RECON 2027
RECON (Russian: РЕКОН) is an annual winter festival of the military-historical reenactment movement organized by the interregional public organization Doblest Vekov (Valor of Ages). The eighth edition is announced for 22–23 February 2027 in Saint Petersburg.
The festival is one of the largest gatherings of Russia’s historical reenactment community. Visitors can explore period camps from ancient times through the 20th century, themed photo areas, crafts and interactive masterclasses, concerts, lectures, and costume parades. The competitive programme spans historical fencing, sport knife fighting, and full-contact historical medieval battle, including stages of the “Sword of Russia” championship.
The confirmed 2027 dates are published on the organizer’s official event page. The 2025 edition ran 22–23 February at the EXPOFORUM convention and exhibition centre, Pavilion G, Peterburgskoye Highway 64/1, Saint Petersburg. Ticketing and updates are published through the organizer website and official VK community linked from that page.
Official organizer: Doblest Vekov — https://www.doblestvekov.ru/
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Venue Map and Hotels Around
Saint Petersburg - Expoforum Convention and Exhibition Centre, Pavilion G, Saint Petersburg, Russia