National Flag Day

The National Flag Day is an official holiday in Russia, established in 1994. It is celebrated on 22 August, the day of the victory over putschists in 1991, but it is not a day-off.
Russian Flag Day - a holiday to unite the society on eternal values - patriotism, nationhood. 

Railway station Kirov-Kotlasskiy

In 1895,Tsar of Russia signed a decree on the start of railway construction from Perm to Kotlas through Vyatka.

The construction of the railway in Vyatka were ceremoniously launched in August 19, 1895. The station building was laid in the spring of 1897. By August 1, the masonry of base was completed , and by the end of 1897 the building was ready. Painting and decorating  continued also in 1898.

First department store in Vyatka

The development of trade has led to the town-planning transformation. New type of trading houses that are different from the old patriarchal arcades appeared, which were department stores.

The Romance Day

Sunday, August 25, we will celebrate a new holiday -  Romance Day. Many events are planned and everyone will find something to their liking.

The Organ Hall

In 1892, at the request of exiled Polish people Vyatskiy governor A.F. Anisin with the approval of the Minister of the Interior Affairs allowed local Catholics to open a house of worship.

Vyatka Jazz Festival

Today we went to Vyatkajazz Open Air. Among musicians was Carlos Dorado from Argentina. He performed with group El Tango.

Carlos Dorado playing with El Tango

Kirov regional art museum of Vasnetsovs

Kirov regional art museum of Vasnetsovs - the first art-historical museum in the North and North-East of Russia. The foundation of the museum and its first collection is associated with the activities of Vyatka Art Circle, whose members were artists Apollinaris and Victor Vasnetsovs.