Where is the best place to spend the New Year? Where to celebrate New Year? So where is the best place to celebrate the New Year?

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If you stand with your back to the Lomonosov University on Vorobyovy Gory, from the height of the hill a picturesque and widest Moscow panorama will open in front of you. From here you can clearly see the Moscow City complex, Ostankino and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Standing at an altitude of 80 meters above the level of the Moscow River, you will feel both in the center of a metropolis and in a dense forest. Here you can admire not only the beauty of the capital, but also the diversity of nature. On the Sparrow Hills you will see flowers and plants that are rare for megacities (for example, lungwort, corydalis and lilies of the valley). In quiet mornings you can see moles, squirrels, hawks and long-eared owls here.

 Leninskie Gory, vl. 1

The man after whom Gagarin Square is named cannot be confused with anyone. It was here that the first cosmonaut was met back in 1961, and later a monument was erected in his honor. Today Gagarin Square is one of the largest in the country. Several Moscow streets radiate from it, and underground are the third transport ring and the Small Ring of the Moscow Railway. In addition, recently this square has become the starting point of one of the longest pedestrian routes in Moscow, which runs through Neskuchny Garden and Khamovniki to Europe Square. How about a walk along it in the morning sun?

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From bloody massacres to the construction of majestic skyscrapers, many different events took place around this embankment. The granite blocks that frame it are silent witnesses to the rich and turbulent history of Moscow. Early in the morning on Krasnopresnenskaya embankment you can take a romantic walk or visit here in search of creative inspiration.

 Krasnopresnenskaya embankment

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The embankment is located in Zamoskvorechye, in one of the most picturesque areas of Moscow. In the alleys that lead to the river, you can see old mansions built in the 17th–18th centuries. The embankment offers excellent views, and panoramas with the Sadovnichesky or Komissariatsky bridges are depicted in many paintings by landscape artists. In the area adjacent to the embankment lived the heroes of the plays of the famous playwright Alexander Ostrovsky. Old-timers claim that the spirit of Russian merchants still hovers in these places.

 Ovchinnikovskaya embankment

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A small Shlyuzovaya embankment can be found near the Vodootvodny Canal. If you like dynamic urban style and original constructivist buildings, then early morning is the best time to admire the unusual architectural monuments of the area. Futuristic industrial buildings of the Soviet era, a 1920s garage complex with a bay window facade, the elegant Katerina Hotel, the mirror panels of the Rosso Riva business center - there is something to see here.

 Shlyuzovaya emb.

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The renovated Yakimanskaya embankment is one of the best places for morning walks around the capital. There is a wide pedestrian area with comfortable benches where you can sit while admiring the historical buildings of the 17th–19th centuries. Along the river there are ancient residential buildings, workers' barracks, the Golutvinskaya manufactory and the Church of St. Nicholas in Golutvin, the merchant estates of the Levins, Rylovs and Kotovs.

 Yakimanskaya embankment

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Japanese hanami (flower viewing tradition) is not only practiced in Japan. Residents of Moscow can boast of their own flower parks. In the first half of May, refined natures, romantic couples, photographers, artists and lovers of original photo sessions gather in the apple orchards of Kolomna Park. But don’t think that the gardens are attractive only in spring - it’s worth visiting on any of the 365 days of the year. Fruit trees appeared in Kolomenskoye in the 17th century, and in 1767 the gardens were designed in the style of a walking landscape park. There are convenient paths between the trees, and at their intersections there are flower beds with hyacinths, tulips and pansies.

 ave. Andropova, 39

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Petrovsky Park is more than 300 years old. At the end of the 18th century, it became a popular place for festive celebrations. True, at that time only members of the nobility walked along its paths, but today the park is open to everyone. There are areas overgrown with centuries-old trees, picturesque alleys and cozy meadows with benches and flower beds. In the morning and evening light, the luxurious architectural complex of the Travel Palace looks especially impressive.

 Leningradsky Prospekt, 36/14

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After reconstruction, a landscaped pedestrian zone with illuminated benches, cozy cafes, fountains and a vernissage appeared on the Crimean embankment. And the landscape designers did their best: on the site near the vernissage, marigolds, petunias, decorative and wild flowers, maples of various types and European lindens, which are relatively rare for Moscow, now grow. Walking along the embankment towards the Central House of Artists, you will see another element of the landscape that deserves to be included in the list of capital attractions: the alley of “dry fountains” with illuminated jets that flow directly from under the asphalt. Where the Crimean embankment meets the Yakimanskaya embankment, there is a bicycle rental pavilion. Its roof is a kind of observation deck where you can climb and admire the scenery from above.

 Krymskaya embankment

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One of the oldest streets in the capital has changed its appearance more than once over the four centuries of its existence. Nowadays, Old Arbat is a cozy and picturesque pedestrian area. There is nothing more pleasant than strolling here at dawn, when the first rays of the rising sun paint the paving stones, antique lanterns and flowerpots in dawn hues.

 st. Old Arbat

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At the end of the 18th century, after the plague epidemic, Catherine II thought about building a bridge across the Yauza to deliver clean water. This is how the Rostokinsky aqueduct appeared in Moscow. Today it is not used for its intended purpose, but it has become an important part of the Moscow landscape. This is the only such structure preserved in Moscow. You can get inside only on weekends and holidays, but it’s free. In the morning you can take a walk in the park near the bridge and river.

 Kadomtseva Ave., vl. 1, page 4

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If you don’t believe in mysticism and are not afraid to walk where dozens of boyars and other undesirables were executed (though this was a long time ago, back in the time of Ivan the Terrible) - welcome to Chistye Prudy! This place combines a mysterious historical heritage and modern landscape design. In winter people go ice skating here, and in summer numerous representatives of various Moscow subcultures gather. Early morning is the time when, in the slanting rays of the sun, the views of the park around the ponds become especially romantic.

New Year is one of the most colorful and magical days, so I want to celebrate it in a special way. All countries of the world look forward to and love this holiday. To decide the fate of the celebration, you must first decide with whom and where to celebrate it. They say that the success of the whole year directly depends on how this day goes. If you think through everything to the smallest detail, the holiday will be remembered for a long time.

New Year at home with family

The first answer to the question of where to celebrate the New Year, of course, will be - at home. This does not mean at all that the holiday will be banal. Traditional attributes: Olivier and New Year's program on TV can be replaced with a light buffet and a costume party. Think over the holiday scenario in advance, but do not turn it into a one-man show. Everyone should have fun, so don’t be afraid to deviate from the event plan and act according to circumstances. It is important to decorate your home; it will create a special mood.

If there are children in the house, everything should be done to ensure that after many years they remember New Year's gatherings with nostalgia. You can order Father Frost and the Snow Maiden for them from special agencies or dress up yourself. This will be a real event for preschoolers.

If guests are not interested in playing “crocodile” and similar competitions, and there is snow and great weather outside, they will definitely enjoy outdoor entertainment. Build a snowman or ride on a sleigh, and the mood will lift not only children, but also adults.

New Year's program for students

Typically, schoolchildren look forward to vacations in winter more than in summer. For many caring parents, December 31 is exclusively a children's holiday. The pre-New Year bustle is related to what gift to buy for the New Year for schoolchildren, and where to celebrate the occasion.

Modern tour operators offer holiday trips for groups of students. The whole class can go on an exciting tour around Russia and abroad. The trip will add to the knowledge of history and geography and broaden the horizons of a student of any age.

The most popular are bus tours around Moscow, the Golden Ring, St. Petersburg and Crimea. Foreign destinations for children are two- and three-day trips to Riga and Vilnius.

Ideal off-piste conditions, gentle slopes and steep descents in the first Alpika-Service ski complex. Now in Krasnaya Polyana there is a large selection of such places. There are many boarding houses, tourist centers and villas on the territory. Most resorts offer special family passes, and ski equipment can be rented.

Unusual places for New Year's holidays

Perhaps the most unexpected places to celebrate the New Year are the desert and the ice castle. An original tour of Morocco will allow you to spend the New Year holidays riding a camel in a caravan crossing the great Sahara. Such a trip will be a truly unique holiday gift.

The Artik Hall Ice Hotel in Sweden offers rooms made of compressed ice. The rooms are specially maintained at sub-zero temperatures, and guests are kept from freezing with warm sleeping bags. On New Year's Eve, exciting adventures await all visitors: sledding and snowboarding, winter fishing. Tourists can take part in a competition for the most interesting ice sculpture and try a warming drink in glasses and glasses made of ice.

Of course, such extreme options regarding where to celebrate the New Year are suitable for people in good health, so before deciding on such an adventure, consult your doctor.

How to save money on a holiday?

Where to celebrate the New Year inexpensively, because not everyone has the opportunity to relax on a grand scale. There are budget travel options. For example, a tour to Bangkok, Thailand. Minimum costs and maximum positive from a dizzying party on Khao San Road. “Catch” last-minute deals and enjoy the colorful fireworks as the chimes strike.

Thrifty people will be pleased with the pricing policy of Abkhazia. An unforgettable holiday awaits everyone on the shores of the high mountain. Steady snow cover, a fire show, costumed performances and real ones will create a unique atmosphere of the New Year. Local attractions can be explored on horseback riding tours through the forest near the lake.

An inexpensive option for a ski resort is located in Bulgaria. And yet the most economical tours to celebrate the New Year are in Russia. The final choice of where you decide to go is entirely personal. You can save a lot if you book your holiday tour in advance.

Most of us, when asked about our favorite holiday of the year, will, of course, name New Year's and Christmas. The latter is especially loved in European countries, and its celebration has a number of differences in comparison with the Russian one. First of all, this is the date of celebration - December 25 in Europe and January 7 here. Tired after many days of New Year's holidays, we try to calmly celebrate Christmas in a quiet family circle. Christmas in Europe also a family holiday, but more eventful and vibrant. That is why many of our compatriots have been trying to extend the New Year holidays in recent years by going on Christmas trips to Europe.

Having decided to celebrate Christmas in Europe, you should take care in advance about your travel route, place to stay and stock up on certain finances, since the beautiful cities of Europe attract a lot of visitors at Christmas and, as a result, empty their wallets.

The famous Christmas fairs in Europe, held in many European countries, impress with their scope and richness. These days, Christmas markets in traditional medieval style are organized on the central streets of cities. You won’t find anything on them: hot mulled wine, holiday pastries, aromatic national dishes, New Year’s souvenirs, decorations. Countless garlands sparkling with all colors, music, crowds of cheerful people - it is almost impossible to resist and not join the general jubilant mass. Such fairs attract many tourists who want to enjoy the holiday atmosphere and celebrate Christmas in Europe.

Christmas holidays in Germany with a touch of historical traditions

One of the most visited places during Christmas in Europe is Germany. Almost the most grandiose holidays are held here. Fairs, organized in more than 2 hundred cities, have a specific theme. You can see sellers in medieval clothes, try national dishes, the recipes of which are carefully preserved and passed down from generation to generation, knight fights and performances by street musicians.

In Germany, Christmas evening itself is usually spent in a close family circle, exchanging gifts and enjoying various festive dishes, the main place among which is fried or baked goose.

In a number of regions of Germany, at Christmas it is customary to dress in traditional costumes, put on masks and go out into the streets of cities and villages in this form. And in the evenings, local churches hold Christmas carols.

Do you want to celebrate Christmas in Europe? Italy is waiting for you!

In Italy, Christmas traditions are treated with special reverence; Christmas celebrations last almost a whole month and include a number of holiday dates. The Christmas service is held right in the Vatican by the Pope himself, and should be attended by the whole family.

On Christmas in Rome They organize a charity dinner for disadvantaged people, and local residents cook for it directly. As for the Christmas table in Italian families, it consists mainly of local dishes: baked duck, smoked eel, fresh vegetables and fruits, traditional Italian pasta, oysters and other delicacies.

In small Italian towns there is such a wonderful tradition as children visiting elderly people left without close relatives. They are given gifts and a traditional Christmas cake.

Christmas trip to Europe - holidays in good old England

For the British, Christmas is a family holiday, so train tickets run out a few days before the celebration, bought up by those heading to their families. As everywhere else at Christmas in Europe, it is customary here to prepare a lot of beautifully wrapped gifts for all family members, and the next day after the holiday, they enthusiastically unpack them and thank each other for their attention. Congratulations on the upcoming holiday are usually heard from the Queen at lunchtime during a live broadcast on television.

As elsewhere, celebrating Christmas in Europe is simply not possible without an abundance of traditional Christmas dishes, songs, a brightly decorated Christmas tree and noisy Christmas markets.

Wherever you go to celebrate Christmas in Europe, the above-described traditions, a feeling of general joy and hopes for the beginning of something bright and long-awaited await you. In Scandinavian countries, Christmas holidays are imbued with notes of kindness, generosity and performing noble deeds. For example, in Norway Children go to nursing homes for Christmas to organize holiday concerts for the elderly and give gifts.

Agree, for almost all of us Christmas is identified with something fabulous, allowing us to abandon existing problems and immerse ourselves in waves of joy, goodness and happiness. Christmas trip to Europe is a wonderful gift for yourself and your loved ones, which will leave a mark on your soul for a long time.

By the way, in recent years, entire Christmas routes have become increasingly popular for those wishing to celebrate Christmas in Europe. Such routes include a number of countries and cities that can be visited during the holidays. You can compose them yourself, or you can resort to the help of travel agencies. In both cases, a lot of impressions await you, and therefore indelible memories of how wonderful Christmas is in Europe.

Galina Chernenko

Director of the travel agency "RossTour", Ulyanovsk.

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

• Air temperature: –10… –15 °C.
• Visa: need not.
• Who is it suitable for?: for families with children, as well as for everyone who loves fairy tales.
• How long does it take to travel from Moscow?: by train to the village of Yadrikha - about 20 hours, by plane - 1 hour to Cherepovets (the closest airport to Veliky Ustyug).
• What is the price: four-day tour by bus - from 13,908 rubles per person (meals included).

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

The estate of Father Frost has its own library, observatory, bedchamber, small room for magical objects, attractions, a zoo, and a throne room where you can take a selfie with the famous grandfather. It is from here that he goes on his famous tour of Russia - to light the main city Christmas trees.

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

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

2. Kondopoga, Russia

• Air temperature: –3… –5 °C.
• Visa: need not.
• Who is it suitable for?: for everyone who loves active recreation, families with children.
• How long does it take to travel from Moscow?: by train to Kondopoga - about 17 hours, by plane to Petrozavodsk - 1 hour 40 minutes.
• What is the price: from 12,200 rubles per person (three-day excursion tour with meals). Plus a round trip: by train - from 6,700 rubles, by plane - from 6,572 rubles per person.

Vacations in Karelia are an active holiday surrounded by picturesque landscapes. You can ride across the snowy plains on huskies, reindeer and snowmobiles, go to the Kivach waterfall, and also meet the Karelian Santa Claus, who organizes fun competitions like throwing felt boots.

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

• Air temperature: 4–8 °C.
• Visa: need not.
• Who is it suitable for?: for lovers of alpine skiing, but not sudden changes in temperature.
• How long does it take to travel from Moscow?: by train - a little more than a day, by plane - 2 hours 20 minutes.
• What is the price: four-day tour - from 13,571 rubles per person (with flights, but without meals).

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

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

Tourists from the regions can go on New Year's holidays on bus tours to Moscow. Their cost is 12–15 thousand rubles per person.

Galina Chernenko, director of the RossTour travel agency, Ulyanovsk

• Air temperature: 7–9 °C.
• Visa: need not.
• Who is it suitable for?: for those who like to walk and explore new cities.
• How long does it take to fly from Moscow?: A little over 3 hours.
• What is the price: seven-day tour - from 43,766 rubles per person (with flights).

Istanbul is not the most popular city during the New Year holidays. Therefore, the trip will be quite budget-friendly.

You will have plenty of time to walk along the beautiful streets of the ancient capital of empires, eat hearty dishes of Turkish cuisine, take a ride along the Bosphorus, see the sellers of oriental exotics and relax in the hammam.

• Temperature: 24–28 °C (water temperature from 21 °C).
• Visa: not needed if you will stay in the country for no more than 15 days.
• Who is it suitable for?: for exotic lovers and those who missed summer this year.
• How long does it take to fly from Moscow?: with a transfer - a little more than a day.
• What is the price: seven-day tour - from one person (with flights, but without meals).

If you want to celebrate the New Year under the hot foreign sun, plan your flight on December 25–27, and back on January 1–2. At this time, you can choose a completely budget tour to Vietnam.

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

• Temperature: 23–28 °C (water temperature 18–21 °C).
• Visa: needed if the child is included in the parent’s passport. A visa is possible.
• Who is it suitable for?: for those who don’t want to celebrate the New Year with snow and frost.
• How long does it take to fly from Moscow?: 5 o'clock.
• What is the price: seven-day tour - from 51,573 rubles per person (with flights and breakfasts).

The budget holiday will be from December 25–28 to the beginning of January. New Year's Eve is considered a cold time of year here, but not for Russians. Among our tourists there are even those who risk swimming.

• Temperature: -2 to 4 °C.
• Visa: needed. It's possible.
• Who is it suitable for?: for lovers of sights.
• How long does it take to travel from Moscow to Minsk?(from there you can buy a bus tour): by train - about 10 hours, by plane - 1 hour 20 minutes.
• What is the price: from 17,364 rubles per person (bus tour for eight days, breakfast included). Plus travel from Moscow to Minsk and back: by train - from 6,640 rubles, by plane - from 8,165 rubles per person.

During the New Year holidays, you can go on an inexpensive bus tour around Europe. It will be quite affordable to travel through four European countries and visit Budapest, Vienna, Dresden, see the main attractions, try national cuisine, buy souvenirs and take plenty of photographs.

The tour starts from Minsk. You need to get to the capital of Belarus in any convenient way: by car, train, plane.

You can also travel to Europe on your own. For example, to the Baltics or Scandinavia, where the New Year holidays are no less romantic than in the Czech Republic or Austria. A bus trip from St. Petersburg to Tallinn at the end of December will cost from 3,395 rubles one way (7+ hours of travel), to Helsinki - from 5,698 rubles (8 hours), to Riga - from 7,410 rubles ( 16 hours).

A night in Tallinn hotels will cost about a thousand rubles per person, in Riga - from 545 rubles, in Helsinki - from

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