Club of military-historical reconstruction "BATALION"

Military-historical reconstruction is one of the most effective forms of studying military history, allowing you to supplement the information gleaned from documents, books, films with your own impressions. The special sensations that the participants in the military-historical game experience in terms of brightness and sharpness are incomparable with any other familiar emotions. ordinary person". Military-historical reenactment is like a time machine that allows you to go back many years, find yourself on the battlefield, reincarnate for a while as a warrior, feel like a fighter. In order to get the most accurate picture of the events of the war, to better understand the colossal severity of the struggle that the Red Army had to wage against the terrible enemy, which was the German Wehrmacht, club members study history from two sides - Soviet and German. This explains the division into two opposing sides - which act as opponents for the period of military-historical events.

VIK "BATALION" was created in 2005 on the basis of the "Kaluga Regional Museum of Local Lore". The main task of the club is to unite people who are fond of the history of the Second World War and patriotic education through bright, spectacular military-historical events on the battlefields, the purpose of which is to increase interest in the heroic and tragic national history, enhance pride and admiration for the Great Victory in the greatest of wars.

The main activities of the club are:

• Military-historical reconstruction - holding military-historical events in order to recreate individual episodes of the battles of the Second World War.

Creation of collections and collections of uniforms, equipment and insignia of the armies of the participants in the Second World War. Organization and holding of thematic exhibitions, expositions and classes.

• Carrying out search operations on the battlefields of the period of the Great Patriotic War. Identification and reburial of the remains of soldiers who died on the fronts of the war, search for their relatives and friends.

• Search and recovery military equipment.

• Participation in the filming of historical television programs, documentaries and feature films.

• Conducting lectures on military-historical topics in educational institutions and in military units.

• Participation in parades, celebrations and solemn events to perpetuate the anniversaries of victories in the Second World War.

VIC "BATTALION" annually takes part in events in Russia and the CIS, the largest of them: "Moscow is behind us in 1941" (village of Borodino, Moscow Region), "Black Summer of 1941" ("Stalin's Line", Belarus). The club annually holds events on the territory Kaluga region: "Red Junkers" (p. Ilinskoye), "Kaluga - 1941. Liberation" (Kaluga), "Pavlovsky bridgehead" (territory national park"Ugra"), "Frontier" Kremenki "(Kremenki). During its existence, the Battalion Club took part in the filming feature films- “Saboteur-2. The end of the war”, “Far from the war”, “Faith. Hope. Fate ", as well as in the filming of a number of programs and feature films about the war, among them" Victory. Days of War", "Stalin's Junkers", etc.

Head of the club - Yuri Nefyodov

They exist on the territory of Russia since the birth of the reenactment movement. Such associations have their own premises for training, storage of various equipment and clothing, a workshop, and so on. Clubs may have their own hierarchy, which to some extent repeats the hierarchical structure of the reconstructed period. In addition, members of the same club may have certain distinctive signs that allow them to be identified during major events (for example, shields of the same color or with a certain pattern, stripes, etc.).

It should be noted that in the first years of its existence, the participants historical clubs dressed in costumes that only superficially resembled historical ones, and were armed with either modern rifles or their dummies. Today, reenactor clubs are an entire industry, starting with historians who search for archival materials, as well as authentic items in various museum collections, tailors who sew uniforms and equipment by hand, and ending with the creation of replicas of edged weapons and firearms.

Among military history club The clubs recreating the events of the Patriotic War of 1812, the Second World War, the Russian and European Middle Ages have gained the greatest popularity.

On average, the number of the club is 10-30 people. But on the territory of Russia there are also large clubs with a large number of people who, as a rule, have their branches in other cities.

Youth who are actively involved in various military history clubs, attracts not only the opportunity to put on armor and pick up a real sword, but also to use them in practice.

historical club takes part in large-scale reconstruction activities of certain historical events. In addition to participating in festivals, clubs can also organize their own private events (eg hikes, feasts and balls). Film directors very often invite people from Kirov to participate in the filming of historical films. Organizers of exhibitions, historical presentations also cannot do without reenactors.

In addition to the battles themselves, historical reenactment clubs they also recreate the everyday life (i.e. “living history”) of soldiers in field camps, exactly copying tents, utensils, as well as the cooking process itself. In addition, on many holidays, participants who brought with them property that did not correspond to the reconstructed era may not be allowed at all either in the camp or on the “field”.

Who you are?

The military-historical club Pionier Bataillon 1, Wehrmacht sappers, are located in Moscow. Formed as VIC in 2004, the first participation in events took place in 2005. On this moment The club consists of more than 25 people.

How to join the club? What is needed for this?

The main desire, then you need to have free time and a certain amount of free finance. On our part, there are a number of simple requirements - the age limit (the lower limit is 20 years), adequacy, the absence of radical political convictions, participation in club life.
For an introduction, you can write a letter ( [email protected]) with a brief statement of his desire to join the ranks of our VIC, to tell a little about himself. The offer is relevant for residents of Moscow and the region. To search for like-minded people in your region, create a topic in the communication section of our forum.

Where to begin? Where can you find all this? How much will it cost?

There is no single answer, everyone is different, but most prefer to start with the purchase of a set of uniforms. I think that the order of acquiring things is not important, the main thing is to assemble a complete set. Money will have to be invested from 1000-1500 ye in the minimum set, but taking into account the fact that the process of acquiring things lasts an average of six months, it does not hit your pocket so much. Where, from whom and how much to buy all the things, we will tell you, if you have a desire, really get together in 2-3 months.

Activity. How often, where?

Let's start with a small classification of events - shows, tactics, private trips. They are held mainly in Moscow and the region, less often in Russia. There are events in Belarus and Ukraine, as well as in foreign countries. Large events take place 5-7 times a year, the same number of local trips are held.

Minimum set for reconstruction

1. Tunic and trousers M36 or M40
2. Helmet M35 or M40
3. Cap M38
4. Boots (with spikes and horseshoes)
5. Undershirt or authentic tank top
6. Belt with buckle
7. Harness Y-shaped
8. Pouches (pair) for clips for the Mauser 98 carbine - for the shooter, (for the machine gunner - a pistol holster and a box with spare parts, for a sapper - sapper bags and a satchel, for an orderly - sanitary pouches, for a doctor / paramedic - a sanitary bag)
9. Bread bag
10. Bowler
11. Flask (for a nurse - a medical flask)
12. A shovel with a case, one of these items is allowed instead:
A. Hacksaw in a case
b. Flags in a case + a bag with accessories for a miner.
With. Ax in a case
d. Sapper scissors in a case
e. Large sapper shovel in a case
13. Model of a bayonet in a sheath on a suspension
14. Gas mask (a tank from it is allowed)
15. Anti-salt cape in a case (a case from it is allowed)
16. Raincoat tent

Documentation:
Soldier's book
Identification token

Military historical reenactment has become extremely popular in Russia and abroad in the last two decades. At the same time, it is known that initially it had deeper roots. First reconstructions important events and great battles were fought back in Ancient Greece and Rome. Now this tradition has been revived.

Event History

Military-historical reconstruction was also carried out in Ancient Egypt. The organizers staged costumed performances. The public could see with their own eyes how key battles unfolded. Sometimes special arenas were even built for such events.

This type of performance experienced the next wave of popularity in the 17th century. This time, England became the country where military-historical reconstructions began to be massively carried out. Here, in the years 1620-1630, units of the London militia performed in front of the public with demonstrative drill exercises.

In second place in popularity were the battles of the Patriotic War of 1812.

Battle for Berlin

One of the most popular military history festivals last years- "Battle for Berlin". The reconstruction is dedicated to the assault on the German capital by Soviet troops in 1945.

The event takes place in Moscow at the end of April. In the culture and recreation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation "Patriot" reenactors recreate the main moments of one of the most important battles of the Great Patriotic War.

In the very center of the battles are the guests of the "Battle for Berlin" festival. Reconstruction allows you to plunge headlong into this operation Soviet troops. The streets of real Berlin are recreated in the park, along which tank units and motor troops pass. A real artillery cannonade sounds, and uncompromising air battles unfold in the sky. You can feel on your own "skin" what the storming of Berlin was like. Not only history buffs take part in the reconstruction, but also professional stuntmen and pyrotechnicians, who carefully prepare a performance in memory of the heroes of that war.

It is worth noting that the storming of Berlin played an important role in the history of the war. Reconstruction allows you to imagine how it really was.

"Fire Arc"

The Moscow region is generally famous for the fact that it regularly holds festivals of military-historical reenactment. "Arc of Fire" takes place in the town of Stupino in late April - early May.

This is a very spectacular military-historical festival, in which not only a large number of reenactors take part, but also a variety of equipment. These are German Messerschmitt aircraft, the legendary Soviet T-34 tank, and the famous Katyusha gun, which terrified the German troops.

About four thousand guests take part in the military-historical festival every year. The organizers take care of the organized delivery of guests to the holiday and the equipment of parking spaces for those who decide to come by private car.

About 400 people take part in the reconstruction of the battle itself, as well as at least ten pieces of military equipment from the times of the Great Patriotic War, produced in the 40s of the last century. A large number of Tourists are also attracted by the places where the festival takes place. These are fields and meadows near

A large-scale performance is being prepared for the guests of the action, and after the reconstruction of the battle is over, they can chat with its participants and take unforgettable pictures.

The last time about 550 people took part in the reconstruction of the "Prague operation". 57 clubs from 19 Russian regions sent their representatives. There were about 100 Germans among them. It should be noted that this is one of the largest military-historical festivals in the Moscow region.

Spectators become witnesses of the last operation of the Soviet troops in the Great Patriotic war. held from 6 to 11 May 1945.