A dream wedding gift: newlyweds of the festival at the National Centre RUSSIA visited North Ossetia
Moscow
residents Artyom Kireyev and Yelizaveta Gimbut, who tied the knot at the II
All-Russian Wedding Festival "Russia. Uniting Hearts", won in the category
"Love: A Dream Come True". As a gift from the Government of the
Republic of North Ossetia–Alania, the couple were invited to discover the
beauty of the region.
"Our
family would like to express our sincere gratitude to the National Centre
RUSSIA and to the Exposition and Presentation Activities Fund of the Republic
of North Ossetia–Alania for this gift — a journey that became a real revelation
for us. We are especially grateful to Diana Kozayeva for her care,
professionalism, and love for her work. She accompanied us throughout the trip,
showed us the most wonderful places, thought through every detail of the route
and gave us the chance to experience the full beauty of the republic. We would
also like to thank our guide Soslan, who answered all our questions, spoke
passionately about the culture and history, and created a true sense of
hospitality," said Artyom and Yelizaveta.
In just
four days, the newlyweds said, they managed to see so much that it felt as if
they had travelled across different parts of the country.
"Mountains,
clear rivers, fresh air, views that take your breath away. Every road turned
into an adventure, and the landscapes kept changing, each time striking us with
a different kind of beauty. But the greatest discovery was the people. We
learned what it means to truly love: to love your work, nature, food and life
itself. Ossetian hospitality is unlike anything else — sincere, warm and full
of care. We felt not like tourists, but like cherished guests," they
shared.
Artyom and
Yelizaveta also emphasised the unique gastronomic traditions of the region.
"Everything
we tried was incredibly tasty and prepared with heart. And the chance to bake
an Ossetian pie ourselves was a special joy and an immersion into tradition. We
realised that North Ossetia–Alania is a place where nature, culture and people
come together in harmony to create an atmosphere of warmth and happiness. We
are leaving with immense gratitude and the desire to return," they added.
The II
All-Russian Wedding Festival "Russia. Uniting Hearts" was held at the
National Centre RUSSIA from 8 to 10 July. The event brought together more than
200 couples from across the country. In addition to wedding ceremonies, the
programme included thematic public talks, gastronomic shows, workshops,
concerts by pop performers and other events.
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