In anticipation of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, Kostroma is gearing up for a series of significant events that will temporarily affect traffic in the city. Starting from 18:00 on May 6, 2025, until 11:40 on May 7, 2025, parking and stopping will be prohibited on Shirokova Square, particularly between the steles 'Kostroma is a city of labor valor' and the adjacent parking zone. This restriction is in place to facilitate a ceremonial flower-laying event that is part of the commemorative activities.
On May 8, 2025, the city will host a youth patriotic event titled 'Victory Wreath' at 18:00 near pier number 2 on the Volga River embankment. To accommodate this event, traffic will be closed from 16:00 on May 7, 2025, until the event concludes, specifically on the section from Molochnaya Gora Street to Tchaikovsky Street. During this time, alternative parking will be available in the central part of the city, near the shopping arcades, on Tchaikovsky Street, and by the Yuri Dolgoruky monument.
Victory Day, celebrated on May 9, 2025, will see further restrictions on transportation along Mira Avenue, particularly from Yuri Smirnov Street to Knyazeva Street. The section from Yuri Smirnov Street to Kalinovsky Passage will be closed from 6:00 to 10:30, while the stretch from Kalinovsky Street to Knyazeva Street will be closed from 6:00 to 13:30. In addition, restrictions will be enforced at the Glory Monument on Mira Square from 6:00 to 22:00, affecting Sennaya and Marshal Novikov streets, along with the Sennoy intersection. These areas will also be designated as no-parking zones from 16:00 on May 8, 2025, until all events have concluded.
As for parking alternatives, residents and visitors can utilize commercial parking lots located near the Kalinovsky market and the Na Sennoy shopping center. These arrangements aim to ensure that those attending the events can find suitable parking options.
A comprehensive program is scheduled from May 8 to May 11, 2025, to honor the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory. The main events will unfold in the central part of Kostroma, highlighting the importance of this historical milestone.
On May 8, 2025, from 17:00 to 21:00, evening screenings of war-themed films will take place in Victory Park. Concurrently, the 'Victory Wreath' event will commence at 18:00 on the Volga River embankment. Additionally, a cultural and educational event titled 'No One is Forgotten, Nothing is Forgotten' will be held in two parks, in collaboration with the regional library. This event will take place at 12:00 in the park behind the Philharmonic Hall and at 14:00 in Berendeevka.
The following day, May 9, 2025, will kick off with the All-Russian action 'Memory Watch,' running from 8:00 to 20:00. A solemn flower-laying ceremony will be held at the 'Eternal Flame' from 9:30 to 9:45, followed by a commemorative meeting from 10:00 to 10:30 at the Monument. Throughout the day, residents will have the opportunity to view military and fire-rescue vehicles displayed in the city center until 18:00.
In Victory Park, a festive program titled 'Voice of Victory' featuring a vocal ensemble from the Ministry of Internal Affairs is scheduled to run from 10:00 to 16:00, culminating in a film screening at 17:00. A large celebratory concert, 'Victory in Our Hearts!', will commence at 10:30 on Susaninskaya Square and continue until 20:00, followed by an evening program for the youth until 22:00.
On May 10, 2025, the 'Voice of Victory' program will again take place in Victory Park from 10:00 to 16:00. A concert program titled 'Victory May!' will be held on Mira Square from 12:00 to 20:00, alongside another 'Voice of Victory' event in Zavolzhye Park starting at noon, featuring the Rovesnik Youth Center. A film screening will occur at 19:00, and the day will conclude with the youth action 'Lights of Victory' at 22:00 on the Volga River embankment.
Finally, on May 11, 2025, a dance evening 'Under Retro' will take place at 18:00 in Berendeevka Park, featuring Victory songs and performances by Viktor Rumyantsev and creative teams from the Gridino Culture Center. This festive culmination of events will serve as a heartfelt tribute to the sacrifices made during the war and the enduring spirit of victory.
