Reenacting in Russia has always had an element of taking one's life in their hands but the above picture speaks volumes. It almost looks like they're using tac nukes! If nothing else, it certainly appears that the ground charges are a tad on the powerful side...
The above picture was taken at a reenactment of the Battle of Borodino somewhere in Russia in 1999 and I've heard from numerous sources that safety regulations are not always closely adhered to (more along the lines of suggestions rather than ironclad rules). One friend of mine related to me how at one Napoleonic even held in the Czech Republic a few years ago (I believe they were reenacting Austerlitz), the Russian cavalry were drunk and actually making full swinging blows with their sabers at the opposing cavalry and infantry- several people were injured. Also, it seems that there's no separation between alcohol and using weapons- stuff that would get you thrown out of any half-way reputable event in the US or Western Europe.
Here's a link to reenacting in Russia/Ukraine- I can't vouch for anything so take it with a lump of salt.
The above picture was taken at a reenactment of the Battle of Borodino somewhere in Russia in 1999 and I've heard from numerous sources that safety regulations are not always closely adhered to (more along the lines of suggestions rather than ironclad rules). One friend of mine related to me how at one Napoleonic even held in the Czech Republic a few years ago (I believe they were reenacting Austerlitz), the Russian cavalry were drunk and actually making full swinging blows with their sabers at the opposing cavalry and infantry- several people were injured. Also, it seems that there's no separation between alcohol and using weapons- stuff that would get you thrown out of any half-way reputable event in the US or Western Europe.
Here's a link to reenacting in Russia/Ukraine- I can't vouch for anything so take it with a lump of salt.
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