New Year trip to Moscow, Voronezh, Kursk, Orel and Lipetsk
Moscow attracts us with its thirst for life, streams of people going to their dreams, it fascinates with historical buildings and new districts. Moscow is especially beautiful during the New Year.
Incredible festive grounds, equipped skating rinks, the whole city in colorful garlands is a real New Year's fairy tale. That is why a trip to Moscow for the new year is a great idea.
If you consider that the holidays in the new year are longer than usual weekends, you can also visit the nearest cities - Voronezh, Kursk, Orel and Lipetsk.
Why you should seriously think about such a New Year’s program is a rhetorical question, the answer to which is clear to everyone. The fact is that each of the cities of the Moscow region and Moscow itself are rich in attractions and New Year events.
The cost of the tour for two will be about 20 000-30 000 rubles, plus tickets for a plane or train. But you can try to go on a trip with a personal guide, it will be more profitable and interesting.
So, let’s figure out where exactly it is worth visiting, so that the New Year’s trip to Moscow becomes truly fabulous!
Moscow
In Moscow itself, you can come a few days before the New Year 2021 to feel the pre-Christmas fever, visit the most interesting places and, having met the new year under the chimes in one of the restaurants, go for an adventure in neighboring cities.
The Moscow Kremlin is included in the mandatory program of visits for all residents of our country, even if it is not your first time in Moscow. Here you can touch the history of our country by visiting the Arkhangelsk, Assumption and Annunciation churches.
Archangel It was built in the early 15th century, it is easy to find, thanks to the Old Russian design of the facade. It is interesting to know that in 1812 Napoleon placed his kitchen here, and in 1917, during the revolutionary events, a projectile landed in this cathedral, not one shock survived the cathedral, but survived and today is open to the public. Many great masters took part in the painting of the temple, and on its walls you can see images of almost sixty Russian rulers.
The Annunciation Cathedral is even older, it traces its history from the XIII century, then the temple was the house church of the king. Later, the cathedral was built of stone, greatly changing its appearance. The iconostasis inside the Annunciation Cathedral is the oldest in our country.
The third key cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin – Uspensky. Built in the XV century, it still remains the main Cathedral of Russia. This is where Christmas was celebrated. In addition, the Assumption Cathedral held weddings for the reign of all Russian tsars and emperors, these walls are literally saturated with history.
After a productive historical trip to the Moscow Kremlin, it is worth visiting the traditionally New Year’s place in Moscow, where you can let go of all the problems and complex thoughts, just enjoying the holiday.
You will not be able to pass by GUM and TSUM, they are especially beautiful at this time. You can walk endlessly in the decorated building, enjoying the joyful New Year atmosphere. Having bought a couple of new things, strolling through the New Year’s fairs inside the buildings, you will be able to really relax with delicious cocoa and gingerbread – traditional New Year treats.
Do not forget about the parks, in Moscow the brightest is Zaryadye. A secluded corner of nature in the heart of the metropolis will give relaxation and silence, and its twinkling lights will be able to light a holiday in your heart!
Here do not bypass the specially equipped New Year attractions of Moscow, they will become a decoration of your pre-New Year adventure. The Underground Museum, the Glass Bark, the Preserve Embassy, the Ice Cave and the Florarium Winter Garden will give a sense of celebration during a romantic trip together, with the whole family or with close friends. We advise you to visit the attractions of the park - "Flight over Moscow" and "Time Machine".
You can go to the Museum of the Old English Court, located in the architectural monument of the XVI century. In Moscow, you can choose entertainment to your liking, this will help a personal guide who knows the city. The main thing is to know exactly how you want to celebrate the New Year: walking through historical sights or immersed in unrestrained fun during traditional pre-holiday festivities.
Travel to Moscow: guide. excursion and tours, sights.
voronezh
Voronezh is famous for its traditional New Year's fair in the city center. Here you can skate, treat yourself to the New Year's cuisine and see the main tree of the city. In Voronezh, in winter, the Kostomarovo cave temple complex is mandatory for visiting. It was here in the first century BC that Christians fleeing from the Roman emperors fled.
If you go on a trip with a personal guide, you can learn about the similarity of the Don mountain monasteries with the ancient cave structures of Cappadocia. It is in winter that this place is worth visiting, you can see the ancient mountain temples in all its glory, imbued with the hermit spirit of the first Christians.
Travel to Voronezh: guide. excursion and tours.
Kursk
In Kursk should go closer to 3-5 January, that's when the New Year program on the main square of the city will be the brightest. For residents and guests of the city are open programs "Winter fun", "New Year's carousel" and "Snow dance" on the Theatre square of the city.
There will be large-scale dances, sledding, attractions and other entertainment for the whole family.
What is the New Year’s holiday without riding polar dogs? Voronezh region: dog sledding and a walk around the Princess Castle. Nursery "Husky 36" arranges such entertainment every year, you will get a lot of positive emotions and impressions from communicating with positive animals.
Travel to Kursk: guide. excursion and tours.
eagle
According to the rating of one of the booking sites, Orel has become one of the most budget cities for celebrating the new year. You will be able to visit many truly New Year’s places.
For example, this was the city embankment, which a few years ago experienced a large-scale reconstruction and now every year it is elegantly decorated and arranged mass events, where you can feel the New Year atmosphere.
The eagle offers horseback riding as a New Year's adventure. Zlyn horse farm is a historical landmark of the city, an ancient manor with a museum, where New Year events are held with horse riding and sledging.
Journey to the Eagle: Eagle guides.
lipetsk
If you come to Lipetsk for Christmas, then the first thing you should do is go to the Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ, built in 1807. This building is a monument of classicism of the XIX century. Pilgrims from all over the country are sent here, considering this cathedral an important place to celebrate the main Orthodox event.
St. Tikhon Transfiguration Diocesan Monastery was built in 1865. Here you will be especially impressed by the unique frescoes that adorn the walls. Until the early 90s, the temple was empty, it was looted by the Bolsheviks, but with the collapse of the USSR it was restored and now it is an active monastery.
In addition to temples and cathedrals in Lipetsk, there are other places worth visiting. For example, Safari Park, where you can look at a smaller version of the Scythian fortress, visit trampolines, slides, attractions, bright playgrounds and enjoy riding in a carriage.
Travel to Lipetsk: guide.
Each of the cities offers unique attractions and delights with New Year's entertainment for the whole family.
If such trips are new for you, it is especially good to go on tour with a personal guide: he will select the best events and attractions, answer questions.
Individual travel will be more productive than a trip with a collective tour or an independent visit.
Text: Ekaterina Oglesneva
Photo: varlamov, free sources
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