Government: The Sabantuy festival in Vyatskiye Polyany gathered 26,000 people.

Government: The Sabantuy festival in Vyatskiye Polyany gathered 26,000 people.

      Recently, the All-Russian Rural Sabantuy was opened in Vyatskie Polyany. According to the government, representatives from almost 70 regions of the country attended the event, and the total number of participants and spectators exceeded 26,000 people.

      Governor Alexander Sokolov welcomed the guests with an opening speech. Rais of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov also spoke on stage, thanking the organizers and wishing everyone well-being.

      At the opening of Sabantuy, natives of the Vyatskopolyanskiy district—participants in the special military operation—were honored. Residents of Vyatskopolyanskiy and Malmyzh districts received awards for their contribution to the development of their native land and active community involvement.

      The highlight of the sports program was horse racing. The competitions featured 48 jockeys from Kirov Region, Tatarstan, Bashkortostan, Chuvashia, and Perm Krai. The winner was a jockey from Tatarstan, whose horse, named Korol RT, finished first. He was awarded the Kirov Region Governor’s Cup and a Lada Granta car.

      Vyatka breed horses were also presented at Sabantuy. Athletes from Kirov performed demonstrations, showcasing the abilities of this unique breed.

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