7 places in Russia where you can go to celebrate the new year 2021. Useful information on each destination: the cost of the flight, accommodation and New Year's dinner at the restaurant.
Karelia
It is worth going to Karelia to celebrate the new year 2021 for all lovers of outdoor activities and untouched nature of the north of Russia. There are many activities here: winter fishing, sleigh rides and dog sledding, excursions. Find out how to have a good rest in Karelia in winter.
How to meet. Rent a cottage or a house at a recreation center and spend New Year's Eve with your loved ones. You can stay in the city and go to a restaurant. Take an excursion during the New Year holidays - there are many sights in Karelia. Read more on how to celebrate the New Year in Karelia.
Weather. On New Year's Eve in Karelia (and in general in December) it is usually –5 ... –7 ° С, but sometimes there are thaws and frosts. Winter is snowy and mild. The humidity in this region is high and there are winds, so the cold is hard to endure. We advise you to warm yourself well before the trip.
Average prices on New Year's Eve per person:
| Coupe ticket from Moscow | 2 500 ₽ |
| Flights to Petrozavodsk and back | 8 000 ₽ |
| Tour with accommodation and excursions, but no tickets | 13 000 ₽ |
| New Year's banquet | 6 000 ₽ |
| Room in a good hotel or in a recreation center | 2 000 ₽ |
Sochi
If you want a warm New Year in Russia, then come to Sochi. Someone will say that there is nothing to do there in winter. Do not believe it! You will be pleased to stroll through the deserted resort, explore the arboretum, go on excursions, admire the winter sea and enjoy the relatively warm sunny days in the middle of winter. It is also worth going to ski resorts for a ride or just admire the snow-capped mountain peaks. Find out what else you can do in Sochi in winter.
How to meet. On the night of December 31 to January 1, you can walk in the city center and watch the fireworks or dine in a restaurant. Many hotels offer a festive program and a banquet. We advise you to choose a hotel with a heated pool and spa services for a truly relaxing experience. Read more on how to celebrate the New Year in Sochi.
Weather. The air can warm up to + 15 ° C during the day, but at night the temperature drops to + 5 ° C. Snow is extremely rare, and if it does, you will be lucky enough to see powdered palms.
Average prices on New Year's Eve per person:
Krasnaya Polyana
A great way to cheer up is to go to the mountains for the new year 2021. In Russia, the most popular ski resorts are in Krasnaya Polyana. They are neat in a European style and resemble alpine villages. Even if you do not like skiing, it is worth relaxing in the mountains for the sake of clean air, beautiful landscapes and cozy hotels.
How to meet. Walk and admire the views during the day, ride the funicular, ski, sled, snowmobile or snowboard. Relax in the hotel in the evening - many offer sauna and spa services. After the holiday, drive to Sochi or visit local attractions.
Weather. Winter in Krasnaya Polyana is mild with many sunny days. A lot of snow falls by the end of December. Temperature in December is 0 ... –5 ° С.
The price of the issue. A flight Moscow - Sochi in both directions during the New Year holidays costs from 10 thousand rubles. Prices for accommodation for the New Year - 2021 start at 5,000 rubles for two. Look for discounted hotels on Rumguru.
Veliky Ustyug
If the child believes in Santa Claus and Snow Maiden, go to Veliky Ustyug. This is one of the most popular New Year destinations in Russia among vacationers with children.
How to meet. Visit the Fiefdom of Father Frost and the city residence. New Year's Eve is usually celebrated in restaurants. And during the holidays, tourists walk around the city, admire the architecture, go on excursions and go skiing and cheesecakes. Read more about celebrating the New Year in Veliky Ustyug.
Weather. The winter is long and snowy. The air temperature drops to −5 ... −15 ° С. There are no strong winds.
The price of the issue. Tours for 3-5 days from Moscow and St. Petersburg are popular - they cost about 20-25 thousand rubles per person. You can go to Veliky Ustyug on your own by car or by train to Kotlas, and then by bus. You can book a hotel room or rent an apartment from 1500 rubles per day. Renting a cottage costs from 5000 rubles. See hotels with discounts on Rumguru.
Crimea
Who said that Crimea is an exclusively summer destination? Many travel to the peninsula in winter as well.
How to meet. Mostly tourists celebrate the New Year at a hotel, restaurant or on the waterfront. Yalta is the New Year's capital of Crimea, where all the entertainment is concentrated. If you want snow, go to Ai-Petri and Chatyr-Dag. Read more on how to celebrate the New Year in Crimea.
Weather. The average on the coast is + 5 ° С. The weather is changeable, there are rains. But snow and frost are rare. Find out more about the weather in Crimea in winter.
Average prices on New Year's Eve per person:
| Flights to Simferopol and back | 7 000 ₽ |
| Tour from Moscow to Yalta | 12 000 ₽ |
| New Year's banquet | 3 000 ₽ |
| Hotel room 4 * | 2 000 ₽ |
Kazan
Don't know where to go to rest on New Year's - 2021 in Russia? Feel free to go to the capital of Tatarstan. Take a walk along interesting routes in Kazan and taste the local cuisine.
How to meet. You can spend New Year's Eve in a national cuisine restaurant, trying local unusual dishes: sweet gubadiya pie, echpochmak pies, honey chak-chak and hearty kystyby. Find out where to eat deliciously and inexpensively. On vacation, head to the Riviera Water Park. With children, go to the residence of the local Santa Claus, whose name is Kysh Babai, and the Snow Maiden - Kar Kyzy. It is located in the village of Yana Kyrlay. Read more on how to celebrate the New Year in Kazan.
Weather. Winter is moderately cold. Daytime temperatures in December average –3 ... –11 ° С. There are days with above-zero temperatures, and sometimes it drops to -25 ° С.
Average prices on New Year's Eve per person:
Kaliningrad
Travel to Kaliningrad for a glimpse of a slice of Europe in Russia and the harsh Baltic Sea. True, European grooming has survived only in the city center. Kaliningrad has always been considered special - get to know it better and bring amber as a gift to your loved ones. Find out what tourists think about Kaliningrad.
How to meet. In a restaurant - for example, "Nesselbeck", stylized as a medieval castle. Romantics rent a cottage outside the city and celebrate the holiday in silence and solitude.
Weather. At the end of December it is warm, from –5 ° С to + 3 ° С. It often rains or snows. Quite damp and windy, so take care of warm, windproof clothing. Read more about rest in Kaliningrad in winter.
The price of the issue. Flights from Moscow and back cost from 7,500 rubles. Look for cheap tickets on Skyscanner. New Year's Eve dinner costs from 2000 rubles per person (the cost depends on the status of the restaurant). Banquets are organized by restaurants at large hotels or boarding houses. A double room on a festive night in a hotel in the historical part of the city costs from 4000 rubles (for example, Ibis). See where to stay cheap in Kaliningrad.
