The traditional selection of ideas for the weekend includes thematic programs about tea traditions and palace secrets with ghosts, exercises with a fencing champion and tubing, concerts of a guitar orchestra, a male choir of the Philharmonic, metropolitan and local rock musicians, exhibitions of abstract painting and modern sculpture, as well as film screenings of a family film about the travels of a baby seal and films about the journalistic profession, master classes and an excursion to the newly settled beavers.
All events in the guide are current at the time of publication. According to the decree of Governor Alexander Gusev, when visiting cultural, leisure, entertainment, sports and other entertainment events, you must present a QR code, a negative PCR test for Covid, which is valid for 48 hours, or a medical exemption from vaccination. Attendance at events is strictly masked. The maximum occupancy of the halls of cultural and entertainment institutions and sports grounds is 75%. Pensioners are advised to stay at home if possible. The measures are aimed at combating the spread of coronavirus.
Learn about the tea traditions of Ramoni
Photo – from the archives of RIA Voronezh
When
: December 25 and 26 at 15:00
Where
: palace complex of the Oldenburgskys (Ramonsky district, Ramon village, Mosina street, 23b, ground floor)
How many
: 600 rubles
Adults and children are invited to get acquainted with the “Tea Traditions” of the Ramona Palace. On a thematic excursion, visitors will learn about sugar production in Ramon: the cultivation of sugar beets in the century before last, the stages of processing raw materials, they will see “sugar loaves” and will even be able to take a photo with them. After the event there will be a tea party with a samovar, bagels, bagels and a complete immersion in the tea traditions of the late 19th century. Tickets are sold at the box office and online. 6+
Go to the exhibition dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the prosecutor's office
Photo – Natalya Trubchaninova
When
: until June 2022 from 10:00
Where
: Museum of Local Lore (Plekhanovskaya Street, 29)
How many
: 60−180 rubles
The exhibition “300th anniversary of the Russian Prosecutor's Office: from the foundation to the collapse of the Soviet Union” demonstrates interesting documents, personal belongings of leaders and employees of the supervisory agency - more than 100 exhibits in total. Particular attention is paid to materials from court cases, departmental awards, uniforms of prosecutors, and publications of legislative acts.
After the abolition of the old police by decree of the Provisional Government of March 5, 1917, gendarmerie departments began to be destroyed and archives began to be burned. Unlike other provinces, the Voronezh administration immediately transferred documents and other valuable things like seals to the museum, which are now kept in a single copy. During the Great Patriotic War, two thirds of the archive, unfortunately, burned down, but the gendarmerie card file with data on all those under investigation was preserved. 12+
Second day
Having explored the historical center of Voronezh on the first day, it’s worth going to explore lesser-known and more remote tourist sites. Another option is a trip outside the city: the Voronezh region is famous for its picturesque landscapes.
Monument to the ship "Mercury"
If you plan to stay in the city, then start the day with a trip to the area around the Vogresovsky Bridge . Near the bridge, in the waters of the Voronezh Reservoir , there is a monument to the ship "Mercury" . A replica of the ship was installed on a concrete power line pole in 1972. It is believed that in Peter’s times there was a lock here, equipped with a dam to raise the water level. What is Barquelon Mercury known for? This sailing-rowing warship was built at a shipyard in Voronezh, and later successfully participated in battles on the southern borders of Russia. Once, it even sank, but was raised and repaired. "Mercury" served its service until 1716 - then the decommissioned ship was dismantled.
Since the monument is located in the center of the water area, it is difficult to see it in detail from the shore or bridge - it is better to approach by boat or, if you are visiting Voronezh in winter, to approach closer on the ice. Every year the ship tilts its hull lower and lower towards the water - it is often called the Voronezh analogue of the Leaning Tower of Pisa .
In detail: Monument to the ship "Mercury"
Barcalon ship "Mercury" Photo: ©
Scarlet Sails Park
Go to the left bank of the river and take a walk along the Aircraft Builders embankment - this will take you to the Scarlet Sails park . This is one of the centers of cultural life of the city. The pine park overlooking the dam is perfect for families with children, picnics and active pastime. In the warm season, the park often hosts concerts and other entertainment events. The territory is divided into thematic zones: green, city of birds, library. There are areas for outdoor games.
Details: Scarlet Sails Park
Scarlet Sails Park Photo: © Shish_ka
Diorama
Behind the park is the Diorama Museum . It was founded on the basis of a center for patriotic education. The opening was timed to coincide with the 55th anniversary of the Victory Day. In front of the museum there are models of military equipment and sculptures dedicated to the heroes of the Fatherland. The exhibition inside the museum (visiting is free) is divided into several thematic sections. One hall introduces visitors to the heroes of the city who participated in the Great Patriotic War. In another room you can see a diorama clearly demonstrating the battles on the Chizhovsky bridgehead.
On the second floor of the museum there is an exhibition dedicated to the navy with objects from the time of Peter I. Here you can also learn the history of the development of aviation in Voronezh. A separate hall is dedicated to internationalist soldiers who fought in Afghanistan, Cuba and the North Caucasus.
More details: Museum-Diorama
Diorama Museum Photo: © Valentina A.
Monument "Rotunda"
Take a taxi or public transport back to the Central District of Voronezh. The next point on the route is the intersection of Burdenko and Transportnaya streets. The Rotunda monument and the Vladimir Church are located here . The rotunda is the remains of a building reminiscent of the destructive power of war. Before the war, there was a clinical hospital built here in the 30s. During the Battle of Voronezh, the hospital area became the site of fierce fighting: it repeatedly passed from one side to the other. After the war, bricks from the walls of the dilapidated hospital were stolen, and there were no funds for restoration. All that was left of the hospital was a reinforced concrete frame with columns and a dome. Residents began to call the building “Rotunda”. Later, the authorities decided to leave the Rotunda as a monument.
Monument "Rotunda" Photo: © Sonic_off
Kitten from Lizyukov Street
3.5 km from the Rotunda is one of the most famous street sculptures in the city. The monument to the cartoon character “Kitten from Lizyukov Street” was erected in 2003 in front of the entrance to the Mir cinema. The monument is removed from the center - for the sake of credibility, it was installed on General Lizyukov Street, where the Voronezh cartoon character lived. The sculptural composition consists of a tree, on the branches of which the kitten Vasya and a crow are sitting. In Voronezh it is considered a good omen to pet a kitten. But the monument often becomes a victim of vandals—the kitten’s wire whiskers are broken off.
Details: Monument “Kitten from Lizyukov Street”
The rest of the day can be devoted to leisurely walks around your favorite places, relaxing in one of the parks or country trips.
Monument “Kitten from Lizyukov Street” Photo: © Evgeniy Klodnitskiy
Divnogorye Museum-Reserve
80 km south of Voronezh is the architectural and archaeological museum-reserve "Divnogorye" . Divnogorye is located on the picturesque bank of the Don River next to the village of the same name. Currently, Divnogorye is a candidate for inclusion in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The total area of the protected area is 11 sq. km. The landscape consists of chalk deposits in the form of pillars-outcrops (maximum height - 181 meters). In the chalk remains you can find algae from the bottom of the ancient sea - when wet, these fragments of algae turn green and swell. The nature in the surrounding area is different from Voronezh - the border of the steppe zone passes here.
Divnogorye Photo: © Sonic_off
“Divnogorye” is not only a unique natural place, but also a center of pilgrimage. On the territory of the museum-reserve, as well as in its surroundings, there are cave churches in chalk rocks and the Divnogorsk Assumption Monastery . The most famous cave church is the Temple of the Sicilian Icon of the Mother of God . The Orthodox church was carved out of the chalk outcrop after 1831 - during this period the Sicilian Icon of the Mother of God was found here. Along the church stairs, tourists can climb to the top of the mountain (180 meters) and admire the views of the Tikhaya Sosna River valley and steppe expanses.
The Divnogorsk Assumption Monastery was founded in the 17th century, but the cave church is much older than the holy monastery. The monastery is active - you can walk around the territory for tourism purposes, or you can attend a divine service. On summer Sundays, a late liturgy is celebrated in the cave church. Also included in the museum-reserve is the Mayatskoye settlement of the 9th–10th centuries - a necropolis and the remains of medieval fortifications of the Khazars. There are trails with signs throughout the reserve, there is a campsite and a hotel. Several underground museums are planned to open.
Overview of all the sights of Voronezh
Divnogorye Photo: © Tatyana Lisker
Have a blast at the rock tree
Photo – Natalya Trubchaninova
When
: December 25 at 19:00
Where
: club “12” (Kosmonavta Komarova Street, 1a)
How many
: from 700 rubles in pre-sale, 1000 rubles on the day of the concert
Fans of heavy music were invited to rehearse the New Year at the Rock Tree. The main characters of the upcoming concert will be the Moscow metal bands “Black Obelisk” and ARDA, as well as the Voronezh punk rock band “Tales of the Black City”. You can purchase tickets here. 16+
Stories, routes and tourist tips
Tips on how to spend an evening in Voronezh can be found in the reviews of tourists. Travelers publish atmospheric photographs of the city in the evening and describe locations where they can spend a particularly picturesque sunset. In the reports of tourists you can find recommendations for organizing evening leisure: where you can have a budget and tasty dinner, have a picnic, and have an active time. Tourists advise where to take an evening walk in Voronezh - not only in places popular with travelers, but also in corners remote from the tourist center.
- Photo album “Festive winter Voronezh” from Svetlana with photographs of the evening city decorated for the New Year.
- The story “Walking the streets of Voronezh at night...” from Vladimir.
- The story “New Year's beloved Voronezh” from Svetlana.
- The story “My beloved Voronezh. Miracles of December…” from Tatyana Lisker.
All tourist reviews about Voronezh on Turister.Ru
Watch a good movie cuddling with cats
When
: December 26 at 18:00
Where
: cat cafe Mr. Moore (Nikitinskaya street, 44)
How many
: 350 rubles
Film for family viewing “Baikal. The Amazing Adventures of Yuma" (2020) will introduce children and parents to one of the most beautiful and significant places on Earth - Lake Baikal, as well as a unique representative of the fauna - the seal. The film tells the story of the journey of the unusually curious and very brave seal Yuma to the Ushkany Islands. Filming and production of this fascinating film took about 5 years and required 14 expeditions covering four seasons. The screening will take place on a high-quality projector. You can watch a movie in an embrace with any cat cafe patron. And if you especially like a certain cat, you can take it home. You need to make an appointment for the show by calling 8 (960) 139 03 09. 0+
Restaurant
But where to go with a girl in Voronezh if you need to confess serious feelings? Of course, to the restaurant. This is a place for a special special event or occasion. Marriage proposals are also traditionally done in restaurants.
The Artist Restaurant is perfect for all these occasions. The festive atmosphere of this establishment is conducive to pleasant conversation. The interior has aristocratic luxury. "Artist" is a restaurant of high-quality original cuisine and impeccable service. Having proposed to a girl, you can later have a wedding here.
If a girl loves comfort and delicious food, she should be invited to the Platonov restaurant. For a date, you can book a table on the second floor of the establishment, where the interior, lighting and music contribute to a romantic mood.
The panoramic windows of the Twenty restaurant offer stunning views of the whole of Voronezh. The establishment is famous for its bohemian atmosphere and interesting entertainment programs. Stars of domestic show business often perform here.
Get acquainted with avant-garde painting and contemporary sculpture
Photo – from the archives of RIA Voronezh
When
: until mid-January from 10:00
Where
: Kramskoy Museum (Revolution Avenue, 18)
How many
: from 100 rubles (payment with Pushkin card is possible)
Two new exhibitions are available to visit. The exhibition “0.8”, dedicated to the 155th anniversary of Wassily Kandinsky and the Russian avant-garde in general, consists of eight works created by eight members of the creative association “AzArt”: Olga Anokhina, Irina Bobrova, Natalia Gorsheneva, Olga Elchaninova, Alevtina Ryzhkova, Natalia Khodeeva, Victor Tsiryanidi, Olga Ivannikova. The number 8 in the name is not accidental: it symbolizes infinity, continuity, and eternity of art. Artists of the AzArt association explored the possibilities of combining immortal (despite the claims of avant-garde artists) classics and artistic methods of the early 20th century. The works of the authors of the exhibition “0.8” are a kind of response to the ten participants of the sensational exhibition “0.10”, which canceled the entire past in 1915. You can view the works until January 16.
The exhibition “Plasticity and Color” of the family union of Tamara and Yuri Astapchenko opened on the third floor. The exhibition features about 40 works of painting, graphics and sculpture. The masters work in traditional genres: Tamara prefers landscape, still life, Yuri prefers one- or two-figure chamber compositions. In a language understandable to many, they talk about man and his world. The exhibition will last until January 23. 6+
Where to stay in Voronezh
Millionth Voronezh has a wide range of hotels, offering guests to find their own option for the purpose of their visit, budget and individual preferences. About a dozen chain hotels, such as Marriott, Ramada, Holiday Inn and others, and an even larger number of local hotels and hostels have been built on its territory. There are many apartments and apartments for rent. Among them, you can choose housing of a certain size, with a swimming pool or gym, a kitchen, a refrigerator, or the ability to move in with a pet.
In Voronezh, you can choose budget accommodation, but more distant from the center. However, a decent length of the city may require transport costs to move around. Or, saving time and money on the road, stay in close proximity to popular and interesting places for visitors - the Admiralty Embankment with a museum ship, funny monuments to the kitten from Lizyukov Street or the chair from rednecks, cathedrals and other architecturally outstanding buildings. The optimal location for your place of residence will be the right bank part of the city, located between the river and the main railway line.
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Puppet theater “Jester” Photo: © Svetlana Vorobyeva
Listen to a guitar concert
Photo – Natalya Trubchaninova
When
: December 26 at 15:00
Where
: Nikitin Library (Lenin Square, 2, lecture hall)
How many
: Free admission
The Big Barre Guitar Orchestra will perform a festive concert. The program will feature “Polonaise” and “Prelude” by Bach, “Grand Overture” by Giuliani, “Canzonetta” by Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, “Ragtime” on the theme of the song “Friendship” by Rudnev, “Chorus” by Rak. Soloists: Victoria Anufrieva (flute), Svetoslav Korotin, Alexander Klochkov, Ilya Borodetsk, Roman Klochkov, Vladislav Klochkov.
“Big Barre”, under the leadership of Sergei Kordenko, a professor at the Department of Orchestral Folk Instruments at the Voronezh State Institute of Arts and a teacher at the Rostropovich Music College, has existed since 2012. The orchestra consists of students, university teachers and guitar lovers. The team is a laureate of Russian and international competitions. 6+
Theaters and concerts
How to spend a weekend in Voronezh for lovers of cultural events? The weekend program of cultural and entertainment events in Voronezh is very rich. There are about a dozen theaters in the city, large and intimate, with original productions. Weekend evenings should be devoted to getting to know the repertoire of one of the cultural institutions. Where can you go in Voronezh on the weekend to watch performances? The Koltsov Drama Theater is famous for its classical repertoire and long history . Performances at the Drama Theater are held 5-6 days a week; tickets should be booked in advance.
Drama Theater Photo: © Tatyana Lisker
The Voronezh Chamber Theater hosts not only classical performances, but also literary readings, dance performances, and concert performances. The theater halls are small, which allows you to immerse yourself more deeply in the atmosphere of the works. In the puppet theater "Jester" , the building of which looks like a castle, you can watch both performances for children based on famous fairy tales and children's books, and performances for adults, mainly based on classical works. The repertoire of the theater for young spectators is mainly aimed at middle and high school students. The Voronezh Children's Theater stage performances for children of primary school age and preschoolers. The repertoire of the children's theater includes educational and entertainment productions on the topics of tolerance, health, and rules of behavior in society.
The Opera and Ballet Theater in Voronezh is the largest theater in the Black Earth Region. The repertoire consists mainly of classical opera performances and operettas, ballets. There are several musical performances for children. Classical music concerts and performances by folk groups can be enjoyed at the Voronezh Philharmonic .
Detailed material: Theaters of Voronezh
Opera and Ballet Theater Photo: © Tatyana Lisker
Discuss journalistic cinema
Photo – from the archives of RIA Voronezh
When
: December 26 at 18:00
Where
: “High Five” workshop (52 Pyatnitskogo Street, apartment 6)
How many
: 200 rubles
As part of the film club’s work, there will be a screening and discussion of Sidney Lumet’s wittiest cinematic masterpiece “The Network.” The film belongs to the genre of so-called journalistic cinema - a rare, venerable and difficult American trend that appeared a long time ago and has not died out to this day. Lumet's picture is disconcerting and humorous: it is a journalistic farce, a hilarious farce, a mockery of the times and a sharply written portrait of a profession in which, by 1976, almost all the professionals seemed to have gone mad. 16+
Spend the evening at a soulful concert
Photo – from the archives of RIA Voronezh
When
: December 26 at 18:00
Where
: salon “Gender and Style” (Donbasskaya street, 44)
How many
: 600 rubles
Famous Voronezh musicians - singer-songwriter Alexander Borisov and violinist Alexander Savvin - will give guests the New Year's mood. The headliner of the evening will be Olga Chikina, a composer of the “new wave”, a laureate of various Russian and foreign festivals. Her melodies and manner contain intonations of blues and rock, urban romance, French chanson and cabaret, and her lyrics contain poignant notes of “yard” and “eagle” songs. 16+
Remember New Year's hits
Photo – from the archives of RIA Voronezh
When
: December 26 at 18:00
Where
: Philharmonic (Lenin Square, 11a)
How many
: 500 rubles (payment with Pushkin card is possible)
The ART'o'dox male choir prepared a festive program “Merrily, merrily, let's celebrate the New Year” from hits of foreign music, Russian and Soviet hits. This group of young, energetic and very talented singers captivated audiences from different countries at international festivals and forums. The soloists amaze with the variety of timbre colors - from the lyric tenor to the powerful bass. You can buy tickets here. 12+
Game show "Fort Boyard"
Entertainment in the style of the famous French show Fort Boyard. Options for the quest show program are adapted to suit different companies and any age. Participants undergo interesting tests of strength, agility, ingenuity and endurance. Rats, snakes, cockroaches and the dwarf Passepartout - all real! The program lasts 2.5 hours, and after completing the quest, everyone will be treated to a signature cake. Cost: from 590 rubles.
Address: Leninsky Prospekt, 172 (Alaska shopping center)
Telephone:
Game show "Fort Boyard". Photo https://vk.com/fortboyardvoronezh
Attend a lecture on early photography
Photo – from the archives of RIA Voronezh
When
: December 25 at 15:00
Where
: Kramskoy Museum (Revolution Avenue, 18)
How many
: 150 rubles
Senior researcher at the museum Valery Shakin will give a lecture “Light Writers and Painting.” The meeting will be dedicated to the most important period in the development of early Russian photography from the 1840s to the 1920s in the context of its formation, self-awareness, development and recognition as a special type of fine art. Visitors will learn about the massive boom of “album mania” and the collapse of miniature painting, the world recognition of Russian light painters and the bitterness of the obscurity of pioneers, about the photographic activity of the young Kramskoy and the big names of Levitsky, Denyer, Karelin. There will also be a discussion of the aesthetics of impressionism and the use of soft-focus optics, the common features of 19th-century glass photography and Polaroid. Registration is by phone 255 50 81. 12+
TOP-5 sights of Voronezh
Acquaintance with the numerous sights of the city usually begins with a visit to the most striking of them. Images of the main symbols of Voronezh decorate booklets and other presentation products dedicated to the metropolis.
Admiralty Square
- Address: st. S. Perovskaya. Transport stop "Admiralteyskaya Square".
The main visiting card of Voronezh, undoubtedly, is the magnificent Admiralty Square. The grand opening of the recreation was timed to coincide with the celebration of the 300th anniversary of the Russian Navy, celebrated in 1996. The landscape and architectural ensemble includes the Assumption Admiralty Cathedral, an elegant arcade. The dominant feature of the composition is the majestic rostral column. The majestic structure, 28 meters high and decorated with the rostra of ships, seems to grow from its base in the form of the famous Voronezh plow. There are ancient ship cannons along the embankment. The floating museum “Goto-Predestination” is moored to it.
Monument to Peter I
- Address: Petrovsky Square. Transport stop "Petrovsky Square".
Voronezh owes a lot to the first Russian emperor. Under him, the city rose to prominence and became a stronghold for gaining control over the Sea of Azov. Therefore, the fact that one of the first monuments to the reformer tsar appeared here is not surprising. The pedestal for the statue took almost a year to build. For this purpose, 7 massive granite slabs and a huge boulder were delivered to the city from the Pavlovsk quarries. When the pedestal was ready, a bronze figure of Peter the Great was installed on it. It looks very realistic. The emperor's facial features repeat the death mask, the details of the costume are worked out to the smallest detail. During the Second World War, Petrovskaya Square found itself in the occupation zone. The Nazis removed the statue from its pedestal and sent it to be melted down. Only in January 1956 did a copy of the sculpture take its rightful place.
Blagoveshchensky cathedral
- Opening hours: daily, from 6:00 to 19:00.
- Telephone.
- Website: https://www.sobor-vrn.ru
- Address: Revolution Avenue, 18A. Transport stop "Pervomaisky Garden".
The majestic cathedral, which took 11 years to build and was consecrated in 2009, is one of the calling cards of Voronezh that has appeared in modern times. It is one of the three largest Orthodox churches in Russia. The main dome of the church, crowned with a cross shining in the sun, rises 85 m. The main building forms a single volume with a refectory and a four-tier bell tower. The facades of the white-stone cathedral are decorated with the magnificent solemnity characteristic of the Russian-Byzantine style. The building looks amazing. The church contains the relics of the Hieromartyr Peter, Saints Tikhon of Zadonsk and Mitrofan of Voronezh.
Memorial on Victory Square
- Address: Victory Square. Transport stop "House of Officers".
The city sacredly honors the memory of the heroes who gave their lives for their Motherland during the Second World War. In their honor, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Victory, a memorial complex was solemnly opened on the square of the same name. Its dominant feature is a sculptural composition of 12 figures mounted on a pedestal lined with red granite. Bronze sculptures depict Soviet soldiers of all branches of the military, fighters of partisan detachments and militia, home front workers, a woman-mother with a baby in her arms. The torch of the Eternal Flame burns in front of the monument. Along the perimeter of the square there are granite slabs containing the names of the military units that defended the city. The ensemble is completed by a double 40-meter stele, the pylons of which are connected in the upper part by a sculptural embodiment of the Order of the Patriotic War.
Frigate "Mercury"
- Address: Voronezh Reservoir.
The masters of the Ramon shipyard, located along the banks of the Voronezh River, were able to do so at the beginning of the 18th century. surprise sophisticated European shipbuilders by creating excellent warships that brought the Russian fleet dominance in the Sea of Azov. A reminder of this is a life-size model of the 26-gun frigate Mercury, placed on a pedestal in the middle of the Voronezh Reservoir. The prototype of the monument is the barcalon “Mercurius”, which took part in the Kerch campaign of Peter the Great, received holes and sank, but was raised and served the St. Andrew’s flag for a long time. Over time, the attraction began to look even more colorful. The concrete base has deviated from the vertical due to subsidence of the soil, which makes it seem that the frigate is heading towards the target against the winds and waves. In winter, you can reach the monument on the ice of the reservoir; in summer, pleasure boats stop at it.
Fashion an original candlestick from clay
Photo – from the archives of RIA Voronezh
When
: December 26 at 14:00
Where
: art space “Art Sphere” (Kukolkina Street, 11v)
How many
: 800 rubles
At the ceramics master class, adults and children will learn how to make a cozy teapot-shaped candlestick. If desired, the clay craft can be transformed into an electric lamp. After the lesson, the products will be fired in a kiln, and in a few days they will be ready to move to a new home. All materials are provided and included in the price. The recording is taking place here. 6+
Where to go to have fun in the evening
Voronezh has a very large selection of evening entertainment: nightclubs, bowling and billiards, karaoke clubs, entertainment centers. Even a banal movie viewing can be made unusual. Head to the art cinema Relax Club . Here you can watch an original film or a video version of a famous performance in a chamber hall in the company of Timofey the cat. In the shopping center "Atmosphere" , in the laser club "Portal" , fans of the film "Star Wars" will especially like it. The club is decorated in the style of the famous movie saga. At the club you can play space basketball or shoot in a pneumatic shooting range. Also, lovers of active entertainment can go to the Alaska shopping center and take part in a quest based on the TV show “Fort Boyard”.
Where to go on Christmas evening in Voronezh? You can immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere at one of the city's skating rinks. The most popular skating rink is near the New Year's tree on Lenin Square. In winter Voronezh, Lenin Square is one of the main places of celebration. Every year the square is decorated thematically, for example, in the style of the fairy tale “The Nutcracker”. A New Year's fair is organized on Lenin Square and ice sculptures are installed. In the evening, the square is illuminated with festive lights.
Skating rink on Lenin Square Photo: © Svet-lanka
at the Winzavod art space . In the evenings, a cheerful youth atmosphere reigns at Winzavod. There are establishments with street cuisine, bars, contemporary art exhibitions and master classes. On the eve of the holidays, fairs are organized on the territory of Winzavod, festivals and concerts, film screenings and theatrical performances are held. According to reviews from tourists, Winzavod provides the most stylish photos of Voronezh in the evening.
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Draw an imaginary garden in the spirit of the ancient masters
Photo – from the archives of RIA Voronezh
When
: December 26 at 12:00
Where
: Kramskoy Museum (Revolution Avenue, 18)
How many
: 400 rubles
Museum staff have prepared a New Year's program from a series of master classes from Voronezh masters. The first lesson, “In Search of an Ancient Garden,” will be taught by illustrator Marina Demchenko. Under her guidance, participants will paint an imaginary garden in the spirit of the ancient masters using discreet colors on golden A5 paper. The work will be inspired by the central predella of a copy of Gentile da Fabriano’s altarpiece “The Adoration of the Magi” from the permanent museum exhibition. Tickets can only be purchased online and quantities are limited. You can read about the work of Marina Demchenko here. 6+
What to bring from Voronezh
Stickers with district logos
Voronezh designer Mark Boldyrev came up with daring logos for unofficial areas of the city, where it is considered dangerous to walk in the dark, and made stickers with them. You can also order a T-shirt from him with the names of these areas.
Marshmallows and chocolate from the Central Market
An unobvious but pleasant souvenir is the products of the Central Market. Take marshmallows, chocolates and handmade candies. You can choose sets in beautiful gift packaging.
Magazine about Voronezh
“Words” is a glossy magazine about city life. In it you can read interviews with Voronezh residents, stories about the city and residents, find a selection of the best establishments and a section with discoveries of the month. The magazine can be borrowed for free in coffee shops, flower shops and beauty salons. The full list of places is in the group on the social network VKontakte.
Zines of Voronezh comic book authors
The comics publishing house "Grotesk" produces zines (amateur small-circulation publications) and postcards related to Voronezh. For example, their authors created a series of parody zines about anthropomorphic crows who save the city from Peter I, collect semcoins (from the word “bitcoins”) and lead a riotous life on the streets of Voronezh. This year, the publishing house released a zine about Yura Khoy from the Gaza Strip: the musician lived in Voronezh, in one of the disadvantaged areas. Another great souvenir is “Grotesque” postcards from the “Memory” series with Voronezh monuments, including Bim.
You can purchase zines and postcards from the publisher directly or buy them at your local comics shop.
Antiques
For those who love unique antiques, but don’t want to rummage through a flea market, we recommend bringing a souvenir from the Zanovo project. Soviet posters, music boxes, vases, Primus stoves and other household items are sold here. And if you are not afraid of the size of souvenirs, you can even take restored shell chairs, a table or a sofa.
Surprise your child with a New Year's program with a ghost
Photo – Natalya Trubchaninova
When
: December 25 and 26 at 12:30
Where
: palace complex of the Oldenburgskys (Ramonsky district, Ramon village, Mosina street, 23b)
How many
: 900 rubles
For children from 6 to ten years old there will be a New Year's program in the fresh air “The Secret of the Oldenburg Palace”. The kids will have adventures in an old manor with a real princess and a ghost, snow games and fun, riddles about the palace and meeting fairy-tale characters. At the end of the holiday, each child can take a photo with Father Frost and the Snow Maiden and receive a New Year's gift (included in the ticket price). Tickets are purchased only for children; adults can attend the festival as spectators or walk around the territory with an entrance ticket for 50 rubles. Tickets are sold at the box office and online. 6+
Entertainment for children
People often come to Voronezh on weekends for family vacations. The answer to the question “What to do on the weekend in Voronezh with a child?” depends on weather conditions and your interests. During the cold season or rain, it is worth going to one of the entertainment centers. The most popular option is the “Super Park” in the shopping and entertainment district . “Super Park” is a family amusement park, which is divided into several thematic zones: sports entertainment with a trampoline and a climbing wall, grounds for playing football and basketball, labyrinths, rope parks, slot machines and an area with board games.
City Park "Grad " is one of the largest amusement parks in Russia. The indoor park is located on an area of 10 thousand hectares. There are more than 30 attractions in areas with children's, family and extreme entertainment. There is a separate room with 130 video simulators and arcade games. You can also complete quests in the park in the form of competitions between teams or for one company. The Avengers quest based on the superhero film franchise is especially popular. At Kid Burg (a branch of the famous Russian chain of amusement parks), children can try themselves in one of the professions. In the Legorod park you can build complex structures from Lego. Aqua is quite small and not rich in attractions, but you can have fun here too. Visitors are offered rides on several non-extreme slides and swimming in pools.
Amusement park in City Park "Grad" Photo: © Ivan Malakhovsky
Where to go with your child on the weekend in Voronezh for educational leisure? the planetarium in your educational weekend program . The excursion program includes not only a lecture with a movie, but also admiring the dome on which the starry sky is projected. It is also worth visiting the Einsteinium Museum of Entertaining Sciences . In the museum, children are shown the laws of physics and chemical reactions in the form of visual experiments and experiments.
In the warm season, in addition to the parks listed above, you can relax with your family in Voronezh on weekends at the local zoo. The Voronezh Zoo is located in a picturesque green area. The two complexes (indoor and closed) are home to more than 150 species of animals. In outdoor enclosures, you can mainly see predators: Amur tiger, African lion, brown bear, gray wolf and other animals. In the covered pavilions, children are especially interested in reptiles: caimans and crocodiles, turtles and large snakes.
Voronezh Zoo Photo: © Tatyana Lisker
It is also worth visiting the Chervleny Yar safari park . It is located in a picturesque place - where the Voronezh and Don rivers confluence. Rare species of animals are kept on an area of 20 hectares. Conditions of detention are close to natural ones. Among the inhabitants of Chervleny Yar are: yaks, mountain sheep, bison, nutria, and many birds. For visitors to the park there is an eco-trail with wooden decking, and there is a clearing with gazebos. Guests are offered horseback riding around the property.
Safari Park “Chervleny Yar” Photo: © Alla Gorbunova
Exercise with a fencing champion
Photo – from the archives of RIA Voronezh
When
: December 26 at 10:00
Where
: Central Park, opposite the Botanica cafe (Lenina Street, 10)
How many
: for free
The undeniable benefit of active pastime in a snow-covered park is that we breathe fresh air, practically free of dust. There is much more oxygen in winter air than at any other time of the year. Therefore, during physical activity, ventilation doubles. For those who want to strengthen their immune system, “strengthen” their lungs and get a boost of energy for the whole day, the champion of the Voronezh region in fencing, Egor Khozhainov, will conduct exercises from a special set of exercises designed to improve motor skills. You need to take comfortable sportswear, shoes and tea with you - after the workout there will be a friendly tea party. 6+
Parks
Where to relax in Voronezh on weekends in the summer? The capital of the Black Earth Region is a sunny and green city. The climate here is warmer than in Moscow. During the warm season, it is especially pleasant to spend weekends in Voronezh in nature. To do this, you don’t have to go outside the city (although it’s worth visiting the surrounding area if possible); you can go to one of the Voronezh parks. The most popular vacation spot in recent years is the Scarlet Sails Park . The recreation area is located on the left bank of the Voronezh River (on the opposite side of the Goto Predestination ship). Pine Park is divided into several recreation areas: on the shore you can rent boats and catamarans, inside the park you can visit concert and dance venues, a green zone and a city of birds. Play sports on the playgrounds equipped for active games.
Details: Scarlet Sails Park
Scarlet Sails Park Photo: © Shish_ka
Voronezh Central Park is the largest park recreation area in the city. The total area of the park is about 100 hectares. Several years ago the park was reconstructed. Now in the park you can visit the Green Theater , ride a bike, go through an obstacle course in a rope town, or just have a picnic surrounded by nature.
More details: Central Park of Voronezh
Central Park of Voronezh Photo: © Tatyana Lisker
In the summer, Dolphin Park , located on the shore of the Voronezh Reservoir . A weekend getaway in Voronezh can be almost a resort. The park has an equipped sandy beach suitable for swimming, a swimming pool, fountains and several children's attractions. The VSU Botanical Garden, located in the northern part of the city, is worth a visit to see tropical and subtropical plants. From time to time, colorful exhibitions and festivals are held in the botanical garden.
Photo: © Tatyana Lisker
Go tubing
Photo – from the archives of RIA Voronezh
When
: on weekdays from 15:00, on weekends – from 11:00
Where
: Solnechny Park (Novousmansky district, Otradnoe village)
How many
: for free
This week, the park opened an all-season tubing complex with two trails over 100 meters long. The elevation difference on the tracks is about 15 meters. One of the slides is equipped with a lift that can tow up to five people at a time. Now you can ride the slides for free, but in the future there will be paid tubing rentals there. You must undergo instruction before riding. 6+
Game studio "ChGK"
Especially for fans of the game “What? Where? When?" in the game studio they recreated everything “like on TV.” All the necessary attributes are present so that you can feel like an expert and try your hand at it. A round mirror table, a “Galloping Horseman” spinning top, a black box - everything is for real here! All that remains is to assemble the team and choose a captain. Cost: 650 rubles.
Address: st. Plekhanovskaya, 9, 3rd floor, office. 321
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Game studio "ChGK". Photo https://vk.com/igravrn
Watch new beavers
Photo – from the archives of RIA Voronezh
When
: daily, except Monday, from 9:00
Where
: Voronezh Biosphere Reserve (State Reserve, Central Estate, beaver town)
How many
: 270 rubles; children – 200 rubles (under 6 years free)
A young couple of beavers, Masha and Dikiy, recently celebrated their housewarming. From the old shed No. 1 (premises for keeping fur-bearing animals), the rodents moved to a new enclosure. The size of the “hut” has become twice as large, the “dining area” has increased, and most importantly, the volume of the pool. The decoration of the new home completely imitates the natural habitat of river beavers. The animals have already settled into their new place, so you can come and watch their exciting swims. 0+
Brain Slaughterhouse
BrainSlaughter is a very popular bar quiz, where for 2 hours teams compare their intellects by answering more difficult, simpler and tricky questions. The host cheers and encourages both teams, tactfully reminding them of the need to place another order at the bar. You can find out where and when the next game will be in the Vk group. Cost: 1,200 rubles/4 people.
Brain slaughterhouse. Photo https://vk.com/mzgb_vrn
Search for Santa Claus with your children
Photo – from the archives of RIA Voronezh
When
: December 26 at 12:00
Where
: club "Krasnolesye" (General Lokhmatikova Street, 13)
How many
: Free admission
Favorite New Year's characters will meet children at the theatrical play program "Lost Santa Claus." A fun performance with riddles, active competitions, and songs was prepared for the children. During the event, little rescuers will have to return the lost Grandfather Frost to the main winter holiday, and their ingenuity and courage will help them in this. 6+
Club "60 seconds"
In this club they don’t compare their minds, but prefer to relax wisely. No special knowledge is required here, only attention, logic and a sense of humor. The game has 4 rounds. Participants answer questions from the facilitator and are given one minute for discussion. The game is an analogue of “Own Game” and “Brain Ring” (team no more than 8 players). Prizes and gifts from partners are guaranteed, and at the end of each season the winning team is awarded the Owl Cup. Cost: free. You only pay for ordering from the menu of the establishment where the game is taking place.
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Club "60 seconds". Photo https://vk.com/60sec.voronezh
