"A major event for us": a couple from the Nenets Autonomous Area to take part in the wedding festival at the National Centre RUSSIA

The second All-Russian wedding festival "Russia. Uniting Hearts" will bring together loving couples from across the country at the National Centre RUSSIA from July 8 to 10. Andrei Khatanzeisky and Nadezhda Talkova will travel to Moscow from the Nenets Autonomous Area. The future newlyweds met on the riverbank through mutual friends, and their friendly conversation quickly grew into something deeper. Later, their affection turned into love.

"I proposed on New Year’s Eve — it was very romantic. We made the decision to get married at the All-Russian wedding festival at the National Centre RUSSIA together. It's a major event for us," shared Andrei Khatanzeisky.

Participants in the second All-Russian wedding festival "Russia. Uniting Hearts" will incorporate elements of traditional costume into their wedding attire. Andrei and Nadezhda prepared traditional outfits especially for the celebration. A team of professionals helped the couple bring their vision to life.

"At a Nenets wedding, the bride and groom look just like the other young guests. The only difference is that their traditional clothing is new, made specifically for the occasion," explained Svetlana Popova, lead specialist at the Ethnocultural Centre of the Nenets Autonomous Area.

Only four days remain until the second All-Russian wedding festival "Russia. Uniting Hearts" at the National Centre RUSSIA. The programme includes official wedding ceremonies for more than 200 couples, live performances by popular artists, creative workshops led by wedding industry professionals, gastronomic presentations, and much more.