Where to celebrate the New Year with a lot of fun. Eight cool ideas for those who don’t yet know where and how to celebrate the New Year. Where to inexpensively celebrate New Year with friends

Due to the crisis and devaluation of the ruble this year, the demand for tourist trips sharply decreased: a record number of Russians will remain on New Year in the country, while many, according to the Russian Union of Travel Industry, are returning their vouchers due to a jump in exchange rates. RBC Lifestyle has collected 10 ways to celebrate the holiday in an unconventional way for those who do not leave Moscow.

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Complete the quest in reality
4500 rub. per hour
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In the past year, quests have actually become very popular - both in Moscow and in other cities. Many people strive to feel like a character in a computer game, solving secrets, puzzles and riddles with the goal of getting out of the room within a certain period of time. Quest authors are opening new games throughout Moscow. For example, in “Claustrophobia” there are currently 22 quests, and by the New Year, as the creators say, there will be 40 of them. “Claustrophobia” quests will be available all night on January 1 - you just need to sign up in time.

The price will be normal: at night they charge the entire team 4,000 rubles. at one o'clock.

The creators of another popular quest network, Exit, decided not to work on New Year’s Eve. From December 30 to January 2 Exit goes to New Year holidays. And registration for the January holidays is open for both companies now.

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Rent a tram for New Year's Eve
from 60,000 rub. in three hours,
each subsequent hour - 6,000 rubles.

This option allows you to celebrate the New Year on the move, namely in public transport. The tram-tavern "Annushka" offers its standard route on New Year's Eve - from Volochaevskaya street through Shabaolovskaya to Chistye Prudy and back. There is karaoke and a Sony PlayStation 4 on board. About 20 people can sit at a table, but if you arrange a buffet with dancing, the tram can comfortably accommodate 30 people. Food includes pork, mullet from the Black Sea, Etchmiadzin dolma, shish kebab, sturgeon and dishes with intriguing names like salads “Brains of Berlioz” and “Eyes of Berlioz”, “Hippopotamus Appetizer”, “Cream Azazello”, “Pontius Pilate” and “Cute” foreigner".
At 60,000 rubles. the trip will cost three hours, if you board before midnight, after that the price will double. Then you will need to pay extra for each hour separately - 6,000 rubles. There will be stops along the route during which you can watch the festive fireworks.

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Fly a helicopter
from 15,000 rub. in half an hour
up to 33,000 rub. for a one-hour training course
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On New Year's Eve you can rent a helicopter, but only during daylight hours - that is, December 31 until 15:00. There are many possibilities. For example, the Heliport company offers flights over the Istra Reservoir and the New Jerusalem Monastery. A flight on a Robinson R44 helicopter, which can accommodate three passengers, will cost 15,000 rubles. for half an hour, and renting a Robinson R66, which seats four, will cost 19,000 rubles. in the same 30 minutes. You can also give yourself a New Year's gift and learn to fly a helicopter. A course consisting of a half-hour theoretical part and a half-hour flight, during which a beginner will even be able to “steer” a little himself, will cost 33,000 rubles. You can take up to three people on board. You won't be allowed to drink a bottle of champagne in the air, but after landing - please.

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Celebrate New Year at the cinema
from 10,000 to 40,000 rubles. per night
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You can play classic films on New Year's Eve by renting a cinema hall for this purpose. At the Flacon design factory for 40,000 rubles. The anti-cinema Kino House offers three halls for rent simultaneously from 10 pm to 6 am. At Red October - for 10,000 rubles. you can rent a small hall that can accommodate no more than three people, and for 25,000 you can rent a large hall that can comfortably accommodate 20 people. The organizers will give champagne and tangerines to everyone who decides to celebrate the New Year at the cinema. In addition, you can bring any food with you, and the organizers promise to help with the dishes. Smoking is prohibited in cinema halls, but you can order a hookah for 1000 rubles. per piece and 350 rubles. for changing the bowl. The rooms have karaoke or Sony Playstation. The owners of the anti-cinema can also organize a themed party upon request.

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Invite a chef to your home
from 25,000 to 350,000 rubles.
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On New Year's Eve, you can invite a professional to your kitchen, who will prepare all the holiday dishes himself, and even conduct a master class - you will be able to satisfy not only your physical hunger, but also learn new culinary tricks. Company "Cook to order" for 25,000 rubles. offers a chef who will set a table for ten people. A chef from Italy will cost five times more. Waiters can also come with their own dishes. On the website cooking-in-home.ru you can order chefs with 15 years of experience who will stage a flambe show: they will set fire to dishes sprinkled with alcohol.

Restaurant holding Maison Dellos I’m ready to provide a chef for a private party on New Year’s Eve for a minimum of 350,000 rubles.“The cost is calculated for a company of 10 people. The amount includes the work of the chef, the service of three waiters, food and basic alcohol (most likely, it will be three or four bottles of mid-price champagne). The festive menu will consist of appetizers, salad (for example, Olivier), hot meat dish and dessert. The cooking process will take place in an animated format - that is, the chef will conduct a master class and share gastronomic secrets if necessary. In general, he will try in every possible way to entertain everyone,” an employee of the Maison Dellos PR service told RBC Lifestyle.

If desired, you can order exotic dishes and invite more guests, but the price of the service will increase by an average of 20-30%. At the same time, additional expenses do not imply changes to the standard scenario - the chef will also cook in front of everyone, and the waiters will also serve the dishes. Please bring your own plates and cutlery. You need to get your own glasses. The customer's used dishes (pots, salad bowls) are washed and put back in their place. Tips are not included stated price and remain at the discretion of the customer.

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Organize a wine tasting at home
from 50,000 to 80,000 rub.
(up to 70 people)
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Some companies rent out alcohol consultants - you can invite your own sommelier to your home for New Year's Eve. In addition to wine tasting, such a specialist will offer to conduct a ceremony called “sabrage” - opening a bottle of champagne with an 18th-century saber. For example, experienced sommelier Sergei Popov will charge 50,000 rubles for this. Wine tasting on New Year's Eve will cost more - 80,000 rubles, the price includes alcohol, which the sommelier will come with. You can express your wishes regarding countries and types of wines, and if they are not available, a specialist will bring drinks at his discretion. As a rule, these are several bottles of red and white wine, dry and semi-sweet. The duration of the tasting is one and a half to two hours.

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Ride a dog sled through the forest
from 2500 rub. in 10 minutes up to 5000 rub.
in half an hour of riding
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On December 31, before dark, you can ride a sleigh pulled by husky dogs. In the village of Rybnoye, a special trail in the forest has already been prepared - from 2.5 (15 minutes) to 5 km (30 minutes) long, depending on preferences. The team harnesses from four to eight dogs, with whom you can get acquainted before the start of the ride. They ride strictly one person at a time and only while standing, and children are allowed to participate in this entertainment only if they have reached the age of seven. Instead of a festive table with champagne, they set a table in the forest with tea in a thermos.

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Fly into the New Year in a hot air balloon
from 100,000 rub. per hour flight on New Year's Eve,
160 000 rub. - in two hours, 200,000 rub. - in three
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If a trip to the Lorraine World Festival balloons in France (it is held in the summer in odd-numbered years) it is forced to be postponed, but it will be possible to take off right on New Year’s Eve. The Balloonists of Russia club is ready to take a group of ten people on a hot air balloon ride while the chimes strike: local pilots have permission to fly at night. The price of such a lift starts from 100,000 rubles. You will even be allowed to drink in the balloon basket, but in moderation. For an additional 4000 rubles. You can order a buffet basket with cognac, champagne, fruit and light snacks. The maximum duration of the ride is three hours within a radius of 35 km. "Balairians" can come to Vacation home. In this case, the balloon will rise into the air on a tether, but this scenario will cost more.

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Set up a theater under the Christmas tree
from 50,000 (only teachers play)
up to 60,000 rub. (teachers with children)
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An effective way to keep children occupied and happy good holiday- turn your apartment into a theater for one night. The Theater House will help with the production - it will cost at least 50,000 rubles. Two teacher-directors will come home and in two hours will conduct a master class, a rehearsal and stage a 20-minute performance. You can choose from two New Year's scenarios: “The Nutcracker” (in the form of a fairy-tale ballet of paper shadows) and “The Legend of the Christmas Tree” - the children will first make the scenery and props themselves, and then put on costumes and play in front of the guests.

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Rent a hotel room
from 15,000 to 140,000 rubles.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel offers to spend New Year's Eve and celebrate the holiday with a view of the Kremlin and Red Square. For accommodation in a club room or suite, a buffet and drinks, access to a spa with a sauna and steam room, you will have to pay 115,000 rubles. for two. A celebration at the Balchug Hotel will cost more modestly - from 35,000 per person. Although there is an option to book a designer “Princess” suite, which they promise alcoholic drinks without restrictions and black caviar - 140,000 rubles. Prices for one night at the Ukraine Hotel start from 15,000 rubles. — the price includes brunch, wine, and a winter cruise on the yachts of the Radisson Royal flotilla.

When planning to celebrate the New Year in Russia, keep in mind that there are few good hotels here, so many people are starting to book New Year's holiday since March (!), most bookings occur in October, and in November there are no decent hotels left. However, you can “catch” something interesting in December, when cancellations of reservations appear. It turns out that it’s better not to take risks and plan the New Year holidays in advance - let our list of the best places to celebrate the New Year help you with this:

1. Fabulous New Year in Sochi + Krasnaya Polyana

Sochi is an excellent choice for celebrating the New Year. The weather is warm, the streets are beautifully decorated, and there is a festive atmosphere all around. And, most importantly, there is something to see in Sochi and where to go: Ice Palace in the Olympic Village you can go ice skating, then go to the Amusement Park, visit the famous Arboretum, sail on a yacht or go to Krasnaya Polyana for a ride on alpine skiing. At the hotel, ask for excursions, for example, to Abkhazia to Lake Ritsa, Gagry, Pitsunda, or book an extraordinary one from local residents– this is much more interesting, but you also need to order in advance. However, many people travel around the surrounding area on their own, renting a car is cheap and you can choose not only the class of car, even a specific make and year of manufacture.

Where to stay in Sochi? Choose a sanatorium with full board(breakfast, lunch, dinner included) and with all amenities. Don’t take a completely “soviet” one, so as not to spoil your holiday with the dull appearance of shabby walls and lack of service. According to reviews from vacationers, the best in Sochi is the Avangard sanatorium - inexpensive, cozy, with excellent service and a heated swimming pool.

The Avangard sanatorium in Sochi is one of the best. #Sochi

Irina: “We lived during the New Year holidays in the Primorsky building.” Just wow. The sound of the waves in your room. Sea air. Silence, calm. No fuss. Best location in the city, how much we drove and walked - I haven’t seen anything better for relaxation and proximity to the sea.”

For those who love leisure, we recommend Krasnaya Polyana. The easiest way to get to Krasnaya Polyana is by train from Sochi and Adler, from the railway. station. Even if you don’t like skiing, you can have fun skiing on cheesecakes. And be sure to climb the mountains – the views are magnificent!
Ski resorts of Krasnaya Polyana: resort “Gorki Gorod”, “Gazprom”, “Rosa Khutor”.

Krasnaya Polyana for New Year in Russia

Do you want to get into New Year's tale? Then choose the fabulous Golden Tulip Rosa Khutor hotel - located in the Rosa Khutor mountain resort, just a 3-minute walk from the ski lift. Even if the weather is bad, there is something to do here: go to the fitness center, relax in the sauna with a swimming pool, or take massage treatments.

Spend New Year's holidays in Krasnaya Polyana can be quite inexpensive, if you know the places :) For example, take a closer look at the Inn Viktoriya hotel with cozy wooden houses, where you don’t want to leave - see prices.

Outdoor heated swimming pool, Grand Hotel Polyana

Do you want to go skiing and then swim in a warm pool overlooking the mountains? Then watch our unique one and relax in comfort!

Here are some more inexpensive special offers:

Krasnaya Polyana, prices

Skiing, unforgettable excursions to the most beautiful places Karelia, horseback riding through snowy forests, fun snowmobiling and even dog sledding - what better thing can you think of for a family holiday?

3. New Year in St. Petersburg

The main thing is to properly plan the New Year holidays in St. Petersburg. Keep in mind that best time for the Hermitage and a trip to the museums - December 28, 29 and 30, while everyone is buying gifts. From January 1, there is no point in wasting time on exhausting queues at museums, where you can stand for several hours; instead, it is better to stroll along the beautiful streets. During the New Year holidays, there are concerts and shows on the streets, so you can walk endlessly. Want more experiences? Arrange for yourself

In the photo: celebrating the New Year in St. Petersburg

Keep in mind that St. Petersburg on New Year’s Day is very popular place not only among Russians, but also among foreigners, so book your hotel well in advance - here is a list of the most, and - the best exquisite hotels, in which you seem to be transported to the Peter the Great era, feeling all the splendor and splendor of those years. To fully experience the spirit of St. Petersburg, you can stay in an inexpensive hotel for several days, or in a luxurious one for at least one night. After all, as the first week of the New Year passes, so the whole year will pass - let at least a little luxury appear in life in the coming year.

4. With children to Veliky Ustyug for the New Year

Veliky Ustyug for New Year, Russia

Do you prefer to meet New Year at home with the whole family? Great! But then, during the New Year holidays, the whole company can go to Veliky Ustyug. Children will be delighted with a trip to the homeland of Santa Claus. You can’t do it all in one day, have fun in the company of fairy-tale characters, see Father Frost’s palace, walk along the “fairy tale trail”, so come to Veliky Ustyug for at least a couple of days.
There are a lot of people during the New Year holidays, so book your hotel in advance - the best prices cm. .

5. New Year in Altai

Perhaps only in Altai can you still spend the New Year in Russia inexpensively, but at the same time bright and extraordinary. And both as a family and as a couple. What to do? Go skiing and skiing, organize snowmobile races, admire the beautiful views, and in the evenings warm up in the sauna, then spend a pleasant time by the fireplace, taking a break from the bustle of the city.

By the way, many modern tourist centers have now been built in Altai - look - so your vacation will be not only active, but also comfortable. Not everything yet Russian tourists they know about Altai, so prices, even on New Year’s, are low, and the quality of vacation is quite high - have time to enjoy an inexpensive, high-quality vacation :)
In Altai there are picturesque, respectable eco-hotels located away from noise, where there are no crowds of tourists, and prices are incredibly low - 3-4 times less than Sochi.
For example, in this secluded eco-hotel of European level at Altai prices:

Of course, you won’t find tours and trips to the most best places Altai. Such pearls are not for “package” tourists; You need to book and travel on your own. To get to Mountain Altai from Moscow or other Russian cities, there are several options:
– fly to Gorno-Altaisk (closest, there are direct flights, see “search for air tickets” in the column on the left). Then take a taxi, or better yet, arrange with the hotel to pick you up;
– fly to Novosibirsk, then take a bus to Biysk, and then take a minibus, bus or taxi.

Choose where to go for New Year 2019 inexpensively? We have compiled a list of 19 best destinations for a New Year's holiday in Russia, Europe and at sea in warm countries Oh.

The article presents both places where you can relax inexpensively for the New Year 2019, and countries where vacation cannot be called cheap. Even if you are only interested in inexpensive options, at least you will have something to compare prices with.

For all directions the cost is indicated independent trip(plane tickets + hotel), and for some countries the prices of travel packages for New Year's dates are also shown.

Image source: © kiuko / flickr.com

The material is divided into three parts:

Where to relax for New Year 2019 in Europe
Where to go for New Year 2019 inexpensively in Russia
Where to go for a New Year's holiday at sea

The article also provides a list of the most inexpensive destinations to celebrate the New Year in Europe, Russia and warm countries - see the table below.

Where do you personally plan to go on vacation for the New Year 2019?

What prices are given in the article?

For each destination we have indicated the cost of the holiday:

Flights: flight from Moscow for 5-14 days, which covers NG.
Hotels: average price per night for two people from December 28th to January 3rd.
Vouchers: the cost of a tour for two on New Year's dates (transfer, insurance and flights are included in the price; the type of food is indicated separately).

All prices are current at the time of writing.

Important: the closer to the New Year, the higher the prices for tours and independent New Year's travel(flights and hotels). If you have found a good holiday option for the New Year, don’t delay your purchase! Prices will only increase as the holiday approaches.

Read useful tips:

Where to go for New Year 2019 inexpensively

For convenience, we have compiled a table with all the options for inexpensive holidays during the New Year holidays in Russia, Europe and at sea in warm countries.

First, we will list cheap destinations, and below we will provide detailed information for each country (both cheap and expensive).

Holidays for the New Year - where to go inexpensively:

Detailed information and holiday prices for each of these destinations (as well as many others) can be found below.

Where to go for the New Year in Europe

Where is the best place to celebrate the traditional New Year? With a Christmas tree, holiday fairs, richly decorated shop windows and mass celebrations? Of course, in Europe!

Many European cities They prepare for the holidays already in November and early December, and in January huge sales begin in stores.

But please note: In Europe, the main holiday of winter is Christmas, and the New Year is celebrated there, but on a smaller scale. Therefore, if you want to see New Year's Europe at the very time, it is better to go on vacation on the twentieth of December, and not at the end of the month.

Photo: © kiuko / flickr.com

The best option is to go to Europe on December 20-23 and spend one and a half to two weeks there, returning at the beginning of the year. This way you will catch both Christmas and New Year. Moreover, this can be done in different countries– for example, celebrate Christmas in Germany, and New Year in Tallinn.

Don't forget that to visit most European countries A Schengen visa is required - its registration will cost 5000-6000 rubles.

So, TOP 9 countries where to go for New Year 2019 in Europe.

France

Perhaps the most romantic place Where you can go for New Year 2019 in Europe is France. The main festivities take place at the Eiffel Tower, on Champs Elysees and next to the Arc de Triomphe.

You can celebrate the New Year in numerous restaurants in Paris, and if you wish, book a cruise along the Seine. Under Eiffel Tower gets settled ice rink, which can be accessed if you have a ticket to visit the tower.

Paris – perfect place, where you can go for New Year with children. This European capital is home to Disneyland, where children will enjoy visiting on vacation. You can also celebrate New Year's Eve there: special performances are organized, attractions are open until one in the morning.

Tickets. Air tickets to Paris on the twentieth of December are sold at prices starting from 13,200 rubles (from Moscow, round trip). If you go only for New Year, then ticket prices start from 16,100 rubles. Search tickets to France →

Hotels. The cost of 2-3 star hotels for the New Year holidays starts from 3,000 rubles per night. The Legend Saint Germain 4* and Hotel Mistral 3* hotels receive good reviews from tourists. The further the hotel is from the center, the cheaper it is. Find accommodation in Paris →

New Year's tours. You can go to France on a package tour for a price starting from 25,000 rubles per person (3 stars, departure on December 30).

Photo: © Lempismatt / flickr.com

Netherlands

One of the most popular destinations, where Europeans go for the New Year - Amsterdam. During New Year's holidays the city is decorated with lights and illuminations, the streets are filled with New Year's fairs, and there are sales in shopping centers.

Flights. Prices for flights Moscow – Amsterdam start from 12,100 rubles. Find tickets to Holland →

Hotels. Accommodation prices in the capital of the Netherlands during the New Year holidays start from 5,900 rubles per night. First-class 4-5 star hotels in the very center of the city cost from 9,000 rubles. Find accommodation in Amsterdam →

Photo: Amsterdam streets © Jorge Franganillo / flickr.com

Baltics

If you are looking for where to go inexpensively for New Year 2019, you can look at the Baltic capitals - Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius. Holidays are celebrated as widely as in Western Europe, but getting here is much cheaper. And prices for food and entertainment are among the lowest in Europe.

Flights. Of the Baltic countries, it is cheapest to fly to Latvia - direct Moscow-Riga tickets for December cost from 9,100 rubles. Traveling by plane to Lithuania and Estonia is 2000-3000 more expensive.

From St. Petersburg you can inexpensively get to Tallinn by bus (from 2000 rubles round trip, 6-7 hours travel time) or train (from 4200 rubles, 7 hours). From Moscow it is also cheaper, but the trip is too long (from 16 hours), so it will be easier to fly by plane.

Hotels. Hotel prices in the Baltic capitals for the New Year are even cheaper than prices in other European capitals on ordinary days. In Riga you can stay at good hotel 4 stars in the city center for only 4,300 rubles / night (for example, St. Peters 4*). In Tallinn and Vilnius, housing is a little more expensive, but prices are about the same.

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In the photo: Christmas markets on the central square of Tallinn © Ari Helminen / flickr.com

Czech

If you are looking for where you can go on holiday abroad for the New Year 2019 inexpensively, take a closer look at Prague. Prices in the Czech Republic are an order of magnitude lower than in Europe, so You can celebrate holidays here on a budget.

And in general it’s difficult to think of more fabulous place for a trip to New Year and Christmas - winter Prague is amazing! On the Old Town Square, decorated with lights and illuminations, folk festivals are held, musicians play, drinks and treats are sold.

Fireworks are launched over the river, as well as in the two main squares of Prague - Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square.

Tickets. Flights from Moscow to Prague cost from 9,300 rubles. The closer to December 31st, the more expensive it is. Find plane tickets to the Czech Republic →

Hotels. The cost of three-star hotels in Prague starts from 2500-3000 rubles, but there are good inexpensive hotels and cheaper. 4-5 star hotels with good reviews can be found for 4000-5000 rubles (for example, Mosaic House 4* for 4200 rubles). Find hotels in Prague →

Vouchers. Tours for the New Year holidays 2019 cost from 28,000 rubles per person, if the trip includes the holiday itself. Vouchers before and after the New Year (at the end of December and beginning of January) are cheaper - from 12,000-13,000 rubles per person.

Photo: view of New Year's Old Town Square in Prague © Rodney Ee / flickr.com

Germany

New Year and Christmas are celebrated beautifully and on a grand scale in Germany. Some of the most popular cities for celebrating the New Year are Cologne, Munich, and Berlin.

There are Christmas markets and fairs on the streets, where you can try hot mulled wine, sweets and traditional German sausages; streets and trees are decorated with colorful garlands - all this creates a stunning New Year's mood!

Flights. Prices for flights from Moscow to Berlin at the end of December start from 10,400 rubles (non-stop flight). Search for tickets to Germany →

Hotels. Accommodation in the capital of Germany during the New Year holidays will cost from 3000-3500 rubles / night for a three-star hotel. More expensive hotels(4 and 5 stars) in the city center cost from 6,000 rubles per night. Find hotels in Berlin →

Photo: Christmas market in Germany © Jorge Franganillo / flickr.com

England

Christmas and New Year are noisily celebrated in London - the main festivities take place on Trafalgar Square and on the Thames embankment. Fireworks are launched from rafts on the river and also next to the famous London Eye. Entrance to some places of celebration is paid, so it is better to take care of tickets in advance.

After midnight, you can go to one of the pubs to sing Auld Lang Syne, a traditional New Year's song, with the locals. But don't stay up until the morning, otherwise you'll miss out. London New Year's Day Parade is the largest parade of its kind, held annually on January 1st on the streets of London.

Tickets. Flights to London from Moscow will cost no less than 14,500 rubles. Find tickets to London →

Hotels. You won't find inexpensive hotels in London for the New Year. Even 2-3 star hotels five kilometers from the center cost 5500-6000 rubles per night. Prices for cool hotels on the outskirts start from 6,500 rubles per night, and in the city center - from 13,000 rubles (for example, the St. James’ Court Hotel is popular). Find hotels in London →

Photo: New Year's London © Dimitry B. / flickr.com

Finland

If you are looking for where to fly for New Year 2019 with friends, take a closer look at Finland.

Finns prefer to celebrate the holiday not on the streets, but with their family, so a good option would be to rent a cottage for the Christmas and New Year holidays.

You can rent either a lonely house in the middle of the forest or a cottage located near ski resorts and SPA centers - depending on what type of vacation is closer to you.

Popular ski resorts where you can celebrate the New Year in Finland are Levi and Saariselkä. And for those who are choosing where to go for New Year with children, we can recommend the surroundings of the city of Rovaniemi in Lapland - from there it is easy to get to the residence of Santa Claus.

In Helsinki, the center of the festivities is at Senate Square, where fireworks are launched. But if you decide to celebrate the holiday in the capital, keep in mind that in Finland many attractions, museums and shops are closed during the holidays, and restaurants on New Year's Eve serve guests only until midnight.

Flights. The cost of air tickets from Moscow to Helsinki starts from 9,300 rubles round-trip. Search tickets to Finland →

Hotels. Three-star hotels in the capital of Finland cost from 4,000 rubles per night; at this price there are options in the city center. The cost of 4 and 5 star hotels with a convenient location starts from 7000-8000 rubles. Find hotels in Helsinki →

In Rovaniemi, hotels and cottages are expensive (from 10,000 rubles), but even in September, some of them no longer have vacancies for New Year's dates. Find accommodation in Rovaniemi →

Photo: Snowfall in Helsinki © Alberto / flickr.com

Switzerland

Switzerland has a big advantage over other European countries - at the end of December and January there is almost always snow there (at least in the mountains). Real, shaggy, lying in large snowdrifts along the streets and houses.

If you want to catch the holiday itself, it is better to go to Switzerland for Christmas, since the New Year is practically not celebrated in this country. For noisy celebrations and festive fun worth choosing one of major cities – Christmas markets are held there, sweets and souvenirs are sold.

If you want peace, you should choose one of the ski resorts: the celebrations there are not so large-scale, but you have the opportunity to enjoy solitude and beautiful mountain scenery.

The best option, in our opinion, is to celebrate Christmas in the city, and then go skiing or snowboarding to one of the Swiss resorts.

Flights. Plane tickets to Zurich for December cost from 13,900 rubles; to Geneva - a little more expensive. Find tickets to Switzerland →

Hotels. On the outskirts of Zurich, 2-3 star hotels can be rented for no less than 6,000 rubles; closer to the city center - even more expensive. The cost of more luxurious hotels is from 10,000 rubles per night. Find hotels in Zurich → .

In Geneva, hotel accommodation during the New Year holidays will cost 10-20% cheaper.

Photo: mulled wine is a mandatory attribute of Christmas and New Year in Europe © Ari Helminen / flickr.com

Italy

One of the most romantic cities where you can relax for the New Year 2019 is Rome. Italians traditionally celebrate Christmas with their families, and the New Year goes out to celebrate.

On New Year's Eve, official concerts are held in the Colosseum and Piazza Venezia, but the main center of the holiday is Piazza del Poppolo.

Another good option is to celebrate the New Year in one of the restaurants in Rome, just book your seats in advance. There are numerous cafes and stalls where you can buy food and drinks. Before your trip, we recommend reading about Prices for food and groceries in Italy.

Tickets. You can fly to Rome for New Year 2019 for a price starting from 13,500 rubles. Search for flights to Italy →

Hotels. There are many hotels in the capital of Italy; even on New Year’s holidays you can find good accommodation at prices starting from 2,000 rubles per night. The cost of 4 and 5 star hotels starts from 3,000 rubles if the hotel is located on the outskirts, and from 5,000 rubles if it is close to the city center and main attractions. Find hotels in Rome →

Tours. Tours to Italy cost from 14,000 rubles / person, if the trip does not include December 31 and January 1. Prices for New Year's tours, exciting holiday dates, start from 30,000 rubles / person.

Photo: Christmas tree next to the Colosseum © George Rex / flickr.com

Where to celebrate New Year 2019 in Russia

Where to go inexpensively for New Year 2019 in Russia? In general, the most budget-friendly holiday option for the New Year is not to go abroad, but to celebrate the holidays in Russia: our country has a lot to offer good options recreation.

Saint Petersburg

In St. Petersburg, the New Year is celebrated on a grand scale. Shop windows are decorated with garlands and Christmas trees, Palace Square They organize a concert, which ends with fireworks, and the townspeople walk along Nevsky Prospekt.

Many restaurants are open - you can book a table in advance and warmly celebrate the New Year with your family in one of them.

Flights. Prices for flights Moscow – St. Petersburg start from 4800 rubles. Find tickets to St. Petersburg →

Hotels. You can stay in a 3-star hotel for a price starting from 1,500 rubles; in the city center prices are higher - from 2500 rubles (for example, good feedback at the SKY hotel). In more status hotels, prices for New Year's holidays start from 3000-4000 rubles, including in the city center (popular hotels - Our Hotel 4* (4500 rubles), Golden Triangle 4* (5500 rubles), Corinthia 5* ( 7500 rubles).

Photo: Nevsky Prospekt in winter © Alexander Savin / flickr.com

Sochi, Krasnaya Polyana

Those who prefer to celebrate the New Year actively can go to Sochi. The main night of the year is worth celebrating in the city by booking a table in a restaurant or staying for a banquet in a hotel, and the rest of the days can be spent on ski resorts Rosa Khutor and Krasnaya Polyana.

Tickets. Flights from Moscow to Sochi for the New Year cost from 6,000 rubles. Find tickets to Sochi →

Hotels. In the city itself, during the holidays you can rent a room in a good hotel for 5000-5500 rubles - for example, at Park Inn by Radisson. If you are traveling to Sochi to ski or snowboard, it will be more profitable to rent accommodation in the mountains. Prices in Rosa Khutor, for example, start from 7,000 rubles (one of the options with good reviews from tourists is Tulip Inn Rosa Hutor).

Photo: Sochi © Dmitry Karyshev / flickr.com

Karelia

Another option where to have an inexpensive holiday for the New Year 2019 in Russia is Karelia. The region is close to Finland and somewhat resembles this country: you can celebrate the holiday in the city, or you can rent a house somewhere in the region to celebrate with family or friends.

On other days, it’s good to go on excursions to get acquainted with the beautiful northern nature, or engage in winter sports.

Tickets. Prices for air tickets to Petrozavodsk start from 8,000 rubles (round trip).

Hotels. Good housing in the city can be rented for 1500-2000 rubles per day. There are also more expensive options, for example the Radisson hotel chain (from 9,000 rubles).

Photo: © Jonas Forth / flickr.com

Kazan

A good option where to go inexpensively for the New Year 2019 would be a holiday in Kazan. The city is very beautiful, with magnificent architecture and many attractions.

With children you can visit the large Riviera water park, which is open even on holidays, or go skiing to one of the nearby ski resorts.

Flights. You can fly to Kazan from Moscow for a price starting from 6,600 rubles. Find tickets to Kazan →

Hotels. Staying for the New Year holidays in Kazan costs about 2,000 rubles per night (you can find good options for cheaper). There are many international hotels in the city hotel chains like Courtyard Marriott, Radisson, Ibis - in such places the cost of living starts from 4,500 rubles. Search hotels in Kazan →

New Year's tours in Russia

The cost of New Year's trips to Russia at the end of December and beginning of January starts from 5000-6000 rubles per person. Tours that directly include holiday dates are more expensive - from 10,000 rubles per person.

Where to go for New Year 2019 at sea

If you are tired of the cold, wind and snow, It’s worth going to celebrate the New Year in warm countries, where you can swim in the sea and sunbathe on the beach. In many of these countries, winter is the very middle of the tourist season, and you can enter them without a visa.

We have compiled a selection of 6 popular warm countries where you can go to the sea for the New Year - both inexpensive and where a vacation will cost a pretty penny.

Photo: © Horacio Maria / flickr.com

Thailand

One of the most popular Asian destinations for New Year's Eve is Thailand. Nice place there will be both Bangkok and beach resorts Thailand - Phuket and Pattaya.

In Bangkok the holiday is celebrated everywhere, but most cool place the area in front is considered shopping center Central World, where thousands of people gather to count down the last seconds of the year.

Then you can go to the Mediterranean restaurant Sirocco, located on the 63rd floor of the skyscraper, or go on a river cruise Chao Phraya– with cocktails and ten types of Thai dishes.

When going on holiday to Thailand, read our article Where is it better to go: Phuket or Pattaya. She will help you choose a suitable resort for your holiday.

If you are interested in an inexpensive beach holiday for the New Year abroad, you can spend the New Year holidays in Phuket. In December and January the weather is excellent, the sea is suitable for swimming, and there are all conditions for families with children.

For lovers of noisy parties, we recommend going to Koh Phangan for New Year 2019, where a grand New Year’s party is held on a kilometer-long beach, attracting 20,000-30,000 people. It is better to book accommodation several months before the New Year. And don't forget the buckets.

Video from the Full Moon Party New Year:

Hotels. In Bangkok you can get an average room three star hotel for 1000-1500 rubles. Housing closer to the center is more expensive (about 2,500 rubles in a good hotel), there are hotels with an outdoor rooftop pool for 7,000-15,000 rubles (some of them leave a very strong impression - for example, SO Sofitel Bangkok). Finally, you can stop in the very tall building Thailand Baiyoke Sky for 6500 rubles.

Photo: Fireworks in Bangkok © Prachanart Viriyaraks / flickr.com

Maldives

For a secluded holiday, you can go to the Maldives. Some hotels organize banquets for the New Year, but there are almost no other options for celebrating the holiday in the Maldives.

It's worth coming here for beach holiday, snorkeling and diving, relaxing in the SPA. Winter in the Maldives has wonderful weather with warm sun and blue sea.

Flights. Prices for flights Moscow – Male during the New Year holidays start from 50,800 rubles. Find tickets to the Maldives →

Hotels. If you consider accommodation options not on the beach, you can find quite cheap hotels - about 3500-4000 rubles per night. However, this is not at all the kind of accommodation for which you are going to the Maldives for the New Year.

Accommodation on the island in the best houses located right among the azure water during the New Year holidays will cost no less than 15,000-20,000 rubles per day. Among the coolest such hotels are Velassaru Maldives and Kuramathi Island Resort.

Photo: sea in the Maldives © Ramon / flickr.com

Vietnam

Where to go for New Year 2019 at sea inexpensively? One of the countries where you can relax on a budget during the New Year holidays is
Photo: Phu Quoc Island © mgzkun / flickr.com

Flights. Ticket prices to the south of the country (to Ho Chi Minh City) start from 31,300 rubles. Find tickets to Vietnam →

Hotels. In Mui Ne and Phan Thiet you can rent a 2-3 star hotel for 1200+ rubles per night, in more serious hotels prices are about 4000-5000 rubles. Find hotels in Mui Ne and Phan Thiet →

On the island of Phu Quoc, the most inexpensive accommodation options cost from 1,000 rubles per night, and 4-5 star hotels cost 5,000-10,000 rubles. Is it just for fun? an option was discovered for 4 million rubles for 6 nights. Find accommodation on Phu Quoc Island →

Dominican Republic

The New Year is celebrated magnificently in the Dominican Republic - with fireworks, dancing and parties on the beach. In addition, in winter the Dominican Republic is one of best countries for a beach holiday.

Cuba

Cuba has great weather in winter and low prices. Tourists usually go to cities and resorts such as Havana, Varadero and Trinidad.

Most local residents celebrate New Year's midnight with their families, but then go out into the street where the celebration continues. You can also celebrate the New Year at the hotel and then go on the festivities. In Havana, their very center is in Cathedral Square.

Flights. The price of plane tickets to Havana starts from 44,300 rubles. Find flights to Cuba →

Hotels. Going on New Year's holiday to Varadero is not a cheap pleasure. The cost of living at this resort starts from 5,100 rubles per day, and in hotels located on the seashore it is even more expensive. Find accommodation in Varadero →

In the capital of Cuba, Havana, prices are slightly lower - from 3,500 rubles.

Vouchers. You can relax in Cuba on a New Year's package in 2019 for a price starting from 62,900 rubles per person.

Photo: street in Cuba © Rog01 / flickr.com

Philippines

Where to holiday abroad for New Year 2019 inexpensively and without a visa? In the Philippines! The main thing is to catch cheap tickets or tours, and Domestic prices for food and entertainment are relatively low.

The island of Boracay is very popular with its snow-white beaches And warm sea– it always receives good reviews from tourists, but is considered quite expensive. For budget holiday you can go to the islands of Bantayan and Panglao.

In addition to the beaches, the Philippines is rich in Spanish architecture, attractions and natural beauties, so you can go to the country not only for a beach holiday.

Flights. A flight from Moscow to the capital of the Philippines, Manila, costs from 35,000 rubles. The price for a domestic flight to Boracay is another 4,000-5,000 rubles. Find tickets to the Philippines →

Hotels. On the island of Boracay you can stay in 2-3 star hotels for only 1,900 rubles for two. But it’s better to celebrate the New Year in luxury 4 and 5 star hotels on the seashore - prices start at 4,400 rubles per night. The most best reviews Shangri La's Boracay Resort receives tourists, but it is also the most expensive on the entire island. Find accommodation in Boracay →

The other islands mentioned (Panglao and Bantayan) have lower accommodation prices. Bantayan at all is a place where you can celebrate the New Year inexpensively even by Philippine standards– There are few tourists there, so prices are low.

Photo: beach and sea in Boracay © Dianne Rosete / flickr.com

How to relax for the New Year cheaper

The most important - try to buy hotels and tickets as early as possible(in September - November, or generally in summer). Wherever you go, as the New Year approaches, prices for tours and independent holiday are growing every day.
If it’s not critical for you to celebrate the New Year abroad, but you want to plunge into European Christmas culture or go to the sea and the beach, look for options with a return BEFORE or departure AFTER New Year’s Eve. Such options can cost several times less than a trip that includes New Year's Eve.
Sales in Europe begin in January - if shopping is important to you, plan your New Year's holiday so as not to return to Russia at the very beginning of January.

We hope this selection of countries for holidays for the New Year 2019 in Russia and abroad will help you decide on a holiday destination for the New Year holidays!

Have you already planned your vacation? We welcome your comments, recommendations and reviews!

Where to celebrate New Year? On the eve of this holiday, many are interested in this issue. There are a lot of possible answers. Now we will look at them.

First, we will talk about where to celebrate the New Year in Moscow. Before the celebration begins, you can write down an appeal. This can be done against the backdrop of the chimes, just like the president. This is an original way to congratulate your family and friends. The event will be available from the twentieth of December

New Year's table for free

In Kuznetsky Park they will set a New Year's table for everyone with all the salads and favorite dishes, sweets and tangerines.

There will be an entertainment program and a masquerade ball with a brass band. If people get cold, there are places for heating.

Social event in Moscow in Gorky Park

Exactly at midnight, the social holiday will begin, all the lights will turn on, and the performance will begin, and then folk karaoke will take place there. The good news is that it's all free. For those who know how to skate, a night of waltzes is organized at the skating rink, ticket price is 800 rubles

Concert and carnival night

In Kuzminki Park, an entertainment program awaits children during the day, and at night there will be a big rock concert of Western stars. In Sokolniki on Fontannaya Square a carnival night is planned from 10 pm to 4 am. All this will take place based on one of your favorite films, and after that there will be a big concert. And, of course, it’s worth visiting the Culture Park, where they will show skits and perform mini-performances for children.

Active New Year

So where to celebrate New Year 2017? There are several ideas.

You can rent a house for friends and family. Celebrating the New Year in a cottage has its advantages. Living plants or spruces can grow there, and round dances can be performed around them. You can beautifully decorate your yard and everything around it. There is an outdoor play area where you can have fun with friends and family. The idea of a rented house seems simply wonderful, especially for those who are tired of sitting in stuffy apartments. After all, you always want to change the situation.

For those who don’t want to sit at home on the main night of the year and don’t know where to celebrate the New Year, there is a great idea to have a real bachelor or bachelorette party in a nightclub. Such a party with friends will be remembered for a long time.

Romantic New Year

For romantics, it is best to go to St. Petersburg. This city is full of interesting surprises. But where can you celebrate the New Year in St. Petersburg? The city on the Neva is rich in various entertainments. There are many different fairs and beautiful restaurants here. You can take walks along the Neva, watch colorful shows and fireworks. We must not forget about museums and exhibitions that will captivate even those who are not particularly lovers of paintings and art.

Ideas for Children's New Year

Where to celebrate New Year with children? How can you have a fun celebration with the whole family? It all depends on the age of the baby; if the child is of preschool age, then you don’t need to think long, because everything is simple. To celebrate you can:

take your child to a street performance;
attend matinees in kindergartens or other institutions;
go to the theater to watch a children's fairy tale;
organize a home concert with children in the lead roles.

Teenagers are more independent and can spend the holiday without parental supervision. For example, they can go to central square the city where the concert or fireworks will take place. Another option is to celebrate in a decent cafe. Teenagers will be interested in a trip to Veliky Ustyug, the homeland of Father Frost
The main thing is to remember that a fairy tale is important to children, so adults should try to come up with one.

Inexpensive New Year ideas

For many people, not only the unusualness of the New Year is important, but also the price. Few people want to spend the holidays spending too much money. So where to celebrate the New Year inexpensively? Here are some good ideas.

A sauna is very original and economical. Having decided to celebrate the New Year in the sauna, you don’t need to spend money on outfits, just wear a swimsuit. Complex dishes are also not required, everything can be simple and minimal, preferably a complete absence of alcoholic beverages.

Throw a Hawaiian party. Youth can get in winter time a piece of summer. By preparing your costumes in advance and thinking through a themed menu, you can have a great time and have fun with friends while listening to Hawaiian music.

Holiday in the car. This option is suitable for single and single people who do not want to be alone all night and do not like companies. 30 minutes before the holiday you need to get into the car and drive around the festive city, decorated with colorful lights and garlands. You can also take champagne with you (for yourself, as a driver, of course, for children) and drink with random passers-by.

Where to celebrate New Year 2017 inexpensively? You can rent a dacha or house in a village or in the Moscow region. Then you can play snowballs outdoors, make a barbecue and set the table with homemade preserves.

Lovers don’t even have to think about where to celebrate the New Year; it’s enough to organize a romantic dinner in an intimate setting with candles and delicious dishes, dim lights and music, romantic dancing and kisses.

It will turn out original if you decorate a forest clearing. This option is suitable for people living outside the city. You just need to design a suitable clearing. Buy everything you need to celebrate the New Year in advance. Don't forget about garlands, balloons, firecrackers. Please note that you only need to buy garlands that can be connected to a car battery. Also be sure to bring blankets and warm clothes.

New Year for extreme sports enthusiasts

Those who want extreme sports and don’t know where to celebrate the New Year are recommended to visit Karelia. A holiday in this place will be remembered for a long time. Gorgeous forests, beautiful lakes and crystal rivers are all worth seeing. Types of entertainment in Karelia include skiing, sledding, and an excursion to the Kivach waterfall. Such a vacation will be very popular among young people who want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Avid skiers should go to the Krasnaya Polyana ski resort. It's very comfortable and inexpensive resort, which has an extensive program for all New Year's holidays, namely: picturesque walks, good paths for skiing and snowboarding. You can also make a delicious barbecue in nature and visit spa salons. Another place where celebrating the New Year will be interesting and unusual is Kamchatka. This is a country of fish delicacies. Here you can enjoy a variety of fish and red caviar.

Women will love to lie down while the chimes strike thermal springs, relaxing. It will also be interesting to visit geysers and volcanoes.
Lovers of palm trees and hot sun can book a New Year's tour to Egypt, Turkey and Thailand. In winter, you can save up to 40 percent on trips to these countries.

Ideas for a New Year's corporate party

Organizers of parties for colleagues often have a question about where to celebrate a corporate event for the New Year. Now let's look at some fresh ideas. It is better to entrust the organization of the holiday to a professional organization, but choose the location yourself.

If the holiday budget is small, then you can organize a buffet table right in the office, additionally inviting a bartender, a DJ or, for example, some young pop or rock band. Such a party will strengthen the team and make friends with new employees.

A corporate dinner in a restaurant is quite expensive. However, it is suitable for those with generous management and a large event budget. After all, what could be better than beautiful music, delicious expensive and gourmet dishes, colleagues in beautiful outfits and simply a chic atmosphere. For entertainment program What is important is a good presenter who can captivate all employees with interesting competitions, games, songs or dances.

After all, at such events you can improve the team atmosphere and the corporate ethics of your superiors. If the boss is not greedy and the budget allows, you can invite a Russian or foreign pop star as a presenter. It would be good if the restaurant where the New Year's Eve will take place has a billiard room, a place for dancing and other entertainment.

Celebrating with colleagues in nature

A collective trip to nature is another great idea for a joint New Year. However, it is important to ask each employee where each of them wants to go. Perhaps someone already has their favorite places. It is very important to choose the right boarding house or holiday house.

It is important that all conditions are created and every employee feels comfortable and cozy. It’s great luck if there is a pond or river next to the cottage, and the house itself has a fireplace, a minibar and a table for board games. There, if you show your imagination, you can organize exciting sports games or competitions. You can also organize a costume party budget option with songs and dances, masks or costumes.

A good option for old and new colleagues is to come up with a movie-themed party with appropriate costumes, dancing and music. This is a fun activity that all employees will enjoy.

Conclusion

Now you know different ways New Year celebrations. We hope that you will choose the right option for yourself. We wish you a good holiday!

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New Year is one of the most fabulous, fun and long-awaited holidays. Traditionally, it is celebrated at home with loved ones, but if suddenly this year you want to try something new, then we have prepared for you a guide to the best New Year's events in Moscow.

Celebrate 2016 at a skating rink, a concert, an excursion, or maybe go to the theater or on a trip with a singing bus? Those who love heights will enjoy the 60th floor of the Federation Tower, while those who want to take a stroll with the family may enjoy activities in the most large parks cities - read and choose your option.

Ice rink

If you believe the widespread adage that “how you celebrate the New Year is how you will spend it,” then celebrating the new year, 2016, at the skating rink is a great idea. Festive skating sessions promise to be held at several of Moscow's most beautiful skating rinks.

The GUM skating rink is preparing a special night program for everyone. You can celebrate the New Year with the chimes on the Spasskaya Tower for a symbolic 2016 rubles. The session will begin on December 31 at 21:30 and end on January 1 at 01:30. Festive performances, cheerful music, mulled wine and invariably beautiful decorations around - magically illuminated GUM, St. Basil's Cathedral, Red Square

The skating rink in Gorky Park is also preparing a special program, the secrets of which have not yet been revealed. In previous years, a festive concert was held here, and the first guests to arrive received gifts from the park. This year they promise an equally interesting program.

The skating rink at VDNKh also plans to please ice skaters with a festive music program from 21:00 on December 31 to 3:00 on January 1.

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Sight, Historical monument

If you don't like skating, but want to be in the center, then you can just go to Red Square. The clock on the Spasskaya Tower is one of the most recognizable New Year's symbols, so celebrating the first minutes of 2016 with the chimes ringing is a great idea.

One of the significant disadvantages is that there are always a lot of people on Red Square at night on December 31, but if this doesn’t bother you, take your friends with you and go ahead. Traditionally, shows with the participation of famous Russian artists and the brightest New Year's fireworks are held here. It is necessary to take into account that you cannot bring champagne with you to Red Square on New Year's Eve, so you will have to limit yourself to non-alcoholic drinks. The entrance is free.

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Night club, Bar

Most clubs are preparing a festive program, so there will definitely be no problems with where to dance in the capital. By the way, you can go to the dance floor after the traditional champagne, Olivier and the president’s speech. In some places, parties will not start until after midnight, and in some places, entry after 24:00 at night will be significantly cheaper.

For fun parties you need to go to the famous “Propaganda”. There will not be a New Year's program there, but on January 1, from 1 am, a festive disco will begin, where permanent DJs will play, admission is free.

At the Redaction bar, the festive party will begin on December 31, while the lineup of DJs and exact time TBA, admission will also be free.

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At VDNKh, the New Year has been celebrated on a grand scale for many years in a row. This year there will also be celebrations here; a detailed list of events can be found on the official website vdnh.ru. And those who want to take their children to the festive tree are welcome at the Polytechnic Museum in pavilion No. 26 at the scientific tree. Viewers are promised an intricate detective story to identify the Snow Maiden, detailed information and recording on the museum website polymus.ru/ru/museum/about/venues/vdnkh/

On New Year's Eve, the main fun at VDNKh will take place at the skating rink, which we have already described above. But, if you don’t like skating, you can just take a walk in the park. More than 800 garlands will be responsible for the festive atmosphere. Festive lights will decorate the arches of the main entrance, trees and lanterns, and on both sides of the alley there will be a starry sky with a total length of about 100 meters.

Of course, we can’t do without a Christmas tree. This year it will be unusual, assembled from metal parts, 27 meters high.

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Landmark, Landmark, Historic Landmark

An ice model of Moscow will appear here for the New Year holidays. Masters will build famous buildings and monuments of the capital up to 5 meters in size. In Victory Park they will build Grand Theatre, Ostankino TV tower, Kremlin, Moscow State University, House of Music, monuments to Pushkin and Dolgoruky, Arc de Triomphe and other objects.

The celebration will begin on December 23 and will last until January 10. On these days, folk games and rituals will be remembered here, and a snow fight and the capture of a snow town will be organized for children.

On New Year's Eve they offer to go on a musical trip around the world. You will be able to see a Chinese dragon race, watch Irish and Indian dances, listen to a drum show from Brazil and a trio on balalaikas and button accordion.

Everyone who comes will be able to take part in the “1000 Reels” flash mob. Guests will be given drums, inflatable noisemakers, maracas and other percussion instruments, which everyone present will play in the same rhythm.

Of course, it won’t be complete without a Christmas tree and fireworks, which will start at 01:00.

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Restaurant, Bar

Many restaurants and cafes are also preparing a New Year's program.

The Sixty restaurant is famous for the most beautiful panoramic view of the city from the 60th floor of one of the towers of Moscow City. On New Year's Eve, Eva Polna, Dima Malikov and VIA Fusion Band will perform here. The holiday will begin at 22:00 on December 31 and end at 8 am on January 1. The ticket will cost from 30 to 50 thousand.

The White Rabbit restaurant is also famous for its excellent view of Moscow. The New Year's menu includes the restaurant's most popular dishes, and Eurovision 2015 finalist Polina Gagarina will perform. Ticket prices start from 22 thousand rubles.

The "Balcony" restaurant will be turned into a fairy tale "12 months", the prices here are more affordable - tickets start from 15 thousand. The price includes a festive menu, drinks, a photo shoot against the backdrop of New Year's Moscow and a performance by the group “Spasibo” and Natalia Gulkina

The Leps karaoke bar welcomes those who can’t imagine their life without music on New Year’s Eve. A New Year's masquerade will be held here, and singer Slava will perform. Food, drinks and dancing until the morning will cost 20 thousand rubles, also starting at 22:00 on December 31.

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Park, Landmark

The Hermitage Garden has already been decorated with beautiful garlands and lanterns, and for the New Year there will be special decorations “Labyrinth of New Year’s Memories”. The organizers promise that on the main night of the year the park will turn into a place where you can meet childhood memories, wandering through a magical labyrinth and opening secret doors.

Shadow theater performances will also be shown here, and everyone will be able to learn from the masters of making such performances. There will also be music: the program will feature a performance by the jazz ensemble The Kikipickles. Funny songs from the early 20th century and original arrangements will be played.

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If you want something completely unusual, you can go on an excursion. There are many interesting offers. For example, the excursion “Mystical Moscow” about the secrets, legends and traditions of the city. Father Frost and Snegurochka will act as guides. There are two programs: for adults and for children.

"Lights of the New Year's capital" is sightseeing tour through the most elegant squares and streets of the city with the history of the New Year holidays. games and competitions, celebrating the New Year in one of famous places capital Cities.

Music lovers can head towards 2016 on the New Year's Singing Bus. The program includes: a 2-hour city tour and a festive concert in one of the ancient mansions of Moscow at exactly midnight. Another one interesting excursion“Poetic New Year”: funny stories and Christmas poems, a walk around the city, a concert, treats and songs are promised.

Tickets - from 570 rubles, details can be found on the website http://moscowturizm.ru/

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Park, Landmark

On New Year's Eve, Krymsky Val will have one of the most intense programs: theatrical performances, live music, circus performers and even a New Year's table.

By December 31, the park will be transformed, everyone who comes will be greeted with lights and confetti at the entrance, and the actors of the Freak Fabrik street theater will perform several performances. Performances by pillow and alarm clock jugglers, gymnasts, dancers and a circus show are planned.

On New Year's Eve, a magical forest will grow in Muzeon, and you can hang notes with the most beautiful things on the tree branches. cherished desires and dreams. In the fantasy workshop you can create your own wish tree, and an impromptu New Year's table with food from the best gastronomic projects in the city will not let anyone go hungry.

There will also be music; young musicians Cheese People and Ocean Jet will perform in the park.

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Park, Landmark