Residents of Omsk are invited to participate in the festive youth flash mob "Russia with Crimea forever!"

Residents of the region will welcome the "Crimean Spring".

Next Saturday, March 16, celebrations dedicated to the 5th anniversary of the reunification of Crimea with Russia will be held in Omsk on the square near the Continent shopping center. At 11 a.m., a large open–air concert will begin on the main stage near the Historical Park "Russia - my Story". The folk show group "Veresk", the Persona Grand group from Marianovka, the choreographic ensemble "Rus", the municipal dance ensemble "Irtysh", artists of the folk school-studio of modern choreography "Role", the pop dance ensemble "Surprise" and the ensemble "Sunny" will take part in it.

At noon, Omsk Young Guards invite young people to take part in an original flash mob. "This year marks the 5th anniversary of the reunification of the Crimean peninsula with the Russian Federation. This event has become one of the most striking in the history of our country. On March 16, we invite everyone to take part in the festive flash mob "Russia with Crimea forever!". Holding ribbons, tricolor balloons and patriotic slogans in their hands, young people, together with everyone else, will line up in the shape of the Crimean Peninsula and spread the large flag of the Russian Federation over their heads," commented Artem Konshu, Chief of Staff of the Omsk regional branch of the Young Guard of United Russia.

On the same Saturday, March 16, an exhibition and sale of agricultural products and a craft fair "We are together!" will be launched on the square near the Continent shopping center. According to Vladimir Bobrikovich, head of the Stolypin Foundation for Russian Culture, Omsk craftsmen will hold master classes for those who wish, where they can paint Omsk souvenirs with views of the Crimea. Artisans will present their best products made of birch bark, knitwear, wood and ceramics.

A detailed activity map is here.