Preface
As you know, our huge country has many beautiful and unique places that are worth visiting for every person. Many of our compatriots love to go abroad to celebrate the New Year, but they don’t even imagine how many beautiful and interesting places can be seen in our country.
How you celebrate the New Year is how you will spend it. This saying contains the deep desire of every person to celebrate his New Year exactly as his heart tells him, and exactly where his dreams beckon. Everyone wants to feel the fullness of the fantastic and magical moment of the New Year. Everyone is trying to somehow plan their festive circumstances so that nothing interferes with the celebration or frightens off the fairy tale.
There are plenty of holiday options. Someone wants to spend a winter holiday in the city, someone, on the contrary, wants to go to a holiday home for the New Year, someone is eager to travel and believes that New Year’s tours will open in the best possible way. Well, a person in his aspirations, passions and fantasies is an amazingly limitless creature, and any proposal for celebrating the New Year, any type of New Year's holiday is in demand. And this article will only show the possibilities, name some popular New Year's events, and highlight their special features that should be taken into account when choosing.
Pukhlyakovskaya: From “Gypsy” to “The Lost World”
On the Old New Year, January 13, the village of Pukhlyakovskaya invites you to eat dumplings and perform round dances. It was here that the author of the novel “Gypsy” Anatoly Kalinin lived and worked, and here, on the slopes of endless vineyards, the filming of the series of the same name took place.
On the 13th at 9 o'clock in the morning the bus will leave Rostov, and in two hours the guests will arrive at the place. There they will see Cossack fun: dashing guys will shoot with a bow and crossbow, throw a lasso, chop with a saber, swing a whip and show the wonders of horse riding. Afterwards there are round dances and songs around the Christmas tree, funny amusing games: tug of war, saber fighting, sack fighting on a log, walking on stilts. And finally - a Cossack feast in the kuren.
The Lost World ethnoarchaeological complex is hidden not far from Pukhlyakovskaya. This is where you can really get lost, finding yourself in a completely different time dimension. Unless, of course, you are afraid that you will be forced to grind flour from whole grains in a stone mill and light a furnace stove. But you will visit the wigwam of a real Indian, try on a feather headdress, and if you make friends with the local macho, he will transport you to a desert island and lead you along the paths known to him. The complex will open on January 4, with tours available at 10, 12, and 2 p.m. You will be able to spend the night not in a hut, but in quite comfortable houses, which will cost only 500 rubles per person.
New Year in St. Petersburg
As you all know, in St. Petersburg the New Year is celebrated in a big way. This city simply turns into a fabulous place, thanks to its beauty and New Year's decorations. Of course, everything is decorated with garlands and evergreen trees, and concerts are held on Palace Square, ending with fireworks.
Walking along Nevsky Prospekt is a delight, lifting the New Year's mood. Garlands, light showers, and dressed-up figures sparkle everywhere. By the evening of December 31, ground traffic ceases. The metro does not operate from 2 to 4 inclusive. Noisy life begins in cafes and restaurants.
You can also visit different places by attending concerts. For adults, it is appropriate to attend excursions that will allow you to touch history. Entrance to the Museum of the History of Money costs only 300 rubles. Here they touch a coin minted from 5 kg of pure gold. The collection is based on the unique collection of Goznak. The Railway Museum can be visited for 400 rubles. Locomotives and carriages in single copies have been preserved here.
The national show museum “Grand Maket Russia” is the largest in the country. The exhibits are presented on a scale of 1:87. A tour of Kanonersky Island (Cat Island) will allow you to see the port, working, shipbuilding, clumsy real Leningrad. A beautiful New Year's sunset on the Gulf of Finland can be observed in the park named after. 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg in the Primorsky district.
The weather is not entirely perfect, as St. Petersburg has high humidity, so the promised 0 degrees will feel colder than it seems.
You can stay in a 3-star hotel, prices start from 1,500 rubles, which is quite a small amount, but in the city center prices start from 2,500 rubles. So choose for yourself what suits your budget.
New Year in Sochi (Krasnaya Polyana)
Probably many have heard about Krasnaya Polyana. Indeed, this is a great place to spend the New Year, but a slightly higher budget is required. In winter, people who are interested in skiing or just amateurs usually come to Sochi. But if you don’t have skills in this environment, then don’t worry, here you can use the services of professional instructors who can teach you how to ski or snowboard. There are also daily discos and various competitions for children.
Sochi Arboretum. This is a unique place that tourists visit both in winter and summer. Rare plants, trees and shrubs are collected here. Now there are more than 1,550 varieties growing in the park. Exotic palm trees coexist with conifers and strong oaks. There is a swimming pool and an aquarium where the inhabitants of the Red Sea live.
Not far from the main city embankment there is a seaport. Tourists and locals love to walk here. The building is especially beautiful in the evening, when it is illuminated by colorful lanterns.
Oceanarium in Adler. This is one of the largest buildings in Russia. In the aquarium you can see 210 species of marine life. They are kept in 31 aquariums. For ease of viewing marine fauna, a glass tunnel has been built. There you can see sharks and colorful fish. Separately, the Oceanarium contains inhabitants of fresh tropical waters. You can get to Adler, located 30 km from Sochi, by commuter train, regular bus or minibus. They depart every 20-40 minutes.
You need to choose a place to stay in advance, when prices are low, this is a good way to save money. Prices start from 2000 rubles.
New Year in Kazan (Republic of Tatarstan)
The capital of the Republic of Tatarstan will delight us with its unimaginable beauty, magnificent architecture and many attractions. There are ski resorts nearby, for example, Sviyazhsky Hills, Namusski and others. Also, don’t miss the large Riviera water park, which is open even on holidays.
Lebyazhye base. The base is a great option for a celebration, especially for cross-country skiers. There is a rental point for skis, cheesecakes, etc. on site. The rope park and laser tag are especially popular among entertainment options. You can warm up on a frosty day in a bathhouse or a cozy restaurant on site. Well, for those who prefer privacy on New Year's Day, a kitchen is available for use. Living in wooden houses in the middle of a dense forest, away from the noise and bustle, will bring a lot of positive emotions.
Ski resort Sviyazhsky Hills. The picturesque area, cozy houses, variety of trails, and developed infrastructure make the complex popular at any time, and especially on holidays. There is a chic restaurant here, and guests are offered a wide range of entertainment.
Prices at the resort, as well as the level of service, are European. But if you're okay with it, you'll have an amazing time. This New Year will be remembered for a long time.
Sights of Kazan. When planning to spend time in this amazing city, I recommend not focusing only on entertainment venues. After all, there are still a huge number of attractions that deserve the close attention of tourists. First of all, these are architectural monuments. For example, the Annunciation Cathedral of the 18th century, the Spasskaya Tower, the Kazan Kremlin. By the way, the Kazan Kremlin is considered a unique place, as it is a UNESCO heritage site.
Staying for a New Year's holiday in Kazan costs about 2,000 rubles per night, although you can find it cheaper if you try.
Life hacks on how to make a holiday in a loft even cheaper
Life hack 1: schedule a holiday on a working day
On weekdays (except Fridays) renting a site will cost 2-3 times cheaper than on weekends or on the eve of the weekend.
Also, the price of daytime hours on weekends is usually lower than evening prices. 
You can start the event early. And then continue the party somewhere else in the evening with the most persistent ones. Recently, we have noticed that we have begun to more often book venues for birthdays on weekdays - from 19:00 to 23:00.
For a good party, 4 hours is enough, and your guests will have time to sleep before the working day. So this is not at all a problem, as it might seem at first glance.
In addition, on holidays and weekends, site owners can set a minimum rental duration (for example, 5 hours). But on weekdays - no, rent for at least one hour!
Lifehack 2: for quiet company
Where can you celebrate a birthday without noise and dust, if the company doesn’t really like drive and action, but you don’t want to have a feast at home?
You can go to the loft and have a quiet and peaceful party there. Often for such companies you don’t even need to order food - drinks and light snacks are enough.
Organize competitions, fun games, Mafia, or take the first board game you like - in good company, any will be fun to play:
New Year in Petrozavodsk (Republic of Karelia)
Karelia is a wonderful option where you can have an inexpensive holiday for the New Year 2022. This republic is located close to the neighboring state - Finland, and is somewhat reminiscent of this country. You have the opportunity to celebrate the holiday in the city, and rent a house somewhere in the region to celebrate with your family or friends. At other times, it is best to go on excursions to get acquainted with the beautiful northern nature, because it is very beautiful, beautiful and unforgettable.
Since the climate here is bad (as in St. Petersburg), there will be less entertainment here than in other cities or places on our list. If you are a fisherman, then fishing is very developed in Karelia, because this republic is a land of lakes. Which gives almost limitless scope for winter fishing lovers. Ladoga, Onega and many other lakes are at your disposal. For change you have the opportunity to go fishing even on the White Sea! And all this in complete comfort for the whole family - there is a network of tourist centers and hotels on the coasts.
There are also ski resorts here. The young and hot will want to go skiing after the dog sled race. And for this, too, everything is available. The peculiarities of the relief and weather made it possible for a variety of ski resorts to bloom wildly to suit every taste.
Kivach waterfall
However, there will also be lovers of winter beauty. The first thing you can visit is Kivach Waterfall. Kivach Waterfall is beautiful at any time of the year. The only difference is that if in the summer it is powerful and swift, then in the winter it seems to fall asleep, covered with snow and ice. The spectacle of how crystal clear water cuts its way through the snow is difficult to convey, so you can only watch.
Paanajärvi
Paanajärvi National Park. A wonderful example of pristine northern nature. There you can meet all the inhabitants of the winter forest: fluffy hares, red deer, and many birds. The nature here is protected, so excursions are possible either by car or by snowmobile, but always accompanied by an instructor.
Kizhi
Kizhi Island. The legendary islands of Karelia are not closed in winter, but are still available for visiting. We recommend paying special attention to Kizhi Island, which is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In winter, tourists are transported to the island either by hovercraft or by helicopter. Probably now many will ask the question: why come here? This island has preserved unique monuments of wooden architecture that attract the attention of tourists from all over the world.
Excellent housing in the city or region can be rented for 1500-2000 rubles per day.
New Year in Krasnodar (Krasnodar region)
In Krasnodar you are unlikely to see snow on New Year's Day, but you can feel the New Year's atmosphere here already in early December. At this time, near the city hall, or rather, on the square, the tallest Christmas tree in the city is erected, which reaches twenty-five meters. Shop windows, cafes and restaurants, public transport, and central streets are decorated here in the same style.
Towards the end of December and beginning of January, skating rinks and New Year trees will be installed in shopping centers, and garlands and toys will be hung on many trees.
Plus temperatures, as well as the absence of snow and drifts, will not prevent you from celebrating one of the main holidays of the year. Some will now think: why not the main thing? Because for some, the main holiday of the year is their birthday.
Housing prices start from half a thousand rubles, which is quite good for the capital of the warmest region in Russia.
For train travelers
Due to the difficult epidemiological situation in the country and the requirements of Rospotrebnadzor, anti-epidemic measures have been taken at train stations, on long-distance trains and on commuter trains to ensure the safe transportation of passengers.
All formulations undergo mandatory sanitary treatment with disinfecting detergents. Cars are cleaned with disinfectants between trips and along the route more often than usual. All cars are equipped with special installations for air disinfection with ultraviolet bactericidal lamps.
Passengers are strongly advised to use personal protective equipment - masks and gloves - throughout the entire trip. On high-speed trains whose travel time does not exceed five hours, wearing masks is mandatory. If necessary, they can be purchased in the carriage from the train crew, as well as at train stations - at suburban ticket offices, pharmacies, vending machines and retail stores. It is best to travel fully vaccinated against coronavirus infection.
New Year in Altai
Winter holidays in Altai are of great interest, and are also growing every year. Experiencing the harsh Siberian winter is an extreme experience! However, frost on the skin will be ensured not only from low temperatures, but also from the indescribable beauty of January landscapes.
The nature of the Altai Mountains seems to freeze in icy crystal and resonates with delight in souls. Here, like nowhere else, you will feel like you are in a real fairy tale.
When planning a holiday in Altai in January, you will stop at one of the tourist bases - in 2022 the choice is quite large. All of them are transformed during the New Year holidays: ice slides are built here, skating rinks are filled, garlands are lit, centuries-old cedar trees are decorated right on the street, and in some places there are even deer with bells riding around.
If you are planning to come here on New Year's, book your tours and rooms in advance - places at camp sites and hotels sell out quickly. True, prices are higher at this time. After January 10, vacationers leave, Altai again plunges into silence and becomes a place of leisurely relaxation. Hotel prices start from one thousand rubles. A small amount for such a vacation spot, don’t you agree?
Tourists usually book tours for the New Year, which locals call Chaga Bayram, or White Holiday. You can celebrate it traditionally (with a Russian steam bath, horseback riding and sleigh rides, games in the snow and a New Year's banquet), as well as in an extreme way (for example, going to the mountains).
The Belokurikha ski resort is also located in Altai. This is a great place to celebrate the New Year with friends. The total length of the slopes at the resort is about 7 kilometers, and all of them are surrounded by beautiful coniferous trees.
New Year in Yekaterinburg
What will one of the largest cities in Russia please us with? Lots of entertainment and opportunities to celebrate the New Year alone or in company. Literally a few days before the onset of the most important holiday, an ice town opens on the 1905 Square. Here you can see various ice sculptures in the form of fairy-tale characters.
Ice guitars and other musical paraphernalia look very unusual. But you especially need to pay attention to the figures of the Ural rockers. Since this definitely doesn’t happen often, not only tourists, but also city residents always take memorable photographs. By the way, it is on this square that a rock and roll disco takes place after midnight. If you like music of this genre, then be sure to come here with a group of friends.
Noisy fun and good mood are guaranteed. In addition, the main Christmas tree of Yekaterinburg is being installed on this square. Thanks to this, many locals go here first.
Also on New Year's Eve there are attractions, round dances, quizzes and much more. Therefore, no one will be bored on the square.
An equally popular place for New Year's festivities is also considered the Central Park of Culture and Culture named after. Mayakovsky. Interesting events, discos and music concerts are also held here. That's why no less people come here. In addition, at midnight you will be treated to incredibly beautiful fireworks displays. After which many people ride on roller coasters, dance in circles and sing well-known songs. But keep in mind that the weather in Yekaterinburg is not particularly favorable for long walks. Be sure to take care of warm clothes and shoes for all family members.
Hotel prices in Yekaterinburg start from half a thousand rubles per night, so your budget shouldn’t suffer much.
Ideas for an unusual birthday
Laser tag party
You can have a fun and inexpensive birthday at one of the LaserLand centers in Moscow. Moreover, there are additional discounts, promotions and gifts for birthday people.
Invite your friends to laser tag and become conquerors of the universe. Fight alien villains and invaders, explore space and have fun! And after outer space has been conquered, return to earth again to play bowling, pixel mini-golf or slot machines. You can also continue the celebration in one of the center’s banquet halls.
For a birthday at LaserLand, you can order a package program with laser tag, bowling and treats for guests, or book a game room. Choose your plot and difficulty level and go ahead and conquer the galaxies! And just recently, a real game of AmongUs in real life appeared in LaserLand! Try it!
Party at a private cinema
Do you want to celebrate the holiday in the comfort of home? Rent a hall in a private cinema and invite your friends to a movie party. Here you will not be disturbed by other spectators: sit on soft sofas, choose a more fun comedy and enjoy the surround sound. And instead of the usual popcorn, order catering from Hungry Wolf. This Moscow company knows a lot about holiday treats, original food design and unusual combinations of flavors. Appetizing burgers and sandwiches, profiteroles and designer mini-salads, meat and fish snacks will be the ideal accompaniment to your favorite movie.
You can continue the celebration in a private cinema with a karaoke competition, a dance competition, board games or a party in the company of a guest DJ.
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Where to paint using unusual techniques For example, wine or gold leaf. And also - alcohol ink, epoxy resin or regular acrylic in an unusual style.
Art party
If you are tired of the “drink and dance” holidays, take a closer look at the unusual format of the event - a painting master class. Give yourself and your friends a pleasant gift - new knowledge and interesting experience! And yes, you don’t need to be Picasso to create a masterpiece with your own hands, because a caring presenter will help you swing your brush confidently and correct random minor flaws.
At art parties there is an atmosphere of creativity and freedom - here you can communicate, listen to music, arrange photo shoots, sing and have fun as you please. Grab a couple of bottles of delicious wine, order several sets of suitable snacks and enjoy the evening!
Where to go:
- Studio Draw Up, 2000 rub. per person.
Included in the price:
- master class with provision of necessary equipment and consumables;
- rent a loft-style studio for 4 hours;
- themed decor;
- glasses, disposable tableware, refrigerator and cooler;
- Selfie lamp for cool photos.
Virtual reality party
Any party can be turned into a real superhero adventure if it is a party at the Arcadia virtual entertainment center at Winzavod. Cozy and modern lounge areas coexist with areas for exclusive (Arcadia is not only a gaming space, but also a development studio) team shooters Spheroom and ZWall. These are Arcadia's flagship projects, so the graphics and special effects are worked out to the smallest detail - during the game you will forget that you are in Moscow and not in parallel universes.
If breathtaking battles are not for you, you can try yourself as a creator of 3D paintings or visit the virtual gallery of the Museum of Other Realities, where current art objects created using VR technologies are presented. The site presents the entire range of current VR entertainment. In any case, such a non-standard and bright holiday will be remembered by you and your guests for a long time.
Quest adventure
How about turning into special forces soldiers with your friends on your birthday? Challenge a gang of criminals or stop the spread of an epidemic that turns people into bloodthirsty zombies. You can become the hero of an exciting quest at the Legion laser tag club. Don’t worry - battles with evil spirits will be absolutely safe, but as realistic as possible. Offers:
- large playground;
- weapon models with recoil technology;
- a lot of monsters, zombies and other villains performed by the best actors.
You can choose a chilling quest scenario for yourself or arrange a classic laser tag competition. When the struggle between good and evil is over, continue the festive party in one of the club's five banquet halls.
You can play an exciting game not only in the arena, but also at your dacha, in the forest or in the nearest park. Instructors will come to the selected site, install the equipment, and an exciting battle will unfold where you want.
New Year's tour to Moscow
But, for example, New Year’s tours to Moscow can be made both as self-sufficient excursions, and as intermediate ones, when Moscow is a transit city along the route of the main foreign tour.
For those who still have the “spirit of adventurism”, who are capable of “doing big good stupid things”, there is a great opportunity for spontaneous travel - last minute tours for the New Year. Moreover, these are also quite cheap tours for the New Year, because the cost of such tours is significantly reduced, since operators are pressed for deadlines for selling the tour, and otherwise it will simply “burn out.”
A surprise for vacationers here will be both the departure date and the destination. Isn't this a real New Year's adventure! In this case, however, you need to be able to not only make a quick decision, but also quickly collect your things.
Veshenskaya: In the forest under a pine tree
It is better to go to Sholokhov’s homeland with the whole family and for a few days. You will be greeted by a kingdom of untouched forests and picturesque steppes, sung by the great writer.
As part of an organized excursion, you can go to the Sholokhov district early in the morning on December 31st. A wonderful program has been prepared here. Tourists will spend New Year's Eve in a pine forest. Immediately after breakfast - a ride around the village in a sleigh, or in a carriage in case of bad weather. Then an excursion to the Kruzhilinsky farm, where Mikhail Sholokhov was born. After dinner - the Blue Light retro party. On January 2, a sightseeing walking tour of the village of Veshenskaya is planned. In the Sholokhov Museum-Reserve, which includes not only Veshenskaya, but also the villages of Karginskaya, Elanskaya, the villages of Lebyazhiy, Pleshaki, Shchebunyaevsky and Ostrovnoye, manuscripts, letters, personal belongings of the writer are preserved; the collection of museum objects numbers more than 50 thousand items.
Even the rooms in the hotel complex are decorated in Cossack style: whitewashed walls, wooden furniture, homespun rugs. It’s like being in a real kuren, with a Russian stove, but at the same time equipped with Wi-Fi and other modern amenities.
The cost of living will not hurt your pocket: 1000 rubles for a single room, 2000 for a 2-room family room. There are also separate cottages on the lake for a group of seven people, with four separate rooms and a large living room with a fireplace. Next to the cottage there is a wood-burning sauna, after the steam room you go straight into the lake. 7,000 rubles - and the cottage is yours for a day.
By the way, you can explore all the delights of the Don region in one 5-day tour. It’s called: “Like ours on the Quiet Don.” Route: Rostov-on-Don - Taganrog - Starocherkasskaya - Veshenskaya - Kruzhilinsky - Karginskaya. Tour cost: 19,200 rubles per person.
Celebrate the New Year at the recreation center
You can celebrate the New Year at a recreation center near nature very brightly and warmly, like a family, but much depends on the scale of the base itself, on the natural conditions, and on the number of vacationers. The bases will certainly organize holiday programs and celebrations that will involve the guests. There is entertainment for both adults and children. In general, organizations and tour operators themselves strive to describe tours for the New Year 2022 in as much detail as possible, indicate a list of services and recreational opportunities, but you should not be shy about finding out all the details and nuances.
