Бугурты в России: Выборг 2025

The leaders of Bern’s Moscow and St. Petersburg divisions came together to break down everything that happened at this year’s Vyborg Gathering. Twelve countries, hundreds of fighters, two days of full-contact armored battles, festival vibes, and incredible costumes — Gathering-2025 raised the bar higher than ever. Compared to the very first Vyborg event, the changes are clear. This year brought new features the festival had never seen before — and revived traditions that unite the community. In this episode, Dmitry Kunchenko, Artem Vasilyev, Yuri Samoilov, and Egor Oparin discuss tactical wins and missteps, share their thoughts on organizing a two-day festival, and compare preparing for the Gathering with the role-playing game The Black Company. Why is every banner limited to exactly 50 fighters? What lessons from role-playing games can help make the Gathering even better? Do we really need a festival if it means reducing the competitive side? Is it time to refresh the Battle of the Banners format? What worked great this year — and what definitely needs improving? And what will the banners look like in 2026? All of this — and more — in Bern’s new deep-dive into the results of Gathering-2025. Let’s watch! #HMB #armor #history #reenactment #Gathering2025 #Vyborg #BattleOfTheBanners #sport #festival #Bern #BernClub #ИСБ