Roads of Memory bike ride to take place in Belovezhskaya Pushcha on 2 May

Organizers are inviting participants to spend an active day outdoors, connect with history, and honor the memory of the country’s defenders and the innocent victims of the Great Patriotic War. Participants are asked to gather between 10:00 and 11:00 at the monument to machine-gunner heroes near the main gate to the national park. Cyclists will lay flowers at the monument during a ceremony before setting off.

The first stage will involve a ride to the Kislyaki tract. Participants will then be able to watch a reenactment titled “Partisan Ambush: A Simulated Battle with Gunfire and Pyrotechnics.” After that, cyclists will ride to Lake Lavy, where they will take a break with guitar songs. At the stop, three workshops will be offered by reenactors: assembling and disassembling weapons, operating a grenade, and fire-starting.

After a brief rest, participants will proceed to the narrow‑gauge railway for a reenactment called “Caution, Mines!” From there, they will cycle to the monument honoring the Kovpak partisan movement. After laying flowers at the memorial, they will ride to Tsarskaya Polyana, where a GAZ‑67 vehicle and military commanders will welcome them, accompanied by orchestra and artist performances. An interactive shooting range with live ammunition featuring a bow, crossbow, sniper rifle with optics, and a PM pistol will be available at the finish line. After several hours of activities, cyclists will enjoy a field kitchen meal. The return to the start is set for 17:00–18:00.

The Great Patriotic War left a deep and tragic mark on the history of Belovezhskaya Pushcha. Heavy fighting took place in its ancient forests. Not only military personnel but also many civilians fell victim to the Nazis.