Grodno marks 895th anniversary

Grodno was a royal city in the 18th century, it was also a western bastion of the country back in the day. It was first mentioned in the Hypatian Codex in 1128 as Garodnya, Garadzen when it was a center of a principality. The celebrations of the city’s 895th anniversary unfolded at several venues at once. The Grodno downtown turned into an interactive zone with an array of cultural events and entertainments. Other interesting activities included performances by street musicians, exhibitions of artisans and an open-air restaurant.