New Year 2022 in Veliky Ustyug
New Year is a holiday that is eagerly awaited by both old and small. Children are attracted by surprises under the Christmas tree, and everyone hopes for positive changes in their lives. Most are trying to follow a long-standing belief: a magical New Year's Eve is the prototype of life in the coming year.
It is customary to celebrate the New Year in the family circle, but the family circle may not be at home, but where home comfort, warmth and incredible adventures are combined. In this regard, places such as Veliky Ustyug are filled with special charm and fabulous spirit.
What attracts people to Veliky Ustyug
Wonderful adventures and unforgettable emotions await you here.
The most beloved New Year's character, Santa Claus, lives in a residence located in a real pine forest. Terem will impress with its majesty and beauty, and the city residence of the New Year's wizard will create a fabulous atmosphere. Those who came here for the New Year holidays will not remain indifferent from:
- sleigh rides;
- visiting a traditional Russian bath;
- participation in entertaining master classes;
- visiting the Fashion House of Santa Claus (there is an exhibition of famous costumes of fairy-tale characters, guests will take part in creating a costume);
- buying souvenirs from local craftsmen.
In addition to purely fabulous, pre-holiday entertainment, the city has something to see and get to know.
An unforgettable impression on the guests will be made by:
- 153 architectural monuments;
- 2 monuments of archeology;
- 4 cultural heritage sites;
- 7 separate museums (history and culture, ethnography, ancient Russian art, nature, New Year and Christmas toys, children's museum center, fund storage);
- 4 monasteries;
- several beautiful temples, including the Assumption Cathedral from the mid-17th century, surrounded by the temples that make up the Cathedral Courtyard.
In the city at the disposal of visitors:
- 20 hotel complexes are eagerly awaiting their visitors.
- Cozy cottages are provided for those who want a comfortable stay.
- Lots of hotels and campgrounds.
- Houses in the countryside in the style of Russian antiquity, but with all the amenities.
New Year's fun
In Veliky Ustyug and the surrounding area, there is New Year's fun for every taste.
Of course, the most memorable visit will be the residence of Santa Claus. A magical excursion along the Path of Fairy Tales, filled with wonderful adventures and tasks, will be led by the heroes of fairy tales who will meet guests at the gates.
The path will lead to the hut of the owner of the residence. There are many mysterious rooms in this palace, among which there is a storeroom of fairy tales, and the study of Santa Claus himself, and a room with a wonderful telescope, and a collection of gif.webpts for Santa Claus. Ice sculptures are exhibited in the ice room, but it is rather cold here, as the temperature is -15̊С.
The cultural and entertainment complex "Gornitsa" will acquaint you with the traditions and customs of the peasants, here you will treat yourself to and love the dishes of Russian national cuisine.
Nature lovers can be advised to take a walk in the pine forest or take a tour of the Winter Garden with exotic plants and beautiful flowers. For adherents of active recreation, a visit to the sauna, playing billiards, singing karaoke, skiing, snowmobiling, and sledding from roller coasters is planned.
On New Year's Eve, there is animation in the residence of Santa Claus. 23.00 - the beginning of an entertainment program full of competitions, adventures, riddles and quizzes. Exactly at midnight, Santa Claus solemnly proclaims the coming of the New Year, and festive festivities begin with dances, games and fireworks. At the end of the celebration, all those present receive gif.webpts from the host.
Leisure for children
Children's entertainment is not categorized by age.Everything that is offered for entertainment is available to young tourists. In addition, special events and entertaining facilities are organized for them. The history of the country in toys can be seen in the museum, which is called the Museum of New Year and Christmas Toys. Young visitors will get acquainted with the traditions of celebrating the New Year in different countries in a special hall.
In the Museum of Greeting Cards, you can see the largest New Year's postcard measuring 4.2x2.8 m “Veliky Ustyug. Three of Santa Claus ". Next to the museum is the Santa Claus Post Office - a fabulous post office, it is here that children's letters to Grandfather Frost are received.
At the Post Office you can attend cognitive lessons "Postology", "Ethics of magic messages", "Workshop of congratulations", where young visitors will get acquainted with the rules for writing congratulations and create their own.
In the city residence of Santa Claus, children learn the story of the life of this character. They will have the opportunity to sit on the throne of Santa Claus in the throne room after they write down their good deeds in a special book. Craftsmen will help in making New Year's souvenirs.
In the children's museum center, which has been operating since 2014, the children will attend interactive classes in painting, embroidery, and sand drawings.
Holiday tours
If you want to celebrate the New Year 2022 with adventures and Santa Claus, take care of this in advance to save money on gif.webpts and fun. One-two-three- and four-day trips are offered with accommodation in hotels, cottages, estates and the private sector.
Having entered the website of any travel agency, you can choose a tour of your choice.
City location
Veliky Ustyug is located in Russia in the Vologda Oblast. It is an attractive city for tourists with a rich history. It is located on the left bank of the Sukhona River, where many stone churches were built, which have survived to this day. This is a fairly large industrial center. Silver-blackened items of the Ustyug plant "Severnaya niello" are famous all over the world: items made of silver, wood, flax. You can buy delicious medicinal balms and tinctures in the city.
Railway communication with St. Petersburg, Moscow, Arkhangelsk. Travel to Yadrikha station (55 km) or Kotlas (70 km). Then take a bus to Veliky Ustyug. You can fly to Vologda by plane, and from there - in less than an hour - to Veliky Ustyug.
Rates
The cost of the tours varies depending on the date, number of days, mode of travel and accommodation. Pre-holiday prices are lower than post-holiday prices. It is worth paying attention to the services offered on the tour: travel, excursions, events, medical support, etc. A flight or a trip in a compartment will cost more, the bus service is somewhat cheaper. Considering all the nuances, you should count on a price range from 12,000 to 30,000 rubles. There is a system of discounts for children, depending on the age.
On the websites of travel agencies and travel agencies, you can choose any tour that matches your interests and material capabilities.
