Globus Association.
The event was divided into three interactive zones:
In the Russian Folk Games zone, participants were invited to test their strength in traditional games such as tug-of-war, gorodki, and precision projectile throwing. The simplified GTO (Ready for Labor and Defense) competition, where adults and children demonstrated their physical fitness, generated particular excitement.
The children's playground, led by entertainers, transformed into a veritable creative workshop: young participants drew with chalk on the pavement, made snowflakes, assembled puzzles with traditional designs, launched paper airplanes, and competed in agility.
The quiz zone tested the knowledge of Russian connoisseurs: participants identified architectural monuments, named Russian dishes, guessed the melodies of famous songs, and even repeated Russian tongue twisters.
Throughout the event, large screens showed videos about the beauty of Russian nature and Russian cartoons like "Masha and the Bear" and "Well, Just You Wait!", creating a special festive atmosphere.
Students from the Russian language courses of the Globus International Association performed the song "Mother Earth" in Russian.
The event culminated with the mass launch of paper airplanes with wishes made and traditional treats: buckwheat porridge, pancakes, Olivier salad, and ice cream for children. Participants eagerly exchanged the in-game currency earned in competitions for Russian treats.
The celebration concluded with a group dance to the song "In the Field a Birch Tree Stood"—an ancient ritual dance symbolizing the sun, human unity, and connection with nature. Adults and children, holding hands, walked in a circle, creating the atmosphere of a truly Russian festive tradition.
"Russia Day in the Heart of Africa" once again proved that Russian culture and traditions resonate in the hearts of people around the world.
#GlobUs #RussiaDay #RussiaAfrica #Congo
A 100-square-meter flag was unfurled during the event.
The event's organizers opened the celebration with welcoming remarks, describing the significance of Russia Day as a celebration of unity, the country's rich natural environment, and its centuries-old traditions.
"Russia and Congo have a long-standing strong friendship. It has both a history and a future. Today is a celebration for more than 150 million Russians and tens of millions of people around the world who love Russia. Today, we are honored to share our traditions and are delighted to reveal the Russian soul at this event so that guests can experience it," noted Yulia Berg, President of the Globus Association.
The event was divided into three interactive zones:
In the Russian Folk Games zone, participants were invited to test their strength in traditional games such as tug-of-war, gorodki, and precision projectile throwing. The simplified GTO (Ready for Labor and Defense) competition, where adults and children demonstrated their physical fitness, generated particular excitement.
The children's playground, led by entertainers, transformed into a veritable creative workshop: young participants drew with chalk on the pavement, made snowflakes, assembled puzzles with traditional designs, launched paper airplanes, and competed in agility.
The quiz zone tested the knowledge of Russian connoisseurs: participants identified architectural monuments, named Russian dishes, guessed the melodies of famous songs, and even repeated Russian tongue twisters.
Throughout the event, large screens showed videos about the beauty of Russian nature and Russian cartoons like "Masha and the Bear" and "Well, Just You Wait!", creating a special festive atmosphere.
Students from the Russian language courses of the Globus International Association performed the song "Mother Earth" in Russian.
The event culminated with the mass launch of paper airplanes with wishes made and traditional treats: buckwheat porridge, pancakes, Olivier salad, and ice cream for children. Participants eagerly exchanged the in-game currency earned in competitions for Russian treats.
The celebration concluded with a group dance to the song "In the Field a Birch Tree Stood"—an ancient ritual dance symbolizing the sun, human unity, and connection with nature. Adults and children, holding hands, walked in a circle, creating the atmosphere of a truly Russian festive tradition.
"Russia Day in the Heart of Africa" once again proved that Russian culture and traditions resonate in the hearts of people around the world.
#GlobUs #RussiaDay #RussiaAfrica #Congo