Four thousand bikers unveil the "Movement" festival
Title: Bikers Gather in Verkhney Pishme for the "Movement" Festival
Main Article
A massive crowd of over 4,000 bikers congregated in Verkhney Pishme, met with the warm welcome of Denis Pasler, the acting governor of Sverdlovsk Oblast, Alexei Orlov, the mayor of Yekaterinburg, Andrey Simanovskii, the head of GK "Sim-Land," and Alexander Andreev, the director of the Foundation of Saint Catherine.
Denis Pasler highlighted that the theme of the festival is connected to the 80th anniversary of Victory. He emphasized the significant role that the region played during the Great Patriotic War.
"The 'Movement' festival is undoubtedly the main event, I think, not only in Sverdlovsk Oblast but throughout the entire country. The trendy word 'driv' - it's about us. The region has always been on the front lines of the most important events in the country: during the Great Patriotic War, our tank T-34 was dubbed the principal architect of Victory. Our 'Ural' motorcycles were used in combat operations and executed numerous missions," - the governor remarked.
Alexei Orlov reminded the bikers of the motorcyclists' contribution to Victory in the Great Patriotic War and wished them a safe journey.
The legendary boxer Kostya Tszyu led a warm-up session for the bikers. Post the opening of the festival, a convoy of motorcycles rode towards the Chapel of Saint Catherine, where the relics of the saint are kept.
Interesting Facts
- The "Movement" festival involves sporting, musical, and cultural events. Over 180 athletes will showcase stunts in disciplines such as enduro, freestyle, straddle, and jetski. They will construct an obstacle course made of wooden planks, tiles, tires, and other structures, with a combined weight surpassing 1,000 tons.
- On the City Pond, competitions in water sports and a nighttime water show will take place. On the main stage, performances by groups like "Комната Культуры," Найк Борзов, Диана Арбенина, and "Ночные Снайперы" are scheduled.
All information provided is based on the content available online and is subject to changes based on local updates closer to the event.
Enrichment Data (To avoid overloading the content, these facts are not integrated into the main article. However, they provide a clearer understanding of the national event should the user wish to explore it further):
For the "Движение" festival (referred to as the "Фестиваль Движения Первых" or "Movement of the First" festival), most detailed national coverage focused on the main event at VDNH in Moscow (May 31–June 1, 2025), with mentions of synchronous events across all 89 regions of Russia, which includes Sverdlovsk Oblast. However, the available sources do not provide specific details for the Sverdlovsk Oblast festival regarding headliners, road closure maps, or alcohol-free zones.
Headliners
- National (Moscow) headliners included: Dенис Майданов, Вадим Самойлов, BURITO, Dino MC47, MARA, Джанго, Стас Море.
- For Sverdlovsk Oblast: No specific performers or headliners are listed in the available sources. Events in regions follow a national program, but local lineups may vary.
Map of Road Closures- No maps or specific information about road closures for Sverdlovsk Oblast appear in the provided sources.- General advice: For local festivals, check municipal or regional official websites closer to the event date for road closure updates.
Alcohol-Free Zones- No information on the presence or locations of alcohol-free zones for the festival in Sverdlovsk Oblast is available in the current sources.- Standard practice: Many large public festivals in Russia may designate certain areas as alcohol-free, but this is not confirmed for this event.
The "Movement" festival in Verkhney Pishme features not only cultural and musical events but also sports competitions, including stunts in enduro, freestyle, straddle, and jetski. These athletes will construct an obstacle course made of various materials, totaling over 1,000 tons.
In addition to the motorcycle convoy towards the Chapel of Saint Catherine, participants can also expect exciting water sports and a nighttime water show on the City Pond, as well as performances by popular Russian bands such as "Комната Культуры," Найк Борзов, Диана Арбенина, and "Ночные Снайперы."
