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This year is gradually coming to an end and therefore the question increasingly arises: where to go inexpensively for the New Year 2018? For you, we have selected a list of the most popular destinations both in Russia and abroad. The article presents both countries where you can relax inexpensively for the New Year 2018, and countries where the cost of travel cannot be called cheap. In any case, you can choose the best option for your pocket. For all destinations, the cost of air tickets and hotels for independent travelers, as well as the cost of tours for New Year's dates (where tours are sold) are indicated. The article is divided into 3 parts, depending on the direction: Attention! For hotels, the average price for a double room is indicated for the period from December 28 to January 3. The cost of tours is indicated for two people, air tickets - for one (round trip). A flight from Moscow was considered. All prices are current at the time of publication.

Where to go for New Year 2018 in Europe

The best place to see traditional Christmas and New Year celebrations is Europe. Christmas markets are held everywhere here, and the streets and shop windows are decorated with garlands. All this creates an unforgettable atmosphere for the New Year holidays.

Finland

For all lovers of fairy tales, Finland will be the best place to celebrate the New Year in 2018, because this is where the birthplace of Santa Claus is located. In the pre-New Year period, it is quite frosty here (-15 C) and quite a lot of snow falls. You can devote your New Year's holidays to skiing and snowmobiling, and also visit the famous Lapland with its northern lights and the Joulupukki residence. Flights. Prices for flights from Moscow to Helsinki start from 8,700 rubles. in both directions on December 26. The closer to the New Year, the more expensive the prices become. Hotels. Three-star hotels in Helsinki cost from 5,000 rubles. per night, at this price there are options in the city center.

Czech

The Czech Republic is a great place to celebrate the New Year 2018 inexpensively, because prices here are an order of magnitude lower than in other European countries. The main folk festivities take place on the Old Town Square in Prague, where the main Christmas tree of the country is installed. There are many stalls selling traditional food and drinks. You should definitely try the trdelniki and mulled wine. Tours to Prague for 7 nights including the New Year itself can be purchased from only 65 thousand rubles. Flights. Prices for tickets from Moscow to Prague start from 16,500 rubles. in both directions on December 26. The closer to the New Year, the more expensive the prices become. Hotels. Prices for a room in a three-star hotel start from 8,300 rubles.

Cyprus

If you want to celebrate the New Year 2018 inexpensively and warmly, then Cyprus would be an excellent option. At this time of year, daytime temperatures remain at +15...+20°C. In large cities, the Christmas tree is decorated and various performances are held, but New Year in Cyprus is a family holiday, so late at night the streets become a bit crowded. Tours to Cyprus during the New Year holidays in 2018 for 7 nights cost from 58 thousand rubles. Flights. Prices for flights from Moscow to Larnaca start from 17,000 rubles. in both directions on December 26. The closer to the New Year, the more expensive the prices become. Hotels. You can stay in a two-star hotel in Larnaca for only 2,000 rubles. and higher.

Germany

An excellent option for spending the New Year in Europe is Germany. Here holidays are celebrated on a grand scale, especially in large cities - Berlin, Munich, Cologne and Nuremberg. Colorful Christmas markets are held on the streets: everything around is decorated with garlands, fun and the smells of traditional German sweets, sausages and mulled wine can be heard from everywhere. All this creates a great New Year's mood! Flights. The cost of a flight from Moscow to Berlin starts from 12,000 rubles. in both directions on December 26. The closer to the New Year, the more expensive the prices become. A flight to Munich will cost about the same. Hotels. A room in a three-star hotel in Berlin will cost you at least 6,000 rubles. In Munich, prices are cheaper and start from 4,000 rubles.

Montenegro

Another great option where you can celebrate the New Year 2018 inexpensively is Montenegro, in particular the cities of Budva, Podgorica and the ski resorts in Kolasin and Zabljak. Locals typically celebrate midnight with their families and then go out and continue the festivities with fireworks and performances. Price tours to Montenegro for the New Year holidays for 7 nights starts from 80 thousand rubles. Flights. Prices for flights from Moscow to Tivat start from 17,000 rubles. round trip on December 26th. The closer to the New Year, the more expensive the prices become. Hotels. You can rent an inexpensive hotel in Podgorica for 2,000 rubles. In Tivat, prices start from 3,500 rubles.

Greece

New Year celebrations in Greece are very similar to Cyprus. First, everyone celebrates with family and in the main squares, and then young people go to clubs to celebrate. The weather during the New Year holidays is quite warm +12...+15°С. Price tours to Greece for the Christmas and New Year holidays for 7 nights starts from 60 thousand rubles. Flights. Prices for flights from Moscow to Athens start from p. rubles back and forth on December 26. Later prices become more expensive. Hotels. There are very cheap hotels in Athens where you can stay for only 1,200 rubles. You can choose a slightly better and more expensive option, but the prices are still low.

Italy

Italy will give you unforgettable New Year holidays, because local residents celebrate them on a grand scale. Fairs and concerts are held everywhere, emotional Italian conversations and joyful children's laughter are heard. The weather in Rome is quite warm, around +10°C, and the trip itself will cost you relatively little. To celebrate the holiday, tourists mainly choose Milan, Venice and Rome. Buy tour You can travel to Italy very inexpensively. For example, a trip to Rimini for 7 nights will cost 60 thousand rubles. Flights. Prices for flights from Moscow to Rome start from 18,000 rubles. round trip on December 26th. Later prices become more expensive. You can fly to Milan for 10,000 rubles, and to Venice for 15,000 rubles. Hotels. You can rent a hotel in Rome for 2500-3000 rubles; in Milan prices start from 3000 rubles.

France

Where else if not to the most romantic city in Europe to go for the New Year? Paris becomes even more beautiful on New Year's holidays - illuminations are everywhere, and the aroma of roasted chestnuts and hot wine wafts from the Christmas markets. The main festivities take place on the Champs Elysees and in the Défense quarter. Even though the trip may cost a pretty penny, the unforgettable emotions you get will last a lifetime. Tour to Paris for 5 nights can be purchased for 75 thousand rubles. Flights. Prices for flights from Moscow to Paris start from 18,000 rubles. round trip on December 26th. Later prices become more expensive. Hotels. You can rent a hotel in Paris for 3,000 rubles or more.

Türkiye

You can have a good New Year's holiday at the favorite resorts of Russian tourists - Antalya, Alanya, Kemer. New Year is not celebrated here as such - it is a holiday only for tourists. But, nevertheless, the streets are beautifully decorated, and hotels, restaurants and clubs offer an extensive entertainment program. Also, winter is a great time to visit the sights of Istanbul. Weekly tour from 12/28/17 to resorts in Turkey will cost 50 thousand rubles for two, if you take a tour a day earlier, then prices become significantly lower and start from 22 thousand rubles. Flights. Prices for flights Moscow-Istanbul start from 11,000 rubles. round trip on December 26th. Later prices become more expensive. Hotels. You can rent a hotel in Istanbul for 1,200 rubles or more. In Antalya it is even cheaper - from 700 rubles.

Latvia

What could look even more fabulous than ancient Riga, decorated with numerous garlands and its main square with an elegant tree and a Christmas market. Celebrations are celebrated as widely as in Western Europe, but the prices are much lower. Price tour to Latvia for the New Year holidays for 5 nights starts from 54 thousand rubles. Flights. To fly from Moscow to Riga and back on December 26, you will have to pay about 12 thousand rubles. Later prices become more expensive. Hotels. A room in an inexpensive hotel in Riga will cost approximately 2500-3000 rubles and more.

Great Britain

As a rule, Christmas and New Year are celebrated throughout the UK, but for the best experiences you should go to London. On New Year's holidays, streets and shop windows are decorated with garlands throughout the city, fairs open and Christmas songs are heard. At midnight, the chimes of Big Ben strike 12 times and fireworks are set off over the Thames. Flights. Prices for flights Moscow-London start from 18,000 rubles. in both directions on December 26. Later prices become more expensive. Hotels. Hotel prices in London start from 2,500 rubles.

Where to go for New Year 2018 in Russia

If you want to spend the New Year inexpensively or simply don’t want to fly far, then of course the best option would be to spend the New Year holidays in Russia. After all, in our homeland there are many good places to celebrate the holidays.

Saint Petersburg

People in the northern capital love the New Year very much and celebrate it on a grand scale. The streets and shop windows are decorated with New Year's toys and garlands, a grand concert is held on Palace Square, which ends with fireworks, and citizens walk along Nevsky Prospect all night. Flights. You can fly from Moscow to St. Petersburg on New Year's Eve for 5,500-6,000 rubles. Hotels. You can book a room in an inexpensive hotel for only 1,200 rubles. A room in a four-star hotel will not cost much more, from 2800 rubles.

Sochi

For lovers of active recreation, the best option for celebrating the New Year will be the ski resorts of Sochi - Krasnaya Polyana and Rosa Khutor. The holiday itself can be celebrated in the city's restaurants, and the New Year holidays can be spent skiing and snowboarding. Price vouchers in Sochi on New Year's dates starts from 36,000 rubles for 7 nights. Flights. A flight from Moscow to Sochi will cost 6,000 rubles on December 26, 8,000-8,500 rubles on December 27-28. Hotels. Prices for inexpensive hotels in Sochi start from 1000 rubles per night. Hotels with 4 stars from 3000 rubles.

Karelia

An excellent option for celebrating the New Year in Russia is Karelia. This region is located on the border with Finland and is very similar to this northern country. Here you can have a great holiday in the city or rent a house in the region, and during the New Year holidays you can engage in winter sports and enjoy the nature of this northern region. Flights. A flight from Moscow to Petrozavodsk will cost 11,000 rubles. on December 27th. Later prices become more expensive. Hotels. You can rent a room in a good hotel in Petrozavodsk for 2,000 rubles or more.

Kazan

A good place to celebrate the New Year and subsequent holidays is Kazan. The city boasts a long history, beautiful architecture and many attractions. Flights. A flight from Moscow to Kazan will cost 5,300 rubles. on December 27th. Later the prices become a little more expensive. Hotels. The cost of a room in an inexpensive hotel in Kazan starts from 1000 rubles. A 4-star hotel will cost 4,500 rubles and more.

Where to go for New Year 2018 at sea

If you are tired of snow and cold, then the best option to celebrate the New Year 2018 will be warm countries, where during the New Year holidays you can swim in the sea and sunbathe on the beach. In most of the countries presented below, winter is the height of the tourist season.

Thailand

Thailand is the most popular Asian country for Russian tourists. You can celebrate the New Year well both in the popular resorts of Phuket and Pattaya, and in the capital, Bangkok. In Bangkok, the main place for celebrations is the square in front of the Central World shopping center, where thousands of people gather and count down to the new year. Tour for 7 nights from December 26 can be purchased for 90,000 rubles. The closer to the New Year, the more expensive it is. Flights. The Moscow-Bangkok flight for the New Year holidays is very expensive - from 50,000 rubles, so it’s cheaper to take a ticket. Hotels. A room in a three-star hotel can be rented for only 700 rubles or more.

Vietnam

Where to go for New Year 2018 at sea inexpensively? Of course, Vietnam, the cost of living and prices here are much lower. The best place to celebrate the New Year will be the south of the country - the resorts of Phan Thiet, Mui Ne and Phu Quoc Island. Dominican Republic Tour If you want to celebrate the New Year in an expensive and fun way, then the Dominican Republic will be the best option. The New Year is celebrated here with fireworks, dancing and beach parties. This is a holiday you definitely won’t forget! Price tour"All inclusive" for 7 nights starts from 150 thousand rubles. Flights. A flight from Moscow to Punta Cana will cost you from 80,000 rubles, and to the capital Santo Domingo about the same. Based on the cost of the flight, it is more profitable to take vouchers. Hotels. Hotels in the Dominican Republic are quite expensive - in Punta Cana prices start at 3,500 rubles per night, in Santo Domingo from 1,500 rubles.

Cuba

Another excellent, but quite expensive option for celebrating the New Year at sea is Cuba. The most popular places among tourists are the capital Havana and the resorts Varadero and Trinidad. Cuba, in addition to beautiful beaches and warm seas, has an interesting history, so you won’t be bored spending your New Year’s holidays here. Price tour for 7 nights starts from 150 thousand rubles. Flights. Tickets to Havana for the New Year holidays are incredibly expensive - from 85,000 rubles, so it’s worth thinking about purchasing a tour. Hotels. You can rent a room in an inexpensive hotel in Havana from 2,700 rubles per night.
We hope the article was useful to you and you will have an unforgettable New Year's holiday!

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It would seem that there is plenty of time before the New Year holidays. In fact, autumn will fly by quickly, and very soon the most pressing question will be “Where to spend the holidays?” For those who prefer to plan their vacation in advance, we have collected the best holiday destinations for every taste and budget.

Up to 15 thousand rubles

Berlin, Germany

A gala ball in a medieval castle or non-stop bar-hopping, international folk festivals or a Michelin-starred dinner - in Berlin it is possible to combine several New Year's scenarios at once. Regardless of how you ultimately decide to spend your holiday, improvising in the German capital is possible and necessary. The same with the menu: baked carp, an endless variety of meat snacks, aromatic cheeses, as well as beer, punch, punch and a little champagne at the stroke of midnight - Berlin can be called the intersection of a wide variety of gastronomic tastes.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Berlin during the New Year holidays is from 14.3 thousand rubles.

2.2 thousand rubles. per night

Poland

If you want to celebrate the New Year in compliance with the main traditions, but in new scenery, go to Warsaw. In addition to the usual fun in the main square of the city and volleys of fireworks, a European fair, hot spicy wine and the Polish festive “pernik” will be added. A couple of hours before midnight, join the company of locals and tourists on Palace Square. Toss a couple of zlotys to the street musicians and take a seat closer to the tree, and when the clock strikes 12 times, try to shout “Szczęśliwego nowego roku” as loudly as possible. On the first day of the year, conquer a couple of slopes or go on excursions around Wroclaw and Krakow. In the latter, do not miss the opportunity to visit the restaurant of the Copernicus Hotel.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Warsaw during the New Year holidays is from 14 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room at a 3* hotel is from 1.3 thousand rubles.per night

Tbilisi, Georgia

In Tbilisi, one type of lace facades, carefully decorated with Soviet garlands, is enough to create a festive mood. And the aromas of satsivi and khachapuri will finally drive away pre-New Year fatigue. You can spend the main night as your heart desires - if you are not afraid of the thunder of firecrackers and love reckless fun, go with the Tiflis youth to Rustaveli Avenue. And if you prefer to celebrate at the table, then choose any restaurant you like. True, the feast will only be formal at first - Georgians love and know how to have fun. You definitely can’t get away with one night in Tbilisi: feasting on spicy dishes, making long toasts and dancing is customary here from December 31 to January 2. So, if you have the strength to do so, you will be able to explore the treasures of Georgia only from the 3rd. Another day can be spent on thoughtful relaxation with a visit to the famous sulfur baths of Abanotubani.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Tbilisi during the New Year holidays is from 15 thousand rubles.

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Petrozavodsk, Russia

Karelia is an unobvious and very wintry destination for those who prefer to receive congratulations in their native language. Celebrate the holiday the way they did a couple of centuries ago on Kizhi Island or go for a walk around Petrozavodsk itself. Warm up in cozy restaurants and try hearty sweet pies, without which they cannot imagine the New Year in Karelia. On the first day of 2018, you can stroll along the embankment of Lake Onega, and if you come with children, then check out a couple of fabulous museums. For example, to the “Doll House” or the maritime museum of the “Polar Odyssey” club. The holiday program should also include a sleigh ride drawn by huskies through the northern forests and a visit to Pakkaina, the younger brother of Santa Claus.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Petrozavodsk during the New Year holidays is from 8.2 thousand rubles.

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Almaty, Kazakhstan

It’s best to watch how the old capital of Kazakhstan opens up to the sound of the chimes from the top of Kok-Tyube. You can book a table at a local restaurant, or you can grab champagne and snacks and celebrate midnight under the starry sky. However, downstairs, in the center of Almaty, you won’t get bored either: there are parties in spacious bars, and young people dancing right on the street who are having fun for several more days. If you prefer to spend your holidays in a more relaxed mode, go skiing in Shymbulak or ice skating at the world's largest high-mountain skating rink, Medeu. And don’t forget to take time and admire the Big Almaty Lake - one of the most stunning man-made attractions in the country.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Almaty during the New Year holidays is from 9.3 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room at a 3* hotel is from 1 thousand rubles.per night

Up to 30 thousand rubles

Rome, Italy

In Rome, it is not customary to celebrate the New Year with volleys of fireworks and folk festivities. This is a bohemian party in Trastevere, prosecco and conversations with charming Italians. The main thing here is not to stay in one place for a long time. Accept compliments from friendly interlocutors with gratitude and do not count the establishments you go to. In the morning, take a walk along the Tiber embankment, flooded with the warm light of old lanterns. On January 1, not a single establishment will be open, and this day can be devoted to walking around the half-empty city, getting acquainted with architectural monuments and just relaxing. Starting from the second day of the year, you can safely immerse yourself in the cultural program. Don’t ignore advertisements for concerts and performances - in Rome they can be either very expensive or free, but they will definitely decorate the rest of your vacation.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Rome during the New Year holidays is from 17.3 thousand rubles.

Cost of living in a double room at a 3* hotel - from 2.1 thousand rubles. per night

Tel Aviv, Israel

Tel Aviv is the city where you can both hide from the New Year and celebrate it the loudest. There are no public festivities on the streets on a holiday night, but at the same time life is in full swing in bars and clubs, where noisy parties and colorful performances are held. In this regard, Tel Aviv offers a very wide choice - from an expensive dinner at the Azrieli Tower to dancing on the beach. By the way, the water in the sea will be warm enough to swim in the morning.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Tel Aviv during the New Year holidays is from 16.7 thousand rubles.

Cost of living in a double room at a 3* hotel - from 2.6 thousand rubles. per night

Salzburg, Austria

New Year's Eve in Salzburg is a classic winter holiday. Shimmering braids of garlands, clusters of Christmas tree decorations and pine wreaths have been decorating the city since the beginning of December, and in any of its alleys you can feel like you are in a medieval Austrian fairy tale. Domplatz and Residenzplatz squares host some of the best holiday markets in Europe. And it’s not only about the antique jewelry, fragrant pretzels and sweet mulled wine, but also about the feeling of privacy that appears among the high mountains. On New Year's Eve, buy sparklers in one of the fair houses and celebrate midnight with the city residents to the ringing of the bells of Salzburg Cathedral. The next two days are more than enough to walk around the length and breadth of the historical city center, and after that you can go to one of the ski resorts nearby.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Salzburg during the New Year holidays is from 22.2 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room at a 3* hotel is from 4.3 thousand rubles.per night

Casablanca, Morocco

The center of nightlife in the city is the Corniche. This is where you should look for a suitable venue for a celebration and meet travelers from all over the world. For New Year's gifts, go to the Habbous quarter - here you can find bright grandma's slippers, famous Moroccan lanterns, and colorful mountains of fragrant spices. Stroll the streets of the Medina, explore the Hassan Mosque, and then explore the capital Rabat and imperial Meknes.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Casablanca during the New Year holidays is from 21.7 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room at a 3* hotel is from 1.4 thousand rubles.per night

Athens, Greece

What’s unusual about a New Year’s trip to Athens is that in the Greek capital the holiday is called St. Basil’s Day. It differs from our usual holiday mainly in that the main character here is not Father Frost or Santa, but actually Saint Basil. Head to Syntagma Square and join the crowded Sirtaki round dance under colorful fireworks. When midnight comes, break a large pomegranate against a stone wall for luck, and in the morning hurry to the nearest bakery to try a lush vasilopita. If you're lucky, a good-natured neighbor will treat you to a traditional New Year's pie - in this case, chew the dessert more carefully: the Greeks like to put a coin in the dough (also for good luck).

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Athens during the New Year holidays is from 21.2 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room at a 3* hotel is from 1.7 thousand rubles.per night

Up to 50 thousand rubles.

Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong's New Year's fireworks display is one of the most spectacular in the world, so arrive early to Golden Bauhinia Square for the best seats. And if you don’t want to push other crowds of tourists with your elbows, then move to the embankment of the Tsim Sha Tsai district to watch performances of the Cantonese Opera, stroll along the local Walk of Fame and try the whole variety of Hong Kong street food. It is worth returning here in the following days - every day at 8 pm the famous “Symphony of Lights”, the largest permanent light show, takes place on the embankment.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Hong Kong during the New Year holidays is from 40.9 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room at a 3* hotel is from 2.6 thousand rubles.per night

Reykjavik, Iceland

Local residents believe: the louder you celebrate the holiday, the happier it will be. There is really a lot of noise here: music and songs do not subside until the morning. Every New Year, the main city square becomes the epicenter of general fun: a large bonfire is lit here, which acts both as a Christmas tree and as a powerful heater. After a few hours, the fireworks will stop, but the sky will not darken, but will only become more beautiful thanks to the magnificent northern lights - a sight that is worth the long journey to Reykjavik.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Reykjavik during the New Year holidays is from 29.1 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room at a 3* hotel is from 4.7 thousand rubles.per night

New York, USA

The city that never sleeps begins to prepare for the winter holidays about two months in advance and by the end of December it is transformed beyond recognition, sparkling and shimmering with millions of light bulbs and garlands. If you don't want to crowd Times Square, head to the skating rink in Central Park or Gotham Hall (for those with children). However, it will be enough to just stroll along the noisy avenues.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to New York during the New Year holidays is from 34.1 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room at a 3* hotel is from 4.6 thousand rubles.per night

Goa, India

Early January marks the season for the perfect beach holiday in South Asia. Although the smallest state of India is a very popular destination at any time of the year, and this is more than deserved. For a noisy party, move to Anjuna - here they celebrate the New Year right on the seashore. After getting some sleep, on the first day of the year, rent a scooter and go on a New Year’s trip to the beautiful beaches nearby. Don't forget to check out the local historic flea market, Fleamarket, for gifts - look for tye-dye clothing and weird handmade souvenirs, and don't be shy about haggling!

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Goa during the New Year holidays is from 46.8 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room at a 3* hotel is from 5.2 thousand rubles.per night

Dubai

On New Year's Eve, the Burj Khalifa tower becomes the epicenter of the fireworks display, which makes the entire city roar with celebration. If you don't want to crowd the square in front of the skyscraper, make reservations at nearby restaurants or buy a ticket to a party on a ship - both will need to be planned in advance. And for those who don’t want to spend a lot, there is always a free beach in the Jumeirah area. Stock up on food and drinks and get here early to get good seats. If all this is too trivial, then think about the New Year's camel safari. Afterwards, you can go on holiday shopping, which will delight you with big discounts.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Dubai during the New Year holidays is from 22.8 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room at a 3* hotel is from 3.5 thousand rubles.per night

The material was prepared in collaboration with the travel service Momondo and Irina Ryabovol, official representativeMomondo in Russia

If you have not yet decided where to go for the New Year 2019-2020, it’s time to decide.
To celebrate the New Year at sea in warm countries, it is better to buy air tickets or tours in advance - in the summer, or at least in the fall. If it turns out that it didn’t work out in advance, don’t despair. It’s also possible to buy a last-minute tour at an attractive price, and we’ll tell you how.

Where to go for New Year 2020?

Where to go for the New Year inexpensively by the sea? Today's selection of the most interesting countries and options where you can spend the past 2019 and celebrate the new 2020.

It is no secret that the highest prices for air tickets and tour packages are set specifically for the New Year holidays. That is, you can only buy a trip or airline ticket on a budget in advance, at least 4-5 months before the holiday. If you have not yet figured out where and how to celebrate the New Year, there is still time, but we advise you to hurry up.

The closer to December 31st, the higher the prices. This is due to the fact that most tourists buy air tickets, hotels and tours in advance, since the vacation schedule for the new year is known and approved.

If your budget is limited and you want to celebrate the New Year in an interesting and fun way in a warm country - in our selection you will find all the best offers at low prices, which already include the costs of transfer, accommodation and flights.
The selection includes countries where you can celebrate the New Year on a budget and more expensive options, so that everyone can find something for themselves and be satisfied with the choice.

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Every year, more than 300,000 Russian tourists buy travel packages online on Travelata and LevelTravel because they want to save valuable time and money.

One of the most inexpensive and popular destinations for Russian tourists for the New Year is Thailand.

On a convenient chart you can see the dates with the lowest price per tour:

On average, the cost of a tour to Thailand for the New Year for two costs from 80,000 rubles and the closer to the New Year holidays, the higher the price.

Sometimes, it is cheaper to buy air tickets and book a hotel or apartment yourself, compare prices for tours with prices for round-trip air tickets.

If you are determined to celebrate the New Year 2020 on the shores of the Gulf of Thailand in Pattaya, and want to save money, take a tour package to the Ambassador Hotel.

Besides the fact that the Ambassador itself is a good hotel on the seashore with a huge territory, restaurants, recreation areas and a playground for children, few people know that this is where they spend a luxurious New Year’s Eve.

A buffet is arranged for the guests, a magnificent fireworks display in the form of all sorts of figures thunders, popular music plays, the Snow Maiden and Santa Claus come to visit the tourists, and Thai artists perform all night, singing and dancing beautifully.
New Year's celebrations in hotels are not included in the price of the package, but the Ambassador charges less for admission than other hotels, only $100 per person.
For example, at the Royal Cliff Hotel, the cost of the New Year's performance for hotel guests starts at $300 and the event is mandatory for everyone.

A visa to Thailand is not required; upon entry, tourists are given a free stamp for a month.

The weather in Pattaya is great for the New Year. Sunny, +30, the sea warms up to 27-28 degrees. December is high season in Thailand, with little chance of rain, a great way to spend the New Year holidays.
From Moscow to Bangkok, a direct flight takes 8.5-9 hours.

New Year 2020 in India

The whisper of the warm waves of the Arabian Sea, a light breeze, the spicy smell of curry and crazy sunsets.
Hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world flock to Goa for the New Year, because this is one of the cheapest countries where you can celebrate the New Year in the warmth and by the sea.

If you want to plunge into the festive atmosphere of eternal summer, celebrate Catholic Christmas in India (which, thanks to Western tourists, is celebrated here on a huge scale), and celebrate the New Year itself in snowy Russia, then in this case you can save at least 30,000- 40,000 rubles for two.

Prices for tour packages with New Year's Eve in Goa for 7 nights start from 82,000 rubles for two.

For this money you can find modest but pleasant hotels near the beach.

Well, Goa itself is famous for the fact that none of the tourists stay in the hotel.
In India you need to walk a lot, soak up the atmosphere, communicate and meet new interesting people, swim a lot, eat spicy food, ride a bike and come back completely different, renewed, smiling and charged with positivity.

Attention! A visa is required for India. You can get an e-visa, it's quick and easy. It takes 2-3 days, but upon arrival you will still have to stand in line for fingerprints.
(the cost of an electronic visa to Goa is $65).
If you have time, the second option is a paper visa. It costs less ($45) and upon arrival you can immediately go to the sea.

New Year in Vietnam 2020 – reviews from tourists

Continuing to select last-minute tours for the New Year 2020 to Asia, it is difficult to forget about Vietnam. One of the most popular destinations among our tourists and it’s clear why.
Celebrating the New Year in Vietnam can be fun, interesting and not too expensive.

The weather in Vietnam is beautiful in December. Both young people come here to surf, and families with children because it’s beautiful and tasty, warm and sunny, and even older tourists also love Vietnam.

The Tien Dat Muine Resort in Vietnam's Phan Thiet is a hotel with an excellent rating, offering the best prices for 8 nights with New Year's Eve for 149,242 rubles for two.

A ticket to an excellent hotel with a high rating, for 8 nights with a direct Aeroflot flight and everything else, can be bought for 149,242 rubles for two. From December 30 to January 7.
Reviews from tourists about this hotel are as follows: “an excellent beach, there is a children’s playground, the first line of the sea, and also great piranha fishing.” “Food – 5 out of 5.
The accommodation and the hotel itself are also 5 points.” “Chic hotel, buffet, pools open 24 hours a day! Good infrastructure nearby."

This hotel is located next to the beach in the resort town of Phan Thiet. Here the sea is warm, the food is tasty and inexpensive, there is something to see and bring home memories of a magical New Year's Eve under a palm tree.

New Year in the Dominican Republic 2020 – reviews from tourists

If winter is not a joy for you, but your financial capabilities allow you to arrange a paradise holiday, welcome to the Dominican Republic.
Punta Cana hotels are in constant demand among those who like to swim in the turquoise waves of the Atlantic Ocean and lie in silence on the snow-white sand.

You can fly to the Dominican Republic on a direct Air France flight from Moscow. The direct flight lasts 12 hours, but it will be a surprise for smokers that even at the airport upon arrival you can smoke and, in general, you can smoke legally everywhere.

You can celebrate New Year 2020 in the Dominican Republic for 268,000 rubles for two, at the luxurious Riu Naiboa hotel. The trip will last 7 nights, from December 30 to January 6.
The hotel has rooms for newlyweds, great food, excellent animation.

Reviews from tourists about the Riu Naiboa hotel are as follows: “The hotel is amazing, in the mornings a free shuttle takes you to Palma Real and San Juan, where you can wander around the shopping center and supermarkets, buy gifts and souvenirs at normal prices. Therefore, we do not recommend buying anything in souvenir shop at the hotel.

“I want to come back here again and again. The hotel is impeccable, we were on our honeymoon, we loved everything!”

“Foam parties at Riu Naiboa are great! The animators work 1000 percent, we never got bored the whole trip. There are bars and restaurants nearby, so the holiday was a success.”

Advice!
If you return from the Dominican Republic before the New Year, you can save up to 100,000 rubles for two.

Do not forget that according to the law of R.F. Everyone traveling abroad needs travel health insurance with coverage of at least 35,000 euros.
Sometimes, insurance is already included in the price of the tour, but as a rule, such insurances come with a deductible (mandatory payment for each visit) and cover almost nothing if medical care is actually needed.
So when going on vacation, especially with children and older people, make sure to take out insurance yourself, especially since its price for a week is cheaper than dinner in a cafe, but can significantly save money on the trip, since medicine is expensive abroad.
The most convenient way to select insurance is on the website, where you can compare 16 options for the most profitable and popular insurance. Registration takes a couple of minutes, the completed policy is sent by mail, all you have to do is print it out. Celebrate the New Year 2020 in Turkey? Why not. Turkey is the only country on the Russian tourism market that can offer the best combination of price and quality for an inexpensive holiday.

Another advantage is a short direct flight to Turkey, the fact that in Turkish hotels they provide excellent food even in winter, you can go on holiday with children without fear, and most importantly, a tour package even at the busiest and most expensive time, on the New Year, will cost the same as a holiday in a Soviet sanatorium in Russia.

In December-January, of course, you can’t swim in the sea in Turkey, but there are no frosts like in Russia. Pleasant climate, sea air saturated with the smell of pine and spruce trees, the opportunity to change your surroundings for little money and return home rested.
So Türkiye is a great choice for the New Year!

A visa to Turkey is not required.

Prices for New Year 2020 tour packages to Turkey start from 32,000 rubles for two. This price already includes everything: round-trip flight with all fees, insurance, meals and transfer.

If you don’t know which resort in Turkey to choose, we recommend reading the detailed article:

For example, an excellent hotel in Side for 35,000 rubles for two
You can celebrate the New Year by the sea in the cozy Palmi Garden hotel in Side. Total for ($550) - 35,000 rubles for two.

New Year's Eve 2020 in Crimea and Krasnodar Territory

If for some reason you are not going to go abroad, you can celebrate the New Year 2020 in a fun and eventful way in Russia.

Crimea offers a lot of holiday homes and boarding houses with an interesting New Year's program, especially since the level of hotels, the number of services provided and their prices are beginning to approach adequate.

When choosing a tour package for the New Year to Crimea, pay attention to the Vesely Hotey hotel in Gurzuf.

Beautiful views of the sea and mountains, excellent reviews from guests who have been there, why not?

There is nothing left until the New Year. It's time to ask yourself where to go for the New Year holidays in 2020, so that the impressions remain the most positive.

Therefore, we have prepared several options at once - across Russia and to Europe, at sea and in the Moscow region. For every taste and budget. Here are 15 places to go inexpensively for the New Year holidays in 2020. Prices are based on traveling as a couple.

Where to go for New Year 2020 in Russia

1. Karelia

Price: from 30 thousand rubles.

In a snowy and frosty winter, why not go to a place where there is even more snow and frost? And in Karelia there is plenty of both. And it’s better not to sit in a log house, watching TV and listening to the snow falling from the spruce paws, but to do something more interesting.

For example, go on snowmobiles to the museum-reserve of Russian wooden architecture, to a sled dog farm or to a winter zoo. These types of activities typically span 3-4 days, so even the busiest people can easily fit them into their busy routines. And there will be a lot of impressions - the main thing is that the weather does not let us down.

Price: from 40 thousand rubles.

Russia and New Year in the pool? No, this is not a joke, we are completely serious. We are talking about hotels in the Krasnodar region, which are located next to hot and even mineral springs. The impressions will be unforgettable - hot, steamy water and snow-covered shores.

It is worth adding that hotels vary, from fairly budget options that the average Russian can afford, to palaces of a healthy lifestyle shining with gold and marble. It is worth adding that the swimming pool can be combined with excursions and active recreation in the form of mountaineering or skiing.

3. Heart of the North

Price: from 55 thousand rubles.

Are you tired of the age-old bast romance, are you fed up with hot countries, do you want something truly wild and exotic? Russia is wide, and there are plenty of such places in it.

For example, you can go to the Far North, where you can celebrate the beginning of the new year in a real tent in the company of authentic reindeer herders. The cultural program is large and vibrant - you will not only get the opportunity to look at the world through the eyes of people living in completely different conditions, understand how they lived and what they believed in, but you will also master the complex art of lassoing reindeer and riding reindeer sleds. We don't promise that these skills will be useful to you in the future, but learning new things is always interesting, right?

New Year 2020 in Europe

If you have planned a trip to Europe as a holiday for the New Year holidays in January 2020, it is worth considering an important fact. The main holiday during which all European events take place is Christmas, which is celebrated on December 25th. But on New Year's Day, there are fewer people in Europe, there is more air, but the opportunities to have fun and have a great time will be diminished.

The most convenient trip is from the beginning of the twenties of December and for about two weeks; this way we will be able to celebrate both Christmas “their way” and the New Year our way.

1. Czech Republic - cheap, but not cheerful

Price: from 30 thousand rubles.

Where to go inexpensively for the New Year in 2020? To the Czech Republic, the country of beer, bagels and low (compared to other European cities) prices. That is why it is so popular among tourists.

Prague itself is a city of magical beauty, but in combination with snow it creates a downright enchanting impression. During the holidays, various events are held in Prague - you can easily find places where you can have fun, have a tasty drink and a snack.

2. Italy

Price: from 45,000 rubles.

Are you tired of snow and frost, but at the same time don’t want sudden climate changes? An excellent option is Italy. It compares favorably with other European countries in that although Christmas is a family holiday there, Italians love and know how to celebrate New Year.

And since Italy is a country of rich culture, at the moment of the change of year, not banal folk festivals are held there, but entire orchestras perform. It is worth adding that in addition to culture, Italy is also distinguished by its excellent cuisine. There you can try some of them. You just need to agree on a table now.

3. Finland

Price: from 60 thousand rubles.

Finns are generally not known for their love of mass entertainment, and Christmas and New Year are considered family holidays in the country. You shouldn't expect big mass celebrations with fireworks from reserved northerners.

Therefore, it is best to rent a separate house in Finland and go there with family, friends and loved ones. There are many options for this very separate housing - from secluded houses in the depths of the forest, where deer stumble, to relatively (by Finnish standards) populated ski hotels or spa centers. Whichever is more to your taste.

By the way, if you want to go to Helsinki for a holiday, keep in mind that museum workers and staff also rest there on holidays. So local cultural venues will likely be closed and restaurants will slam their doors shortly before midnight.

Holidays during the New Year holidays 2020 at sea

We immediately warn those who are aiming for a beach holiday and warming up all parts of the body at a resort under the southern sun - “cheap” and “New Year” are hardly compatible concepts. And it’s not even about the price of the tours themselves (you can find them at quite budget prices), but about the price of tickets. It is they who chop off most of the money set aside for the trip.

1. Cyprus

Price: from 20 thousand rubles.

Although only especially hardy Russians can swim in the winter Cypriot sea (17 degrees), it is still worth going there. Cypriots are amazingly friendly and hospitable people who love and know how to celebrate in such a way that even seasoned tourists will warm their souls in the waves of goodwill emanating from them. Let us add that the island loves Russian-speaking tourists and knows how to communicate with them.

The entertainment is traditional - carnivals, carols, round dances, a lot of people with fireworks, songs, dances and laughter. Let us add that “their” winter is not “our” harsh and snowy winter. In December-January, their orange and tangerine trees bear fruit quietly, and the daytime temperature is about 20°.

2. Vietnam – without a visa

Price: from 100 thousand rubles.

One of the most favorite destinations during winter. In Vietnam, the beach season is in full swing, and the number of sunny days will plunge Russians into euphoria. Sun and sea come with inexpensive food and plenty of delicious fruit. It is important that short trips (up to 15 days) to Vietnam do not require bureaucratic red tape.

It is worth noting that Vietnam is inexpensive, since it has not yet developed a developed tourism infrastructure (although it is developing at an intensive pace). But the weather conditions and terrain (long, gently sloping sandy beaches and lush, vibrant tropical greenery) make you forget about the shortcomings. By the way, you won’t be able to go diving – the sea can be rough during the winter months.

3. Caribbean

Price: from 190 thousand rubles.

But here is an option for those who prefer higher hotels, brighter sun, and sparkling clean beaches. The countries of the Caribbean, especially the Dominican Republic, will open their hospitable arms to them.

The weather there is magnificent - low humidity, sun, no precipitation, sea 27-28° - excellent conditions for scuba diving and other sea activities. And the Latin temperament gives the New Year an unforgettable, exotic and bright coloring.

Where to go during the New Year holidays 2020 with children

1. Empress Kostroma

Price: from 13,900 rubles.

Everyone knows where Father Frost lives - in Veliky Ustyug. And the habitat of his granddaughter or daughter, Snegurochka, is Kostroma. She has two houses of her own there.

The first is the official residence, like the governor's. There the snow maiden carefully keeps all the gifts she has received over a long period of her life. Excursions are available for those who want to admire them.

And the second is intended for the entertainment of guests - New Year's performances are held there, and other folklore elements also live (and work) there.

2. Low beam

Price: from 15 thousand rubles.

There are many places to go on New Year's Eve with children in Russia. One of the most popular options is recreation centers in the Moscow region. They are especially loved by parents with very young children. Such a holiday has many advantages:

• drive nearby (which is important if the child has not yet reached the age of responsibility);
• all the benefits of civilization are at hand;
• At the same time, you can finally rest and relax by entrusting your child to experienced animators for a while.
• As a rule, in family holiday homes there are pleasures for the body (baths, spas, massages, etc.) and pleasures for the soul (fishing, outdoor and board games).

3. Land of magic

Price: from 70 thousand rubles.

It is in Scotland that Hogwarts Castle is located, where the events of “Braveheart” took place, and also the towering bulk of Doune Castle, where the filming of “Game of Thrones” took place. And Edinburgh is the heart of Scotland, where every square meter of surface is filled with history and romance.

If you want to travel abroad with your children so that they will remember this trip for a long time, take them to Edinburgh. True, there are not many tours there, so you will have to think about the trip yourself.

Traveling for New Year 2020 by car

1. From St. Petersburg to Moscow – and back

Price (gasoline only): about 2500 rubles.

We recommend that Moscow residents go to St. Petersburg, and Moscow residents go to the northern capital. Why from Moscow and by car? Because along the way you can admire the beauty of snow-covered nature, and also, depending on the route, visit other interesting places. The M10 highway passes by such Russian gems as Tver and Torzhok, not far from Valdai and Veliky Novgorod.

Price (gasoline only): about 3,000 rubles.

Kazan is confidently becoming one of the most popular cities among travelers by car. It successfully combines a high level of comfort, an abundance of attractions, attractions for tourists in the form of local festivals and holidays, plus Tatar exoticism.

On New Year's Eve, in the capital of Tatarstan, holidays, contests, competitions are organized, and an ice town is being built, where children love it.

3. By car to Europe

Price (gasoline only): about 7,000 rubles.

In order to plan your trip to Europe well and competently for the New Year, you need to know a few things.

• First of all, think about the route - sit for a couple of hours with a map, decide what you want to see and how far to go. Some limit themselves to a ring of several cities (for example, Prague - Vienna - Prague and from there on a plane home), others think about larger-scale trips through several countries.
• Secondly, you should think in advance about the places where you plan to spend the night and book hotels or a campsite in advance.
• Thirdly, there are autobahns - toll highways; You will have to move mostly along them.
• Fourthly, you need to prepare all the necessary documents. It’s a lot of hassle, yes, but you are not bound by anything and can move freely as you please, without obeying the guide’s instructions.

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

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1. Unique Kola Peninsula, Murmansk

Celebrating New Year 2020 under the northern lights in Murmansk

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

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

Tourists on the rocks of the Arctic Ocean (click on the photo to find out about New Year tours in Murmansk)

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

December is considered one of the best months to get to know Murmansk. The average air temperature is usually taken to be minus 10 degrees Celsius. In December, the city is dark almost all day long, because during this period the polar night begins, and the first ray of sunshine will appear from behind the clouds only in the spring.

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

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

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

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

• Hunting for the Northern Lights. Many people come to Murmansk to see the northern lights, and the New Year holidays are the best time to enjoy the spectacle of dancing magical heavenly lights.
• Tour to the Arctic Ocean. Tourists often think that its coastline is sad because of its emptiness. However, they are wrong, an experienced guide will show you a ship graveyard, a waterfall, filming locations of the famous film “Leviathan” and much more.
• New Year's trip to the nursery to see huskies and deer.
• Getting to know the culture of the indigenous population of the peninsula, the Sami, includes a mandatory meeting with a shaman.
• Travel by snowmobile to the peaks of the majestic Khibiny Mountains.

And this is not a complete list of excursions presented on the site. We are sure that after such a trip you will know exactly where to spend the New Year in Russia. After all, in one trip it is simply impossible to see everything that unique Murmansk has to offer its guests.

2. Moscow: capital holidays

Celebrating New Year 2020 in the capital of Russia

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

There is, perhaps, no other place in Russia like Moscow where the holiday would be celebrated on such a scale. First of all, the capital pleases with the number of Christmas trees. In 2020, New Year's beauties will be installed in all areas of the city. But, naturally, the Kremlin is considered the main Christmas tree of the country. It is installed on Red Square, where everyone gathers on the festive night. In the list of places where you can celebrate the New Year in Russia in a fun way, the main square of the country would be chosen by more than half of our compatriots. This year the holiday will begin at ten o'clock in the evening, but it is best to come here in advance. Keep in mind that in front of the square you will have to pass several police cordons through which you are not allowed to bring drinks, food or pyrotechnics. And why would it be, if exactly at midnight after the chimes, which will count down the last minutes of the old life, all those gathered will see a festive fireworks display.

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

• Those who like to go shopping will appreciate the colorful New Year's fairs in the Hermitage Garden, TSUM, VDNKh and Red Square.
• The kids will have fun at the aquarium. You can choose any of the three, located at VDNKh, Crocus City and the shopping center on Dmitrovka (the cost of an adult ticket on holidays ranges from 1,600 rubles, for a child you will need to pay 900 rubles).
• Young theatergoers and their parents will be able to attend the most sensational performances during the holidays. By the way, during this period there are often discounts on tickets (depending on the production, the price varies from 900 to 3,500 rubles).
• You can have fun at the ice rinks; the most frequently visited of them are the skating rinks near GUM, in Gorky Park and on Red Square.
• In the Kuzminki forest area, everyone can traditionally go on a dog sled ride, and there will also be several snow slides located there.

If the question “where to go for New Year in Russia” is asked by adults who dream of spending the holidays together or with a cheerful group of friends, then Moscow is ready to give you a lot of nightly entertainment. As evening falls, the doors of the most famous clubs (Karaoke Quadrille, City Space), restaurants (Lepim i Varim, Dolkabar, Ugolek) and cafes (Bosco Café, Didu) open.

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

3. St. Petersburg: holiday in the northern capital

Let's celebrate the New Year 2020 in the cultural center of Russia - St. Petersburg

Where to celebrate the New Year in Russia if not in the city where the tradition of celebrating this holiday en masse once appeared. The northern capital is considered the cultural center of the country and gives the impression of a city dressed in classic and formal clothes. However, during the New Year holidays, St. Petersburg is radically transformed and shows tourists a completely different look, filled with light, fireworks, fun and laughter. Many of those who are wondering where to relax for the New Year in Russia would like to see St. Petersburg in all its glory.

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

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

On January 1, you can visit numerous theaters in the city with your child (the most popular production is “Once Upon a New Year’s Eve”). However, keep in mind that ticket prices during the winter holidays will be three or even four times higher than usual.

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

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

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

4. The unexpected capital of Tatarstan: Kazan

Celebrating New Year 2020 in Tatarstan

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

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

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

• Round dances around the fluffy beauty;
• Performances by local pop groups;
• Show with the participation of Father Frost and the Snow Maiden;
• Midnight fireworks;
• Disco and a lot of other entertainment.

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

If walking in the fresh air is still not enough for you, then go to the skating rink near the Kazan Arena stadium. More than fifteen thousand square meters of sparkling ice await you under the open sky. Nefis is the largest open-air ice arena in Russia (entry with your own skates will cost 50 rubles). In addition to it, you can go ice skating at “Tasma” (Gagarin Street) and “Raketa” (Derbyshki microdistrict).

You can have a great New Year's Eve and the following weekend in a rented cottage outside the city. Popular recreation centers in Kazan include Goluboe, Lebyazhye and Sviyaga. Here tourists are offered the following entertainment:

• Cheesecake skiing and skiing on well-equipped slopes;
• horse rides;
• real Russian bathhouse.

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

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

5. Petrozavodsk (Karelia): vacations with the prefix “eco”

Let's celebrate the New Year 2020 in a real winter fairy tale - Karelia

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

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

Be sure to devote the next day after the holiday to walks around Petrozavodsk. Here's something to see:

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

When going to Karelia for the New Year, don’t spend your entire holiday in the city center! After all, outside of Petrozavodsk, fabulous spaces and exciting excursion programs await you. A trip to the Arctic Circle evokes a lot of excitement. It includes accommodation at a modern recreation center on the shores of the White Sea, ice fishing, snowmobiling and dog riding, a visit to the ice town and even meeting the local Santa Claus - Pakkaine.

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

For those who are interested in finding a place where they can celebrate the New Year in Russia right in nature, Karelian travel agents offer accommodation in recreation centers built in European style. Popular among tourists are “Shishki”, “Alekka”, “Lopskiy Bereg” and “Susar”. Here you will be invited to celebrate New Year's Eve in a snowy forest and will be immersed in the fabulous atmosphere of the holiday. You will spend it in the traditions of the local population, get to know the Karelian culture better, catch and smoke your own fish and go skiing. Believe me, this is not the entire list of opportunities to spend your Karelian holidays fun. Come and see for yourself!

6. Veliky Ustyug: a fairy tale for children and adults

Let's celebrate the New Year 2020 in the homeland of Father Frost - in Veliky Ustyug

New Year 2020 is coming very soon. Many people are wondering where to relax in Russia during the holidays on a grand scale. Every year it becomes more and more popular to travel to the homeland of Father Frost - Veliky Ustyug.

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

• Inspection of churches and merchant estates of the 17th-18th centuries. They amaze with their intricate wood carvings and intricate architecture. The most popular among tourists is the Cathedral Courtyard, where there are not only domestic buildings, but also temple complexes. Its “pearl” is the Assumption Cathedral.
• Visiting factories where magnificent jewelry is made from blackened silver, as well as linen and wood. For example, no one ever leaves the Severnaya Chern factory building without purchasing something.
• A walk through the New Year's fairs, where all the products of local craftsmen are sold, including medicinal balms and herbal tinctures. Master classes are also held here, where anyone can learn how to bake bread or forge, for example.
• Trips to museums of New Year and Christmas toys, the history of Veliky Ustyug, as well as ancient Russian art. Children, for example, will be delighted to visit the New Year's Toy Museum, where three halls house exhibits, some of which date back seventy years.

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

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

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

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

7. Sochi and Krasnaya Polyana

Let's celebrate the New Year 2020 in the Olympic heart of Russia - in Sochi

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

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

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

During the holidays, tourists will have something to do in Sochi. Here is a sample list of entertainment for the whole family:

• Water park "Aqualoo". It is located some distance from the city and includes more than 3,000 square meters of slides, pools and attractions. There is also a cozy restaurant on the territory of the water park, where you can always have a snack or order a full dinner. Aqualoo is open from ten in the morning to nine in the evening every day.
• "Sochi Park". This theme park has already been ranked number one on the list of the best in the country twice. It has an area of ​​twenty-five hectares and can surprise with twenty modern attractions for all ages. The entrance ticket costs in the range from 1200 to 1500 rubles.
• Riviera Park (during all winter holidays, children's shows are held here with the distribution of gifts and round dances around the Christmas tree).
• Dolphinarium. It is located in Sochi Park, but tourists do not always have time to visit it. And by the way, it is already included in the entrance ticket price.
• Oceanarium. Sochi is home to the largest aquarium in Russia, where you can even go diving. Twenty-nine aquariums occupy 6,000 square meters. The ticket price does not exceed 600 rubles.
• Arboretum Park. You can come here for an excursion or a simple walk. In any case, tourists will be pleased to walk along the alleys planted with unique plants.
• Walk through the Olympic Park. From 8 am to 9 pm, all the facilities built for the 2014 Olympics await resort guests.

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

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

Among the most delicious dishes of local cuisine, tourists are advised to try mamalyga, matsoni, adjika and churek – a national flatbread stuffed with honey and nuts – on New Year’s Day.

8. Baikal – a legendary place of power

Let's celebrate the New Year 2020 at the largest lake in the world - Baikal

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

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

During the holidays, guests of Listvyanka will never be bored, and both budget and wealthy tourists will find activities for themselves:

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

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

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

When you come to the lake for the holidays, be sure to try the dishes of national Buryat cuisine - juicy buuzy, stew with coarsely chopped vegetables and a huge piece of lamb (buhler), as well as incomparable dried omul.

9. Kaliningrad: New Year in European style

We celebrate the New Year 2020 in European style - in Kaliningrad

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

The main place on the festive night is Victory Square; it is here that a huge Christmas tree is installed, which every year delights citizens and tourists with its original illumination. In 2020, travelers will enjoy an extensive holiday program.

The weather in Kaliningrad in December is perfect for celebrating the New Year outside. Usually the air temperature does not fall below six degrees Celsius.

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

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

• Amber Museum. Many consider it a unique place, because not only products from the “sun stone” are collected here, but also the whole history of its extraction is told. On winter holidays, the museum is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Museum of the World Ocean. The most amazing specimens are collected here, revealing the history of the exploration of the ocean and helping to understand its inhabitants.
• Cathedral. This place is considered the hallmark of the city. It was erected at the end of the 14th century and it was here that the great E. Kant was once buried.
• Church of the Holy Family. At the moment, the Philharmonic is located here, but the architecture of the Catholic Church and even its decoration have been completely preserved, as they are of great historical value.

Without visiting these attractions, your holiday impressions in Kaliningrad will be incomplete.

10. Vladimir: holiday in Russian traditions

Let's celebrate the New Year 2020 in Russian traditions - in Vladimir

In recent decades, it has become fashionable to vacation in Russia on New Year’s Eve in Vladimir. Among our compatriots there is even a sign that says that the main night of the year spent in the ancient city promises good luck and happiness. The first mentions of Vladimir in written sources date back to the tenth century. Therefore, only here you can combine festive festivities with a fascinating study of Russian history.

Since weather forecasters predict a fairly warm New Year's Eve for the residents of Vladimir, tourists can count on celebrating the holiday together with the townspeople on the main square of the city. The largest Christmas tree is being installed on Cathedral Square and this is where the midnight fireworks will go off. The festive program should begin at ten o'clock in the evening. According to a long-established tradition, one should not expect people to go home before four o’clock in the morning.

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

Many travelers try to combine folk festivities with a cultural program. Therefore, we enjoy visiting the city’s sights and museums during the holidays:

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

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

11. Kostroma: residence of the granddaughter of Father Frost

Let's celebrate the New Year 2020 with the granddaughter of Santa Claus - in Kostroma

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

The greatest interest during the winter holidays is the Snow Maiden's Tower, located on the very bank of the Volga. In it, all guests are met by the owner of Berendeeva Park herself, introducing them to her friends and hospitably showing everyone the chambers of her residence. Finally, according to ancient traditions, each tourist will be sprinkled with salt for good luck.

The best place to get to know Kostroma better and experience what a real New Year's holiday in Russia is like is Susaninskaya Square. The city’s main Christmas tree is installed here and festive events take place. Their distinctive feature is the abundance of mummers and buffoons. Naturally, the New Year will not be complete without colorful fireworks, which is so pleasant to contemplate while devouring piping hot pancakes with caviar and washing them down with ice-cold, traditional Russian vodka.

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

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

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

12. Elbrus region: New Year's gift for extreme sports enthusiasts

Celebrating the New Year 2020 at the foot of the Elbrus region

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

The tourism industry in the Elbrus region is very well developed. Local slopes are ideal for skiing for beginners and professionals, and the organization of holidays in hotels is at the highest level. Therefore, every extreme sports enthusiast will, without hesitation, even in the middle of the night, answer the question “where to spend the New Year in Russia with a sparkle.”

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

The main skiing areas are located in the Baskan Valley and Cheget. The trails are divided by color according to difficulty: the easiest ones are green and blue, the professional ones are black and red. It’s nice to ride on any of them on a winter morning with the wind whistling in your ears and the blood pounding in your temples!

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

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

And after walking in the fresh air, you will definitely work up an appetite, and then delicious Kabardian cuisine will come to your aid. In the homes of local residents, you will be treated to delicious homemade bread, which is served on the table with homemade butter, cheese and a spicy sauce called brine. At the restaurant, order national sausages and dried meat for the whole company; the listed dishes go well with khychin. This aromatic pie, filled with finely chopped potatoes and cheese, will please absolutely all guests. And if you are still hungry, try the traditional lakum crumpets for dessert. They have never left anyone indifferent.

13. Yaroslavl: a unique metropolis framed by antiquity

Let's celebrate the New Year 2020 in the heart of Ancient Rus' - in Yaroslavl

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

A distinctive feature of winter holidays in Yaroslavl is their scope. After all, there are even four main New Year’s venues in the city! Every year the administration installs furry beauties in four large squares:

• Soviet;
• Youth;
• Red;
• Epiphany.

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

Yaroslavl is famous for its restaurants, so choosing a suitable place to celebrate the holiday will not be difficult. Local residents advise booking tables at Esquir's. This place always pleases guests with an unusual program, a unique design with a huge aquarium under the bar counter and luxurious dishes prepared by the chef himself. If you go to Yaroslavl for the holidays, be sure to pay tribute to the Volga kitchen. Fish dishes here are prepared in such a way that it is impossible to leave the table without eating too much! The fish soup according to an old recipe, cold and hot smoked fish, as well as kulebyak with the most delicate filling are a delight. You will remember such a festive table for a very long time.

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

• Planetarium named after V. Tereshkova. This city attraction was opened about seven years ago and is ready to present several educational programs to tourists. In January, New Year's events are always held here, the approximate cost of a ticket is three hundred rubles.
• Theatrical performances for children and adults (for example, the Millennium Cultural and Cultural Center invites you to the game program “The Mystery of the Magic Bag”, the Yaroslavl State Puppet Theater welcomes kids to the play “Mistress Blizzard”).
• Church of Elijah the Prophet (its green onions became a symbol of the city). The temple was built in the 17th century and has survived to this day with virtually no changes. The church is distinguished by its luxurious interior decoration, which can be seen every day except Sunday.
• Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery. In the 12th century, this monastery was the cultural center of the city and owned a large amount of land. And it was within its walls that archaeologists once found “The Tale of Igor’s Campaign.”
• Walk along the embankment (from here you can see a beautiful view of the Kotorosl River, which flows into the Volga).

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

14. Veliky Novgorod: not quite a modern holiday

Celebrating the New Year 2020 in Veliky Novgorod

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

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

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

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

15. Vyborg (Leningrad region): the Middle Ages come to life

Celebrating New Year 2020 in Vyborg

No matter how they call this city - “an island of the European Middle Ages”, “a fragment of Sweden”, “the most Western European city in Russia”, but none of the names can convey the very special atmosphere and charm that Vyborg radiates. Founded more than seven centuries ago by Swedish knights, it is a unique fusion of Russian, Swedish and Finnish traditions with a Scandinavian flavor, expressed primarily in its architectural style. Therefore, for those who crave new experiences and are thinking about where to go for the New Year in Russia, the answer is always the same - of course, to Vyborg.

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

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

In the morning, be sure to go with your children to Market Square to the Victoria MBC. There will be a mini amusement park here. Children will be offered carousels, trains and other entertainment. By the way, it won’t be possible without the traditional reindeer and horse riding on New Year’s Day, which can give even adults a piece of a carefree childhood.

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

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

The historical and cultural center “Varyazhiy Dvor” is located near Vyborg; it is especially popular with tourists during the winter holidays. In the Svargas estate, a real medieval city will come to life before the eyes of guests, instantly bewitching and immersing both children and adults in ancient times. Here you can get to know Scandinavian culture better and even master several ancient crafts, including making swords in a weapons workshop.

After all the adventures, it’s time to appreciate the local delicacies; in restaurants and cafes in the city, the menu is often intertwined with the history of Vyborg. A typical medieval meal would consist of sourdough bread with homemade spiced butter, aromatic pottage in a clay pot, and chicken topped with seasonal root vegetables. As a dessert, you should try the famous Vyborg pretzel with saffron, cardamom, mint, cloves and other spices. The recipe for this delicacy was invented long ago by Franciscan monks. Oh, and don’t forget about the delicious local ale. Leaving Vyborg without trying it would be a real miss!

16. Sakhalin: New Year at the ends of the earth

Celebrating New Year 2020 on Sakhalin

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

Before you go on an adventure, you need to decide where exactly on Sakhalin you plan to go. The fact is that in the capital of the island itself, the city of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, there is practically nothing noteworthy for tourists. Therefore, we recommend celebrating the New Year at the world-famous ski resort “Mountain Air”, and visiting the capital for just one day.

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

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

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

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

Along the way, tourists will be taken to small local settlements, where they can buy boiled crabs, shrimp and red caviar. These delicacies will not only diversify your diet, but will also be an excellent New Year's gift for friends and family.