At the Stalin Line Historical and Cultural Complex
near Minsk, the Artillery Day Festival will be held as a military-historical reenactment, with an entertainment programme for visitors of all ages. The event is supported by the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Belarus and will feature the developer of World of Tanks.
The events will begin at 11:00 and end at 17:00 Minsk time.
Cool autumn weather with precipitation is expected on Artillery Day, with temperatures ranging from +3 to +5 °C. We recommend that visitors dress warmly and bring umbrellas, waterproof clothing and footwear. The organisers will also provide places where visitors can warm up.
Provisional Programme for the Artillery Day Festival*
Minsk Time
11:00 Event begins. Interactive zones open to visitors:
- Artillery Exhibition
- “The Stalin Line” Guided Tour Route
- Photo Area
- Weapons Workshop
- Blacksmithing Masterclass
- Hot Porridge Stalls
- Tank Painting
- Sword Fighting
- Children’s Room
- Helicopter Rides
- Tank Rides
- Stalin Line Ready for Labour and Defence (GTO) Challenge
- Laser Tag
- Shooting Range
13:30 Military-Historical Reenactments:
- 17th-Century Artillery Crew
- Artillery Crew of the War of 1812
- First World War Artillery Crew
14:00 Great Patriotic War Battle Reenactment
15:00 Modern Artillery of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Belarus
15:30 Awards and Presentation of Certificates
16:30 Celebratory Salute
17:00 Event Ends
*The organisers reserve the right to make changes to the programme
How to Get Here
The Stalin Line Historical and Cultural Complex is located at kilometre 31 of the P28 Minsk–Molodechno road, 20 km from the Minsk Ring Road.
Two equipped car parks with 800 spaces are available for visitors arriving by car. Directions to the Stalin Line Historical and Cultural Complex are available on map.
For visitors without their own transport, special fare-paying buses will operate, 15 000 Belarusian roubles each way, on route 448E “Kuntsevshchina Bus Station – Stalin Line – Kuntsevshchina Bus Station”.
The first special buses will depart from Kuntsevshchina Bus Station at 10:01, with subsequent departures every 40 minutes.
Timetable for bus 448E “Kuntsevshchina Bus Station – Stalin Line”:
Kuntsevshchina Bus Terminus (from Minsk) (passenger boarding)
1001,41, 1121, 1201, 41, 1321, 1401, 41, 1526, 1611.
Kamennaya Gorka Metro Station (from Minsk)
1005,45, 1125, 1205, 45, 1325, 1405, 45, 1530, 1615.
Zhdanovichi Station (from Minsk)
1015,55, 1135, 1215, 55, 1335, 1415, 55, 1540, 1625.
School No. 1, Zaslavl (from Minsk)
1035, 1115,55, 1235, 1315, 55, 1435, 1515, 1600,45.
Stalin Line (to Minsk)
1100, 40, 1220, 1300, 35, 1420, 1500, 40, 1625, 1710.
School No. 1 (to Minsk)
1110, 50, 1230, 1310, 45, 1430, 1510, 50, 1635, 1720.
Zhdanovichi Station (to Minsk)
1130, 1210, 50, 1330, 1405, 50, 1530, 1610, 55, 1740
For visitors without their own transport, shared minibuses bound for Molodechno depart from the Druzhnaya bus station every 20 minutes. Passengers paying the full fare can travel to the Stalin Line stop.
Where can I buy a ticket?
Admission tickets are available to all visitors on our Stalin Line Historical and Cultural Complex website, or from the ticket offices at the Stalin Line Historical and Cultural Complex on the day of the event.
Children under the age of 7 do not require a ticket and may enter the event free of charge when accompanied by an adult. Children aged 7 to 17 require a child ticket.
Tickets purchased online before 21 November: adult: 120,000 Belarusian roubles; child: 50,000 Belarusian roubles
Tickets purchased online or at the complex ticket office on 21 November: adult: 150,000 Belarusian roubles; child: 60,000 Belarusian roubles
How can I earn reward points and receive a souvenir?
On Artillery Day, the event grounds will host exciting entertainment programmes in dedicated interactive zones, including competitions featuring challenges that test visitors’ knowledge of military history.
Everyone is welcome to take part in the entertainment programme.
Visitors taking part in the interactive zones will earn reward points, which they can later exchange for Stalin Line souvenirs at the Gift Shop.
Reward points can be earned in the following interactive zones:
- Artillery Exhibition Zone. Each visitor who correctly answers the guide’s questions will receive one reward point only.
- Tank Painting Zone near the playground. Visitors who paint an Artillery Day-themed design will receive one reward point only.
- Sword Fighting Zone. Visitors who take part in the Capture the Flag and Tournament combat scenarios will receive one reward point for each scenario.
- Weapons Workshop Zone. Visitors who take part in this activity will receive one reward point only.
- Laser Tag Zone. Visitors who take part in the competition will receive one reward point only.
- Blacksmithing Workshop Zone. Visitors who help to make an item by hand will receive one reward point only.
- Ready for Labour and Defence (GTO) Zone. Visitors who take part in this activity will receive one reward point for each stage.
The event map is available here.
How Can I Enjoy a Free Military Vehicle Ride and Helicopter Flight?
The most active visitors aged 18 or over who win a prize in one of the interactive zones will be able to enjoy a military vehicle ride and a helicopter flight.
Before taking part in competitions in the interactive zones, you must register with an instructor. The results of all registered participants will then be recorded at the Information Centre, where the winners will be presented with certificates and prizes.
See you on Artillery Day!
Our Partners
Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Belarus
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