Директор: Ruslan Lukichev Kaliningrad – the small city with the population about half a million people. Its historical name – Konigsberg that in translation from German is meant by the "royal mountain". Initially Konigsberg was founded as the lock by the German knights of the Teutonic Order in 1255. Today the city of Kaliningrad is a large sea port, the garden city, and regional center, a junction of two cultures and stories – Russian and European. It expresses both in culture, and in the special "Europeanized" mentality of residents of Kaliningrad. The new appearance of the city combines beauty and mystery of ancient buildings with the modern architecture, and also cultural and business life. Here were born and I. Kant, E. T. Hoffman, F. Bessel worked. At different times R.Wagner (he lived and I worked some time in Konigsberg), F. Liszt, A. Rubenstein went on tour. In 1913 the Academy of Arts was founded. Kaliningrad is heart of the Amber land. The Kaliningrad region is famous for the fact that 90% of world reserves of amber exactly here are extracted. You and your pupils have a unique opportunity to visit the most western city of Russia, the well-known amber capital and to fight for prize-winning places at the International festival competition of children's and youthful creativity "The Baltic legend". Don't miss the chance! Program for period 2 - 4 November 2020: 02 November 2020. Day 1. Sightseeing (transfer is provided) Arrival of the group to the station, meeting with guide. Recommended arrival time: from 8.00 to 12.00. Meeting with the guide: no earlier than 8.00. Boarding the bus. Sightseeing tour of Kaliningrad ((Victory Square - Cathedral of Christ the Savior - Cathedral of the Savior (XIV century) - Lithuanian shaft - historical and cultural center "Royal Gates" - Vasilevsky Square - fortification and defensive structures (late XIX century)). and others). Transfer to the hotel. Check-in time after 14.00. Early check-in in the hotel is possible only if there are free rooms available. Organizational meeting with the leaders of the groups. Completion of the first day. Free time. Optional - additional excursions *. 03 November 2020. Day 2. Festival (transfer is provided) Breakfast at the hotel. Boarding the bus. Transfer to the festival. Registration of contestants. Rehearsal of the concert program according to the schedule. Opening ceremony. Welcoming words of the jury and the Organizing Committee. Performances. Round-tables. Round table for teachers and group leaders devoted to topical problems of education in the field of culture and arts. Discussion of performances of contestants, discussions with the members of the jury. Gala concert. Disco. Awarding Ceremony. Presenting diplomas, cups and souvenirs. Presenting letters of thanks and certificates of participation to the teachers and group leaders (during the round table). The closing ceremony of the festival. Informal communication of the contestants, exchange of contacts. Transfer to the hotel. Completion of the second day. Free time. 04 November 2020. Day 3. Departure (transfer is provided) Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotels no later than 12:00. Boarding the bus. Excursion to the "Kaliningrad Amber Museum". This museum is located in the fortress tower of the middle of the 19th century and is the only amber museum in Russia. In museums are presented by various in weight, color scale, degree of transparency samples of amber. A significant part of the collection is made up of samples of amber with inclusions of fragments of flora and fauna, which were caught 50 million years ago. Transfer to the train station/airport. Recommended departure time: after 15.00. Free time before the departure. Completion of the festival program. * - Not included in the registration fee Program for period 2 - 5 November 2020: 02 November 2020. Day 1. Sightseeing (transfer is provided) Arrival of the group to the station, meeting with guide. Recommended arrival time: from 8.00 to 12.00. Meeting with the guide: no earlier than 8.00. Boarding the bus. Sightseeing tour of Kaliningrad ((Victory Square - Cathedral of Christ the Savior - Cathedral of the Savior (XIV century) - Lithuanian shaft - historical and cultural center "Royal Gates" - Vasilevsky Square - fortification and defensive structures (late XIX century)). and others). Transfer to the hotel. Check-in time after 14.00. Early check-in in the hotel is possible only if there are free rooms available. Organizational meeting with the leaders of the groups. Completion of the first day. Free time. Optional - additional excursions *. 03 November 2020. Day 2. Festival (transfer is provided) Breakfast at the hotel. Boarding the bus. Transfer to the festival. Registration of contestants. Rehearsal of the concert program according to the schedule. Opening ceremony. Welcoming words of the jury and the Organizing Committee. Performances. Round-tables. Round table for teachers and group leaders devoted to topical problems of education in the field of culture and arts. Discussion of performances of contestants, discussions with the members of the jury. Gala concert. Disco. Awarding Ceremony. Presenting diplomas, cups and souvenirs. Presenting letters of thanks and certificates of participation to the teachers and group leaders (during the round table). The closing ceremony of the festival. Informal communication of the contestants, exchange of contacts. Transfer to the hotel. Completion of the second day. Free time. 04 November 2020. Day 3. Free day. Breakfast at the hotel. Free time. 05 November 2020. Day 4. Departure (transfer is provided) Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotels no later than 12:00. Boarding the bus. Excursion to the "Kaliningrad Amber Museum". This museum is located in the fortress tower of the middle of the 19th century and is the only amber museum in Russia. In museums are presented by various in weight, color scale, degree of transparency samples of amber. A significant part of the collection is made up of samples of amber with inclusions of fragments of flora and fauna, which were caught 50 million years ago. Transfer to the train station/airport. Recommended departure time: after 15.00. Free time before the departure. Completion of the festival program. * - Not included in the registration fee Participation fee: (please choose a preferred category of accommodation) 75 Euro per person for 2 BB in Category «Standard» –double rooms with Bathroom, buffet breakfast 95 Euro per person for 2 BB in Category «Comfort» –double rooms with Bathroom, buffet breakfast 90 Euro per person for 3 BB in Category «Standard» –double rooms with Bathroom, buffet breakfast 119 Euro per person for 3 BB in Category «Comfort» –double rooms with Bathroom, buffet breakfast Participation fee includes: accommodation in Kaliningrad (3 days/2 nights or 4 days/3 nights); meals (2 or 3 breakfasts in the hotels); sightseeing tour of Kaliningrad with guide; excursion to the "Kaliningrad Amber Museum" ; entry tickets to the "Kaliningrad Amber Museum" ; meeting the group at the railway station (for small groups (less than 10 people) – on request); transfer on the first and the last day of the festival program "station-hotel-station" (for small groups (less than 10 people) - on request); transfer on the festival day "hotel-concert hall-hotel"; comfortable transfers according to the sightseeing tour with excursion on the first day of program Participation fee does not include: entrance fees to museums and tourist sites; additional sightseeing tours and transfers; transfer "station-hotel-station" for small groups (less than 10 people) - on request; visas & transport charges; additional nights at the hotels ** WARNING! Number of hotel rooms is limited! We book the rooms only after receiving prepayment. If a sightseeing tour or transfer is rescheduled by the applicant's request to the date or time differing from the standard festival program all expenses shall be covered by the contestant according to the issued invoice. Organizational fee for one nomination (not included into the participation fee): 12 EUR for one ensemble participant (no more than 180 EUR for an ensemble) 25 EUR for a soloist Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form. Approved groups pay in advance a 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment.