Stories from Ivangorod · Russia

A traditional celebration at Ivangorod Fortress is attracting numerous guests, leading to fully booked hotels in the city. The event will be visible and audible from both the Russian and Estonian sides of the Narva River.

A concert is scheduled to take place on May 9 in Ivangorod, Russia. The stage is specifically oriented towards the city of Narva, Estonia, allowing spectators on Narva's embankment to view the performance without crossing the border. This arrangement has been in place for several years. Viewers in Narva will have designated places on the embankment to observe the Ivangorod concert stage. Hundreds of spectators gathered on the Estonian side of the Narva River embankment to watch a festive concert in Ivangorod. The stage for the musicians is set on the Russian bank, making the concert visible and audible from both the Russian and Estonian sides, as reported by RIA Novosti.

Russian customs reported severe entry difficulties at the Ivangorod-Narva checkpoint on the border of Leningrad Oblast with Estonia. The delays are attributed to intensified checks from the Estonian side, causing people to wait for several hours.

Guides have organized a tour and will gather for a celebration on the other side of Narva.