On vacation for the new year. Where to go on New Year's holidays in Russia and the world? Cost of New Year's Eve in the Philippines

We advise where to spend new year holidays! We list the directions where you can go for an inexpensive vacation in 2020 during the holidays. We consider departures abroad ( European cities and rest by the sea) and domestic flights.

In 2020, the New Year holidays will last from January 1 to January 8 - you can arrange a full-fledged trip! In this selection, we consider the directions where you can have a relatively inexpensive vacation on the holidays (after New Year's Eve, from January 1).

We consider tours with a departure from Moscow. All prices for hotels and vouchers are current at the time of publication of the material.

New Year Holidays in Russia - 2020

Winter is not a reason to give up traveling in Russia. Take a look the best cities where you can spend New Year's holidays in 2020.

Saint Petersburg

St. Petersburg in new year holidays popular - people come to the city on their own and on tour. Guests are attracted by festivities, fairs, bright shows and the opportunity to visit famous theaters and museums.

Prices during New Year's holidays - 2020 do not bite: you can book a hotel in the city center from 1800 rubles for a double standard. Read our.

Kazan

Spend the 2020 New Year holidays in Kazan - why not? The city will delight guests with pleasant weather, excellent cuisine and interesting sights, as well as reasonable prices.

The cost of living in the center is from 1500 rubles for a double room in a hostel and from 3000 in a 3 * hotel. You can also find accommodation in our selection. Tours cost from 50 thousand rubles.

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Crimea

It is expensive to fly on vacation to the Crimea only in the summer, and in the rest of the year you can go for mere pennies. In winter, when the weather is fine, it is pleasant to walk, take leisurely sightseeing and drink wine.

New Year Tours cost from 37 thousand for two, the same - after January 1. After the New Year, housing prices go down - from 2,000 rubles per day there is a double economy in Yalta. Cheap hotels - in small towns and cities, for example.

Sochi

About as cheap as in Crimea, you can go on New Year's holidays to Sochi and Adler. Tours are inexpensive in 2020 - from 30 thousand rubles for two with the seizure of the New Year and from 38 thousand - after. Hotel accommodation costs from 3000 rubles in the city center and on the coast.

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Moscow

Tours for the New Year holidays to Moscow are no less popular. In 2020, vouchers from Yekaterinburg - from 30 thousand, from Novosibirsk - from 33 thousand rubles. Prices for hotels in the center of Moscow on holidays start at 1,500 rubles for two. At independent trip book hotels in advance.

Veliky Ustyug

Spend fabulous in literally of this word, the New Year's holidays in 2020 are possible in Veliky Ustyug, where the residence of Father Frost is located. Both young children and adults will be delighted with such a trip. But we recommend booking hotels several months in advance, since Veliky Ustyug is an extremely popular destination on New Year's holidays among Russians. Now the cheapest number costs 4,800 rubles.

Moscow suburbs

Thailand

Traditionally, Russians spend New Year's holidays at sea in Thailand, despite the expensive flights and expensive trips. In 2020, tours to Phuket cost from 120 thousand for two, hotels by the beach can be found from $ 20 per day. Read it.

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Goa

Winter in Goa is high season. Prices are also overpriced, but you can still meet the new 2020 here inexpensively, especially if you go on your own. The weather is wonderful, there is plenty of entertainment. The holiday is taking place on a grand scale, so there are a lot of tourists - and this is the only minus of the state. You can rent a room in a guesthouse from $ 13 (Colva). The cost of the tours is from 100 thousand rubles for two.

Vietnam

South Vietnam in winter is a great solution! ... Sandy beaches, sea of ​​fruits, delicious and cheap food... In addition, you do not need to get a visa for a vacation of up to 15 days - beauty!

Here you can spend the New Year's holidays 2020 inexpensively: good hotels by the sea from $ 11 per day (compare with 49 euros per day in Helsinki!), food - from $ 1-2 per dish. Tours cost from 100 thousand for two. We celebrated the New Year in Vietnam three times.

Although expensive, it is an extremely attractive destination - everyone will be seduced by the ideal beaches. Weekly tours cost from 190 thousand rubles for two with a flight from Moscow. Rooms in 3-4 * hotels cost $ 40-70 per day.

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Let's decide where it is better to go to celebrate the New Year. We offer you a selection Top 10, where you can inexpensively fly on vacation during the holidays in 2020. Get ready to welcome the coming New Year in a place that will make you happy!

Forget about the herring under a fur coat, forget about the launching of fireworks on a frosty night, forget, finally, those blurry faces of stars broadcast from all TV channels! We've had enough of this fun. It's time to celebrate the main holiday of the year in a fundamentally different environment and a new place - so that the new year becomes truly new.

So, here, in the good old days, we have compiled for you a selection of the best places to go to for the New Year 2020. Each of these places is beautiful and one is better than the other to celebrate the most joyful holiday there. Choose your option, and go on a journey!

Below we list non-standard destinations. If you want classics, choose:

Advice: do not postpone booking tickets and hotels for later - the closer NG, the higher the intensity of passions.

Attention: we quote airfare for New Year's dates (end of December - beginning of January), and the price of hotels is indicated for a double room in new year's eve.

How to find cheap flights? We recommend the search engines Skyscanner and Aviasales. Check prices in both to find the best deal for your dates.

Hotel search. Use the service that compares prices among all leading booking systems - Roomguru.ru.

I. Where to go in the New Year at sea in 2020?

Want the sea instead of snow? Nothing complicated. The choice of destinations where you can fly in winter to enjoy the warm sea and the warming sun is very large: this is Asia (Vietnam, Bali, Philippines, India, etc.), South America, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Caribbean islands... The Canary Islands and the Mediterranean region will be slightly colder, but still much warmer than in Russia.

1. New Year in the Canary Islands

Why here? A great option to go to celebrate the New Year - 2020: romantic, not the most typical and relatively cheap. The set includes the sea (more precisely, the ocean - Atlantic), diverse nature Canary Islands, Spanish flavor, black volcanic sand on the beaches. Read more about holidays in the Canary Islands (prices, reviews, tourist tips).

In winter, in the Canary Islands, the daytime air temperature is kept at around + 25 ° C, and the water is warmed up to + 20 ° C - the very thing for a comfortable stay, no heat and stuffiness.

The price of the issue. Getting to the Canary Islands is relatively inexpensive (the main thing is to buy tickets in advance): you can fly with traditional airlines from Moscow or St. Euro). Read more about this in a separate article.

Prices for NG - 2020:

• Tours from Moscow to Tenerife for the New Year cost from 100 thousand rubles (7-8 nights, 3 * hotel).
• Flights to Tenerife from Moscow and back on New Year's dates are more expensive than usual - from 35 thousand rubles. Search tickets →
• The cost of a double room in a 3 * hotel in Tenerife on a festive night starts from $ 53. Find a hotel →

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2. Happy New Year, Cuba!

Why here? Freedom Island is one of the best places to go for the New Year - 2020. In winter, the weather is wonderful here: very warm (but not stuffy like in summer), the sea is perfect, and the sky is almost always cloudless. Cheerful and always cheerful locals, the best cigars in the world, almost antique cars driving through the streets.

The price of the issue. Holidays in Cuba (including in the New Year) cannot be called excessively expensive: housing, food and entertainment cost a little, but, alas, you will have to spend money on the flight. You can try to catch an inexpensive last minute tour on the site, and if you prefer exclusively independent travel, then you should start catching air tickets 2-4 months before the trip.

Prices for NG - 2020:

• You can find a tour to Cuba from Moscow from 150 thousand rubles for two (hotel 2-3 *, 7 nights).
• Usually tickets cost 60-80 thousand, but sometimes you can find about 45 thousand rubles. Search tickets →
• In Havana, you can find decent 3 * hotels at a price of $ 80 / night for New Year's dates. Find a hotel →

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3. New Year in the Maldives

Why here? This is one of the best places where you can hide from all worries and not worry about anything. Real paradise... Ideal for a complete lazy rest. And the period of the New Year holidays is perhaps the most the best time for this. May the whole world remain somewhere far away, thousands of kilometers away ocean waters! Turn off your phone and forget about the Internet - why distract yourself from true enjoyment?

Prices for NG - 2020:

• Tours in the New Year to the Maldives cost from 280 thousand rubles for two (10 nights, 3-5 *).
• To fly to the Maldives usually costs from 26 thousand rubles. But flying on the New Year 2020 will not work just as cheaply - the prices for flights in late December - early January do not fall below 60-90 thousand rubles. Search tickets →
• 3 * hotels in the Maldives (not on the coast) cost from $ 55. Find a hotel →

However, the Maldives are traditional package destinations, and if you don't want to bother with organizing your vacation, it's easier to buy a tour for and - all documents will be sent to you by e-mail.

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4. Seychelles

Why here? For the same reasons as the Maldives. Seychelles is a place for those who value privacy and comfort.

The price of the issue. As with the Maldives, the Seychelles are now more accessible. Try to catch the burning tour on.

Prices for NG - 2020:

• Tour cost - from 180 thousand rubles. (if departures on December 26-27) and from 200 thousand - for departures on December 30-31.
• A flight from Moscow to Mahe usually costs from 30 thousand rubles. (for round trip), but for the period of New Year and Christmas holidays, the price increases significantly - from 50 thousand rubles. Search tickets →
• The price list for hotels 2-3 * in the Seychelles for the New Year period is from $ 60 per night, which is quite good for a holiday on the islands, and even during the holidays. True, such an inexpensive hotel will not be located on the very shore - you will have to walk to the beach. Find a hotel →

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II. In pursuit of the spirit of Christmas: let's go to Europe for the New Year!

The sea is good. The sea is wonderful. Perhaps there is nothing better in the world than the sea, but one way or another during the New Year, many people really want to be in the center of the holiday and feel the spirit of Christmas. If this is about you, then the best option for where to go to celebrate the New Year 2020 would be Europe.

The magical New Year and Christmas atmosphere can be enjoyed in many European countries: UK, France, Germany, Scandinavian countries - any place where people celebrate Christmas and it snows will do.

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1. To Europe for the New Year inexpensive

Europe is not the cheapest region in terms of vacation, but even here there are several countries where you can relax relatively inexpensively during the New Year's holidays and fully enjoy the magical Christmas atmosphere. For those who want to relax as cheaply as possible on New Years and Christmas in Europe, countries such as Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Poland, Slovenia... Basically, Germany is also not the most expensive European country.

2. To Europe for Christmas and New Year, sparing nothing!

More expensive options where you can meet and have a great New Year 2020 and Christmas is France, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Ireland, UK and Sweden... In the countries of the Alpine region (Switzerland, France and Austria) you can ski, visit Christmas markets, admire the decoration of shopping galleries and city streets in general.

In most cases, when people imagine the Christmas atmosphere, an image appears in their heads London... The capital of England is truly one of the most suitable places to travel here for New Years and Catholic Christmas. At this time, London turns into a real fairy tale! In fact, going on a trip to England is a completely feasible task for any person: getting a visa is not as easy as Schengen, but flights from Moscow to London are quite inexpensive (thanks to the low-cost airline easyJet). So Christmas London is much closer than you thought.

You can search for flights to the cities of your interest on the search engines Skyscanner and Aviasales.

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Where to go for the new year 2020? This year, the rest will begin from December 28, which falls on Saturday, and will last until January 8 inclusive, and now is the time to think about where to go to spend the New Year's holidays! And we are ready to help you by making a selection of 16 regions of Russia, the rest in which will turn into something enchanting.

Navigation through the article:

1. Unique Kola Peninsula, Murmansk

Celebrating the New Year 2020 under the Northern Lights in Murmansk

We decided to open our TOP-16 rating from the Kola Peninsula (Murmansk region), which is located beyond the Arctic Circle, in the north of the European part of Russia. And now we will tell you why this region deserves such close attention.

Since the beginning of the 2010s, the Murmansk region has been gaining great popularity among Russian tourists. After the release of Zvyagintsev's film "Leviathan", many people wished to visit the shooting locations - the coast of the Arctic Ocean. There is the village of Teriberka, which is visited every day by tourists not only from Russia.

Tourists on the rocks of the Arctic Ocean (click on the photo to learn about New Year's tours in Murmansk)

If you are looking for where to spend winter holidays in Russia, then Murmansk guarantees you the presence of large snowdrifts and a real winter atmosphere. You can see the northern lights, meet huskies and reindeer, visit the shores of the Arctic Ocean and much more.

December is considered one of the best months to get to know Murmansk. It is customary to take minus 10 degrees Celsius for the average air temperature. In December, it is dark in the city almost 24 hours a day, because during this period the polar night begins, and the first ray of sunshine will appear from behind the clouds only in spring.

Another feature of the rest in this northern city is the gastronomic variety of seafood. Fish dishes are offered here in almost every cafe and restaurant. You can enjoy the freshest salmon, trout, roach and pike.

On New Year's Eve, most often the townspeople gather at the Five Corners Square. Here you can always ride reindeer and horses, and near the Azimut hotel there is the main Christmas tree of Murmansk, around which all the festive events take place. The New Year's performance will begin an hour and a half after midnight, and will culminate in the long-awaited fireworks display.

Sledding with a husky (click on the photo to learn about New Year's tours in Murmansk)

If you want to make your holiday in the New Year 2020 in Russia unforgettable, and Murmansk interests you, see the section. Here you will find a wide range of excursions throughout the Murmansk region. From the list, you can definitely choose something unusual and memorable for yourself:

• Hunt for the Northern Lights. Many people come to Murmansk to see the northern lights, and the New Year holidays are the best time to enjoy the spectacle of the dancing magic heavenly lights.
• Tour to the Arctic Ocean. Tourists often think that its coast is sad because of its emptiness. However, they are wrong, an experienced guide will show you the ship graveyard, the waterfall, the filming locations of the famous movie "Leviathan" and much more.
• New Year's trip to the husky and deer nursery.
• Acquaintance with the culture of the indigenous population of the peninsula - the Sami, includes a mandatory meeting with a shaman.
• Travel on snowmobiles to the peaks of the majestic Khibiny mountains.

And this is far from full list excursions presented on the site. We are sure that after such a trip you will know exactly where to spend the New Year in Russia. Indeed, in one trip it is simply impossible to see all that unique Murmansk has to offer its guests.

2.Moscow: capital vacations

We celebrate the New Year 2020 in the capital of Russia

Among those who are thinking about where to go for the New Year in Russia, most of them choose our capital. Winter holidays in Moscow, of course, can hardly be called a budget option, but believe me, they are worth it. Indeed, since December, the whole city turns into a real New Year's area, where every day all kinds of events take place for every age, taste and budget, and the streets resemble fairy-tale caves, shining with gems. It is simply impossible to forget such a holiday, and for a long time you will enthusiastically tell about it to all your friends and acquaintances who did not dare to leave home for a New Year holiday.

In Russia, perhaps, there is no second place like Moscow, where the holiday would be celebrated on a similar scale. First of all, the capital pleases with the number of trees. In 2020, New Year's beauties will be installed in all districts of the city. But, naturally, the Kremlin tree is considered the main tree of the country. It is installed on Red Square, where everyone gathers on a festive night. More than half of our compatriots would choose the main square of the country in the list of places where you can have fun celebrating the New Year in Russia. This year, the holiday starts at ten o'clock in the evening, but it is best to come here in advance. Keep in mind that in front of the square you will have to pass several police cordons, through which you cannot bring drinks, food and pyrotechnics. And why should she, if exactly at midnight after the chiming clock, which will count down the last minutes of the old life, all those present will see the festive fireworks.

What else can you do during your holidays in the capital? Tourists have plenty to choose from:

• Lovers of shopping will appreciate the colorful New Year's fairs in the Hermitage Garden, Central Department Store, VDNKh and Red Square.
• Children will be interested in the aquarium. You can choose any of the three located at VDNKh, in Crocus City and the shopping center on Dmitrovka (the cost of an adult ticket on holidays fluctuates around 1600 rubles, for a child ticket you will need to pay 900 rubles).
• Young theatergoers and their parents will be able to attend the most sensational performances during the holidays. By the way, discounts are often applied to tickets during this period (depending on the performance, the price varies from 900 to 3500 rubles).
• You can have fun on ice rinks, the most frequently visited of which are skating rinks near GUM, in Gorky Park and on Red Square.
• In the forest zone of Kuzminki, everyone is traditionally dog ​​sledding, there will also be several snow slides.

If the question "where to go for the New Year in Russia" is asked by adults who dream of spending a vacation together or with a cheerful company of friends, then Moscow is ready to give you a lot of nightlife. With the onset of evening, the doors of the most famous clubs (Karaoke Quadrille, City Space), restaurants (Lepim and Varim, Dolcabar, Ugolek) and cafes (Bosco Café, Didu) open.

Therefore, do not even think about where to celebrate the New Year 2020 in Russia, but feel free to purchase tickets to Moscow and get ready for an enchanting holiday.

3. St. Petersburg: a holiday in the northern capital

We meet the New Year 2020 in the cultural center of Russia - St. Petersburg

Where to celebrate the New Year in Russia, if not in the city where the tradition of massively celebrating this holiday once arose. The northern capital is reputed to be the cultural center of the country and gives the impression of a city dressed in classic and austere clothes. However, during the New Year holidays, Peter radically transforms and shows tourists a completely different look, filled with light, fireworks, fun and laughter. Many of those who are thinking about where to relax on New Year's in Russia would like to see Petersburg in all its glory.

If in Moscow the country's main Christmas tree is installed on Red Square, then in St. Petersburg, a twenty-five-meter beauty will delight the townspeople on Palace Square. It is here that entertainment events and a magnificent laser show are planned on New Year's Eve. But the festive program does not end there, tourists are expected:

• Mass festivities around the Christmas trees near Gostiny Dvor and on Malaya Konyushennaya Street until four in the morning;
• Performances with the participation of Santa Claus and Snow Maiden in all districts of the city;
• New Year's fireworks, scheduled for three o'clock in the morning in the water area of ​​the Neva (it is best to watch it from the side of the Peter and Paul Fortress).

On the first of January, you can visit numerous theaters of the city with your child (the most popular performance is "Once Upon a New Year"). Please note, however, that ticket prices during the winter break will be three or even four times higher than usual.

The main feature of St. Petersburg in January is windy weather. Usually the air temperature does not drop below ten degrees Celsius, but strong wind and high humidity often make outdoor walks extremely unpleasant. However, if this does not scare you, then be sure to go to Peterhof, Tsarskoe Selo or Pavlovsk. Of course, all fountains, like sculptures, will be boarded up and hidden from the eyes of visitors, but the photos taken against the background of snow-covered palaces and gardens look even more unusual and fantastic than in summer.

Those for whom holidays in the New Year 2020 in Russia is a festive program in a luxurious restaurant should take care of booking seats in the summer. For example, the Asteria Hotel offers its guests an unforgettable night in a restaurant overlooking the embankment (the average bill per person does not exceed 6,000 rubles). Among the traditional New Year's dishes, there is also such as a leg of lamb in honey, which is in great demand among guests. You can have a great time in the establishments of the Angleterre and Radisson Sonya hotels.

We believe that of all the places in Russia where you can celebrate the New Year on a royal scale, St. Petersburg is the most suitable.

4. Unexpected capital of Tatarstan: Kazan

We meet the New Year 2020 in Tatarstan

Where to spend the New Year in Russia in such a way as to move away from all the usual traditions and customs? Go to the capital of Tatarstan, and we are sure that after this trip Kazan will become your favorite city, where you will definitely want to return. Here, Russian and Tatar traditions, the culture of both peoples, as well as antiquity and modernity, intersect and mix in an amazing way. Kazan is famous for its ancient historical monuments, but in addition it surprises with the abundance of the most modern buildings, sports arenas and entertainment centers.

You can have an inexpensive New Year vacation in Russia in many places, but only the capital of Tatarstan is ready to provide you with the widest range of positive emotions of all possible. First of all, tourists are pleased with the weather in the city, usually winter is quite comfortable here, but frosts down to minus thirty degrees Celsius are not excluded. However, on a festive night, forecasters promise citizens and tourists a temperature of at least nine degrees.

Kazan proposes to spend the main night of the year in the Millennium Park, where numerous festive events typical for New Year's festivities are planned.

• Round dances around the fluffy beauty;
• Performances by local pop groups;
• Show with Santa Claus and Snow Maiden;
• Midnight fireworks;
• Disco and lots of other entertainment.

Not a single child will pass by the huge sparkling ice town erected near the Eriyat Puppet Theater. Here, kids will find winding slopes, figurines and houses where they can spend the whole day. And in case of injury, you can always go to the medical center, deployed nearby specifically for the winter holidays.

If walks in the fresh air are still not enough for you, then go to the skating rink near the Kazan Arena stadium. Under open air over fifteen thousand square meters of sparkling ice awaits you. Nefis is the largest open-air ice arena in Russia (entrance with your own skates will cost 50 rubles). In addition to it, you can go ice skating at Tasma (Gagarin Street) and Raketa (Derbyshki microdistrict).

Have a great New Year's Eve and the next weekend in a rented cottage outside the city. Such recreation centers as "Goluboe", "Lebyazhye" and "Sviyaga" are popular in Kazan. Here tourists are offered the following entertainment:

• skiing on "cheesecakes" and skiing on well-equipped slopes;
• horse rides;
• a real Russian bath.

For those who, after all this, still yearn for new experiences, we can recommend a sightseeing tour of the city. Be sure to take a walk around the Kazan Kremlin, which includes several architectural complexes. This amazing monument stretches for almost one and a half thousand square meters, where, in addition to ancient structures, museums are located. Walk along the main streets of the capital - Kremlevskaya and Bauman. On holidays, they are decorated with colorful garlands and small Christmas trees; there are also numerous retail outlets, cafes and restaurants.

You can talk endlessly about Tatar cuisine! Therefore, if you want to move away from Olivier, herring under a fur coat and jellied meat in the New Year, Kazan will definitely become your gastronomic favorite. In such establishments as Tratoria, Pesto and Americano, you will be offered an incredibly wide range of national dishes. Be sure to try horse sausage, elesh - a Tatar pie with chicken, or a festive gubadia pie with a delicious filling of red cottage cheese, rice and raisins. In addition, increased salivation in hungry tourists can cause aromas of kystybai, chak-chak and other delicacies. The main thing during such a tasting is to stop on time, otherwise after the holidays you will have to completely change your wardrobe.

5. Petrozavodsk (Karelia): holidays with the prefix "eco"

We meet the New Year 2020 in a real winter fairy tale - Karelia

It is very difficult to characterize Karelia in a few words; this region has a simply unique energy, which is felt by everyone who enters the hospitable land of the Karelians. In the list of places where it is quite possible to celebrate the New Year in Russia inexpensively, Karelia is far from last place... This region offers tourists a special vacation in the territory of numerous nature reserves, surrounded by sixty thousand lakes and majestic waterfalls. Therefore, here you can successfully combine an active pastime outside the city in an unusual setting with a comfortable rest in the capital of the republic - Petrozavodsk.

Tourists often perceive this city as a supplement to other attractions of Karelia, but spending New Year's Eve here can be no less entertaining and interesting than at a tourist center or in the mountains. Already from the fourteenth of December, ten-meter fir trees will be installed in large residential areas of the city, but the main beauty of the year, eighteen meters high, will be waiting for the townspeople on Kirov Square.

Be sure to devote the next day after the holiday to walking around Petrozavodsk. Here you will have something to see:

• Go down to the embankment. On the shores of Lake Onega, tourists have a magnificent sight. In addition, along the street there are sculptural compositions donated to the city by different countries of the world. In winter, under a layer of white caps framed by a mountain range, they look quite bizarre.
• Visit National Museum Republic of Karelia and the Maritime Museum of the Polar Odysseus Club.
• With the kids, go to the zoo complex and Tatyana Kalinina's Doll House. A talented artist managed to open for the citizens and guests of Petrozavodsk the real art gallery with three showrooms and workshops. For children, master classes on the creation of designer dolls are held here.

Going to Karelia for the New Year, do not spend all your holidays in the city center! After all, outside Petrozavodsk you will find fabulous expanses and exciting excursion programs. The trip beyond the Arctic Circle evokes a lot of enthusiasm. It includes accommodation at a modern recreation center on the shore Of the White Sea, ice fishing, snowmobiling and dog riding, visiting the ice town and even getting to know the local Santa Claus - Pakkaine.

Karelia shares a border with Finland, so here you can observe some mixing of cultures. It can be seen very clearly in the Talvi Ukko residence. This is also what the locals call Santa Claus. Little guests will be completely delighted with this trip. Tourists visit a deer farm, a dog kennel, ride a sled, and even stop for picnics in the winter forest. Here everyone will be shown the principle of the nature laboratory and will be treated to gates - mini-pies made of rye flour with different fillings.

For those who find it important to find a place where they can celebrate the New Year in Russia right in nature, Karelian travel agents offer accommodation at recreation centers built in European style... Popular among tourists are "Shishki", "Alekka", "Lopsky Bereg" and "Susar". Here you will be offered to meet New Year's Eve in a snowy forest and immersed in a fabulous holiday atmosphere. You will spend it in the traditions of the local population, get to know better the culture of the Karelians, catch and smoke fish on your own and ride alpine skiing Oh. Believe me, this is not the whole list of opportunities to spend your Karelian vacation in a fun way. Come and see for yourself!

6. Veliky Ustyug: a tale for children and adults

We meet the New Year 2020 in the homeland of Santa Claus - in Veliky Ustyug

New Year 2020 will come very soon. Many people are thinking about where to relax in Russia on a big vacation. Every year it becomes more and more popular to travel to the homeland of Father Frost - to Veliky Ustyug.

For the few in the know, Veliky Ustyug is an ancient city that has managed to preserve the flavor of the medieval Russian North to this day. Therefore, in cultural program winter holidays must be included:

• Inspection of churches and merchant estates of the 17-18 centuries. They boggle the imagination with skillful wood carvings and whimsical architecture. The most popular among tourists is the Cathedral Courtyard, where not only household buildings are located, but also temple complexes... Its "pearl" is the Assumption Cathedral.
• Visit to factories where magnificent jewelry is made from blackened silver, as well as linen and wood. For example, no one ever leaves the building of the Severnaya Chern factory without a purchase.
• A walk through the New Year's fairs, where all the products of local craftsmen are sold, including medicinal balms and herbal tinctures. Master classes are also held here, where everyone can learn how to bake bread or forge, for example.
• Trips to museums of New Year and Christmas toys, the history of Veliky Ustyug, as well as ancient Russian art. Children, for example, will be delighted with a visit to the Museum of New Year's Toys, where exhibits are collected in three rooms, some of which are already seventy years old.

Most popular tourist route on the eve of the New Year and after it there is a trip to Santa Claus. Keep in mind that the winter wizard has two residences. One is located right on the territory of the city on Sovetskiy Avenue. Here you will be greeted by fairy-tale characters and taken through the magic halls, talking about various magic items. Nearby is the Wizard's Fashion House, where children can make toys with their own hands. A little further - in Oktyabrsky Lane - is the famous Father Frost Post Office. Every year, at least four hundred thousand letters from Russian children come here, and tourists will have the opportunity to send a message to their loved ones with the wizard's personal seal.

Despite all the sights of the city, most of the tourists still strive to get to the country residence of Father Frost, located about ten kilometers from Veliky Ustyug. A lot of entertainment awaits them here:

• Walking along the Fairy Tale Trail accompanied by magical characters;
• Contact zoo;
• A glacier with bizarre figures of frozen water;
• Winter Garden;
• Territory of artisans;
• Meeting with Santa Claus himself.

On the territory of the estate there are about nine hotels made in the Russian style. On New Year's Eve, the main wizard receives guests until four in the afternoon, and after that he rests until eleven in the evening. It is at this time that a three-hour show begins with songs, contests and constant fireworks. Many people dream of celebrating the New Year 2020 in Russia in this way. After the spent New Year's fairy tale in Veliky Ustyug, you will no longer have the desire to go anywhere else for the New Year!

7. Sochi and Krasnaya Polyana

We meet the New Year 2020 in the Olympic heart of Russia - in Sochi

New Year is coming soon in Russia. Where to go inexpensively? This question worries many of our compatriots, and they carefully scan numerous sites with proposals to spend the main night of the year in certain places. Few Russians imagine how interesting it can be during the winter holidays in Sochi. This city is able to please the most fastidious tourist with various excursion offers.

First of all, Sochi as a site for celebrating the New Year attracts those who dream of spending their holidays in a warm climate on the coast of the sea, without leaving their country. The resort usually greets its guests with pleasant weather and lush greenery. Closer to the New Year, the streets take on a festive look, framed by illumination and fluffy fir trees.

This year, the city administration has prepared a traditional festive program on the square of the South Mall. It will last until two o'clock in the morning and will give vacationers a lot of entertainment, typical for the New Year.

During the holidays, tourists will have something to do with themselves in Sochi. Here's a sample list of activities for the whole family:

• Aqualoo water park. It is located some distance from the city and includes over 3000 square meters of slides, pools and attractions. There is also a cozy restaurant on the territory of the water park, where you can always have a snack or order a full dinner. "Akvaloo" works from ten in the morning to nine in the evening every day.
• Sochi-Park. This theme park has already won first place in the list of the best in the country twice. It has an area of ​​twenty-five hectares and can surprise you with twenty modern attractions for any age. The entrance ticket costs in the range from 1200 to 1500 rubles.
• Riviera Park (throughout all winter holidays children's shows are held here with the distribution of gifts and round dances around the tree).
• Dolphinarium. It is located in Sochi-Park, but tourists do not always have time to visit it. And it, by the way, is already included in the cost of the admission ticket.
• Oceanarium. Sochi is home to the largest oceanarium in Russia, where you can even go diving. Twenty-nine aquariums cover 6,000 square meters. The ticket price does not exceed 600 rubles.
• Arboretum Park. You can come here for an excursion or a simple walk. In any case, tourists will be pleased to walk along the alleys planted with unique plants.
• Walk on Olympic Park... From 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. all the facilities built for the 2014 Olympics await guests of the resort.

During the New Year holidays, theatrical processions, ice shows and concerts of pop stars are organized for the guests of the city.

Should we consider Krasnaya Polyana as a place to celebrate the New Year 2020 in Russia? If you just want to get to know a modern ski resort and are not an ardent skiing fan, then it is not worth going here on the main night of the year. But for those who cannot imagine their life without skiing, parties and adrenaline, the area of ​​the Rosa Khutor mountain park, where folk festivals take place, will seem the best place in the world. Tourists are offered sledding, skiing and snowboarding, winter picnics in the mountains and hiking tours. Particularly curious and active tourists can go to the "Mountain Garden" apiary and taste the fragrant "Krasnopolyansky" honey, visit the ancient dolmens and appreciate the surrounding beauty during a helicopter ride.

Of the delicious local cuisine, tourists are advised to definitely try on New Year's Eve mamalyga, yogurt, adjika and churek - a national flatbread stuffed with honey and nuts.

8. Baikal is a legendary place of power

We meet the New Year 2020 at the largest lake in the world - at Baikal

The deepest, cleanest and most mysterious lake in the world attracts tourists all year round. In winter, no fewer travelers come here than in summer. And this is not surprising, because even the ancient shamans, who came here to perform rituals, considered this lake and its coast to be nothing more than a place of power. Therefore, where to celebrate the New Year in Russia so as to get a boost of energy for all the next twelve months, you don't need to think for a long time - go to Baikal.

The most important night of the year is best spent in Listvyanka. Siberian Anapa, as this village is often called, offers guests accommodation in luxury cottages and small economy class houses. V holidays Listvyanka is completely transforming. The waters of the lake near the beach are shackled by transparent, piercing blue ice, and the whole area around is decorated with garlands and colored ribbons. Folk festivities will take place in 2020 on the beach itself, but you can spend the night with your family at the recreation center. For example, "Baikal" will invite you to celebrate the New Year in the style of the Wild West, and the base "Baikal Terema" will delight you with a holiday in the traditional Russian style.

During the holidays, the guests of Listvyanka will have no time to get bored, and both budget and wealthy tourists will find classes for themselves:

• Visit to the architectural and ethnographic museum "Taltsy". Here you can see how the indigenous peoples of the Baikal region lived three centuries ago. On holidays, mass festivities are organized on the territory of the museum with roller coasters, herbal tea and the capture of a snow town.
• Ride on ski resort to the Sobolinaya mountain.
• Helicopter ride.
• Communication with cute seals in the nerpinary. A seal living in fresh water always arouses a lot of delight. Moreover, when he not only performs a lot of funny tricks, but also draws. For 500 rubles, an interesting performance will unfold before your eyes.
• Diving on a bathyscaphe to the bottom of the great lake. In fact, this dive to almost 2000 meters is virtual, but tourists have a complete illusion of an underwater trip.

Avid fishermen will not be able to spend their holidays without a trip to the Maloye More. New Year's Eve is also full of surprises here. For example, the Hadarta tourist center offers an enchanting program with fireworks, and Altan will delight you with a retro party. But the next day you can go ice fishing to catch omul, sturgeon, grayling and whitefish. Here you can also organize a picnic and help you smoke your fresh catch.

It is worth coming to Arshan for a couple of days to swim in the healing hot springs. Locals they call this water "living", because it is able to cure almost any ailment. In addition to all of the above, tourists can visit the most mysterious and mystical island of Lake Baikal - Olkhon, ride a boat, hovercraft and ride a dog sled.

Arriving at the lake for the holidays, be sure to taste the dishes of the national Buryat cuisine - juicy buuz, a stew with coarsely chopped vegetables and a huge piece of lamb (bukhler), as well as the incomparable dried omul.

9. Kaliningrad: New Year in European style

We meet the New Year 2020 in a European way - in Kaliningrad

Many of our compatriots dream of going on a winter vacation to Europe, but in recent years, such a trip has not been affordable for most Russians. So they don't know where to go for the New Year 2020. Russia offers avid tourists an excellent option to spend a holiday in a European style without leaving its borders. And this place is the westernmost point of the country - the city of Kaliningrad.

The main place on the festive night is Victory Square, it is here that a huge Christmas tree is installed, which every year pleases the townspeople and tourists with original illumination. An extensive festive program awaits travelers in 2020.

The weather in Kaliningrad in December is great for celebrating the New Year outside. Typically, the air temperature does not drop below six degrees Celsius.

If you are not inspired by crowds of people against the backdrop of red-tiled roofs, then choose one of the city's many establishments for the main night of the city. Kaliningrad is distinguished by the fact that there is a huge number of restaurants, cafes and bars for every taste and budget. The most interesting and popular establishments are Tchaikovsky, Sir Francis Drake, Amsterdam and Parmesan. During the feast, pay tribute to the fish dishes, especially the smoked eel. Another delicacy is klops, which resemble meatballs with a fragrant sauce.

During your holiday, allow yourself to travel outside the city limits. You should definitely visit Zelenogradsk and Svetlogorsk to walk along the wide beaches and enjoy their beauty. Alone on this list natural monuments costs Curonian Spit... It stretches for almost a hundred meters and has no analogues in the world. Here you will see extraordinary dunes and amazing yellow sand... In Kaliningrad itself, the following places are worthy of attention of tourists:

• Amber Museum. Many consider it a unique place, because not only items from the "sun stone" are collected here, but also the whole story of its extraction is told. During the winter holidays, the museum is open from 10 am to 6 pm.
• Museum of the World Ocean. Here are collected the most amazing specimens that reveal the history of the development of the ocean and help to understand its inhabitants.
• Cathedral. This place is considered the hallmark of the city. It was erected at the end of the 14th century and it was here that the great E. Kant was once buried.
• Church of the Holy Family. At the moment, the Philharmonic is located here, but the architecture of the Catholic Church and even its decoration have been completely preserved, since they are of great historical value.

Without visiting these attractions, your impressions of a vacation in Kaliningrad will be incomplete.

10. Vladimir: a holiday in Russian traditions

We meet the New Year 2020 in Russian traditions - in Vladimir

In recent decades, it has become fashionable to have holidays in Russia for the New Year in Vladimir. Among our compatriots, even a sign appeared, stating that spent in old town the main night of the year promises good luck and happiness. The first mentions of Vladimir in written sources date back to the tenth century. Therefore, only here it is possible to combine holiday festivities with a fascinating study of Russian history.

Since forecasters predict a rather warm New Year's Eve for the residents of Vladimir, tourists can count on meeting the holiday together with the townspeople on main square cities. The largest Christmas tree is installed on Cathedral Square and it is here that the midnight fireworks will thunder. The festive program should begin at ten o'clock in the evening. According to the tradition established for a long time, one should not expect that the people will go home before four in the morning.

If it is important for you where to celebrate the New Year in Russia so as to enjoy both comfortable conditions and an interesting program, then consider Vladimir restaurants as an option. Many of them are stylized in Russian traditions and are ready to please with dishes. national cuisine... Many positive reviews are received by Karetny Dvor, Pechki-Lavochki and Tavern Yamshchik. On New Year's Eve, you will have roasts in pots, pies and pancakes with different fillings on your tables. And tourists are advised to drink all this with fragrant mead, this drink, prepared according to the original Russian recipe, is very popular on holidays.

Many travelers try to combine folk festivities with a cultural program. Therefore, they are happy to visit the sights of the city and its museums during their holidays:

• Assumption Cathedral with unique and priceless frescoes by Andrei Rublev and Daniil Cherny.
• Dmitrievsky Cathedral. This temple was built only by Russian craftsmen at the end of the 12th century. Throughout the history of its existence, it has gone through periods of plunder and was completely burned several times.
• Church of Nikita the Martyr. The temple is considered a unique building, as it looks more like a palace than a religious complex of the thirteenth century.
• An architectural wonder - the Golden Gate. At the beginning of the twelfth century, there were five such structures, and only one gate has survived to this day, symbolizing the power of Russia.
• Vladimir-Suzdal Museum-Reserve. This complex includes several architectural ensembles worthy of the attention of tourists. You can come here on your own or book a group excursion.
• Museum complex "Chambers". Both adults and children are welcomed with open arms in Lipki Park. In the halls of the complex there are several different expositions, among which everyone will find something interesting for themselves.

Many tourists will enjoy the New Year at the Krasnaya Gorka ski resort. Here you can stay in luxurious hotel rooms or in a budget house. In any case, an enchanting holiday with sleigh rides, a carnival procession and buffoons awaits you.

11. Kostroma: residence of the granddaughter of Santa Claus

We meet the New Year 2020 at the granddaughter of Santa Claus - in Kostroma

When you are thinking about where you can celebrate the New Year in Russia with a child in an unusual and inexpensive way, pay attention to Kostroma. Built in the twelfth century, this city has a truly magical attraction.

The greatest interest in the winter holidays is caused by the Terem of the Snegurochka, standing on the very bank of the Volga. There, all guests are greeted by the owner of Berendeeva Park herself, introducing them to her friends and hospitably showing everyone the chambers of her residence. Finally, according to ancient traditions, each tourist will be showered with salt for good luck.

The best place to get to know Kostroma better and feel what a real holiday for the New Year in Russia is, is Susaninskaya Square. Here the main tree of the city is set up and festive events are held. Their distinguishing feature is the abundance of mummers and buffoons. Naturally, the New Year will not be complete without a colorful fireworks, which is so pleasant to contemplate while eating hot pancakes with caviar and washed down with ice vodka, traditional for Russians.

The restaurants of the city are also waiting for tourists and invite them to a festive program on the main night of the year. The most popular establishments in Kostroma are Metelitsa, Slavyansky and Staraya Pristan. The choice of dishes in them can amaze any gourmet and connoisseur of Russian cuisine: homemade meat delicacies, pies, pies, rich aromatic cabbage soup and pickles. Among the alcoholic drinks in Kostroma, we advise you to try the local mash or live beer brewed according to exclusive recipes in private breweries, of which there are a lot in the city.

After a stormy night, tourists will be pleased to stroll along the snow-covered streets to the monument to Ivan Susanin and the old fire tower. The tower building was erected in the first quarter of the 19th century and is considered the most popular attraction, which now houses the firefighting museum. It will be interesting for tourists to go on an excursion to the Ipatiev Monastery, where at the beginning of the seventeenth century the first representative of the Romanov family was elected tsar, or to purchase tickets to the Kostroma State Drama Theater. Ostrovsky.

If you go to Kostroma, you will not only get the opportunity to have fun, but also communicate with nature. During the winter holidays everyone is welcomed by Sumarokovskaya moose farm. You need to come here from ten o'clock in the morning to two o'clock in the afternoon. Later you will not be able to see the moose as they go for a walk in the forest. Experienced tourists are advised to definitely try moose milk and purchase a short film about the life of these animals, filmed on the farm. Also, trips through the snow-covered forest on a sled harnessed by a husky are remembered for a long time.

12. Elbrus: a New Year's gift for extreme lovers

We meet the New Year 2020 at the foot of the Elbrus region

How often do we decide in everyday life to take risky actions? We are sure that it is extremely rare. Therefore, when you think about where to spend the New Year 2020 in Russia, then change all your usual schemes and give yourself a real winter adventure in the Elbrus region.

The tourism industry in the Elbrus region is very well developed. The local slopes are ideal for beginners and professionals alike, and the organization of events in the hotels is top notch. Therefore, every extreme without hesitation, even in the middle of the night, will answer the question "where to spend the New Year in Russia with a" twinkle "".

Winter mountains are always freedom, an excess of emotions, adrenaline and a fairy tale. Keep in mind that all hotels in the Elbrus region are located far from each other. This prevents vacationers from easily moving from one place to another. Therefore, carefully choose a recreation center for yourself, because this is where you will have to spend the whole New Year's Eve.

The main ski areas are located in the Baskan Valley and Cheget. The slopes are divided into colors in terms of difficulty: the simplest ones are green and blue, professional ones are black and red. It's nice to ride any of them on a winter morning so that the wind whistles in your ears and blood pounds in your temples!

If you are not a fan of alpine skiing, but as a place to celebrate the New Year in Russia, you nevertheless chose the Elbrus region, then there is also an interesting excursion program for you:

• Acquaintance with the gorges of Kabardino-Balkaria with a must visit Narzan valleys at an altitude of more than a thousand meters above sea level (the most interesting for tourists are the Baskan Gorge and Aushegir).
• Bathing in thermal springs. Most of the tourists come to Aushegir, where there is a lake with healing water. The source itself is located at a depth of four thousand meters and is able to heal from skin, neurological and other diseases.
• Hike to the blue lake Tserikkel. Until now, scientists are studying this reservoir and cannot reveal all of its secrets. Surprisingly, the lake has a high hydrogen sulfide content and one water level all year round, although it is not fed from any sources.
• Tour to the frozen waterfalls. Those who have not seen the Chegem waterfalls cannot claim to have met the Elbrus region. They are especially amazing in winter, when they are bound by transparent ice.

And after walking in the fresh air, your appetite will surely kick up, and here delicious Kabardian cuisine will come to your rescue. In the homes of local residents, you will be treated to delicious homemade bread, which is served on the table with homemade butter, cheese and a spicy sauce called "tuzluk". At the restaurant, order national sausages and jerky meat for the whole company, the listed dishes go well with khychin. This fragrant pie, in which finely chopped potatoes and cheese are put as a filling, will appeal to absolutely all guests. And if you're still hungry, try the traditional lacumas for dessert. They have never left anyone indifferent.

13. Yaroslavl: a unique metropolis framed by antiquity

We meet the New Year 2020 in the heart Ancient Rus- in Yaroslavl

Among those places where it is still possible to celebrate the New Year in Russia inexpensively, the cities of the Golden Ring are very popular. They allow tourists to feel the holiday atmosphere literally from the first minutes of being in the city. Yaroslavl is a striking representative of this category, because it is not without reason that it is called “the pearl of Russia”.

A distinctive feature of winter holidays in Yaroslavl is their scale. After all, there are as many as four main New Year's venues in the city! Each year, the administration sets furry beauties at four large areas:

• Soviet;
• Youth;
• Red;
• Epiphany.

People can choose absolutely any venue for celebrating the New Year and be sure that they will not be bored here. The performance with the participation of Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden starts at ten o'clock in the evening, but keep in mind that it will be impossible for people in alcoholic intoxication to pass the police cordons on the approaches to the squares. They simply won't be allowed to pass.

Yaroslavl is famous for its restaurants, so it will not be difficult to choose a suitable place for celebrating the holiday. Locals advise to book a table at Esquir's. This place always pleases guests with an unusual program, a unique design with a huge aquarium under the bar and luxurious dishes prepared by the chef himself. Fish dishes are cooked here so that it is impossible to leave the table without overeating! Delight evokes the ear according to the old recipe, cold and hot smoked fish, as well as kulebyak with the most delicate filling. You will remember such a festive table for a very long time.

What to do in Yaroslavl after New Year's Eve? Best of all, if you manage to combine entertainment, city walks and cultural program. And here the choice is quite wide:

• V. Tereshkova Planetarium. This landmark of the city was opened about seven years ago and is ready to present several educational programs to tourists. In January, New Year's events are always held here, the approximate cost of a ticket is three hundred rubles.
• Theatrical performances for children and adults (for example, the Millennium Exhibition and Convention Center invites you to the Mystery of the Magic Sack play program, the Yaroslavl State Puppet Theater is waiting for the kids to see the play "Mistress Blizzard").
• Church of Elijah the Prophet (its green onions have become a symbol of the city). The temple was built in the 17th century and has survived to this day practically without the slightest changes. The church is distinguished by its luxurious and interior decoration, which can be viewed every day, except Sunday.
• Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery. This monastery in the 12th century was the cultural center of the city and owned large quantity lands. And it was within its walls that archaeologists once found "The Lay of Igor's Campaign."
• Walk along the embankment (from here you can see a beautiful view of the Kotorosl River, which flows into the Volga).

It will also be pleasant to walk along Pervomaisky Boulevard, which is considered the main street of Yaroslavl and is decorated for the New Year with special love and invention.

14. Veliky Novgorod: not quite a modern holiday

We meet the New Year 2020 in Veliky Novgorod

Where to relax on New Year's in Russia so that memories alone will then take your breath away? Are you asking this question too? Then the ancient Veliky Novgorod is exactly what you need. It is not without reason that it is respectfully called the “city-museum”, because here, on a small territory, a huge number of monuments of Ancient Rus have been collected, several thousand people come to see them every year.

In order to have an inexpensive New Year vacation in Russia, Veliky Novgorod is best suited. Here you will be offered such a variety of festive excursion programs that your eyes will just run wild. Here are just the most popular ones:

• Drive to the Vitoslavitsy Museum of Folk Architecture. During the holidays, an exciting program "Fabulous New Year's Day" with magical characters, unusual quests and gifts is planned here.
• Tour to the Christmas tree toy factory. Such an excursion is always combined with a painting master class, after which you can take your creation home and every year, hanging it on a Christmas tree, you will remember the merry New Year in Veliky Novgorod.
• Excursion to the Novgorod Kremlin, considered one of the most striking monuments of Russian architecture of the 15-17th centuries (on its territory there is the world-famous St. Sophia Cathedral with a chamber created by the best German and Russian masters).

If you like noisy parties and want to celebrate a holiday with friends in a luxurious establishment, then stop by the Park Inn. In this fashionable hotel on New Year's Eve two restaurants await guests - "On the Sun" and "Gallery". Everyone will delight with the program and three options for treats. Among all the variety of Novgorod cuisine, guests will definitely like Ilmen-style pike perch, which has been considered a traditional dish of these places since ancient times. Be sure to appreciate the printed honey cakes, invented, according to the chronicles, by Novgorodians back in the ninth century. And it is best to drink a treat with kvass; any restaurant in the city will offer you at least forty-three types of this Russian drink. Many recipes for its preparation date back four hundred years.

15. Vyborg (Leningrad region): revived the Middle Ages

We meet the New Year 2020 in Vyborg

As soon as this city is not called - "an island of the European Middle Ages", "a fragment of Sweden", "the most Western European city of Russia", none of the names can convey the very special atmosphere and charm that Vyborg exudes. Founded more than seven centuries ago by Swedish knights, it is a unique fusion of Russian, Swedish and Finnish traditions with a Scandinavian flavor, expressed primarily in architectural style... Therefore, for those who crave new experiences and are thinking about where to go for the New Year in Russia, the answer is always the same - of course, to Vyborg.

The holiday will come to the city on the twenty-third of December, when the New Year's fair starts on the famous Market Square. The shopping arcade will be set up around a luxurious fir tree, decorated with illumination and balls. Until the New Year, entertainment events will take place here every hour, and you can warm yourself up with a mug of hot mulled wine, which is very popular here.

On the main night of the year, Red Square awaits the townspeople and tourists. On this site, festivities are organized with the participation of knights, heroes of Scandinavian legends and Russian fairy tales. This gives the holiday a special flavor, because tourists will not be able to see such things anywhere else. At two in the morning, the square will turn into a huge open-air disco, which will last until four in the morning.

In the morning, be sure to go with your children to the Market Square to the Victoria ICC. A mini-amusement park will operate here. Children will be offered carousels, trains and other entertainment. By the way, it will not do without the traditional New Year's reindeer and horse riding, which can even give adults a piece of carefree childhood.

After the entertainment, it's time to go through the items on the list of the cultural program, which, by the way, is very unusual in the city. Since Vyborg was founded in the Middle Ages, its main attractions are associated with this period of history:

• Take an excursion to Zamkovy Island, where the Vyborg Castle stands, which became the ancestor of the city. Its observation tower offers a breathtaking view of the surroundings.
• Walk towards the Old Town Hall. This building was built around the middle of the seventeenth century and was intended to house the local government. Throughout its history, the town hall was rebuilt, built on and even once almost burned down. A museum worked here for a long time, but now this architectural monument turned into a residential building.
• Explore the Church of St. Hyacinth This structure is unique, as a wooden building existed in its place already in the fifteenth century. A little later, a monastery school of stone was erected here, and after some time a Catholic parish was formed in the Knight's House, as it is also called.
• Take a look at the house of the merchant guild of the Holy Spirit (by the way, it is the oldest stone structure in Vyborg).
• Be sure to take the time to travel to the Panzerlax Bastion, which once defended the city from enemies from the Gulf of Finland.

The historical and cultural center "Varyazhy Dvor" is located near Vyborg; during the winter holidays it is especially popular with tourists. In the estate "Svargas" the real medieval town, instantly mesmerizing and immersing both children and adults in ancient times. Here you can get to know more about Scandinavian culture and even master several ancient crafts, including making swords in a weapons workshop.

After all the adventures, it is time to appreciate the local delicacies; in the restaurants and cafes of the city, the menu is often intertwined with the history of Vyborg. A typical medieval lunch will consist of custard bread with homemade spiced butter, a flavored crock pot chowder, and chicken topped with seasonal root vegetables. As a dessert, you should try the famous Vyborg pretzel with saffron, cardamom, mint, cloves and other spices. The recipe for this delicacy was invented long ago by Franciscan monks. Yes, and don't forget the delicious local ale... Leaving Vyborg without trying it will be a real omission!

16. Sakhalin: New Year at the End of the Earth

We meet the New Year 2020 on Sakhalin

Where to celebrate the New Year 2020 in Russia for a person who has already seen a lot and is not constrained in funds? As it turned out, this is a rather serious problem that occupies the minds of a certain category of our compatriots. But only Sakhalin can solve it, because a trip to this island in winter seems to many to be a real madness.

Before going to meet adventures, you need to decide where exactly on Sakhalin you plan to go. The fact is that in the very capital of the island - the city of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, there is practically nothing of note for tourists. Therefore, we advise to celebrate the New Year at the world famous ski resort "Mountain Air", and to look into the capital only for one day.

The ski resort is located on Mount Bolshevik at an altitude of 260 meters. It is well equipped, although it is considered to be developing. On New Year's Eve, alpine skiing fans from all over Russia come here. The complex itself offers guests accommodation in cozy cottages, and on a festive night, tourists will find a generous Sakhalin table with an abundance of seafood prepared different ways... The New Year's program is designed for three hours, after which the disco begins. But already in the morning, tourists will have access to fourteen slopes, to which skiers will very quickly be delivered by a unique cable car Doppelmayr. You can ride on the slopes until the evening, because the tracks are equipped with artificial lighting, which automatically turns on at dusk.

After a couple of days of skiing, you can move to a balneological resort at the foot of Dzhambul Mountain. The most popular sanatorium in this place is Sinegorsk Mineral Waters. During the winter holidays, he offers discounts on family vacation lasting more than three days. Here you can not only improve the health of a unique composition mineral water but also go on an excursion to the mountains. Several routes of varying difficulty have been developed for tourists.

If you want to change the scenery and get to know the island better, then use the following program:

• Sakhalin State Regional Museum of Local Lore. This place can be safely considered the oldest cultural and educational center of the island. The exposition of the museum has more than 200,000 unique items that sometimes reveal Sakhalin from the most unexpected side.
• Sakhalin Regional Art Museum. It is noteworthy that here you can see not only permanent exhibitions, but also exhibition work. The first floor of the museum functions as a gallery.
• Ice fishing excursion (it includes not only smelt and navaga fishing, but also a winter picnic).
• Visit to Tikhaya Bay (the majestic Zhdanko ridge is perfectly visible from here).
• Travel to the port city of Korsakovo (during the excursion, tourists will see a monument to Japanese paratroopers, Mount Sadness, a memorial to "Divided Families" and many other interesting places).

On the way, tourists will be brought to small local settlements where it is worth buying boiled crabs, shrimps and red caviar. These delicacies will not only diversify your diet, but will also be an excellent New Year's gift for friends and family.

New Year for Russians is the most beloved and desired holiday. But in the middle of winter I really want to take and fly away to where it is warm for the New Year, where the hot sun, gentle sea, palm trees and amazing sunsets. Make your dream come true! For once in your life, give up your pre-holiday chores, drive away the winter blues, buy a plane ticket and go for new experiences.

Warm countries for the New Year

In this article, I have collected 11 warm countries for you, where you can celebrate the New Year wonderfully. For the convenience of choosing, under each country, the average prices for hotels, air travel or package tours to the sea for the New Year are indicated. Please note that it is not cheaper to fly to every country on your own than on a tour. Prices are market average for December-January.

Maldives for New Year

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In the middle of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is located in a picturesque chain of 20 atolls. This is a great option where you can spend your vacation at the sea for the New Year 2018. On the islands it is summer all year round, and the change of year falls on the most favorable dry period, when the air is 27 ° and the water is 24 °.

The Maldives is a real oasis of paradise, where you can feel like Robinson Crusoe, because some islets are still uninhabited. Calmness, few people, white sand and clear turquoise water - what else is needed for complete relaxation?

Underwater caves and coral reefs will delight diving enthusiasts. There are no dangerous currents here, so even beginners can dive under the water. There are dozens of diving sites around the hotels.

On New Year's Eve, the hotel organizes a gala dinner and live entertainment until the morning.

There are no cheap hostels in the Maldives, and therefore the most economical accommodation option is 1600 rubles per night. for one person in the guesthouse, for two - from 2500 rubles.

Thailand for New Year

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The Kingdom of Thailand is the most popular destination where you can go to the sea for the New Year. Therefore, book the hotel in advance.

The conditions for a beach holiday are ideal, the sea is warmed up to 28 °, 30 ° in the air.

Thais love holidays and know how to spend them cheerfully and on a grand scale. In the New Year, guests will not be bored wherever they are.

The most popular islands are Phuket and Pattaya. Tourists will find comfortable hotels, and in combination with Thai exoticism, lush shady parks, azure sea water, the rest in the "Land of a Thousand Smiles" will be remembered for a lifetime.

In Thailand, prices are significantly lower than in the Maldives. Here you can find a bed in a hostel from 300 rubles / night, from 500 rubles. double room in guest house... Average prices for popular hotels around RUB 1,500.

Philippines for New Year

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Christmas and New Year in the Philippines - one huge fireworks display! Festive events begin in mid-December.

The highest prices on the island of Boracay. Local residents celebrate the holiday noisily and cheerfully, with dances, songs, ringing bells and flashes of amusing lights.

Lovers of solitude will like Bantayan Island more. There are fewer tourists here, prices are lower, the silence is disturbed only by the sound of the surf. And the sea is warm everywhere - up to 28 °, in the atmosphere 29 °. Imagine how nice it is to celebrate the New Year on the beach - just paradise!

Even if the journey to this paradise is long and expensive, it will be worth it! On the other hand, there is a visa-free regime for Russians, and this is a definite plus.

The hotel situation in the Philippines is the same as in Thailand. Those. there are cheap hostels, there are inexpensive guesthouses, there are luxury hotels. The majority of tourists choose something in between for 1500 - 2000 rubles. per room.

Vietnam for New Year

In terms of hotel pricing, Vietnam is in the same category as Thailand and the Philippines.

Bali, Indonesia for New Years

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Bali or "Island of the Gods" is located in the Indian Ocean and combines the jungle, waterfalls, extinct volcanoes, rice fields on mountain terraces and, of course, white sandy beaches.

New Year among the blossoming nature, on the ocean coast will leave the most vivid impressions. A festive banquet for vacationers is organized in hotels, on the beach, in nightclubs.

The island has a subequatorial climate. In the water all year round, 26-28 ° - that's where the sea is warm on New Year's, and up to 30 ° in the air.

Among the disadvantages of resting in Bali is an expensive and long flight, and even an undeveloped transport network. You cannot run a taxi around the island, walking is far away, so it is most convenient to rent a bike.

There are even cheaper accommodation options in Bali. Literally from 170 rubles. for a bed in a hostel. But the most popular hotels cost from 3000 rubles per night. In any case, everyone will find an option for themselves.

Dominican Republic for New Year

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Worth crossing Atlantic Ocean to celebrate the New Year in the most popular country in the Caribbean. Even in winter, the sea water temperature does not drop below 27 °, and in the air up to 30 °.

Fantastic beauty of nature, azure ocean, white fine sand that does not burn your feet, and European level of service will turn your vacation into heavenly bliss.

On New Year's holidays, colorful fire shows, grandiose processions with fiery Latin American dances await you.

For Russians, a visa-free regime remains.

In the Dominican Republic, you can also have a cheap rest, prices for hostels from 140 rubles. On the cheap hotels from 600 rubles Lots of expensive and mid-range options.

New Year's tours to the sea in the Dominican Republic also do not stand out at the price from the middle segment.

India, Goa for New Year

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Goa is another great option to spend the New Years at the seaside. The resort occupies 100 km of stunning beaches on the Arabian Sea coast. The average winter temperature here is 30 °, in the water 28 °.

Young people prefer to celebrate the New Year in North Goa with its noisy parties and dances under the moon. The more respectable public prefers South Goa with clean, deserted beaches, luxury hotels, old Hindu temples, where a colorful wedding ceremony can be organized for you.

It would seem that India is a poor country, and hotel prices start at 600 rubles. In popular hotels, rooms cost from 4000 rubles.

Cambodia for New Year

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New Year's holidays in Cambodia will be relatively inexpensive. The most significant part of the cost is the flight. Domestic prices are quite affordable. Wonderful beaches, warm sea, opportunities for active recreation make this holiday option attractive for exotic lovers.

Cambodia is another super-cheap country with hostel accommodation from 140 rubles. Prices for popular hotels are on average 2000 rubles.

Sri Lanka for New Year

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"Blessed Land" is a great option for celebrating the New Year for active travelers. On the coast, despite 28-30 °, the heat is not felt, thanks to the fresh sea breeze. The ocean is 28 ° and the conditions are ideal for surfing and diving.

In addition to traveling through fabulous island you can afford to fly to the Maldives for a few days. The price for the flight will pleasantly surprise you.

Night in a hostel in Sri Lanka from 230 rubles. Popular hotels cost around 1500 - 2000 rubles.

Tours for the New Year at sea in Sri Lanka are completely inexpensive.

UAE for New Year

Seychelles for New Year

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A real earthly paradise on 115 islands, where it is warm on NG, of which only 30 are inhabited, is located in the Indian Ocean. Celebrate the New Year in one of beautiful places on earth - an expensive pleasure. But it redeems everything incredible beauty wildlife, excellent beaches with warm clear water and comfortable weather (29 °).

Rooms in popular hotels start at RUB 6,000, and the cheapest accommodation starts at RUB 3,000.

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Probably everyone loves the New Year holidays: beautifully wrapped gifts, furry fir trees, burning garlands and fragrant tangerines are just a small part of Christmas miracles. And someone sees a long weekend as an opportunity to change the environment and relax outside the home walls. Where is it worth going? Traveling in Russia? Or head to distant lands, where? It is tempting, but not everyone dreams of spending time on a wonderful, but often idle vacation by the sea. Some people prefer to be culturally enlightened - to get acquainted with famous architectural masterpieces, go to museums, theaters, etc., while others need leisure in the form of skiing. Let's discuss different options.

In Russia

In order to have a good rest on New Year's holidays, it is not at all necessary to stop your choice on foreign tours and vouchers, since in Russia there are a huge number of wonderful places where you can spend an unforgettable weekend. A few years ago, the majority of Russians on New Year's Day sought to get to other states, because it was not only interesting, but also prestigious.

Now the situation has changed - you won’t surprise anyone with a weekend in Paris, and many people, due to circumstances, simply do not have the opportunity to travel outside their native country - someone does not have a passport, and someone works in a “secret” job, having signed an agreement to become “ not allowed to travel abroad. Progress does not stand still, which greatly affects the Russian tourism sector - today even the most discerning and comfort-loving citizens can easily find an amazing and wonderful corner where you can go to relax on the New Year. Consider the most interesting and unusual options.

St. Petersburg attracts tourists at any time of the year, and the holidays, of course, are no exception. Guests in Northern Palmyra come both independently and within the framework of special tours offered by travel companies. Without a doubt, the last option is very convenient - you don't need to think about the selection of accommodation and tickets, and a variety of sightseeing entertainment is usually included in the program. However, not everyone wants to have a rest on schedule, so many cope with organizational issues on their own without any problems.

Travelers who decide to celebrate the New Year in St. Petersburg have access to an incredible amount of entertainment for every taste - you can walk along Nevsky Prospect, shop shopping centers, visit folk festivals, watch performances by world stars, go to the Mariinsky Theater, to a concert or to a museum. The weekends spent in the cultural capital of Russia, in January-December, when garlands are shining on every window, and elegant Christmas trees are pleasing to the eye, will be remembered for a long time.

• -4 / -9 ° C. It should be noted that usually in St. Petersburg the weather is windy, and the humidity is quite high, which together does not give the most pleasant effect. Therefore, when going on vacation, do not neglect warm clothes, hats and scarves - all this will certainly come in handy.
• Cost of living: a double standard room in a hotel located in the center of St. Petersburg can be booked quite inexpensively - from 3000 rubles per day. It is logical that the price will directly depend on the needs of tourists. Those who are planning a budget vacation prefer to stay in a hostel.
• How to get there: by car, train or plane. It is worth considering that it is best to buy plane or train tickets in advance, since they may end up trite by the end of December.

New Year's holidays in the capital are an excellent choice for those who want to get into a real winter fairy tale, the scale of which will amaze the imagination of any Russian. Moscow will delight guests with an incredible number of shining Christmas trees installed in every district of the city. However, the most popular is the Kremlin Christmas tree on Red Square. It is there, on the main Christmas tree of the country, that thousands of people gather on a festive night, wishing to collectively celebrate the New Year with the chimes and wonderful fireworks.

You can list for a long time. Of course, you should think about your pastime based on your hobbies and desires. For example, visitors to Moscow are likely to like something from the following list:

• Do you love shops and dream of buying everything, everything, everything you need and not so much? Then you need to visit the colorful and wonderful holiday fairs in the Hermitage Garden, on Red Square and VDNKh. And the vastness and splendor of TSUM will probably not leave anyone indifferent.
• For theater-goers, Moscow is just paradise. Sensational theatrical performances, where you can see live the stars that have long been familiar to everyone from Russian cinema. New Year's discounts, which are usually offered by most theaters, are a nice bonus.
• Tourists with children will be delighted with visiting the aquarium. There are several of them in Moscow, and the most popular is located at VDNKh.
• Active guests will have fun going to the skating rink or rolling down the snow slides.

• Average temperature in January:-5 / -10 ° C.
• Cost of living: a double standard room in hotels located a few kilometers from Red Square costs from 4100 rubles per day.

Karelia in winter is a real miracle: mountains, lakes, waterfalls, a huge number of reserves and beautiful nature. As a rule, tourists wishing to celebrate the New Year in the land of the Karelians choose the capital of the republic - Petrozavodsk. Walking around the city, be sure to visit the embankment of Lake Onega - an extraordinary and fabulous view opens up from there, and along the street you can see the famous Wish Tree, a monument to Peter the Great, and others. interesting sculptures and compositions that were presented to Petrozavodsk by the twin cities.

Where else can you go? The choice is truly huge ... Museums, theaters, parks, ski and sports complexes and even a philharmonic hall for music lovers. However, you should not spend all the holidays in the city - outside of it in Karelia there is an abyss of exciting entertainment. The excursion program for the Arctic Circle, which includes fishing, dog riding and snowmobiling, is especially popular with tourists. You can settle down on the shores of the White Sea (at a modern and comfortable recreation center).

• Average temperature in January:-7 / -13 ° C.
• Cost of living: double standard in hotels located near the city center costs from 3000 rubles per day.
• How to get there: air tickets Moscow-Petrozavodsk-Moscow for New Year's dates cost from 10,600 rubles per person; round trip train tickets - from 5100 rubles per person.

New Year's holidays in Sochi will appeal to those who want to spend the weekend on sea ​​coast without leaving the borders of Russia. Good weather, riot of colors, salty wind and modern infrastructure of the city will delight even the most fastidious travelers.

Thinking over the cultural program, pay attention to following list possible entertainment:

• "Sochi Park" is a thematic and beautiful amusement park, striking in its scale. An incredible roller coaster that will take your breath away, and a majestic Ferris wheel that allows you to see Sochi from a bird's eye view. And… many other attractions that delight both adults and children. If you still have time and energy, it is worth visiting the Dolphinarium in Sochi Park.
• The Oceanarium is the choice of those who love not only to eat fish, but also to look at it. The Sochi Aquarium is beautiful - thousands of species of unique inhabitants of the deep sea, which can be observed in real time and at arm's length. A specially equipped open pond with yellow fish is especially popular with guests. And why? It's simple - they are allowed to be fed (food is purchased from a vending machine next to it). Visitors to the aquarium have another incredible bonus - a diving excursion. Just imagine - diving to the turtles and sharks swimming in the wreckage of pirate ships.
• Olympic Park - Travelers can admire all the facilities built for the 2014 Olympics.
• Park "Yuzhnye Kultury" is a dendrological garden and park ensemble with a system of ponds, located in the Adler district of Sochi. If you are going to take a walk and breathe in the eucalyptus air, bring some bread with you to feed the beautiful white swans swimming in the pond.
• AquaLoo water park - it is difficult to imagine an active rest on the seashore without visiting the dizzying slides. AquaLoo also works in winter, attracting tourists all year round.
• Krasnaya Polyana, Rosa Khutor - a modern ski resort, cable car and tons of sparkling snow.

• Average temperature in January:+10 / +3 ° C.
• Cost of living:
• How to get there: plane tickets Moscow-Adler-Moscow for holidays cost from 9500 rubles per person; round-trip train tickets - from 6900 rubles per person.

In the capital of Tatarstan, Tatar and Russian customs and traditions are combined in a bizarre way. The combination of cultures of different peoples makes Kazan an amazing city, where old times harmoniously coexist with modernity. As a rule, winters in Kazan are quite comfortable, but no one will insure travelers against a possible frost of thirty degrees. On New Year's Eve in the Millennium Park in Kazan, various and interesting events are planned - round dances around a shining Christmas tree, performances by musical groups, a festive show with Santa Claus and his granddaughter, fireworks and, of course, dances.

If you do not know where to go in Kazan on holidays, then visit:

• Ice town near the Ekiyat puppet theater - the creation of ice sculptures near the puppet theater is a kind of Kazan tradition. Slides, attractions, heroes of Russian fairy tales and oriental characters - the townspeople and guests of the city every year have the opportunity to get into a real winter fairy tale, embodied with the help of "ice" art.
• Skating rink "Nefis" near the stadium "Kazan Arena" - many, many square meters of sparkling ice. The largest open-air ice arena.
• The Kazan Kremlin is an architectural monument that includes museums and ancient buildings.
• Equipped snow slopes - cheesecake and skiing is rightfully considered one of the most popular winter activities.
• Restaurants with Tatar cuisine - Kazan for some people is becoming a kind of gastronomic favorite, because the national Tatar dishes are just an extravaganza of taste. Do you want Olivier and jellied meat, which are eaten in every home for the New Year? Then restaurants in Kazan are your choice. Horse sausage, pies with unusual fillings, chak-chak and an endless number of delicacies will cause increased saliva production, probably, in any traveler.

• Average temperature in January:-8 / -15 ° C.
• Cost of living: a double standard room in hotels located near the city center costs from 3,500 rubles per day.
• How to get there: plane tickets from Moscow to Kazan and back for holidays cost from 5500 rubles per person; round trip train tickets - from 3900 rubles per person.

Since 1999, Veliky Ustyug has been recognized as the official homeland of Santa Claus, therefore, the New Year is usually celebrated here on a large scale, cheerfully and with a twinkle. Families with children especially like this kind of vacation, since the latter are delighted with the meeting with Santa Claus, Snegurochka and other fairy-tale characters. Veliky Ustyug is the oldest city in which the amazing flavor of the Middle Ages and the Russian North still reigns.

The cultural program can include:

• Visit to the Cathedral Courtyard, which includes the famous Assumption Cathedral.
• Shopping in specialized souvenir shops - tourists bring wonderful things from Veliky Ustyug: souvenir bast shoes, linen tablecloths and towels, birch bark boxes, medicinal herbal balms and tinctures, real felt boots and, of course, jewelry made of blackened silver.
• Excursion to the Veliky Ustyug Historical, Architectural and Art Museum-Reserve. The most popular permanent exhibition is the Museum of New Year and Christmas Toys.
• Sending a letter with a personal stamp of a fairy wizard to relatives and friends through the Santa Claus Mail located in Oktyabrsky Lane. It is here that hundreds of thousands of letters written by our little compatriots are delivered.

Undoubtedly, the main goal of most travelers is to get to know Santa Claus, but it is worth considering that he owns not one, but two residences in Veliky Ustyug. The first can be found on Sovetsky Prospekt, and the second is located about ten kilometers from the city.

• Average temperature in January:-10 / -17 ° C.
• Cost of living: a double standard room in hotels located near the city center costs from 3000 rubles per day.
• How to get there: plane tickets Moscow-Cherepovets-Veliky Ustyug and back on holidays cost from 22,000 rubles per person (the plane flies with a transfer in Cherepovets). If we talk about the railway version, the only train going to Veliky Ustyug is the "Winter Express", which departs in Moscow from the Yaroslavsky railway station during the New Year holidays. Tickets can be purchased with the tour from travel agencies. average price a three-day trip to the homeland of Santa Claus - from 20,000 rubles per person.

Do you think that the Crimean peninsula attracts tourists only in summer? You are wrong. Thousands of people come to Crimea every year to celebrate the New Year. For those who decide to opt for Yalta, there are many entertainments available - concerts, fireworks, holiday fairs. Fans of outdoor activities and snow can go to the windiest place in Crimea - Mount Ai-Petri, from where a stunning view opens up.

On holidays, guests of the peninsula are usually offered a huge number of excursion programs - Swallow's Nest, Genoese fortress, Count's pier, Bakhchisarai palace ... the list is almost endless.

• Average temperature in January:+6 / +4 ° C. The weather in Crimea is varied - it is quite different depending on the climatic subzone (steppe, mountains, southern coast).
• Cost of living: housing prices vary - rooms in guest houses in the private sector cost from 600 rubles per day, and hotels with two or three stars - from 3000 rubles. It is best to choose in advance where to stay and book a hotel or house.
• How to get there: plane tickets from Moscow to Simferopol and back cost from 11,000 rubles per person; the price of railway tickets Moscow – Novorossiysk – Moscow starts from 6500 rubles per person.

If you want to celebrate the New Year in an unusual and active way, then a trip to Gorno-Altaysk is an excellent solution. What to do in the snowy mountains? You can ride cheesecakes with a breeze, glide along the sparkling slopes on skis, arrange reckless snowmobile races, or simply enjoy the beauty of nature, and bask in a real Russian bath on dark evenings.

Today the city is famous for its many comfortable and modern recreation centers for tourists - you can easily find a shelter to take a break from the bustle of the city and breathe in the extraordinary mountain air.

• Average temperature in January:-14 / -17 ° C. January is considered the coldest month.
• Cost of living: housing prices are quite democratic - it is easy to find hotels from 1400 rubles per day for a double room.
• How to get there: plane tickets from Moscow to Gorno-Altaysk and back cost from 25,000 rubles per person; railway tickets - from 13,000 rubles round trip per person (the train goes from Moscow to Biysk, from which it is easy to take a taxi to Gorno-Altaysk).

Kaliningrad is the westernmost point of our country. It is here that those who love European vacations, but for some reason have to stay in Russia, most often go to celebrate the New Year. Narrow cobbled streets, churches and unusual houses are an amazing setting for celebration and relaxation. On the first day of the New Year, guests and residents of the city gather on Victory Square, where the traditional forest beauty, decorated with original toys and bright illumination, occupies the central place. Performances by musical groups and artists, dance programs, fairs and competitions - all this continues almost without interruption and ends with New Year's fireworks.

Where to go in Kaliningrad? Stroll around the square near the Cathedral, visit the zoo, theater or amber museum. Or go ice skating - the frozen Upper Pond in Yunost Park is considered an excellent playground. In the city, apparently invisibly restaurants and cafes, most of which are oriented in their focus on the Middle Ages - spacious halls are stylized as old castles, and the menu offers dishes prepared according to age-old recipes. The entertainment program in such institutions is usually very extensive during the New Year holidays: for example, knightly tournaments and theatrical performances, where artists walk on glass or swallow knives with ease.

• Average temperature in January: 0 / -5 ° C.
• Cost of living: housing prices start at 3000 rubles per day for a double room.
• How to get there: the most convenient way is by plane or by train. Round-trip tickets for one person cost: for a plane from Moscow - from 10,500 rubles, for a train from Moscow - from 4,000 rubles. Residents of St. Petersburg have the opportunity to choose a romantic option for a trip - a ferry.

This old and beautiful city, founded, according to legend, by Vladimir Monomakh, is located on the banks of the Klyazma River and is part of Golden ring... If you like the unique flavor of the hinterland, then the New Year celebrated in Vladimir will be remembered 100%. The holiday can be celebrated both in nature, admiring the city at night, illumination and fireworks, and in the restaurant - in most of them large-scale entertainment is organized, accompanied by a special menu that delights the eye and stomach with delicacies and gastronomic delights. Be sure to try mead and meat pies, which are baked in Vladimir according to an old recipe.

Where to go in New Year's Vladimir in your free time from rest? There are many options, below is a list of interesting and different ones:

• Evening city tour - look at Cathedral Square which looks fabulous and beautiful thanks to the illuminated monuments dating back to the twelfth century. Walk to the Assumption and Dmitrievsky Cathedrals and don't miss the Golden Gate, one of the city's main attractions.
• Visit to the planetarium located in the building of the St. Nicholas Kremlin Church. Models of artificial satellites of the Earth, unusual and rare dioramas, starry skies, planets and meteorites - all this fascinates even the most distant from science visitors.
• Ice skating - there are about two dozen ice rinks in Vladimir, so there will be no problems with the choice.

• Average temperature in January:-7 / -13 ° C.
• Cost of living: There are a lot of hotels in the city - it is easy to find for every taste and budget. Prices start at 2000 for a double room. Tours cost from 18,000 rubles for three days per person.
• How to get there: Vladimir is located 175 kilometers east of Moscow and is easily accessible by car or bus.

Vyborg is often called a small Russian Scandinavia. A compact, well-groomed and beautiful city, where thousands of tourists come to New Year, dreaming of celebrating a holiday in the unique Viking style and in the romantic atmosphere of the Middle Ages. What to do in Vyborg during the winter holidays?

Go to the Christmas fair, which is organized on the Market Square, or visit the estate "Varyazhsky Dvor", which is a reconstructed Viking settlement and museum. There, guests of the city are offered an interesting entertainment program- you can learn to skillfully (or not so much, as you are lucky) to throw an ax, try yourself in the role of a shooter armed with a bow, or even try to take a Scandinavian fortress by storm.

• Average temperature in January:-5 / -10 ° C.
• Cost of living: the price of a double room in a two-three-star hotel is from 2300 rubles per day.
• How to get there: by bus from St. Petersburg (ticket price from 250 rubles, travel time - about two hours); by car; by train.

The city is located in the southeast of Sakhalin Island. Not everyone wants to celebrate the New Year there, because the flight is quite long and expensive, but people who are not constrained by financial means and who have seen many different countries and cities may well decide on a crazy, but not devoid of magnetism, trip to the island.

The cultural program of tourists usually includes a visit to the Sakhalin Regional Local Lore and art museums; for lovers of Melpomene, the doors of the Chekhov Drama Theater are open. Be sure to try the local cuisine, in which the seafood is deservedly given the main role. Red caviar, shrimp, and crabs are fresh and delicious to the point that you most likely want to bring something home as delicious New Year's gifts for loved ones.

If you prefer an active holiday, then it is worth visiting the world famous ski resort called "Mountain Air". It is perfectly equipped and pleases guests with all the benefits of civilization - the tracks are equipped with artificial light, which allows you to ski on snow-white slopes until late at night.

• Average temperature in January:-7 / -18 ° C.
• Cost of living: the price of a double room in a hotel is from 2500 rubles per day.
• How to get there: plane tickets from Moscow to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back cost from 22,000 rubles per person (a little more than 8 hours to fly).

Do you dream of seeing in the New Year not a banal fireworks, but the northern lights? Then the Kola Peninsula, located beyond the Arctic Circle, - perfect place for recreation on holidays. Several years ago, the film "Leviathan" by Zvyagintsev, which was filmed on the coast of the Arctic Ocean, was released. Many people wanted to see these beauties live, and tourists flocked to the Murmansk region. Where else is there so much snow, the northern lights, waterfalls, shipwreck cemeteries, reindeer and blue-eyed huskies?

Gourmets often go to Murmansk, because a huge variety of seafood is available here - dishes from fresh salmon and fragrant trout are present in the menu of every restaurant and cafe. And certainly no one will refuse hot and ruddy pancakes with caviar ... Residents and guests of the city usually spend New Year's Eve at Five Corners Square, where they admire a huge Christmas tree and participate in a festive entertainment program.

• Average temperature in January:-7 / -14 ° C.
• Cost of living: the price of a double room in the hotel is from 2800 rubles per day.
• How to get there: plane tickets from Moscow to Murmansk and back on New Year's dates cost from 14,700 rubles per person.

The city depicted on the thousand-ruble banknote and belonging to the Golden Ring of Russia most often attracts tourists who want to celebrate the New Year in an interesting and not too expensive way.

Many people choose Yaroslavl, which is often called the “pearl of Russia”. What to do in the city and where to go? There are many options:

• Valentina Tereshkova Planetarium - usually on holidays special entertainment and educational events are organized here that will be of interest to both adults and children.
• The Fyodor Volkov Theater is distinguished by modern performances and a superbly selected troupe.
• Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery - known for the fact that in the course of research on its territory was found "The Lay of Igor's Regiment."

The city is famous for its restaurants offering dishes prepared according to old Volga recipes - tender and rich fish soup, mouth-watering pancakes with caviar, smoked fish, hot pies and pies with aromatic fillings. And after having a delicious dinner, be sure to stroll along the Yaroslavl embankment, from where you can see a beautiful view of Kotorosl - the river that flows into the Volga.

• Average temperature in January:-4 / -7 ° C.
• Cost of living: the price of a double room in a hotel is from 2400 rubles per day.
• How to get there: by train, electric train, car or bus (Yaroslavl is located 270 kilometers from Moscow).

An ancient city with preserved architectural structures built in the eighteenth century in an unusual Siberian Baroque style. Irkutsk is a wonderful place for celebrating the New Year - modernity here is surprisingly combined with the atmosphere of antiquity. The city has everything for have a great rest- museums, restaurants, clubs, skating rinks, real Russian baths, ornate Christmas trees, but what attracts tourists the most is located outside Irkutsk. Of course, we are talking about Lake Baikal - amazing and extraordinary, which probably most Russians dream of seeing.

Where to go during your vacation? For example, in the park named after Kirov - it is there that the main New Year tree is installed and mass festivities are organized on a festive night. Here you can see ice town that looks extraordinarily beautiful at night thanks to the neon illumination. During all holidays, the residence of Father Frost functions in the park, where contests and games with gifts are held.

• Average temperature in January:-14 / -23 ° C.
• Cost of living: the price of a double room in the hotel is from 2700 rubles per day.
• How to get there: plane tickets from Moscow to Irkutsk and back cost from 19,300 rubles per person (the flight takes about 6 hours).

Abroad

New Year's holidays abroad are the cherished dream of many Russians. If you are planning to celebrate a holiday in another country, then you should take care of the choice of a tour in advance in order to have time to arrange Required documents... Here is a list of cities where thousands of tourists from different countries come to visit on the eve of the winter holidays.

There is a stereotype among the people that the British are prim and somewhat boring, however ... London, sparkling with New Year's garlands and bright windows, completely refutes this myth. If you strive to be in the center of events, then when choosing a hotel, you should give preference to those that are located near Trafalgar Square, because it is there, in the heart of London, that all the mass festivities dedicated to the coming of the New Year take place. Fireworks, comic parades and the loud ringing of the Big Ben clock tower will make the holiday unforgettable.

In London, you can walk along Piccadilly Circus, visit the Natural History Museum, go to the famous Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, look at Buckingham Palace or take a cruise on the Thames, admiring nature and Tower Bridge.

Hemingway said that "Paris is a holiday that is always with you." So why not celebrate New Years in France? Romance, graceful French speech and the beauty of Parisian architecture. Who doesn't dream of seeing the famous Notre Dame or admiring the masterpieces at the Louvre?

On New Year's Eve, city residents and tourists gather at the Arc de Triomphe on the Champs Elysees - this is where the official celebration of the change of the year takes place. Many people prefer to go to the Eiffel Tower or stroll around the square in Montmartre. And someone wants something unusual and memorable and goes on a cruise along the Seine. The pleasure is not cheap, but the experience is the sea. More precisely the river.

Celebrating the New Year in the Italian city "on seven hills" will appeal to those who love noisy and cheerful holidays. Festivities on the main night of the year are organized in Piazza del Popolo - the townspeople and guests of Rome drink champagne right from the bottle, admire the fireworks and dance, and extreme people even jump the Tiber River.

What to see in Rome during winter holidays? Of course, the Colosseum and the Pantheon. And also, for example, St. Peter's Basilica, the sports complex built by Benito Mussolini, or the Trevi Fountain, which is recognized as the most beautiful fountain of turtles in the world.

New Year's Prague looks like a lively illustration for fairy tales - white snow and many Christmas trees decorated with colorful balls and garlands. The main Christmas tree can be found on the Old Town Square, and the fireworks are best viewed from the Petrin Tower or the Prague Castle.

While vacationing in the Czech Republic, be sure to try the famous Czech herbal liqueur "Becherovka", which is produced in Karlovy Vary according to the recipe of the German-born pharmacist Josef Becher. This drink is often jokingly equated with the fourteenth mineral spring in Karlovy Vary (there are officially thirteen of them).

During the Christmas and New Year holidays, the capital of Finland is full of wonders - original illumination, festive fir trees and inviting shop windows, where they promise dizzying winter sales. Festive and entertainment events usually take place on Senate Square On December 31, and on January 1, Helsinki residents prefer to relax - most institutions and restaurants are closed, but no one forbids simply walking around the city, seeing sights - for example, the Assumption Cathedral or the Cathedral of the Lutheran Church.

Travelers come to Helsinki for the unique atmosphere of a fairy tale - if you want to get acquainted with the Finnish Santa Claus, you can visit the Joulupukki residence, which is located in Lapland.

Winter holidays in Berlin are an opportunity not only to celebrate the New Year in an unusual way, but also to enjoy the unique history and beauty of the German capital. On the night of January 1, residents and guests of the city gather on the square at the Brandenburg Gate to watch fireworks, listen to performances of musical groups, burn sparklers and warm themselves with aromatic mulled wine or punch.

Particularly romantic natures can choose the Spandau fortress to celebrate the New Year - a real knight's tournament is arranged there for guests, after which everyone goes to a luxurious meal, and then to a ball in medieval style.

New Years in Greece are loved the same way as in Russia, only the main character here is not Santa Claus, but Saint Basil. You can celebrate the holiday together with the residents of the city, who on New Year's Eve come to Syntagma Square, located in the very center of Athens, to dance and watch fireworks. The townspeople also have a local holiday tradition - pomegranates are smashed against the wall, and the scattered grains symbolize many, many happiness.

If you want a successful year, then buy a basilopita at any pastry shop or bakery. This is a Greek New Year's pie with zest and orange juice, where, according to tradition, a coin is placed before baking. A person who receives a piece with a surprise will live happily and in abundance for the next year.

In Cyprus, New Year is celebrated "in grand style" - the townspeople dress in carnival costumes, sing songs and dance in circles. And the holiday cannot be imagined without the traditional Greek folk sirtaki - any indigenous resident is sure that he simply must learn this dance.

On the eve of the holidays, the streets are decorated with festive Christmas trees, and the houses are decorated with olive branches. Biblical performances are popular in Cyprus and can be seen in large squares. The weather usually pleases tourists, and daredevils even swim in the sea. Most hotels have heated pools, so all travelers will be able to swim in warm water if desired.

The weather in Dubai is excellent in winter - there is no sweltering heat like in summer, but quite warm to lie on the beach or swim. It is customary to celebrate the New Year in the city in hotels, restaurants and clubs, since alcohol is allowed to be drunk only on the territory of such establishments.

What to see and where? There are many interesting ones in the UAE - singing fountains, a zoo, a water park, Sheikh Said Palace and the Gold Souk are very popular among tourists who celebrate the New Year in Dubai. Ski lovers can go to the ski resort.

Small but dazzling beautiful island in Indonesia - a heavenly place where it is so pleasant to spend winter holidays, hiding from the cold and snow. Just imagine - the warm sea, tropical forests, banana groves and bamboo thickets ... And the extraordinary taste of local food - nasi goreng (fried rice covered with scrambled eggs), tofu (cottage cheese made from soybeans), sate (minced fish or meat, strung on barbecue sticks and cooked over the fire) and many other dishes - often completely unusual for Russians, but very tasty.

There are many attractions in Bali - a botanical garden in the crater of a volcano, a forest of monkeys, the Pura Besakih Hindu temple, the Batur and Agung volcanoes and about one hundred and thirty picturesque waterfalls that you want to look at endlessly.

Summing up

New Year is a wonderful holiday that many people want to celebrate in an unusual and fun way. Change the environment, climate, usual food, look at other cities and countries. What could be better, especially if you have the financial ability to travel?

However, it should be borne in mind that it is better to plan the winter holidays in advance in order to have time to purchase tickets and prepare the necessary documents. If you are going abroad, after choosing the desired direction of travel, it will not hurt to study information about the weather, culture, customs and traditions of the country where you are trying to get.