Where to spend the new year. Where to go for the new year. New Year at Swissotel Red Hills

Of course, getting to the Nutcracker on December 31 is not an easy task, but if you are lucky (or if you dealt with the issue in advance), then you are guaranteed a fabulous evening and a festive mood on New Year's Eve. An incomparable ballet fairy tale at the Bolshoi on the Historical stage is given at 12-00, 14-00 and 19-00.

NEW YEAR AT GUM-SKINK

All major events for the New Year in Moscow 2018, as always, will unfold. The classic scenario - to skate on a skating rink, watch the fireworks in the very center of the capital and go for a walk along the decorated streets - has never let anyone down.

Christmas Brunch and New Year's Eve Dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel

Spend time with family and loved ones at a luxurious Christmas brunch on Sunday, December 24, 2017, the main hotel of the capital invites you. Especially for this, a festive buffet line was created, which will present a traditional assortment of dishes and Christmas treats from Italian chefs. Enjoy oysters, crabs, pancakes with caviar and freshly baked waffles accompanied by live music.

Moscow's Four Seasons offers to celebrate the most memorable night of the year at the Quadrum restaurant. Chef Elias Kaskili will surprise guests with a five-course New Year's Eve menu, and champagne will flow like water all night. The performance of a jazz band and a bright dance show will provide a good mood. Guests will also be entertained by a professional host and magician with micro magic. A professional photographer will work all night to capture the most unforgettable moments of the evening.

Another option is to meet the New Year in the Silk Lounge. Here guests can enjoy a celebratory buffet with king crabs, fresh Italian cheeses, oysters and unlimited soft drinks.

NEW YEAR AT SWISSOTEL RED HOLMY

Another answer to the question "Where to meet New Year 2018 in Moscow?” - Restaurant "Acapella" in "Swissotel Red Hills". After the New Year's Eve dinner, guests will be invited to go up to the 29th floor of the hotel to the panoramic hall to admire the fireworks. Until the morning, all those gathered will be entertained with live performances of jazz and blues. Those who wish can stay at the hotel and spend the morning in the pool, sauna or jacuzzi.

Party Like a Russian at The Ritz-Carlton

Salad "Olivier", pancakes with caviar, "Herring under a fur coat" - New Year 2018 at The Ritz-Carlton in Moscow will be held in the best Russian traditions. Chef Yoann Bernard will prepare a special menu in the style of the Russian New Year. The gala dinner will take place in the O2 Lounge, which offers a beautiful view of Red Square and where you can watch the fireworks. The hotel's special New Year's offer also includes the opportunity to relax after the holiday in one of the rooms and have breakfast on January 1 at the Café Russe until 16:00.

NEW YEAR IN THE STYLE OF THE FILM "CHARODEY" AT THE HOTEL "BALCHUG KEMPINSKI MOSCOW"

The Baltschug Kempinski Moscow Hotel offers several scenarios for the meeting of 2018 at once, united by a single style in the spirit of the movie "Magicians". The first option is the Library Hall, which offers a view directly on Red Square and the Kremlin chimes. Another one is the New Year's Eve dinner, which will be served at the Baltschug Grill restaurant, the Kranzler cafe and the Lobby Lounge bar. Guests with children are waiting for a special children's New Year with a round dance around the Christmas tree, a fabulous performance and gifts. Chef Maxim Maksakov will be responsible for the festive menu. After dinner, you can stay in a hotel room, where you can order a special set menu. From 9 am to 13:00 on January 1, the hotel will serve the "Kremlin" breakfast. By the way, you can order it separately from the New Year's program. The New Year's offer also includes free access to the health club "Baltschug" with a swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna.

IV NEW YEAR GRAND BALL "PRINCESS OF MONACO" AT THE METROPOL HOTEL

Probably the largest celebration of the New Year 2018 in Moscow will unfold at the Metropol Hotel. For the fourth year in a row, on New Year's Eve, a ball in the spirit of Monaco of the last century will be held here. The symphony and jazz orchestras will be responsible for the musical atmosphere. The gala dinner will begin with an aperitif in the form of champagne and oysters, and will continue with author's dishes from the chef of the hotel's restaurant Andrey Shmakov. In addition, guests of the ball will have the opportunity to win a special prize from the casino - a trip for two to the principality. Throughout the ball night, a play area will be organized for children in a separate room.

New Year in the style of the series "Game of Thrones" in the restaurant "Turandot"

For Game of Thrones fans, the Turandot restaurant will be an ideal place to celebrate the New Year. The celebration of Ice and Fire will be prepared by the best chefs of Westeros, and at the entrance everyone will be treated to amber wine. The program includes performances by artists from King's Landing and musicians from the Stormlands. A special holiday program will be prepared for children. Dress code - costumes inspired by the characters of the series.

New Year's Eve at the Beluga Restaurant

On December 31, the Beluga restaurant will have a double celebration: guests are invited to celebrate both the New Year and Champagne Day at the same time. Therefore, in addition to traditional New Year's salads and appetizers in a modern interpretation, such as Olivier in stewed sterlet, they will be treated to champagne "R" De Ruinart. A nice bonus - jazz performed by the finalists of the show "Voice" of the AG Band and a bewitching view of Red Square.

Meeting of the Snow Queen in ERWIN

New Year's Eve at the Erwin.RekaMoreOkean restaurant was named the most anticipated party of the year - the meeting in 2018 will be held on an unprecedented scale: the role of Santa Claus, part-time host, will be performed by TV presenter Timur Rodriguez, Svetlana Loboda will become the Snow Queen, whose concert will take place immediately after midnight, and the whole evening the mood will be created by the rock band "Tarantinos". Also, new iPhones and a Mini Cooper car will be raffled off among the guests, and sledding with blue-eyed huskies is provided for children.

The Phantom of the Opera Masquerade Ball at the Smirnov Mansion

The most mysterious New Year 2018 in Moscow will be held in the Smirnov mansion on Tverskoy Boulevard. The theme of the New Year's party will be the musical "The Phantom of the Opera", and the holiday itself will be held in the format of a masquerade ball. Dress code observance is obligatory: evening dress for girls, tuxedo or dark suit with shirt and bow tie or neckerchief for men. A mask is also a mandatory element of the image, but if you do not have it, then at the entrance you will be presented with it. The program includes a performance by the stars of the musical The Phantom of the Opera Evgeny Zaitsev, Tamara Kotova and Andrey Shkoldychenko.

Show-musical based on the fairy tale "The Snow Queen" and the cartoon "Frozen"

One of the brightest shows for the New Year 2018 in Moscow is a musical based on the famous fairy tale "The Snow Queen". On the festive night, the Sovereign's House of Celebrations will be turned into the castle of the Snow Queen or Elsa from the Frozen cartoon. The New Year's performance, with the participation of actors from the musical and ballet of the Bolshoi Theater, was prepared specifically for this event, and it will be possible to see it only on a festive night. After the premiere, the finalists of the show "Voice" Alexander Babenko and Alexandra Belyakova will take the stage, and the evening will end with light and fire shows, dinner and dancing.

Galina Chernenko

Director of the travel agency "RossTour", Ulyanovsk.

Plan a holiday vacation at least from December 24 or even earlier. Then you will be able to choose the most favorable tour in terms of price-quality ratio.
Consider non-standard countries and cities for the New Year's holiday. In any case, you will be satisfied, because the New Year is an international holiday.
Choose tours based on the company in which you are going to relax. For example, families with children will certainly enjoy Finland, where there is a residence of the Finnish Father Frost and a school for little skiers.

Air temperature: -10… -15 °C.
Visa: need not.
Who suits: families with children, as well as anyone who loves fairy tales.
Cost of living: from 1,071 rubles per night in a hotel.
: from 9 464 rubles.

Santa Claus is registered in one of the oldest Russian cities, the famous center of family tourism - Veliky Ustyug. Visiting the homeland of a fairy-tale hero in winter is like returning to childhood.

The estate of Santa Claus has its own library, an observatory, a bedchamber, a lighthouse of magical objects, attractions, a zoo, a throne room where you can take a selfie with the famous grandfather. It is from here that he sets off on his famous tour of Russia - to light the main city Christmas trees.

If you go to Veliky Ustyug as a savage, keep in mind: the entrance to the territory of the patrimony is paid. An entertainment package costs from 1,220 rubles.

The bonus is clean fresh air, chic northern spruce forests, as well as a huge number of architectural and historical monuments that can be seen during a sightseeing tour.

2. Kondopoga, Russia

Air temperature: -3… -5 °C.
Visa: need not.
Who suits: everyone who loves outdoor activities, families with children.
Cost of living: from 385 rubles per night in a hostel.
The cost of the train from Moscow and back: from 4,704 rubles.

Vacation in Karelia is an active holiday surrounded by picturesque landscapes. You can ride on the snowy plains on huskies, deer and snowmobiles, go to the Kivach waterfall, and also get acquainted with the Karelian Santa Claus, who organizes fun competitions like throwing felt boots.

Among other things, tourists in Karelia are fed with delicious dried fish and drink water from healing glandular springs.

Air temperature: 4-8°C.
Visa: need not.
Who suits: lovers of skiing, but not sudden changes in temperature.
Cost of living: from 190 rubles per night in a hostel.
The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from 12 300 rubles.
: from 27,138 rubles.

Despite the workload of the most popular Russian ski resort, you can still find places in hotels with interesting price tags. The main thing is to choose.

On the Black Sea on New Year's Eve it is cool and windy. But this does not negate pleasant walks, gatherings in coastal cafes and active sports, including skiing and snowboarding.

Tourists from the regions can go on New Year holidays on bus tours to Moscow. Their cost is 12-15 thousand rubles per person.
Galina Chernenko, director of the travel agency "RossTour", Ulyanovsk

If you decide to go to Sochi, use Aviasales to save on buying tickets.

Air temperature: 7-9°C.
Visa: need not.
Who suits
Cost of living: from 455 rubles per night in a hostel.
The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from 17,862 rubles.
The cost of a weekly tour for two: from 57,384 rubles.

Istanbul is not the most popular in new year holidays city. Therefore, the trip will be quite budgetary.

You will walk around the most beautiful streets of the ancient capital of empires, eat hearty dishes of Turkish cuisine, ride along the Bosphorus, see enough of the sellers of oriental exotics and relax in the hammam.

Temperature: 24-28 °C (water temperature - from 21 °C).
Visa: not needed if you stay in the country for no more than 15 days.
Who suits: lovers of exotic and those who did not have enough summer this year.
Cost of living: from 165 rubles per night in a hostel.
The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from 46,763 rubles.

If you want to celebrate the New Year under the hot foreign sun, plan to fly on December 25-27, and return on January 1-2. At this time, you can pick up quite a budget tour to Vietnam.

Despite the fact that the weather here is capricious, tourists sunbathe, go fishing and excursions, enjoy the evening breeze. The only reminders of the New Year are the elegantly decorated Christmas trees that the Vietnamese set up in hotels and shopping malls.

Temperature: 23-28°C (water temperature 18-21°C).
Visa: needed, but issued at the border at the entrance.
Who suits: for those who do not want to celebrate the New Year with snow and frost.
Cost of living: from 1,394 rubles per night in a hostel.
The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from 23,271 rubles.

The budget holiday will be from December 25–28 to early January. New Year's Eve is considered a cold season here, but not for Russians. Among our tourists there are even those who dare to swim.

Air temperature: -1… -2 °C.
Visa: Schengen.
Who suits: lovers of walking and exploring new cities.
Cost of living: from 455 rubles per night in a hostel.
The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from 17,862 rubles.
The cost of a weekly tour for two: from 57,384 rubles.

During the New Year holidays, you can go to one of the European capitals - Prague. There you can see the main attractions: ancient fortress Prague Castle, Old Town Square, Charles Bridge and the historical area of Mala Strana. But the main thing is that all this time you will be surrounded by the atmosphere of the holiday and the New Year in the most beautiful city in Europe.

Air temperature: -25… -15 °C.
Visa: need not.
Who suits: lovers of nature and travel in Russia.
Cost of living: from 250 rubles per night in a guest house.
The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from 21,500 rubles.

A small resort on the Halkidiki peninsula is suitable for a measured rest and walks by the sea. In winter, there are few tourists in the city, but traditional shops and fish restaurants still work. Nea Kallikratia is located 40 km from Thessaloniki, so it will be easy to go to the big Greek city for a few days.

No matter how much time remains before the New Year and Christmas holidays, you need to plan your vacation and book accommodation now. We look where to go for the New Year inexpensively and where you can have a good time.

St. Petersburg

Why you should go: New Year in St. Petersburg is celebrated on a grand scale. Such lights, fireworks and laser shows cannot be found in the province. Nevsky Prospekt becomes pedestrian, New Year's fairs work, and Palace Square flares up so brightly, as if another revolution has begun there.

How is the weather: during the winter holidays there may be a slight frost down to -10 ° C, or it may be near zero. In any case, it is better to warm up to protect yourself from the winds from the Gulf of Finland.

Things to do: watch daily light shows on Dvortsovaya, relax on Nevsky and marvel at the variety of lights, visit museums that offer discounts for children and walk around other iconic places in St. Petersburg.

Moscow

Why you need to go: the country's main Christmas tree on Red Square, Christmas markets, colorful fireworks, large-scale festivities - in Moscow you can have a great New Year's Eve with your family. The capital will be happy for both an adult and a small child.

What's up with the weather: in late December - early January, it is quite comfortable in the capital: a slight minus during the day, and a little colder at night. Sometimes there are thaws with rain.

How to have fun: first of all, go to Red Square and feel yourself in the center of national celebrations, having a ride on the skating rink along the way and shopping at the fair. Folk festivities are also held in other places: Gorky Park, VDNKh, Poklonnaya Gora. Performances are staged for children on Pushkin Square and Tsvetnoy Boulevard. If you get tired of the noise, you can go to one of the many Moscow parks.

Sochi

Why you should go: here you can relax, enjoying the fresh air and relative warmth, and if you wish, go skiing in Krasnaya Polyana.

Holiday weather: in Sochi it is warm and humid, because the sea is nearby, which does not cool down so quickly, and the mountains that prevent the winds. During the day on the coast about +5 ... +10 °С, in Krasnaya Polyana from +2 °С to -5 °С.

Things to do: the main action takes place in the port, on the square of the South Pier. Fireworks rise into the sky no worse than those at the Olympics. And walking through city parks and streets, you can understand that Christmas trees between palm trees and cypresses are magnificent. If you are celebrating the New Year with children, go to Sochi Park, which is modestly called the local Disneyland.

Kazan

Why you need to go: to see how Russian and Tatar traditions merge into one - New Year's.

What's the weather like: winters in the Volga region can be uneven, but on New Year's days there are usually no surprises, and the temperature stays around -5 ... -10 ° С.

Things to do: go to the main Christmas tree of the city in the Millennium Park, where you can also ride a skating rink and buy souvenirs. Near the puppet theater "Eriyat" there is an ice town. Of course, it is worth taking a walk along the Bauman pedestrian street and the Kremlin, which is incredibly beautifully illuminated.

Veliky Ustyug

Why go: look into the residence of the main Santa Claus of the country, which was built legally, so no one filmed it from drones.

What's up with the weather: winters here are frosty, it reaches -20 ° C, but is this an obstacle for those who want to get into the New Year's fairy tale?

Things to do: Grandfather's country residence with a real, not glued-on beard is located about 30 minutes from the city, on Sovetsky Prospekt. The house was built in beautiful forest, attractions also work here, and excursions around the world of Russian fairy tales are organized for children. Of course, there are entertainment programs and New Year's performances. In addition to the estate, you can enjoy the city itself, full of merchant mansions and ancient temples.

Veliky Ustyug is quite popular with tourists, so we advise you to arrange early booking for New Year 2020.

Ski resorts

Why you should go: and meet the holiday, and go in for sports. In addition, the atmosphere in the resorts is calmer than in large cities with their New Year's fuss. Such places are one of the best for a New Year's trip.

Where to go: Sheregesh, Kirovsk, Dombay

Which resort to choose: the most comfortable resort is Sheregesh in the Kemerovo region. There are 10 routes with different levels of altitude. The snow does not stick together, which will especially appeal to freeriders.

Dombay is located in the Caucasus Mountains, on the territory of Karachay-Cherkessia. The local mountain valley is so beautiful that it brings pleasure not only from skiing, but also from the contemplation of neighboring mountains, forests and gorges. The trails here are varied, suitable for skiers of different levels.

The base in Kirovsk is located within the city of the same name in the Murmansk region. The slopes are well maintained, the lifts are new. Here you can not only spend time on the slopes, but also go to the city to celebrate the New Year there properly.

Kaliningrad

Why you should go: to be in a festive atmosphere against the backdrop of ancient European-style architecture.

What's the weather like: quite warm, around zero, it may snow or rain. There is a breeze, so bring warm clothes.

How to have fun: main festive events held on Victory Square: concerts, New Year's performances, fireworks, fairs. However, this is not even the main thing, because in Kaliningrad there is a scattering of interesting places. No matter how fun you celebrate the New Year, be sure to go to Cathedral where the Kant Museum is located. It is also worth going through various gates: Royal, Brandenburg, Sackheim. It is unlikely that you will pass by the Amber Museum, the exhibits of which will give odds to any New Year's garland.

Minsk

Why you need to go: comfortable weather, inexpensive holidays, a visa for Russians in Belarus is not needed, and on the streets, although it’s fun, it’s calm at the same time - of course, with such and such a president.

How is the weather: there are no severe frosts, mostly from −5 to +5 °С.

Things to do: walk around the central districts and squares, which are literally flooded with festive lights. The building of the National Library is especially beautifully illuminated. The New Year tree is placed on October Square. There you can also go through the luminous balls, buy souvenirs and have a snack with something tasty and warming.

Where to go for the New Year with children? As an option - Nesvizh and Mir, which surprise with ancient castles. After walking in the fresh air, we advise you to eat hot homemade sausages and, of course, potatoes. You can go to Belovezhskaya Pushcha - the Belarusian Father Frost lives there, who entertains children as much as he can.

New Year 2020 at sea

Why you need to go: this is a good chance to escape from the winter - to where it is warm.

How is the weather: it is unlikely that you will be able to swim on the Russian coast, but it is quite possible to take a walk in warm and comfortable weather.

Where to rest: the most suitable option is the Crimea, where there are two seas at once - the Black and Azov. Recently, a road bridge was opened here, and now you can get here not only by ferry.

In Crimea, it rarely falls below 0 °C, and local beauties and excursions do not disappear anywhere even in winter. Throughout the peninsula, the New Year is celebrated on the same scale as in the rest of Russia. For example, on the waterfront of Yalta they put up a Christmas tree and dancing fountains, hold concerts and light fireworks.

Altai

Why you should go: feel the amazing atmosphere of peace and feel the energy of extraordinary nature.

How is the weather: there may be a slight frost in the region of -10 ° C, but there are also real colds.

Things to do: in Altai you can recharge your batteries for the whole next year. Usually tourists book tours for the New Year, which the locals call Chaga-Bayram, or the White Holiday. You can meet him both traditionally (with a Russian steam room, horseback riding and sleigh rides, playing in the snow and a New Year's banquet), as well as extreme (for example, going to the mountains).

There is also a ski resort Belokurikha in Altai. Here you can perfectly celebrate the New Year with friends. The total length of the slopes in the resort is about 7 kilometers, and all of them are surrounded by beautiful coniferous trees.

Baikal

Why go: see the purest, deepest and mysterious lake planets.

How is the weather: quite frosty, can reach -22 °C.

Things to do: Traveling to Lake Baikal is never boring: you can communicate with seals in the nerpinaria, take helicopter rides over the lake, or go skiing on Mount Sobolina. As for folk festivals, they can be visited in Irkutsk and in the village of Listvyanka.

Novosibirsk

Why you need to go: in the capital of Siberia, everything is on the level.

How is the weather: it is quite fresh (it reaches -20 ° С), but there are more sunny days at this time than in other winter months.

How to have fun: Lenin Square with ice sculptures and slides becomes the center of folk festivals. You can also take a walk along the Mikhailovskaya embankment, where you can slide down the hill right to the bank of the Ob. Of course, the main attractions of Novosibirsk do not disappear on New Year's holidays: the Opera and Ballet Theatre, the planetarium, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and other iconic places.

Karelia

Why go: feel the unique natural energy among thousands of lakes and waterfalls.

What's up with the weather: There are about as many sunny days as cloudy days. The average temperature is -5 °C. ideal conditions for a New Year's fairy tale: an average of -9 ° C and quite a lot of snow.

How to have fun: on holidays, the capital of the Volga region looks magical. Minin and Pozharsky Square and Gorky Square are beautifully decorated. Celebrations are also held near the Chkalov Stairs - one of the symbols of the city. From it you can go down to Rozhdestvenskaya Street, which corresponds to the holidays both in name and in essence: a cozy festive town is set up here, treats and souvenirs are sold.

Yekaterinburg

Why go: one of the best cities in the country, a lot of entertainment and opportunities to celebrate the New Year together or in a company.

What's up with the weather: cool (down to -15 ° C), but there is little precipitation and there are thaws.

Things to do: The square of 1905 becomes the center of celebrations, where they create an ice town with figures of not only fairy-tale heroes, but also local celebrities - for example, famous Ural rockers. You can also take a walk along the pedestrian Veiner Street and admire the snow-covered sights: the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Sevastyanov House and the Vysotsky skyscraper.

10 interesting options where to go for the New Year 2018 in Russia. Where to meet and celebrate the New Year in Russia and how to spend the New Year holidays.

Where to go for the New Year in Russia?

If it is not possible to "overwinter" in hot countries, in the cold season we are warmed only by the thought of the most magical holiday - the New Year. And although the New Year holidays are the perfect time to travel to a foreign coast, most of us prefer to celebrate at home, in snowy Russia, so that there is a Christmas tree, friendly passers-by in red hats and Santa Claus's toy beard, ice slides and sleighs. My opinion is that it is possible to make New Year's Eve special and unusual in our area. For example, it is now fashionable to settle in ski resorts. I bring to your attention a selection of the most suitable places where to celebrate the New Year in Russia, where to go inexpensively.

Where to meet and celebrate the 2018 New Year in Russia?

If you suddenly decide to go on vacation in Russia on a tour, then see the prices below to determine the duration of the trip.

New Year in Moscow

I decided to start from Moscow, because. Every year, tens of thousands of our compatriots flock here in order not to miss the lighting of lanterns and the red star on the main Christmas tree, attend a festive concert on the main square and take pictures at artfully decorated shop windows. The festive fireworks is already a tradition, and here it strikes with its magnificence. Moscow is one of the best places where you can celebrate the New Year in Russia.

Another famous place, where the famous architectural structures and the main sights of the city are located, is the exhibition center of the Ostankino district at VDNKh, namely, Poklonnaya Gora. Fashionable restaurants and family cafes are concentrated here. A romantic, magical atmosphere on a festive night will help create a panoramic view of Moscow. This produces a super-effect on any tourist.

You can meet 2018 in such an unusual way as riding a river boat. Moscow river is not worse than St. Petersburg's Neva. Especially at night.

New Year's Peter

Another beautiful place where you can celebrate the New Year in Russia is St. Petersburg. You can talk endlessly about the most visited places and main sights of St. Petersburg. The cultural capital of Russia in winter resembles pictures from films and TV shows about Russian emperors and palace coups. No wonder that on New Year's Eve, travel agencies offer a great variety of tours to the city on the Neva.

Luxurious squares of St. Petersburg with majestic palaces are probably the most affordable option to celebrate the main holiday of the year to this day. As in Moscow, Palace Square every year they set up a tall Christmas tree, light garlands and organize a magnificent concert.

Peter opens the doors of the most worthy establishments for a celebration on the main square or Nevsky Prospekt. Here are my 3 favorite restaurants: Terrassa, Nebar, Che-Dor.

New Year's Eve in the resort city of Sochi

I think a Russian person will like it in Sochi at any time of the year. On New Year's holidays, the city becomes a kind of "piece of summer" in winter. Krasnaya Polyana, for example, attracts tourists with "cool" skiing. The New Year is celebrated here on a grand scale, and therefore Sochi is another option where to go on New Year's holidays in Russia.

Sochi residents also hold festive concerts and celebrate January 1 under the chiming clock in the city square - the South Pier. By the way, not far from the South Pier there are a large number of cafes / bars, where the holiday atmosphere reigns all year round.

Be sure to visit the Olympic Park, which has recently become the most attractive place for Sochi guests. Here is "Fisht", Winter Palace sports "Iceberg", curling center.

Baikal for the New Year

Where you should go in Russia for the New Year holidays is Baikal. I remember this place very fondly. I remember how my heart sank when I first saw the beauty of Baikal - the "pearl of Siberia". In winter, it is no less picturesque.

On New Year's Eve, you can arrange real winter adventures here: dog sledding on ice, fishing, creating ice figures and much more. I assure you that here you will meet many compatriots from different regions - from Moscow to Vladivostok. locals we have long been accustomed to such a "party", therefore the conditions here are the most suitable for an active and unforgettable vacation. In the vicinity of Lake Baikal, there are many hotels, ski resorts where you can stay by booking a room in advance.

If you get bored of admiring the icy Baikal, go to the Small Sea (one of the most touristy parts of Lake Baikal). The Small Sea is separated by the mysterious island of Olkhon. There are many small rocky islands on Baikal, but Olkhon is the largest. The island is endowed with its own legend about shamanic gods and evil spirits.

For example, it was interesting for me to look at the monument to Admiral Kolchak in Irkutsk, because. this is my favorite historical character. And the most fun and large-scale New Year's programs are arranged on the territory of the Taltsy Museum - a complex of architectural structures-expositions.

You need to know, if you want to get to Baikal, then you will need to get to Irkutsk. It is from here that the most convenient routes to any point of Baikal.

New Year in Crimea

In 2018, no one in our country will be surprised by a sudden trip to Crimea. Even in winter, even on New Year's Eve. Here you feel at home, but the atmosphere of relaxation reigns around, hotels, hostels, cafes / restaurants and night parties fill with hundreds of vacationers.

On the coast of Yalta, real fun unfolds on New Year's Eve: mass festivities, fairs, dances, salutes and fireworks.

Staying in the Crimea longer, you can see a bunch of amazing places, as part of an excursion, for example. Have you been to the Crimean caves? Or maybe dined in the mountains? Did you dive into the Black Sea with a bottle of good wine? In general, here they will tell you how to spend New Year's Eve in an unusual way. Well, where else to go on New Year's holidays in Russia?

New Year's Vladivostok

Far, you say? In fact, the region, which is actively being built and developing now, has begun to attract more and more foreign tourists as well. Asians arrive here and stop in the Primorsky capital not only as a “transit”. Just imagine what beauty is around - the sea, modern high-rise buildings and architecture of the 19th century. In winter, it is even warmer here than in many cities of Russia, where you can relax on New Year's Eve.

On the night of 31 Dec. as of 1 Jan. on the main city square - pl. Fighters for the power of the Soviets, where the "White House" is located, do not push through. Loud music, fireworks, Santa Clauses with Snow Maidens, performances of city talents, etc.

In Vladivostok and its environs there are many comfortable and inexpensive camp sites overlooking the sea bay. Particularly extreme Primorye people like to arrange trips to the taiga on New Year's holidays (some with hunting, some with fishing, and some just breathe in the forest air and warm themselves by the fire with a guitar).

Friendly Karelia

"Frost-resistant" travelers will be happy to spend the New Year and Christmas in the Republic of Karelia. The best place to stay is in Petrozavodsk – here you will find the most fun establishments and the best holiday accommodation at very affordable prices.

If you brought your little children to Karelia, then at some children's party you will meet Pakkaine - Santa Claus (Karelian). By the way, Pakkaine has his own house and you can visit him with your child. The main city event on New Year's Eve takes place on the central square of the capital of Karelia.

To get to know Karelia better, I advise you to take a tour of historical places, look into the marble quarry in the Ruskeala park (a cultural heritage site).

Journey to Altai for the New Year

Another snowy option where to go to NG in Russia, which will certainly interest fans of winter sports. Altai region- land of majestic mountains. Here are the most elite ski resorts and sanatoriums. You can immediately kill two birds with one stone - run in ski slopes and improve your health. In addition, excellent “matinees” are also held in sanatorium institutions.

For example, the resort town of Belokurikha is in demand among tourists who leave only positive reviews. Swim in the hot springs of nitrogen-radon waters (this is the visiting card of the resort). Belokurikha itself cannot boast of numerous sights, so you need to go here purposefully for "skiing". Adherents of trekking (hiking in the mountains) will appreciate the mountainous terrain of Tserkovka.

On New Year's Eve, you can stay somewhere in the Katun sanatorium (you can think of entertainment yourself). Take the children to the water park "Belovodie" - you can spend the whole day here!

Sheregesh, Kemerovo region

Ski complex Sheregesh, located in the small town of the same name. locality in Siberia is a great place to spend New Year holidays in Russia. It is called "native Courchevel". It is here that over a million active and more or less wealthy tourists come. Weather? That's where it will always snow on New Year's Eve!

If you only dream of becoming a professional skier, here you will have a great opportunity to learn yourself and your children. There are advanced and training tracks. In our country, these are almost the highest ski hills - the total height is more than 35 thousand meters. On the territory of the resort there are a lot of hotels, cottages to accommodate guests. Colorful festivals are held here throughout the year. I think New Year's Eve will be no less fun.

New Year in European style in Kaliningrad

When you get to Kaliningrad, you get to Europe. In Russia… It seems to me that this is the most unusual city in our country. Kaliningrad still harbors an atmosphere of something "foreign": buildings, clean streets, signs and inscriptions in German.

By the way, New Year's Eve under the chiming clock is unlikely to be met on the main city square. Here, they even invented their own traditions! Citizens usually spend the Old New Year and spend New Year's Eve in a narrow family circle - at home. But on January 1, all day long, music, fireworks are heard on Victory Square, festive concerts and fairs are held.

During this period, it is not too frosty in Kaliningrad (compared to how it is with us at the end of March-April up to 5+). It’s not snowfall here, but heavy rains with strong winds.

I would like to sum up. Wherever you go to celebrate the New Year 2018, in Russia you will feel a special Russian New Year's atmosphere everywhere: champagne, Christmas tree, Russian salad, “black bread, herring” and smiling passers-by as never before. Let's go to hot countries for the New Year holidays!

You always want to celebrate the New Year in some unusual way, so that the celebration brings maximum positive emotions and is remembered for a long time. Many advise to meet the chimes abroad, but in Russia there are plenty of places that will give a real New Year's fairy tale.

Among domestic tourist destinations, there are options for extreme sports lovers, and for those who are going to celebrate a celebration with children.

If you are already interested where to celebrate New Year 2018 in Russia, then our selection is just for you.

Moscow: the main Christmas tree of the country

Meeting the New Year in the capital is a classic option, choosing which you definitely won’t go wrong. Every year, the most beautiful Christmas tree in the country is erected on Red Square in Moscow, and festive fairs, concerts, competitions and all kinds of entertainment for those present are held near it. Fun reigns in every metropolitan square, so wherever you go, you definitely won’t be bored.

If street festivities do not attract you, then New Year 2018 can be met in one of the many restaurants, theaters or nightclubs.

You can also attend festive performances for adults and children, and there is plenty to choose from: in Moscow, Christmas trees are traditionally held on ice, in water, in the circus, etc.

St. Petersburg

It is impossible to ignore the northern capital of Russia. St. Petersburg is famous for its special atmosphere at any time of the year, but before the winter holidays it becomes really fabulously beautiful here. You can celebrate the New Year 2018 in the city center, enjoying a laser show and performances by artists.

Grandiose fireworks await you on Vasilyevsky Island, as well as fairs and a meeting with fairy-tale heroes. Various competitions are traditionally held on Palace Square, for example, for the most massive round dance.

You can celebrate a holiday in St. Petersburg, as well as in Moscow, in a theater, a cozy restaurant or a hotel. In addition, New Year's balls are held in the city, where you can feel like a real aristocrat. If you are planning to celebrate the New Year with children, then festive performances with the participation of your favorite cartoon characters are waiting for you.

Veliky Ustyug

Veliky Ustyug, which houses the official Russian residence of Father Frost, is becoming an increasingly popular place to celebrate the New Year every year. Tourists from all over the country come here, and not only families with children, but also just people who want to plunge into a fairy tale for a few days. Here you will visit the magical tower of Santa Claus, the Trail of fairy tales and many more interesting places.

No one will be bored here, because in addition to walking around the magical monastery, you can ride reindeer or horse teams, send a letter to Santa Claus, take part in traditional Russian fun and just have a great time.

Not far from the residence of the main winter wizard there are comfortable cottages for tourists, restaurants, bars, cozy cafes. All establishments offer a delicious menu and entertainment programs.

Baikal

Meeting the New Year 2018 on Baikal will be an unforgettable event. Here, tourists can expect a variety of entertainment and the main pride of Siberia - incredible natural beauty. Lake Baikal is the deepest on the planet and one of the cleanest. It attracts tourists not only with beautiful landscapes, but also with developed infrastructure and many interesting entertainments.

On Baikal you can take part in extreme trips through the forest in jeeps or quad bikes, exciting winter fishing, skiing or sleigh rides, hiking to interesting sights. Here they offer both traditional Russian fun and quite familiar options for celebrating the New Year.

Absolutely everyone will like a trip to Baikal, because even if you do not like extreme sports, you will definitely not be left indifferent by the greatness of nature.

Kamchatka

Another way to unusually meet the New is to go to Kamchatka. It is here that the New Year's chimes are the first to strike, and if you try, you can make a wish twice: according to local time and in your own way. The main thing that awaits tourists in Kamchatka is a very beautiful nature, which is not found anywhere else in the country. Here you can visit unique places, see the Valley of Geysers, volcanoes and watch bears.

Among the most popular entertainments is swimming in geothermal springs. Being in hot water under a frosty sky surrounded by snow-covered trees brings an unforgettable experience. In addition, it is in Kamchatka that you can enjoy the freshest and most delicious red caviar, red fish and other delicacies.

Golden ring

If you are interested in the history of Russia and love ancient architecture, then a trip to the cities of the Golden Ring for the New Year will be an excellent option. As part of the trip, you will visit Murom, Yaroslavl, Suzdal, Vladimir and others interesting places. Every day will be full of new impressions, because you will see a wide variety of ancient monuments, some of which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

But the Golden Ring is not only excursions and stories about historical places. In each city, traditional Russian festivities, horse-drawn sleigh rides, participation in banquets with delicious dishes and many more entertainments are waiting for you. Such a trip will allow you to see a lot of interesting things in a short time and have a great time.

Krasnaya Polyana

Ski resorts in Sochi have always been very popular, but after the Olympic Games, the level of recreation here has become an order of magnitude higher. Here you are waiting ski slopes world-class, comfortable hotels and restaurants. All hotels offer festive programs, and on the main Rosa Khutor square, tourists can enjoy street festivities.

The main entertainment here is skiing and snowboarding, but lovers of a more relaxing holiday will find something to their liking. So, in Sochi you can participate in interesting excursions, stroll through the picturesque surroundings, relax in one of the spas. Local restaurants will surprise you not only with European cuisine, but also with delicious Caucasian dishes.

Kazan

Kazan is a very ancient and beautiful city, which is also called the third capital of Russia. Here, among historical monuments and beautiful architecture, it is very interesting to celebrate the New Year 2018. Every year Kazan prepares for the arrival of tourists and offers fun street festivities, festive events and a lot of entertainment.

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