Red Square is traditionally the center of New Year's celebrations in Russia. This action is followed not only by those who came here on New Year's Eve, but also by millions of people on TV or online broadcasts on the Internet.

All those who have already done this before, as well as many people for whom this will be the first time, strive to spend the old and celebrate the New 2018 on the central square of Moscow. While the organizers are preparing all the events, future visitors need to find out what the program of the holiday will be and what points need to be taken into account in order to fully absorb the atmosphere of general fun.

Celebrations will begin a few days before the main holiday. Those who want to visit the center of Moscow and enjoy numerous entertainments in advance, look at the festive illuminations and just relax can come to Red Square before December 31. These days there will be less people, which means more opportunities to relax and take pictures against the backdrop of fairy-tale characters and festive decorations.

The main activities will be:

• opening of the fair and skating rink - November 29;
• celebratory concert with the participation of stars - December 31 (from 22-00);
• New Year's program - December 31 (from 22-00) - January 1 (until 2-00).

What will please and surprise the guests of Red Square the organizers of the meeting of the New Year 2018 this time:

• The main symbol of the holiday will be installed in the center - a spruce tree, decorated according to the project of the country's best designers. Photos on the background of this Christmas tree will be a great contribution to the photo archive of every family.

• A rich program of events, the main actors and which will be hosted by traditional characters - Father Frost and Snegurochka.
• A large-scale laser show with thematic stories and amazing technical innovations has been prepared. It combined devotion to the old folk traditions and current trends in the entertainment industry.
• A fair will operate on the territory of the New Year's town, where you can buy a gift you like or something tasty for yourself or for the whole family.
• Before the New Year 2018, visitors to Red Square will be able to watch the broadcast of the President's speech addressing all citizens of Russia.
• At midnight, those present will be able to hear the chimes - the main attribute of the New Year. Most people at this moment make secret wishes that should be fulfilled over the next year.
• Immediately after the chiming clock, the largest and most spectacular fireworks show in the country begins. This mesmerizing spectacle lasts 10 minutes, decorating the sky with unusual colors and all shades of the rainbow.

Competitions and theatrical performances will be focused on different age categories. The little ones are waiting for a meeting with the characters of Soviet, Russian and foreign cartoons (“Well, you wait!”, “Fixies”, “Madagascar”, “Ice Age”, etc.). Of course, the children will be given a huge number of gifts and surprises.

Adults will also be able to take part in competitions, see choreographic and theatrical performances, and dance to modern music.

A favorite winter pastime for many people is ice skating. For those who want to skate right in the center of Moscow on a magical night, there is a great opportunity to do it on the ice rink. Its capacity does not allow to accommodate everyone at the same time, but due to the fact that there is still a lot of entertainment nearby, rarely anyone stays there for a long time, so everyone has time to ride a couple of dozen laps. The skating rink also provides entertainment events and theatrical performances with fairy-tale characters.

The performance of the most talented figure skaters of the country will also take place at the rink, the impression of which will be enhanced by illumination and special effects.

The cost of a ticket to the skating rink during the celebration of the New Year 2018 will correspond to the serial number of the upcoming New Year - 2018 rubles. You need to worry about purchasing it in advance, as tickets may not be available for the holidays.

For those who first decided to celebrate the New Year in this way, you need to know how to prepare for the holiday:

• It is important to dress yourself warmly and pay special attention to the clothes of children, because in the holiday atmosphere you will want to stay longer;
• It’s a good idea to take snacks and warm tea in a thermos with you, because in cold weather, long queues tend to form near the points of sale of such goods.

• It is important to provide a family or company with the opportunity to call each other, since the number of people on Red Square this night is always very large and the risk of getting lost in the crowd is high.
• It is forbidden to bring alcohol, cigarettes or pyrotechnics in pockets, purses or backpacks. Metal detectors are installed at the entrance, which will not allow these items to be carried unnoticed.

Discipline and tranquility will be monitored by law enforcement officers who will do everything possible to prevent drunk people from entering Red Square. Alcohol at the fair and in other outlets of the festive town will not be sold, and throughout the city its sale will stop at 19:00, and will resume only the next day.

How to get to the holiday

On New Year's Eve, the city authorities will provide everyone with the opportunity to safely get to Red Square. The metro will work longer than usual that night, namely, until 2-00 on January 1. Buses will run until 3:00, but after an hour and a half break, they resume their movement again.

For those who want to come to the holiday by private car, it is important to know that almost the entire center will become a pedestrian zone that night and will be closed to traffic. Therefore, you will need to leave your car in a parking lot far from the places of celebration.

Video:New Year in Moscow in 2017

All Muscovites and guests of the capital are intrigued by what events are planned in Moscow for the New Year holidays 2019. There is no doubt that this traditional holiday will be organized on a grand scale and pathos, and it will be remembered throughout the year of the Yellow Earth Pig. But what to expect?

New Year 2019 on Red Square in Moscow

Everything, as usual, will be massive and spectacular, and Red Square will traditionally gather a full house. This New Year's event in Moscow 2019 is full of Russian traditions, songs, and fun. Those present on Red Square can go ice skating, listen to the tunes of the Russian harmonica, and personally attend a free concert of Russian pop stars.

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The celebration of the New Year in Moscow 2019 is not complete without a chic Christmas tree, which, again, you can personally see on Red Square. The festive program will end with the chimes, congratulations from the President and the already traditional fireworks to the delight of all those present. On this day, the festivities will continue until the morning, and it will be possible to get to the house without any problems by public transport.

Ice Moscow in Victory Park

By the New Year holidays of 2019, a model of Moscow made of ice will appear in the Victory Park. Masters - participants of the festival "In the circle of the family" will build famous buildings and monuments of the capital in the Victory Park. Ice statues will reach a height of five meters. Among them are the Moscow Kremlin, the Bolshoi Theater, the main building of the Moscow state university named after M.V. Lomonosov, the Ostankino TV tower, the building of the Moscow City Hall and the Moscow International House of Music, as well as monuments to A.S. Pushkin, Yuri Dolgoruky and space explorers at VDNKh, Triumphal Arch, Tsar Bell, Worker and Collective Farm Woman monument. Each figure will be illuminated, screens with information will be placed next to them. Cars will be allowed to run along the small ring road, and young inspectors in uniform will regulate the traffic.

As a rule, free events in Moscow for the New Year holidays 2019 are also organized on Poklonnaya Hill, but this option is more suitable for a family celebration. There is no noise and crowds here, but a huge Christmas tree is also set up, and a spectacular fireworks display is arranged.

This place is ideal for those who are tired of the bustle of the metropolis, and on this magical holiday they plan to retire and spend time with their families. A beautiful panorama prompts romantic thoughts, and the spirit of magic pushes you to the craziest actions on the coming New Year's Eve.

Sightseeing tours of the Gorky Park Museum

In the Gorky Park Museum during the New Year holidays, administrators will conduct daily free tours of the exposition. The maximum group size is 20 people, the minimum is one. The duration of the tour is 30–40 minutes.

During the tour, museum administrators will tell visitors about the myths and legends of the Neskuchny Garden and its owners, about the history of ancient temples Sparrow Hills, will tell about the creation of the first Soviet "combine of culture" and "factory happy people". Tourists will be able to experience one of the first attractions of Gorky Park - "jump" from a parachute tower using Oculos Rift glasses.

Another free event for the New Year 2019 in Moscow is Gorky Park, where a huge number of people traditionally gather on this unforgettable night. Cheerful music sounds, families are walking, Santa Clauses and Snow Maidens are coming towards them in unlimited quantities, a forest beauty has been installed, and everyone present will be pleased with the most grandiose ice rink in the capital.

Such New Year's festivities in Moscow 2019 are designed more for families, since you can not only go ice skating, but also visit the fair and other entertainment events for adults and children. Every year on New Year's Eve, a lot of people gather in the park to congratulate each other on this magical holiday and have a good time.

New Year's festivities in Moscow 2019 at VDNKh

Moscow events on New Year's Eve 2019 have been held on a grand scale at VDNKh for many years now. Since the end of November, not only a large skating rink has been operating here, but exhibitions and museums have been open for everyone. This is a museum of illusions, a house of fairy tales and a cinema museum, visiting which you can get a lot of positive emotions.

If it’s important where to go for the New Year holidays in Moscow 2019, it’s important not to forget about VDNH, where you can also go to a restaurant or cafe, go shopping and just listen to touching congratulations from New Year’s characters. The opening hours of all entertainment venues will be adjusted for the New Year, so there will be plenty of entertainment for children and their parents.

New Year's fairs and celebrations at VDNKh

Opening of the skating rink at VDNKh

Since the skating rink was given the status of the main one in the country a few years ago, its opening has been magnificent. The entire space from Pavilion No. 1 "Central" to Pavilion No. 58 "Agriculture" will be rolled into ice, so that the area of ​​the rink will be more than 20 thousand square meters, and 4,500 people can ride it at the same time. On the first day of work, an ice show will be arranged at the rink, and later on, it will always be possible to climb the bridge thrown over the rink or eat in the food court.

New Year's events in Tsaritsyno

Duels, palace intrigues and treasures: performance-quest in "Tsaritsyn"

Young visitors to the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve will be able to ride on a snowy hill, compete with friends in a ski run and plunge into real palace secrets.

Children from four to 12 years old are invited to participate in the performance-quest "Fairytale Tsaritsyno". The event will be held in the Catherine Hall of the Grand Palace and will begin as a regular tour.

Passing through the halls of the palace, the children will look for unusual exhibits, messages and keys that will help them unravel the mystery of the old clock. More participants are waiting for dance lessons and a real ball in historical costumes, palace games of a bygone era, duels, treasures and Interesting Facts from the life of Empress Catherine.

Sessions start at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00.

The season of traditional New Year's performances starts on December 26 at the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve. Children from five to 12 years old will enjoy the festive performance "New Year's Secrets of the Big Palace".

During the performance, young viewers will play old Russian games, attend a real court ball and receive gifts from Santa Claus.

The performance was staged based on one of the first in Russia literary tales written by Empress Catherine II for her grandson, Tsarevich Alexander.

Winter excursions in Moscow parks

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

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

At once in several parks of the capital, attention will be paid to the local fauna. For example, there are special programs: "Wintering Animals in the Bitsevsky Forest" and "White Path natural park” in the reserve “Valley of the River Skhodnya in Kurkino”.

The aviary complex in Kuzminki invites you to participate in the interactive excursion program "Goat Dereza". In addition to goats, squirrels, sheep, pheasants and turkeys live there, as well as ornamental pigeons, Chinese geese and chickens of various breeds, three owls, Japanese green pheasants and Indian ducks. Everything about horses, the history of their domestication, breeds and varieties, features of care and training will be told in the Terletsky Forest Park.

New Year's masquerade in Vatutinki

On the night of December 31 to January 1, a masquerade New Year's trip will take place on the square near the Vatutinki culture and sports center. A mask will become an obligatory accessory and symbol of the ball.

The guests of the holiday will be met by the main persons of the evening - Father Frost and the Snow Maiden, who will send the participants of the ball on a round-the-world dance cruise around the New Year's planet. And the journey will begin from Veliky Ustyug, where guests will be offered to perform a Russian dance.

New Year's festivities in Kolomenskoye park

Christmas time in Kolomenskoye

The holiday "Svyatki" at the Red Porch of the Palace of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich will begin with a game program. Guests are waiting for ancient Christmas games and learning carols.
The folklore ensemble will tell about the history of the holiday, perform spiritual verses, Christmas troparion and kontakion. The participants of the performance will acquaint the audience with the Christmas signs and traditions. The artists will also perform the Russian Shchedrovka, teach the audience how to dance, tell fortunes and carols.

The holiday will end with Russian folk songs, round dances and dances with the audience.
Free admission.

Christmas tree in the royal palace in Kolomenskoye

December 22 - January 3
12:00 - 15:00
Interactive program "Christmas tree in royal palace” with fun games, fun, contests and round dances awaits young visitors to the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve. The heroes of fairy tales will entertain them in the foyer. Children will not only watch a theatrical show with circus, choreographic and vocal numbers, but will also take part in it themselves. On a journey through the magical world, they will help the characters overcome all difficulties.

Festive Divine Services on Christmas Day

Festive services on the night of January 6-7, 2019 will be held in all Moscow churches. Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' will perform the Christmas service at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior.

This holiday, along with Easter, is considered the main holiday in Christianity. On Christmas night, believers remember the gospel story about the birth of Jesus by the Virgin Mary near the city of Bethlehem.

At Christmas, it is customary to sing carols and arrange nativity scenes (nurseries) at churches - small puppet compositions representing the scene of a baby being born in a barn.

New Year's market in "Tsvetnoy"

Tsvetnoy Boulevard, 15

Different parts of the festive program will be scattered across the floors of the shopping center: somewhere it will be possible to buy toys, ceramics and beauty products to take home, somewhere Tsvetnoy, in collaboration with Gorky Park, will present its backpacks and socks for the skating rink.

Exhibition of New Year's cards "Magic Message"

Open all winter

Moscow estate of Father Frost, Volgogradsky prospect, 168d

The organizers are especially sensitive to the turnovers of postcards, so they will show the exhibits from all sides. They believe that New Year's cards are an important document of their time, and not just beautiful snowflakes and Christmas trees in the picture. According to what our ancestors wrote, they offer to find out how they lived, how they celebrated, what they ate. All the copies presented at the exhibition were sent to someone in the 20th century.

School of snow arts in Perovsky Park

Park of Culture and Leisure "Perovsky", Lazo, 7

A workshop of snow sculpture and architecture is being launched not far from the Kuskovo park. In order for those who wish to build what they have in mind, everyone will be given paint sets, spray guns, squirt guns and water pistols. They say that there are experienced craftsmen in the field of snow building; it is they who will teach how to fashion a fortress, a pyramid, the hero of your favorite movie or someone else out of snowflakes - at least the president.

Tree of the Polytechnic Museum

Cultural center ZIL, Vostochnaya, 4, bldg. 1

Perhaps the only Christmas tree on which so many PhDs worked. It turned out to be a near-scientific holiday with the atmosphere of the New Year tree of the closest neighbors in space. The plot wrapped around the recent discovery of the planet Proxima Centauri b, where life could theoretically exist. And if there is life, then there must be a New Year.

Christmas festivities in the "Ethnographic village of Bibirevo"

Sports competitions, animation and a concert are waiting for visitors of the Bibirevo Ethnographic Village, located in the green zone of the Chermyanka River, at Christmas.
Guests of the festivities will remember the traditions of celebrating the Nativity of Christ, learn a lot of interesting things about healthy way life, will show their sporting character and a variety of creative abilities.

New Year's ball of Santa Claus

IN holidays young guests of the holiday will be able to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of New Year's miracles and Christmas fairy tales. Festive performances, attractions, creative laboratories and expositions will be held on the territory of the Moscow Palace of Pioneers.

Everyone will be able to take part in an interactive game program, exciting workshops and games. The New Year's performance "The Crystal Throne" will be staged in the Big Concert Hall for children from five to 14 years old. And the little guests from five to 12 years old will be shown the Snow Queen show.

Festivities in the Moscow estate of Father Frost

On the last weekend of the outgoing year and on all days of the New Year holidays, the Moscow estate of Father Frost invites everyone to traditional festive street festivities. Guests are waiting exciting games in the fresh air in the company of Father Frost's helpers, favorite cartoons on the big screen and a disco. With the help of a fabulous carousel on the street stage of the estate, the audience, together with the heroes of the musical performance "Spruce Carousel, or the Magic Museum", will be able to make an amazing journey through different countries and to different continents, where the most cherished desires come true. And in the evenings from January 1 to January 7, for the first time, a neon show will be held on the stage of the Moscow estate of Father Frost.

Holiday program schedule:

• December 24 and 25, 2016 from 11:30 to 16:00;
• December 31, 2016 from 11:30 to 16:00;
• from 1 to 7 January 2017 from 11:30 to 18:15;
• January 8, 2017 from 11:30 to 16:30.

Entrance to the territory of the Moscow estate of Father Frost is free.

New Year's decoration of Moscow in NY 2019

To decorate a variety of objects - and firs, and fair pavilions, and installations - they will use warm light of yellow, not white. This will create a cozy homely atmosphere on the streets of the capital. Patterns with a combination of Russian and Italian ornaments became the leading graphic motif. Teams from Russia, Italy and France will work on the project.

For example, specialists from France have developed a unique project for Tverskaya Street. According to their idea, the lanterns along the street will turn into stylized wine glasses with champagne bubbles.

Manezhnaya, Tverskaya, Pushkinskaya and other central squares of the city will be decorated with illuminated carved arches. They will also appear in Novopushkinsky Square, on Nikolskaya Street, in Kamergersky and Gazetny lanes.

Light trees will turn the area of ​​Kuznetsky Most and Rozhdestvenka into a fairytale forest. Lanterns soaring in the sky will decorate Zamoskvorechye, and the volumetric figure of 2019 will shine near fairs and boulevards, in parks and squares.

If you want to be especially remembered festive events in Moscow for new year holidays 2018, then you just need to go to Kolomna. This is a unique chance to feel the antiquity, travel back in time and re-learn the history of the state. Gorgeous landscapes combined with traditional fireworks and folk festivals will cheer you up for the whole coming year, and a tour of local attractions will take time and allow you to somewhat expand your own worldview.

A masquerade will be organized at the main Kremlin Christmas tree, where everyone can come in original costumes and the most unexpected images. This spectacular event in Moscow on New Year's Eve will be clearly reflected in the press, and supplemented by the obligatory presence of the heroes of the occasion. The main grandfather Frost and the Snow Maiden will light the lights on the general Christmas tree, and after the fireworks, traditional congratulations will sound.

Another idea where to celebrate the New Year 2019 in Moscow is circus performances, some of which will take place right on the streets of the city and delight the lively crowd. New Year's events also include a visit to GUM, where not only holiday sales are announced, but entertainment programs for all visitors. And this is not all the events for the New Year in Moscow; posters will be available closer to the winter holidays. In any case, the program of events for the New Year holidays will delight you as always.

The capitals of Russia offer a lot of entertainment for every taste, doubts about the place of celebration can arise for only one reason - the choice of events is too large. The decision depends on financial capabilities and personal preferences. Each person is the creator of his own destiny. He makes plans for the year ahead, makes a wish with the confidence that all dreams will come true. And the New Year is the only day when all people unite and give each other hope. Despite the difference in time, regardless of age and life positions. This is an amazing day for anyone. And the upcoming New Year 2019 is no exception.

As the saying goes: "As you meet the New Year, so you will spend it," so New Year's Eve should be celebrated brightly, warmly and cheerfully, and Red Square is the place where you can do it. Red Square is the most budgetary and popular way to celebrate the New Year in Moscow. Undoubtedly, the main Christmas tree of the country and the grandiose fireworks display, which will start exactly at midnight, will impress. IN last years more and more people come here, dreaming of making a wish under the chimes. Let's take a closer look at the action plan for 2019.

Who will suit the celebrations on Red Square?

New Year's Eve on Red Square is a great option for a large company. The meeting must be scheduled in advance, choosing the least busy place near the center. It is better for everyone to come to the square itself, otherwise you risk getting lost among the celebrating crowd - mobile operators rarely cope with the "holiday" load on the network. This option of meeting the New Year is suitable for couples in love and those who are still single - it is quite possible that the New Year's miracle will turn into a meeting for your soulmate. If you wish, you can simply gather on Red Square with a group of like-minded people, having agreed in advance on social networks, and make new friends and acquaintances. But parents with small children need to think about how long your child will be able to stay awake - transport will not run until the morning, and the cost of a taxi at this time increases several times, not to mention the fact that it is often difficult to find a free car on a festive night seems possible.

The grandiosity of the holiday

New Year on Red Square in 2019 is, first of all, the main Christmas tree of the country. No other forest beauty can compare with her in grandeur and grace. It usually takes several weeks to decorate a Christmas tree on Red Square.

The traditional New Year's fireworks in the center of Moscow is another reason to go to Red Square on New Year's Eve. The duration of the salute is from 10-15 minutes. Make a wish under the chiming clock, and it will surely come true. The atmosphere of fun and happiness will not leave you all night, you will definitely not be bored. The organizers are preparing a lot of events and entertainment for guests. In addition, Red Square itself at this time in Moscow resembles a fairy tale. The buildings of the Central Department Store, GUM and the Kremlin are decorated like magical palaces, countless lights, garlands and lanterns illuminate the main night of the year.

Skating rink on Krasnaya

The skating rink on Red Square was open all night in 2019 and will also welcome guests in 2019. This is not the largest skating rink in Moscow, but it is the most fabulous one. It can't accommodate more than 500 people, but you're unlikely to spend the entire night skating.

For lovers of active and healthy recreation, there will be a sparkling GUM skating rink with an area of ​​2700 sq.m. Here you will find a selection of the best dance music, round dances around the Christmas tree and congratulations in all languages ​​of the world. Traditionally, on a festive night at the rink, you can see shows from the most bright stars figure skating. As usual, the ticket price corresponds to the number of the coming year - 2019 rubles. Do not forget that tickets should be purchased in advance - they fly away long before the start of the holiday. Discotheques, ice palaces, snow towns and fairs will be arranged on the streets closest to the square. Recall that on New Year's Eve the metro runs longer than usual - until two in the morning. Ground transport works up to three hours, then there is a short break in traffic (lasting 1 hour). From five in the morning, everyone can go home.

Meeting with fairy tale characters

What is the New Year without Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden? In addition to them, guests in the center of the capital will be met by many other famous characters, among them:

• Wolf and Hare from "Well, wait a minute";
• characters from the cartoon "Fixies";
• Baba Yaga and Koschey the Immortal;
• cartoon characters "Madagascar" and "Ice Age", and many others.

Surprises for guests on Red Square

The organizers are always Special attention give musical accompaniment to the New Year's fun. Like last year, the following events are planned for the guests:

• performance of the stars (every year the organizers keep a secret who this time will entertain the guests on New Year's Eve. We will not reveal all the cards, let it be a surprise);
• a huge number of competitions and prizes. It is impossible to list them all, we only note that kids will be able to exchange a New Year's verse or song for sweets and sweets, and adults will compete in running in bags or tug of war;
• trade fairs. On New Year's Eve, there will be fairs on Red Square where you can buy gifts for the whole family, sweets, Santa Claus's New Year's hats, sparklers and much more.

Recommendations for those who decide to celebrate the New Year on Red Square

Every year, the organizers set the time for the celebration at 22.00, it is at this time that concerts and many other events begin. If you want to be closer to the stage or the Spasskaya Tower, we recommend that you arrive at the square in advance, because there are usually many people who want to celebrate New Year's Eve in the center of Moscow. In addition, you can get crushed in the subway.

If you have a personal car, go to the holiday on it. You can park in the area of ​​one or two kilometers from Red Square, walk along the streets of Moscow decorated with garlands.

A few more tips:

• dress according to the weather. Remember that you have to spend more than one hour in the cold. Take special care of the children's clothing;
• do not try to bring alcohol, cigarettes or any kind of pyrotechnics with you. The metal detectors at the entrance will detect this in you, and you will only delay the general queue, which will already be rather big;
• bring a thermos and something to eat in case access to the fair is denied to you. There can be a lot of people there, and children do not like to wait;
• going on a holiday with the whole family, make sure that everyone has Cell phones. If you get lost, you can quickly find each other.

What definitely should not be done on the square?

The festive program starts at ten in the evening, but you should not come to the celebration "back to back" - in order to have time to take a place, you need to arrive early. The metro is usually overloaded at this time, and you should not use personal transport - you will have to leave it far from the central part of the city, which becomes a pedestrian zone on a festive night.

The number of people who want to hear the "live" chiming chimes is over the top, so the line through the metal detectors will be grandiose. In addition, if there are too many people, then the passage for "extra" people will be closed so as not to create pandemonium. Remember that you can not bring fireworks, firecrackers and other pyrotechnics with you. You also need to warm up with strong drinks in advance, but without too much fanaticism. Drunken vacationers OMON will not miss! Until recently, champagne in plastic containers could be carried, but recent years have been marked by an absolute ban on drinking alcoholic beverages on Red Square. By the way, it will also not be possible to buy strong drinks on the way to the celebration - starting from 19:00 on the 31st and until the morning of January 1, there will be a ban on the sale of alcohol in the central part of the city.

Do not forget that you have to spend the whole night outdoors, and winter nights in Moscow are not warm. From the external beauty of your clothes should be abandoned in favor of warming. An ideal option would be a set of good thermal underwear, a windproof down jacket, insulated stable shoes and woolen socks, and you can give yourself a festive look with the help of beautiful New Year's tinsel.

Do not forget that almost all events in Moscow, regardless of the chosen place, begin 2-3 hours before midnight. But on the first of January, after the celebration, Muscovites and guests of the capital do not have to worry about how to get home. Ground public transport will operate until 3 am, and then, after an hour and a half break, the first morning buses will be launched. The metro on New Year's Eve will operate until 2 am.

This area radiates a special energy. Chimes strike here, interesting concerts are held and bright fireworks are fired. What do they think ordinary people countries about entertainment in this place, you can read in the article.

Event Plan

Both children and adults on the night of December 31 to January 1 are waiting for something wonderful and incredible. Of course, many people want to celebrate the New Year in an unusual setting. Therefore, more and more people, instead of a feast in a narrow family circle, want to celebrate the holiday in the center of the country.

Every year, an enchanting show, dazzling fireworks and original surprises are prepared for the capital's public. Meeting the New Year on Red Square is the best option for young people. In addition, such a plan of action is also very economical. Vacationers do not need to spend money on holiday outfits, expensive alcoholic drinks and a luxurious table. All guests can watch the concert program for free and have a great night in a fun company.

However, in order for the celebration to succeed, it is better to go to the party with the whole team at once - this is advice from the "experienced". The fact is that in such a mass of people it is almost impossible to meet with acquaintances. Few people manage to get through on New Year's Eve. Mobile communication is practically non-existent.

Entertainment

The dream of many Russians is to celebrate the New Year in Moscow. There are many Santa Clauses and Snow Maidens on Red Square that night. In addition to these characters, the territory is overflowing with others. fairy tale characters. Disguised people are very friendly and willingly take pictures with everyone.

On the street, right under the open sky, artists sing and dance cheerfully in the folk style. You can dance and sing along. Adds mood and And the highlight of 2016 was the laser show, which was delighted not only by guests, but also by residents of the capital.

Those who are accustomed to active rest should celebrate the New Year at it, which has been operating since 2000. On a festive night, he also receives visitors. The mood is lifted by good music and bright illumination. However, according to guests, entry prices could be lower. Also, people do not like the fact that tickets need to be bought in advance, since it is almost impossible to do it on New Year's Eve.

Best Traditions

The main reason why people go to the square on New Year's Eve is fireworks. Many tourists and guests of the city note that they have not seen such beautiful, luxurious and long fireworks in any other capital of the world. Many visitors come here to feel the extraordinary, explosive energy that this place radiates.

Helps to maintain all the festive traditions of Red Square. On New Year's Eve, every citizen of the country wants to see the President's address. Especially in order not to miss this event, the concert stops, which starts at 22:00. Giant screens are hung up so that people can hear him speak. It is very convenient - this is evidenced by those who have been there.

Please note that alcoholic beverages are not sold on site. If you cannot imagine a holiday without champagne, then you can drink it at home or after leaving the square.

Usually the crowd disperses closer to four in the morning.

New rules

At the end of 2015, an unpleasant surprise awaited the inhabitants of Russia. The authorities decided that a limited number of people would be able to celebrate the holiday on the square. A certain part of the invitations came personally. On December 31, Blue Light was filmed here - a program that has already become a bright part of the country's history.

However, many people make loud claims that Red Square on New Year's Eve restricts access for other reasons. They are sure that this is done only to ensure that fewer non-Slavic people get there.

Indeed, many visitors do not like that companies of guest workers are resting nearby. Other guests are sure that representatives of other nationalities have the right to celebrate here, just like the natives of the capital. And to deprive them of such an opportunity is wrong, inhumane.

Friendly law enforcement officers

Many visitors complain that the square is constantly crowded. Even limiting the number of people invited does not help to keep the crowd under control. But almost all those who have been there also say that there is practically no drunken public. Usually a lot of young, cheerful companies walk around. Law enforcement officers keep order. Many police officers consider it an honor to celebrate the New Year on Red Square. Photos with young officers are made by everyone. Men and women in uniform are very friendly and willing to pose for the cameras.

Do not please visitors and prices for goods. Food and souvenirs are overpriced. Also, many people spoil the mood of winter without snow. Muscovites and guests of the capital are accustomed to seeing the city in snowdrifts. And in recent years, the weather has not been good. But the warm temperature allows you to have fun longer and not freeze.

Holiday details

Regardless of the year, people share the fact that they never managed to get to the main square of the country. The reason is that the entrance is controlled by the police, who are given orders. If the territory is crowded, then the gates for new visitors are closed.

You have to go through a metal detector. The line here is very long. Law enforcement officers have the right to look into bags and search people. They take away the alcohol. Vacationers share that it is very rare to deceive the police and bring alcohol with them. Therefore, you have to celebrate the New Year on Red Square even without a bottle of champagne.

Many vacationers stayed to celebrate in the vicinity. However, very often, even a hundred meters from the center, because of the noise, fireworks and music, one cannot hear what almost everyone came for - the chimes. But aside, you can easily enjoy a sparkling drink from plastic dishes. However, almost no one is monitoring the illegal use of pyrotechnics there. Therefore, time after time, firecrackers explode under their feet. There were cases when ordinary passers-by were taken to hospitals with burns.

Negative sides

As you know, in cold and windy weather, frost penetrates to the bones. Therefore, many visitors return home with a cold. Those who rest in the center not for the first time recommend dressing first of all not beautifully, but warmly and comfortably.

For many people, the cherished dream is to celebrate the New Year on Red Square. Reviews about the celebration itself are often negative. Guests say that the main disadvantage of this action is that expectations do not justify reality. Not only was the concert program extremely monotonous and boring in some years, but for those who come later, the first thing that catches your eye is heaps of garbage and broken glass.

Many, knowing that it is impossible to bring alcohol into the territory, get drunk right in front of the entrance. Therefore, inadequate citizens spoil the holiday for everyone around.

Public transport or own car?

Cars are parked on neighboring streets. However, many people want to leave the car closer to the square - this is noted by vacationers. Even if you parked an iron horse on an empty road, you need to be prepared for the fact that after the festivities it will be blocked. In this case, you will have to return home on foot, by taxi or in public transport, which is crowded with drunk, sometimes overly friendly, passengers.

Many guests say that Red Square is very tiring. For the New Year, it should be noted that it works in a convenient mode transport connection. Therefore, it is very easy to leave a mass party and continue the celebration at home.

The metro is usually open until 2:00 at night, and buses run until 3. After that, the transport stops for a short break, and in the morning again delivers tired passengers in normal mode. Both the guests of the capital and the indigenous people positively evaluate his work. After all, public transport allows you to easily and economically get from any district of Moscow to the center. Therefore, you do not have to take your own car and subsequently look for a parking place.

Those who have been here on a festive night recommend stocking up not with alcohol, but with hot drinks. It is better to take tea or coffee with you in a thermos. The police pass such containers without problems. Another tip: you need to get there before 22:00. After all, after this time, the territory is usually already filled to capacity.

On Red Square, the residents of the capital are well aware. The security is friendly, but strict, so they will not allow you to bring food and champagne with you. However, people who have walked in the capital more than once share that it is possible to have a tasty meal. Many visitors leave food in the car, which they later return to. Having quenched their hunger and thirst, they again continue to walk around Moscow. However, you should know that it is extremely difficult to get to the center again.

Impressions from meeting the holiday on Red Square are a memory for a lifetime. Such an event can be proud and show off to friends and family.

It's no secret that the New Year celebrations are important for most Russians. It is natural for the wave that they want to spend the most magical night of the year so that the supply of emotions and memories is enough for the next 12 months. That is why the inhabitants of the country begin to think in advance about the organization of the holiday, and everyone has their own concept of the ideal New Year. One category of Russians takes the opportunity to go to seaside resorts and soak up a week under the gentle rays of the tropical sun.

Someone rightly believes that in winter you need to admire fluffy snow, and therefore choose hotels in ski resorts. Many people use the long winter weekends to see the beauties of their native country, going on a tour of the monuments of the Golden Ring or the surroundings of Lake Baikal. Any of the options for celebrating the New Year has its advantages, but the brightest, most colorful, noisy and crowded celebration awaits you in only one place - in the very heart of the country, on Moscow's Red Square!

New Year in the center of Moscow is an event that you will remember for a lifetime!

Well, the capital of Russia has every opportunity to organize an unforgettable celebration that will impress both the residents of the city and its guests who come from all over the country. In the central part of the city, you will definitely see performances from the best theater and dance groups, Russian pop stars and world-famous figure skaters.

Numerous parks will become locations for unusual performances and competitions, while the streets and embankments will be decorated with bright illumination from tens of thousands of light bulbs and hundreds of LED installations. And, of course, it is here that the main and most beautiful Russian fireworks will thunder. If you want to become a direct participant in this large-scale event, celebrate the New Year 2019 in Moscow!

Who is suitable for this format of the holiday?

To meet the New Year 2019 in the center of a noisy fair crush is recommended to all those who are tired of long gatherings in front of TV screens. Of course, you can spend most of the evening with relatives or friends, and then go to the city center to guarantee yourself a truly vivid impression of a large-scale celebration. If you go to the celebration with your team, you will definitely enjoy discos and skating rinks. A group of friends and family can have a party anywhere!

However, one should not think that such a celebration option is inappropriate for singles or couples. The New Year is such a magical holiday that its magic is able to unite complete strangers. Even the most gloomy personalities amaze this night with openness and smiles. For the new year, you will definitely meet new people, and for those who have not yet found a soul mate, this is a great opportunity to find a companion for Valentine's Day!

Even with small children on New Year's Eve you will have something to do

If you have small children, they can become participants in theatrical performances, competitions and shows. The main thing is to make sure that the location of the celebration is not far from the traffic intersection, or drive your car. So you can go home when the child gets tired of having fun.

The program of celebrations in 2019

New Year in the center of the capital is, first of all, an opportunity to see an incredibly beautiful Christmas tree, watch the President's video congratulations on a huge plasma screen and, of course, hear the famous chiming clock on the Spasskaya Tower. To the sound of the clock, everyone makes wishes and counts down the last moments of the old year, hoping that the door to the new calendar period will open the way to new achievements, joyful events and pleasant acquaintances.

The first minute of 2019 will give the go-ahead to large-scale festivities that will last several hours. The exact program of events has not yet been disclosed, but it is safe to assume that the organizers will come up with interesting competitions to entertain the guests of the New Year's party, make up an excellent concert program, and invite artists of various genres beloved by Russians. Of course, the program will include congratulations from the main winter wizard - Santa Claus and his faithful assistants.

Tickets to the GUM Skating Rink - a guaranteed pass to Red Square

Everyone who has ever seen a holiday on Red Square personally or from TV screens knows that the highlight of the capital's celebration is an incredible laser show with special effects worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster. The only pity is that not everyone will be able to become participants in the declared action in Russia. There are only a few ways to get to the main square of Moscow:

• Buy a ticket to the GUM ice rink. This is a great opportunity to combine the celebration with active outdoor activities! The huge skating rink with an area of ​​2.7 thousand m 2 will first become a venue for performances by Russian figure skaters, and then everyone who has bought a ticket will be able to dance to cheerful Christmas songs. Usually the price of the entrance ticket is equal to the ordinal number of the year. If the tradition continues, it will be possible to get to the skating rink for 2019 rubles. Let's say right away that there are very few tickets for sale, so it is necessary to monitor their appearance already in September;
• Represent the privileged category of Russians. If you are a family member of an employee of the mayor's office or other government organizations, or belong to a large family, then you will be able to apply for one of the preferential invitations;
• Be an active citizen. Do you want to get to Red Square on the night of December 31 to January 1? Then from the beginning of 2018, start visiting the Active Citizen portal. Russians who regularly participate in discussions of capital initiatives, put forward ideas for improving the life of the city, and also fix all kinds of violations in the work of city services and authorities, earn points throughout the year. Caring residents who score the most points for active citizenship are rewarded with tickets.

The Active Citizen portal will provide an opportunity to get an invitation

What to do if it did not work out to get to Red Square?

The most important thing is not to get upset! This does not mean that there are no more places in the city where you can 100% feel the atmosphere of the New Year. The choice of festive locations is so wide that you will definitely want to see as much as possible, moving from one point on the map of Moscow to another.

• Firstly, on the eve of the New Year festivities, a large-scale festival, Journeys to Christmas, will be organized. Every year it takes everything large area and has its own theme. For example, in 2018, guests were surprised by incredible theatrical shows, because the main theme of the celebration was the theater. The entire Garden Ring has become a single theatrical stage! In 2019, you can also count on an interesting show.
• Secondly, the GUM skating rink is not the only place where you can ride to the tunes of the New Year. At least 19 metropolitan parks fill paths and playgrounds, set up huge decorated Christmas trees and invite artists to entertain the assembled crowd.
• Thirdly, you can not skate, but find a place to celebrate at one of the many themed discos. On Manezhka, Novy Arbat, in the area of ​​Poklonnaya Gora - in a word, on all central squares and streets - there will be shows and discos led by artists of various genres. Everyone will find their "soundtrack" for the New Year - from fans of folk art and disco music of the 80s to fans of DJ sets and electrotechno.

Another important point- Choose in advance a place from which you can see the fireworks. We remind you that the capital's fireworks fire their first volley at one in the morning - that is, at the time when the whole country is in the new year. In 2018, salutes were fired in 19 parks at once, so you will definitely not be left without a bright spectacle. You can even expect that the authorities will try to beat last year's record and want to make more than 100 thousand volleys! The maximum number of New Year's fireworks can be seen from Sparrow Hills.

A little about security and organizational features

To make the holiday a success, do not forget to warm up and follow a few rules

Are you going to spend the New Year on Red Square? Then listen to our recommendations!