"IGROPROM-2025": a brief photo review of the second day.
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Good day to everyone! The opening image makes it clear that the main theme of the second day was cosplay. (If someone had told me ten years ago that I would be photographing cosplayers and even writing about them - I wouldn't have believed it!) Sorry, I got distracted.

Naturally, there were many more visitors: it's a weekend, and the ticket is a bit cheaper.

But... The "gaming route" was up and running, which means: you can't play in any game as much as you want. "Come on, come on, quicker, people are waiting, the lottery will start soon!" Yes, that's right: you go through the route, get a number, and wait for the prize draw!

However, not everyone was interested in the prizes: many played board games or even some historical games.

"I lost again! I'm betting shield and helmet!"

In an extremely limited space, two duels were taking place at the same time, using historical weapons. (The fighters attacked so swiftly that my camera couldn't capture the blows - in sports shooting mode! I should have filmed a video and then selected the interesting frames.)

While a discussion about the nuances of game voiceovers was taking place on the main stage, people were trying to voice short excerpts from various games; it didn't work out for everyone, and not immediately. (It seems my first attempt completely failed; and while waiting in line, I missed the saber fighting: what a bummer!)

But eventually, it was time for the main event: the cosplay contest. The jury took their places, and the show began...

It's hard to perform first, especially with a complicated number. I personally liked it.

I would be very surprised if there were no Ciri at all.

The son of Ragnar Lothbrok, Ivar the Boneless.

Here’s someone who stole the applause!

While the jury discussed the performances and gathered strength, it was the turn of those who were not allowed to participate in the contest but wanted to show themselves at least in a cosplay parade.

"You need four hundred thousand dollars to shoot this machine gun for twelve seconds!"

Ladies: the further we go, the cooler it gets!

Then there was a performance by a musical group, but I had to leave "Igroprom": I needed to process hundreds of photos.

Gamers need to be nurtured as early as possible!

Good luck to all of you!