New Year 2023 in Russia:
Where to Go & What to See
The main holiday of the year in Russia is approaching! What other time can give you such a rich idea of the Russian lifestyle as this winter holiday? Hint: the question is rhetorical.
Our today’s article presents the top 10 places where you definitely won’t be bored during the New Year holidays, but you should also consider other options. In 2022, Nizhny Novgorod received the title of “New Year’s Capital of Russia”, where festive shows, the famous Nizhny Novgorod Fair and much more will be held starting on December 11.
Celebrating New Year 2023 in Karelia
Celebrating New Year in Karelia is a real winter fairy tale! Snow-covered coniferous forest, fancy houses with twinkling garlands, reindeer and dog sledding will give a special mood to both adults and children. Tours to Karelia for the New Year are becoming more and more popular every year due to the wide opportunities they provide.
Many go to celebrate the New Year in Karelia with their children. Kids will especially like a visit to the Karelian version of Santa Claus – Talvi Ukko. At his residence, you can ride a dog sled, visit a deer farm and poultry yard, treat yourself to herbal tea pies and leave a wish note to Talvi Ukko.
Celebrating in Moscow
The largest celebration of the beginning of the year traditionally takes place in the capital. Tours to Moscow for the New Year do not lose their popularity, and guests from all over the country come to the city in order to enjoy the indescribable atmosphere of universal celebration.
You won’t be bored during the New Year and Christmas holidays in Moscow: in the first week of the year, festive concerts, ice shows, performances by artists and much more are held in the capital. To see Ded Moroz (Father Frost), it is not necessary to go to Veliky Ustyug: the Moscow estate of Ded Moroz is located in Kuzminki, where children are waiting for New Year’s entertainment, programs, master classes, and gifts.
The main night of the year can be spent on Red Square, where thousands of local residents and guests of the city rush. By mid-December, the center and the most iconic places in Moscow are decorated with shining illuminations and light installations, and the fair begins.
Celebrating in Sochi
Sochi has been one of the most popular destinations for New Year holidays in recent years. Relatively warm weather, seascapes, ski resorts and hotels with a New Year’s program – all this attracts vacationers from all over the world.
Sochi Park turns into a fabulous city on New Year’s Eve. Bright garlands, thematic areas, show animation, live music, discos, a New Year’s program for adults and kids, congratulations from Ded Moroz and his granddaughter Snegurochka await vacationers during the Christmas and New Year holidays. Sochi Park has been recognized as one of the best tourist attractions in the resort in the field of entertainment.
And those are only three locations that Russia can offer. There are many more to be discovered and enjoyed!
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