Top 10 places to go in Moscow for the New Year holidays

New Year's holidays are a wonderful time when we all return a little to childhood. At this time, Moscow turns into a real fairy tale. Extraordinary light illuminations, festive concerts, ice shows and a variety of winter entertainment tempt you to get out of the house. Both children and adults get great pleasure from attending festive events.

Dear readers! We wrote an article about New Year's Moscow for you more than a year ago. Now, due to the coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions introduced in connection with it, a lot has changed in our lives. But Moscow is still beautiful on New Year and Christmas.

We have adjusted the information so that you know what you can visit in Moscow, how to recharge yourself in the New Year's atmosphere, what entertainment is available in the fresh air, and what has been moved online. All relevant information immediately below the subheading is in italics or red/blue.

The information in the article is relevant for the New Year 2021 - 2021.

I don’t really like traveling abroad during the New Year holidays: tickets and hotels are very expensive, there are a lot of people everywhere.

But I love hosting guests. Therefore, with the beginning of winter, I am compiling a list of places where you should go with guests during the New Year holidays in Moscow. Every year something new and interesting appears here, but there are events that you want to go to again and again, especially as they become more beautiful and interesting.

I have selected 10 places that are definitely worth visiting for the New Year in Moscow:

1. Christmas markets
2. Christmas tree in the Kremlin
3. Tverskaya street
4. Ice city on Poklonnaya Hill
5. Moscow skating rinks
6. Residence of Father Frost
7. Moscow roller coaster
8. The best New Year's shows and musicals
9. Museums and estates of Moscow
10. Moscow Zoo

Some of the entertainment is quite expensive, while others can be accessed for free. It is not at all necessary to divide events into adults and children. The fabulous atmosphere that reigns in the city will be equally interesting for everyone.

Christmas tree in the Kremlin

If you have children in your family, then the Kremlin Christmas tree should be at the top of the list of places to go for New Year's holidays in Moscow. Children all over the country are waiting for the opening of the Christmas tree in the Kremlin. On average, more than 300 thousand children from different parts of Russia come here every year. In 2021, the opening will take place on December 24. The first New Year's performances will begin on the same day.

The tradition of holding a series of festive performances for children and adults within the walls of the Kremlin began six decades ago. All this time, every year here in NG, a team of actors, musicians and animators give children an unforgettable experience. Several generations of children can remember with delight how they plunged into a New Year's fairy tale.

Despite the fact that the performances are given for so many years in a row, the organizers manage to create something unusual and surprising every year. Therefore, if you decide to go to the Kremlin Christmas tree again to watch the performance, you will be able to get a completely different experience.

There is an entrance fee to the show. Tickets can be purchased in advance online. It is possible for your child to go to the holiday alone or with a parent. In the second case, the invitation is designed for 2 people. That is, everyone will have their own place to comfortably watch the performance. A New Year's gift will be a pleasant bonus for the guests of the Christmas tree. It is already included in the ticket price.

The performance is not the only part of the program that is prepared for young guests. We advise you to arrive early before the fairy tale to catch the entertainment. In this part of the program, animators will play with the children. In addition to the competitions, they will have a fun round dance near the Christmas tree and, of course, a meeting with Father Frost and the Snow Maiden, who will lead them to the performance at the right time. Children who came to watch the fairy tale alone will be led in an organized manner to where, according to instructions, their parents should expect them.

Where to spend the New Year holidays 2021 for a corporate party

Many people begin preparing for corporate events as early as September, since establishments offer discounts for early booking, and most places are still available. Then, as the New Year approaches, there are fewer and fewer free dates, the list of establishments is reduced, and the price rises.

If you and your colleagues have not yet decided where and how to celebrate, here are some ideas for a fun time:

• restaurants and cafes. In such establishments, the New Year's program has already been planned with the host, so all you have to do is agree on the menu and resolve the issue with alcohol. The price for the banquet menu varies: from 3,000 to 15,000 rubles per person. If you want to save money, then arrange a corporate event on a weekday, perhaps they will give you a discount. You can rent a banquet hall and organize the holiday yourself, but this will require time and effort;
• karaoke. You can have fun celebrating the New Year at the karaoke club. Cheerful, incendiary music, a spacious dance floor, and alcoholic drinks will make the evening unforgettable. Find a room with an unusual stylish interior and a large music library. Cost per person – 1500-2000 rubles;
• bowling. If you have a young sports team, break into teams and go bowling. Make a championship: give memorable prizes and thanks to the teams that take prizes. Most bowling alleys have a menu and bar menu, so a post-event dinner is guaranteed;
• stylized party. This option is suitable even when you plan to hold a corporate event in the office. Invite your colleagues to come to work in costumes on a certain theme, for example, in a fairy tale style or cartoon style. Come up with a competition program for the evening and a prize for the nomination for the best costume;
• country cottages and houses. If you and your colleagues are fans of a secluded, relaxing holiday, go out of town to celebrate, having previously purchased food and alcohol. Fry kebabs in the fresh frosty air, make a barbecue. For entertainment, organize a snow figure competition and play snowballs.

Renting a country house with a good repair and a barbecue area in Dolgoprudny will cost 50-65 thousand rubles.

You can have a fun New Year's holiday in Moscow even without money or with minimal expenses, so plan an entertainment program for yourself in advance and then you will definitely not miss anything and be charged with positive energy. And I’m already sending you a message for a good mood in the form of a song. While I was listening, I almost started dancing.

So, take a walk in the parks and night streets, meet close friends, go to the skating rink or the theater together, and a good rest is guaranteed. Happy New Year and Happy New Year!

Ice city on Poklonnaya Hill

Last year, the 5th New Year's festival “Ice Moscow” was held here. This is a unique project that allowed us to demonstrate to guests how technology is developing in Russia. Every year the program of New Year and Christmas holidays is updated.

Here you can not only walk and look at interesting ice sculptures, but also become part of the performances that expand beyond the stage throughout the city of ice.

If you are still wondering where to go for New Year in Moscow, then add Victory Park on Poklonnaya Hill to your list. After all, here from the end of December to mid-January there will be daily performances and an entertainment program for residents and guests of the capital.

There are more than 50 different sculptures created from blocks of ice on the site. They are made according to the theme of the festival. Last year, sculptors created sculptures dedicated to Russia's achievements. The ten-meter Kremlin and the periodic table of ice aroused delight in everyone who came to Poklonnaya Hill. The exhibition itself will amaze both adults and children. You can ride on ice slides. The lighting is installed so that those who come to the Ice City in the evening find themselves in an atmosphere of real magic. The ice shines amazingly under the spotlights and New Year's lights.

You can also visit a disco, with the musical accompaniment of the best tracks from the capital’s DJs, or decorate the New Year tree with the animators. The Christmas market will surprise you with its originality. Entrance to the Ice City is paid, but the pricing policy is accessible to everyone. Last year, an adult ticket cost 350 rubles, and a child ticket cost 250 rubles.

Winter excursions in Moscow parks

In winter, Moscow parks and reserves, in addition to the usual ski slopes, ice slides and open skating rinks, prepared 21 excursions. They will take place in almost all districts of the capital - in Izmailovo and Zelenograd city parks, Bitsevsky forest, Arkhangelskoye-Tyurikovo estate, Terletsky forest park, Kuzminki, Biryulyovsky arboretum, Matveevsky forest, Nezhinskaya floodplain and other natural areas.

The excursion “Light environment of the city forest park” will introduce you to the elements of lighting design in Zelenograd. It will also talk about alternative lighting sources and the city’s festive illumination in different years.

Several parks in the capital will pay attention to the local fauna. For example, there are special programs: “Wintering animals in the Bitsevsky Forest” and “White Trail of the Natural Park” in the Skhodnya River Valley in Kurkino nature reserve.

The enclosure complex in Kuzminki invites you to take part in the interactive excursion program “Goat-Dereza”. In addition to goats, squirrels, sheep, pheasants and turkeys live there, as well as decorative pigeons, Chinese geese and chickens of various breeds, three eagle owls, Japanese green pheasants and turkey ducks. Everything about horses, the history of their domestication, breeds and varieties, features of care and training will be told in the Terletsky Forest Park.

The best New Year's shows and musicals

A large number of theaters, squares and concert halls make it possible to create a completely diverse show program for the New Year holidays to suit every taste. Fans of the theater genre will find something to do in Moscow at this time. Children will certainly enjoy performances based on their favorite New Year's fairy tales.

Among the huge variety of show programs, it is very difficult to single out the most interesting ones. You can attend a regular performance or go to an illusionist show or a circus performance. First of all, we advise you to pay attention to the performance at the Moskvarium. This is a unique show with the participation of sea animals in the water arena “Around the World for the New Year”. A truly unusual presentation format. The cost of a ticket to the show starts from 1000 rubles. You can attend the performance from December 14 to January 17.

"The Nutcracker" is a classic of the genre. In 2021, Tchaikovsky's ballet turned 125 years old and the excitement around this plot was enormous. Despite the fact that 2021 is not an anniversary year, all children and adults dream of watching their favorite fairy tale on stage. We recommend going to see “The Nutcracker” in Zaryadye Park on January 6-8. You will be able to enjoy the director’s excellent production accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s symphonic music. Ticket prices: from 2,000 to 10,000 rubles.

There will also be a New Year tree for children at the Izmailovo Concert Hall on December 23-24. This production has an original plot. Ordinary schoolchildren Sasha and Masha will become the main characters of fairy tales. On their journey they will meet the heroes of their favorite fairy tales. Before the performance, the guys can go to the New Year's tree with face painting and gifts. And, of course, Grandfather Frost and Snow Maiden will meet them there. The cost of a ticket to the show starts from 1200 rubles.

New Year's festivities in Kolomenskoye Park

Christmastide in Kolomenskoye

The Christmastide holiday at the Red Porch of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich's palace will begin with a game program. Guests can enjoy ancient Christmas games and learning carols. The folklore ensemble will tell about the history of the holiday, perform spiritual poems, Christmas troparion and kontakion. Participants in the performance will introduce the public to Christmas signs and traditions. The artists will also perform Russian Shchedrovka and teach the audience dancing, fortune telling and caroling. The holiday will be completed by Russian folk songs, round dances and dances with spectators. Free admission.

Christmas tree in the royal palace in Kolomenskoye

December 22 - January 3 12:00 - 15:00 The interactive program “Christmas tree in the royal palace” with fun games, entertainment, competitions and round dances awaits young visitors to the Kolomenskoye museum-reserve. Fairy tale heroes will entertain them in the foyer. Children will not only watch a theatrical show with circus, choreographic and vocal performances, but will also take part in it themselves. As they travel through the magical world, they will help the characters overcome all difficulties.

Country residence of Father Frost

Be sure to include a trip to the Kuzminsky forest in your plans for the New Year holidays. After all, this is where the Moscow estate of Father Frost is located. A fairy tale reigns in the house all year round; themed decor and entertainment are prepared for every holiday. Of course, preparations for the New Year are underway with special diligence.

Why go to Veliky Ustyug if you can visit Grandfather Frost in his house not far from the capital. To meet the main character of the New Year holidays, you need to enter the Freezing Cabinet in the mansion. Nearby is the Snow Maiden's room. Various master classes are also held here. This is a great way to use children's hands to create the most expensive New Year's gifts for your loved ones.

Children from all over Russia write letters to Santa Claus at his residence in the Moscow region. He sends a response to each of them. Children can send their drawings or poems to their grandfather if they wish.

Guests of the residence are given excursions around the Terems. Children dance around the Christmas tree in a cheerful round dance. After an exciting walk, you can warm up with a cup of aromatic tea in the cafe located on the territory.

The New Year's program in 2021 will begin on December 18. Children and parents can attend performances with various subjects. This year you will find “New Year’s Trouble” or “Journey along the Fairytale Path”. Ticket prices start from 650 rubles.

New Year's performances for children in Moscow 2021!

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New Year's events in Tsaritsino

Duels, palace intrigues and treasures: a quest performance in “Tsaritsyn”

December 26 – January 2

Young visitors to the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve will be able to ride a snow slide, compete with friends in a ski race, and plunge into real palace secrets. Children from four to 12 years old are invited to participate in the quest play “Fabulous Tsaritsyno”. The event will take place in the Catherine Hall of the Grand Palace and will begin as a regular excursion. Walking through the halls of the palace, the children will look for unusual exhibits, messages and keys that will help them unravel the mystery of the ancient clock. Participants will also enjoy dancing lessons and a real ball in historical costumes, palace games of a bygone era, duels, treasures and interesting facts from the life of Empress Catherine. Sessions start at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00.

The season of traditional New Year's performances starts on December 26 at the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve. Children from five to 12 years old will enjoy the festive performance “New Year's Secrets of the Grand Palace.” During the performance, young spectators will play ancient Russian games, attend a real court ball and receive gifts from Father Frost. The performance is based on one of the first literary fairy tales in Russia, written by Empress Catherine II for her grandson, Tsarevich Alexander.

Country festivities and dog sledding

One of the popular entertainments in Moscow during the New Year holidays is dog sledding in Sokolniki. Husky Park is located here. This is a real adventure for children and adults. You can not only make friends with cute huskies, but also learn the history of the northern peoples, learn how to drive a sled and take a lot of cool photos. You can take a separate excursion, it costs 500 rubles. Riding is paid additionally - 500 rubles.

The animation program in the park is designed for visitors aged 5-12 years. A group of travelers goes in search of the North Pole. In the process, they learn all the nuances of navigation and learn how to make amulets that call for good luck.

You can also ride a dog sled in Tsaritsyno Park. In winter there is a special atmosphere here. The castle dusted with snow looks truly fabulous.

How New Year's Moscow is transformed

Starting in December, public utilities, lighting designers and designers begin work to decorate streets, squares and famous buildings. In the most crowded places of the capital, fairs, shining forest beauties, light compositions and ice sculptures appear.

The appearance of the city is changing before our eyes. Central highways, squares and public gardens begin to be buried in colored lights. Recreation areas and parks do not go unnoticed. Concert venues are set up there and skating rinks and other entertainment are organized.

Preparations for the holiday are carried out not only by city authorities, but also by entrepreneurs who have their own shops, cafes and restaurants. They do everything to make the coastal area look elegant and festive. To do this, bright electric garlands are hung on buildings and trees, and the establishments themselves are illuminated in an original way.

During the New Year holidays, the capital turns into a huge stage area. Music sounds everywhere, and folk groups and famous art masters perform on improvised stages. Theater groups and museums are not left out either. Various performances for children and adults are held in squares and squares, as well as in parks. You can often see exhibitions of folk crafts.

Open museums and exhibitions

Special emphasis is placed on the development of culture in Russia. This is reflected in the number of exhibitions that guests and residents of the capital can visit. Some of them can be accessed for free.

Free entry for guests is offered by the Architectural Complex “Provision Stores”, the Museum of Moscow Archeology on Manezhnaya Square, the Garden Ring Museum, the Museum of Russian Estate Culture “Estate of Princes Golitsyn Vlakhernskoye-Kuzminki”, the Museum of Heroes of the Soviet Union and Russia, the Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics, the Museum Lefortovo, Chambers of the old English court, State Museum of V.V. Mayakovsky, Zelenograd Museum, Fashion Museum, Museum and Park Complex "Northern Tushino".

Connoisseurs of literature and music have a unique opportunity to visit the following places for free: Museum of V.S. Vysotsky on Taganka, Memorial apartment A.S. Pushkin, House-Museum of Marina Tsvetaeva, Moscow Literary Museum of K.G. Paustovsky, Moscow State Museum named after. S.A. Yesenin, Memorial Museum of A.N. Scriabin, Museum of M.A. Bulgakov. Art galleries and art museums also open their doors to guests. You can get to exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art, the Museum of Naive Art, the Manege Central Exhibition Hall and many others.

This is a unique opportunity to get to know the history and culture of the country as closely as possible. And also to cultivate the child’s interest in high things.

Cultural program

During the holidays, all theaters and museums in Moscow will be open. For those who want to diversify their leisure time with a cultural program, the best time is the New Year holidays. Museums are preparing special exhibitions that will be of interest to visitors of any age. Thematic exhibitions will pleasantly surprise even regular visitors.

A New Year's ball will be held at the A.S. Pushkin Museum, where the whole family can have a pleasant time. To visit, you will need to prepare in advance and choose a festive outfit. The music museum always has a lot of interesting things to do, but on New Year's Eve, guests are treated to an unforgettable show. New Year's performances and performances will be held in museums named after. Tchaikovsky and Russian impressionism. The organizers are preparing not only an original exhibition, but also a rich program with master classes.

Christmas markets

Traditionally, throughout the winter, including December 31, January 1 and all Christmas holidays, you can come to Red Square and visit the GUM Fair. There are exhibitions of the best works of Russian magicians and tastings of various products. This is the first thing that comes to mind if you ask a local resident where to go for the New Year holidays in the center of the capital.

The gift fair from the Central House of Artists was created specifically for those who want to buy a memorable souvenir for themselves or pick up gifts for loved ones. The culture of buying New Year's gifts at fairs, despite the large assortment of goods in stores, is developing more and more every year. One of the oldest is the fair of the Central House of Artists. Last year it was held at Gostiny Dvor. Where the retail outlets with treasured gifts will now be located will become clear a little later. In the tents you can find goods for every taste. Here you will definitely be able to choose an original gift that the recipient will like. In addition, the goods sold here are original works of Russian artists. Each item is individual, because it is carefully created by hand. Don't forget to take home some sweets from this fair.

The New Year's Fair at VDNKh is an integral part of the New Year's program in Moscow. Here guests will find a fabulous design with illumination and original decor. At the fair, you can not only buy gifts for your loved ones, but also take part in entertainment and watch a cultural program for guests. Last year, puppet theater, jugglers, and folklore ensembles performed. Cheerful peddlers gave sweets to children who could recite a rhyme.

For those who are interested in fashion trends, it will be interesting to visit the fair-confusion on Flacon. Here you can find clothes from young designers, unique fragrances, designer accessories and much more. Even the treats at the fair highlight its theme. Guests can drink cocoa or mulled wine to warm up. Food and drinks are prepared according to original recipes and will definitely surprise you.

The Christmas Gift fair in Sokolniki will be held from December 22 to 28, 2021. The theme of the event is contained in its name. Guests of the fair will be immersed in the magical atmosphere of Christmas and will be reminded of the origins of the holiday. Here are presented the best works made by masters of Orthodox churches and monasteries. Each craft is imbued with the spirituality of the Russian people.

The organizers of the Frenchbazar fair tried to create the atmosphere of a European market on New Year's Eve. It is held on the territory of the Museum of Moscow. It not only presents works of art from French designers and culinary cuisine, but also organizes a cultural and educational program. Guests of the fair will become closely acquainted with the customs and culture of France and will be able to try real French croissants.

New Year on Red Square

Red Square remains the central place for New Year 2021 celebrations in the capital. It will host festive events starting from 22.00 until 02.00 on January 1. Father Frost and the Snow Maiden will congratulate the country, and after that they will be joined by Russian pop stars with a festive concert. In addition to celebrities, performances by children's and adult creative groups with dancing, singing, and round dances are planned. The artists will entertain and amuse the audience, give gifts and organize competitions. Guests can expect unusual theatrical scenes, figure skating and even a laser show.

The organizers of New Year's events held on Red Square annually maintain intrigue until New Year's Eve, so it is impossible to know the exact program. The names of the stars who will take part still remain a secret. Large screens will be installed to broadcast the concert so that all spectators can see what is happening on stage.

Closer to 12 o'clock at night, traditionally, the President of the Russian Federation will congratulate the people on the upcoming New Year, and after the festive chimes, volleys of New Year's fireworks will sound for 10-15 minutes. Then the fun will continue until 2 am. Anyone can come and have fun on Red Square on New Year's Eve, and for free.

If you want to be in the center of the action, then come to Red Square early. There will be metal detectors installed at the entrance, so you will have to stand in line.

Celebrations on Tverskaya

Folk festivals in the center of Moscow this year will be held from January 11 to 10. The Journey to Christmas festival will once again delight local residents and guests of the capital. The program will be varied as always. Everyone who walks along Tverskaya can attend performances, round dances, dances, competitions, concerts and much more. Festival participants delight people from 11:00 to 22:00 on weekdays and from 10:00 to 22:00 on weekends.

During the festivities on Tverskaya, the best creative groups from Moscow and other regions of Russia will present their performances to guests. The organizers again plan to install unique art objects on the street so that tourists can take many original photographs.

If you are tired from the busy program and are a little cold, then not far from the stages there are tents with delicious food and hot drinks. A walk along Tverskaya is one of the most interesting ideas of what to do during the New Year holidays.

Festive services on Christmas Day

Festive services on the night of January 6-7, 2021 will be held in all Moscow churches. Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' will perform the Christmas service in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. This holiday, along with Easter, is considered the main one in Christianity. On Christmas night, believers remember the gospel story of the birth of Jesus by the Virgin Mary near the city of Bethlehem. At Christmas, it is customary to sing carols and arrange nativity scenes (nurseries) at churches - small doll compositions representing the scene of the birth of a baby in a barn.

The largest skating rink in the country

Leisure time during the New Year holidays should be varied, so we advise you not only to visit museums and theaters for cultural education, but also to pay attention to active recreation. The best idea is a trip to VDNH to go ice skating on the largest skating rink in Europe.

On December 1, 2021, the skating rink was filled for the first time in the square around the Flower and Friendship of Peoples fountains. The length of the ice cover is 1.6 km.

One of the areas at the skating rink is designed specifically for the youngest visitors. Here it will be easy for them to learn to skate confidently. There is also a common space for skating and a corner for lovers. This zone is located near the Peoples' Friendship fountain.

A special atmosphere at the skating rink arises when dusk falls. Everything around is lit with lights, the ice reflects the light. This is how real magic is created. In the evening, the instructor conducts an ice dancing lesson and training. Visitors to the skating rink can always warm up in the pavilion or drink delicious hot mulled wine, which is sold on site. The cost of renting skates and admission depends on the day of the week and time of visit.

Ice slide rides

This year, as part of the Journey to Christmas festival, an ice slide is planned to open on Revolution Square in the second half of December. This New Year's entertainment in Moscow has won the love of capital residents and tourists over several years. People go tubing down a large ice slide (last year the height reached 8 m). The sculpture itself is decorated with beautiful carvings. Illuminating the entertainment slide transforms it into a real work of art.

The structure is made with a hipped slope so that crowds do not accumulate near the stairs and everyone can ride the slide. An entertainment program awaits children and adults here. Fairy-tale characters will not let you get bored.

Anyone can ride the slide for free. To have a snack during fun games, you can buy delicious food in the stalls nearby.

Fairs that you can visit for free

Most Christmas markets open as early as November. You can use them to buy whatever your heart desires, from Christmas tree decorations, food to expensive gifts for the New Year.

They have a truly fabulous atmosphere. The audience is entertained by numerous animators. On weekends you can see performances by folk groups and famous artists.

The most popular and visited fairs in Moscow:

Where to go for guests of the capital

Spending the New Year holidays in Moscow is the dream of most residents of the country. Muscovites share photos on social networks of the magical streets of Moscow before the New Year, causing delight among residents of other regions. Not only Russians, but also tourists from other countries want to come to the capital. Therefore, during the winter holidays you can meet a huge number of people of different nationalities on the streets here.

It is impossible to cover absolutely all the sights and attend the show programs that the organizers prepared for the holidays. But it’s worth paying attention to several places that a visitor to the capital cannot help but visit. Here he will get a lot of emotions and can take memorable photos to remember New Year's Moscow.

VDNH

Those who visited Moscow during the New Year holidays simply cannot help but come to VDNKh. Fun entertainment awaits park guests at every turn. I would like to pay special attention to decorating fishing rods, fountains, and buildings. This is a real New Year's fairy tale and you, walking through the park, can feel like its heroes.

You can spend the whole day at VDNKh and, without visiting all the interesting objects, come again. Firstly, a fair of New Year's gifts is open here, cheerful buffoons walk along the paths and give gifts to children, and creative groups perform. Secondly, this is where the largest skating rink in Russia is located. At other times of the year, you will not be able to get to it because it is located in the open air and operates only in the cold season. Thirdly, there is a huge park area. Don't miss the opportunity to walk through the winter forest.

Victory Museum

Important information:

The Victory Museum will not be open during the New Year holidays 2020-2021.

Before the New Year, the sights of the capital are radically transformed. When researching what to visit in Moscow for the New Year holidays, you would hardly think that children would also be interested in visiting the Victory Museum. Last year, the entertaining quest “Victory Tree” took place here in December. The plot of the game was the events of 1945, where young defenders of the homeland first erected the Victory Tree. The quest contained puzzles, codes, and traps. The participants felt like real heroes. At the end of the event, Father Frost presented gifts to the children. This year the Museum is also preparing something interesting for its visitors. In this format, you can not only entertain your child for the New Year, but also introduce him to the history of his homeland.

Moscow Kremlin and Red Square

Red Square is the most visited place in Moscow during the January holidays. This is not surprising, because there is a unique atmosphere here. Every year GUM is decorated with a huge number of lights. Everyone who came for a walk in the center of Moscow on New Year's Eve is in a hurry to take a photo against its background.

It is on Red Square that the country's main Christmas tree stands. On the night of December 31 to January 1, Muscovites and tourists come here to celebrate the New Year. The atmosphere here on New Year's Eve is amazing. Both adults and children dance in circles and congratulate each other on the holiday. Confetti from firecrackers and streams of champagne fly into the air.

During the day in December and January you can go ice skating on Red Square. A skating rink is being built here, where from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. everyone can skate for free. After 16:00 an adult ticket costs 400 rubles, and a child ticket costs 200 rubles.

The Kremlin is beautiful both outside and inside. Of course, the main purpose of visiting the Kremlin at the end of December is the famous Kremlin Christmas tree.

Moscow Planetarium

You won’t see a show like this here on New Year’s anywhere else. Last year, the Moscow Planetarium hosted the New Year's Toy Story program. Guests of any age category were delighted with this performance. Toy Story took place on the main stage of the planetarium, but the actions of the actors were duplicated on screens above the heads of the audience. Visitors were also able to witness a full-dome projection and find themselves inside a meteor shower. Every time a star fell, guests could make their most cherished wishes.

Izmailovo Kremlin

This place is often underestimated by tourists. But this is a “piece” of pre-Petrine Moscow in a modern metropolis. There is a huge amount of entertainment located on one territory. During the New Year holidays, adults and children can attend various master classes, creating gifts for loved ones with their own hands. You will have the opportunity to create masterpieces in an amazing environment. Around the walls of an extraordinary palace. Many people associate this architectural monument with a gingerbread house. Bright walls make for great photos.

Anyone can enter the complex for free. Museums and workshops are available for visiting.

Where to go for New Year 2019-2020 with children

Moscow is a leader not only among Russian cities, but also among Western ones in terms of organizing holiday festivities. People living in remote regions specially come here with their entire families to have fun and give their children a happy childhood.

Since the holidays are starting for the little ones, there will be an opportunity to show them something new that will leave an impression for a long time.

Inexpensive entertainment

You don’t have to pay exorbitant amounts of money to have a fun holiday in the capital on New Year’s Day. Take your child to a children's show at the theater; during the New Year, productions are held on all stages: “The Nutcracker”, “The Twelve Months”, “The Snow Queen”, “The Little Prince”, “The Town Musicians of Bremen”, “The Adventures of Pinocchio”, “Mowgli” and others. Ticket prices start from 400 rubles. Visit with children:

• scientific Christmas tree of Moscow State University. Vivid emotions will be guaranteed, and children will think about their future profession. The program includes chemical experiments with freezing, experiments with the participation of the public, and the presenters will distribute gifts and personalized certificates of initiation into young scientists. Price – 1000-1500 rubles, child’s age – from 5 to 14 years;
• show at Moskvarium. A phenomenal water show with dolphins, killer whales and other sea inhabitants is planned there. Visit the Jaws exhibit, which features accurate projections of ancient marine life. A lot of impressions are guaranteed! You can take part in quests and swim with cute dolphins. If you are hungry, you can have lunch at the Narnia cafe. The price per ticket is from 500 rubles and above. "Moskvarium" is located on the territory of VDNKh;
• New Year's ball at the A.S. Museum Pushkin. If you have ready-made carnival costumes, then dress up and take part in the ball. For children and adults, the museum has planned an interesting, rich program with a New Year's performance and competitions;
• "Crocus City Hall". Crocus annually holds winter performances for children of various age categories. Every day, from December 22 to January 7, various events are held here that will take your breath away. The price depends on the program and starts from 590 rubles.

What is New Year without a Christmas tree? Be sure to go to the show with your child; the main events will take place in the capital’s circuses, the Grand Kremlin Palace, and the Cathedral of Christ the Savior:

• ice Christmas tree in Luzhniki and Olimpiyskiy with a show program, price from 500 to 2500 rubles;
• capital Christmas tree in the Kremlin Palace, price 2200 rubles;
• Christmas tree in the column hall of the House of Unions, ticket price 2000 rubles.

Take your kids to the theater, they also congratulate Father Frost and the Snow Maiden and dance around the Christmas tree. The price for the event is from 100 to 1500 rubles. For inquisitive children, choose more interesting entertainment, for example, visit the exhibition hall in Sokolniki dedicated to astronautics. The cost of a child ticket is 250 rubles.

Free activities for the whole family

If you are saving or don't have money, don't be upset, this is not a reason to be sad. There are plenty of free events in the capital that don't require a ticket, which means you can attend them for free. Go to GUM, see how beautifully the organizers decorated the windows, take a camera to take pictures of the children.

Another bright event with a New Year's spirit is taking place at the Central House of Artists. Admire the souvenirs and handicrafts of folk craftsmen; you can buy an unusual gift for a symbolic price. Both adults and children will enjoy the paintings, decorative toys, photographs, installations, sculptures; emotions will flow over the edge. There will even be an opportunity to take part in master classes and learn something new.