Moscow for the New Year holidays is transforming beyond recognition. Red Square for New Year 2022 will be no exception. On it, without fail, we will see an updated forest beauty, a skating rink and, of course, a lot of stalls where you can buy New Year's souvenirs, delicacies and hot drinks.
New Years celebration program
It should be noted that the New Year's holiday on the main square of the country is very bright and direct. It gathers thousands of people who decided to celebrate together the most favorite holiday of Russians. Many come here with the whole family. And this is no coincidence at all. There is a place for entertainment for all generations.
Kids can take part in various relay races, competitions, meet fairy-tale characters and even take pictures with them. A huge number of animators will work on Red Square to make the kids' rest unforgettable.
Young people will be able to watch a festive concert with the participation of domestic and foreign stars. Also, young people will be able to go ice skating accompanied by modern music. Such an activity in the very center of the capital will leave an indelible impression even among spoiled Muscovites, not to mention visitors. In the evening, famous figure skaters and winter sportsmen will enter this ice arena. They will show all guests an unforgettable ice show that will remain in the memory of all those present for a long time.
Guests of the capital will be able to visit the New Year's fair, which will unfold next to GUM. In colorful wooden chambers you can buy New Year's souvenirs, as well as a variety of pastries with tea, coffee, cocoa, etc.
Closer to midnight, all those present will be able to watch congratulations from leading politicians, public figures and the President of the Russian Federation. For this, huge screens will be erected on the square. The apotheosis of the holiday will be New Year's fireworks and laser show.
Every year there are more and more people wishing to celebrate the New Year in the center of the capital. A huge flow of tourists rushes to New Year's Moscow not only from different regions of Russia, but also from abroad. This raises many questions. Let's try to find answers to them together.
New Year's fireworks
The apotheosis of the holiday on Red Square will be New Year's fireworks and a laser show. It becomes brighter and more colorful every year. The show will last about 30 minutes and will leave a lasting impression on everyone present. The festive fireworks will begin immediately after the chimes, announcing the coming of the New Year. It will take no more than 15 minutes.
If you want to see these unforgettable events with your own eyes, then you need to worry about tickets to Red Square in advance. True, in some places of the capital, fireworks will be visible anyway.
When will the skating rink on Red Square open
Usually, it is filled with the onset of the first frost. This year, the unusual warm weather in the capital calls into question when the main ice rink of Moscow will actually be opened. Let's hope that on the New Year's Eve frosty winter weather will come and all residents and guests of the capital will be able to enjoy this popular place.
The skating rink on Red Square has a capacity of no more than 500 people. If you want to visit it on December 31, you should worry about purchasing tickets in advance. After all, they can be ordered on the Internet in September. According to the existing tradition, the cost of the ticket corresponds to the figures for the next year. This means that on New Year's Eve, the skating rink will cost 2022 rubles.
Will Red Square be opened
Despite its impressive size, the main square of the country has a certain capacity.It can simultaneously accommodate no more than three thousand people. That is why, the passage to it on New Year's Eve will be limited. For security purposes, it will be carried out through a special frame with a metal detector.
Concert time
As mentioned above, many Muscovites and guests of the capital, in addition to the skating rink, festive fireworks and laser show, will be attracted by a concert of leading Russian and foreign pop stars. It is expected to start at 10 pm. While the list of performing artists is kept secret. Based on the experience of past years, we can say that at the concert we will see the most top artists of our stage and not only. In the daytime, famous folk and folklore groups will perform at the concert venue.
Existing ways to get to the square
In addition to those who timely purchase tickets to the skating rink and Red Square on December 31, it can be visited by:
- large families;
- employees of the mayor's office;
- government officials.
Citizens who show an active civic stance and participate in the discussion of life in the capital on the Active Citizen portal also have a chance to get to Red Square completely free of charge. Those who are not indifferent to the events of the life of the capital, offer new solutions to ensure a comfortable life for Muscovites, fix violations in the work of city services, and can score enough points to become the owner of tickets to Red Square.
How transport will work
If you do not manage to get to the main square of the country, do not be discouraged. Several huge screens will be erected in the central part of the city, which will convey the atmosphere prevailing in Red Square.
If for some reason you did not become the owner of a lucky ticket, you can still go to the center and enjoy the New Year's holiday in full.
Believe me, on New Year's Eve you won't be bored at all. Music will sound everywhere, light installations will shine with all the lights, there will be many enthusiastic people on the streets who will be ready to share with you the joyful moments of New Year's Eve.
When going to the center, you need to worry about warm clothes and waterproof shoes. Also, it will not hurt to take a light snack and a thermos with hot tea. Although, it is possible that you will be able to withstand long lines and buy something from New Year's pastries in numerous kiosks that will work even on New Year's Eve.
The city administration also took care of transport. It will work in an unusual way:
Metro: until two o'clock in the morning
Ground transportation: until three o'clock in the morning
If you miss the last transport, don't worry too much. The movement of the subway on New Year's Eve will begin at half past four.
It's better to forget about personal transport on New Year's Eve. The center will represent a huge pedestrian zone. If you still dare to come to the center in your car, then you should know that you will be able to park only a few blocks from the center and in a paid parking lot.
