The difficult geopolitical situation and the ruble exchange rate force Russian tourists to look for alternatives to the already beaten routes. Staying abroad has become dangerous. It remains to rest in native land - the number of tours in Russia has grown by 20%. In which city to celebrate the New Year 2016, let's try to figure it out.
To help tourists, the Oktogo portal has identified the ten most popular holiday destinations in the Russian Federation, where citizens are going to celebrate the new 2016. However, in the top ten there are no well-deserved fame places like Suzdal, Veliky Ustyug and Krasnaya Polyana. All places there have already been sold - travel companies are buying them up in advance. And although you won't find warm seas in Russia in winter, there is more than enough frost and snow-covered fir trees. What else is required for the New Year mood?
10. Nizhny Novgorod, 2000 rubles / day
Nizhny Novgorod is one of the hundred cities in the world, which UNESCO has recognized as having world, cultural and historical value. The city has more than 600 architectural and historical monuments. And the cable car over the Volga is the longest in Europe.
9. Yekaterinburg, 2530 rubles / day
The capital of the Urals offers a lot of entertainment - from trips to the circus, zoo and water park to walks in the snow-covered park. Mayakovsky, where many performances will be given in the New Year.
8. Novgorod Veliky, 3700 rubles / day
The ancient father of Russian cities has not lost its charm for many centuries. And there is also a preserve of wooden architecture, an interactive exhibition "Economic Yard", where visitors can learn more about the life of a peasant family of the century before last, and even an ostrich farm.
7. Yaroslavl, 4000 rubles / day
The pearl of the Golden Ring recently celebrated its millennium. In addition to visiting museums and participating in festivities, the city offers a number of opportunities for active tourism, including trekking and fishing.
6. Pskov, 2640 rubles per day
Many museums and excursions will allow you to fully get acquainted with one of the most ancient and peculiar cities in Russia. And Pskov is also popular with fishermen - the Velikaya river abounds in a wide variety of fish.
5. Kaliningrad, 3430 rubles per day
The most "European" and the best city in Russia prepared an extensive program for the New Year: a theatrical performance will be given on the square, many cafes and restaurants will help to appreciate the local cuisine, and all the afternoons on the squares and parks of the city will be held colorful festivals for children and adults.
4. Kazan, 3700 rubles / day
Tatarstan can boast of its own Grandfather Frost, and his name is Kysh-Babai. You can also have a picnic in the forest, ride a sleigh, taste Tatar cuisine and visit an entertaining folklore program with an oriental flavor.
3.Moscow, 3850 rubles / day
The capital of Russia offers guests a rich entertainment program. Mass festivities, ice skating, New Year's performances in parks and festivals will create a worthy alternative to the traditional meeting of the coming year on Red Square under the magnificent chimes.However, you will have to stock up on alcoholic drinks in advance - in the center of Moscow from 7 pm to 8 am it will not be possible to buy alcohol.
2. Sochi, 5800 rubles / day
Compared to last year, the number of tourists in Sochi increased by 20% - the Olympics had a good impact on the tourist complex and infrastructure. And the mild climate (in winter in Sochi from +6 to +15 degrees) will allow you to take a break from frost. And in many hotels and boarding houses there are swimming pools with sea water. A great option for New Year's Eve 2016.
1. St. Petersburg, 3350 rubles / day
And here is the leader of the ten best Russian cities where you can celebrate the New Year. A mixture of sophisticated aristocracy with a broad Russian soul produces an unforgettable effect on travelers. And the cultural program in the city is very rich - from traditional museums and exhibitions to folk festivals, ice skating, many fairs, and theatrical performances.