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Fresh Travel Ideas for Russian Winter
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| An interesting trip can be arranged not only in summer. So if you are planning vacations in winter, go without any doubt. Russian resorts offer skiing or snowboarding, enjoying majestic mountains, volcanoes, dog sledding... there are a lot of ideas. But here we recommend something more unusual, like hot springs surrounded by snow, winter rafting and fishing.
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| --08-12-2020-- |
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Where to Ski in Russia: Murmansk
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| The Murmansk region in winter and summer is completely different. In summer, lovers of off-road expeditions, hikes, fishing and water rafting come here. But we have prepared this article for those who plan to travel here in winter to enjoy skiing.
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| --07-12-2020-- |
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Top 7 Things to Do in Winter Murmansk
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| The trees are covered with silver, and the streets are white and clean, which means it's time for some real winter fun. Here are the top 7 things to do in winter Murmansk.
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| --06-12-2020-- |
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Winter in Russia: Where to Go
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| Winter is a wonderful time of the year and with each its arrival we enjoy the atmosphere of holidays, Christmas fairs and lots of snow in Russia. There are plenty of options for great vacations here.
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| --25-11-2020-- |
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Winter Season Opens in Moscow Parks
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| The winter season in Moscow parks starts on Friday.
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| --25-11-2019-- |
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Rosa Khutor Resort in Sochi is Ready for Ski Season
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| The Rosa Khutor ski resort in Sochi will open the winter season on December 20, prices for ski passes and other services will remain the same.
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| --03-10-2019-- |
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Active Holidays in Karelia
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| White nights, melodious splashing of waves, pacifying whisper of old pines, songs around the fire and the smell of fresh fish soup - this is all about holidays in Karelia filled with picturesque landscapes, wonderful aromas and whirlpool of emotions that will be remembered forever.
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| --27-05-2019-- |
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Where to Ski in Russia: Alpika-Service
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| Mountain resort Alpika-Service, located on the slopes of the Aibga ridge, is often called the “heart of Krasnaya Polyana”.
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| --25-02-2019-- |
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Where to Ski in Russia: Krasnaya Polyana
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| Krasnaya Polyana has long gained the reputation of a destination with excellent winter air. This is explained by the special snow condensed from the sea air upon mild climate.
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| --25-02-2019-- |
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Where to Ski in Russia: Moscow Region, Volen
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| Among the reasons why tourists choose Volen is not only proximity to the capital and picturesque surroundings, but also a variety of trails, a well-developed infrastructure for a ski holiday and a lot of related entertainment.
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| --20-02-2019-- |
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Where to Ski in Russia: Baikal, Sable Mountain
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| Just imagine: rustling of well-rolled snow under the tracks, aromatic mulled wine and first-class Siberian cuisine - all with views of the main treasure of the planet.
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| --19-02-2019-- |
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Where to Ski in Russia: Moscow Region, Yakhroma
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| 10 tracks of the park "Yakhroma" give an opportunity for skiers of any level to show their skills. In addition to skiing, "Yakhroma" offers a variety of attractions in the amusement park.
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| --19-02-2019-- |
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Winter Traditions of the Russian People
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| It is no coincidence that the Russian winter, with its generous snowfalls and bitter frosts, has become one of the symbols of Russia.
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| --06-02-2019-- |
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Kuzbass: the Best Ski Resorts of the Kemerovo Region
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| Due to its unique nature and exceptionally beautiful panoramic landscapes, Kuzbass attracts tourists from many countries. The ski season usually lasts from November to April.
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| --21-01-2019-- |
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The Best Skating Rinks of St. Petersburg
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| There are skating rinks in almost all districts of St. Petersburg, but we have prepared a list of the most beautiful and comfortable ones.
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| --11-01-2019-- |
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7 Things about the Russian Winter that Surprise Foreigners
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| Too much heating in the houses and fur hats all around as well as New Year celebrations can impress and shock foreigners in Russia at the same time.
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| --25-12-2018-- |
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Tverskaya Street in Moscow will Become Pedestrian for Several Days
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| Tverskaya Street will be pedestrian from December 29 to January 3.
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| --07-12-2018-- |
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Lifehacks: Skating for Free in Moscow Parks
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| This winter you will find hundreds of open-air skating rinks with natural and artificial ice, which will delight visitors with their spectacular design. Luckily, there are several skating rinks in Moscow where skating is absolutely free of charge. Find them in our article.
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| --28-11-2018-- |
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11 Best Skating Rinks in Moscow
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| We will tell you how, where and at what price you can skate in Moscow parks, and what else to do there.
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| --26-11-2018-- |
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What to Do in Moscow During Winter: Cross-Country Skiing
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| Frosty winter is coming to Moscow. And although mountain skiing and snowboarding are one of the most popular winter sports, cross-country skiing can bring a lot of moments of joy. About a hundred beautiful trails for cross-country skiing appear in the capital every winter. Find some of them in this article.
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| --25-11-2018-- |
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What to Do in Moscow During Winter: Skiing
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| The ideal opening of the ski season is supposed to be in Switzerland, Andorra or in the French Alps. But if you are travelling in Moscow, you can also enjoy mountain skiing here.
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| --25-11-2018-- |
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Fresh Ideas for Moscow Winter
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| No doubt, there are many kinds of winter activities in Moscow, like skating, skiing, walking in the parks and enjoying Christmas fairs. But if you have tried everything, here we have a list of some fresh ideas - a selection of unusual winter fun.
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| --24-11-2018-- |
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Russian Lifehacks: How Not to Get Cold in Winter
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| Sometimes Russian winter can be really freezing. The general advice is to put on warm clothes. But what does it really mean? Find clarifications in the article.
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| --22-11-2018-- |
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What to Do in Moscow During Winter: Tubing
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| Tubing in Moscow parks is a winter activity that the whole family will enjoy. The tubes themselves are also known as "donuts" or "biscuits" due to their shape. Here you will find the main places in Moscow for the best tubing entertainment.
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| --21-11-2018-- |
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How to Get to Veliky Ustyug Airport
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| Regional airport Veliky Ustyug is located near the city of the same name in the Vologda region. Flights arrive here only twice a week. Since the residence of Father Frost (Ded Moroz) is located in Veliky Ustyug, the airport becomes especially popular during the New Year holidays.
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| --31-10-2018-- |
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Felt Boots: Shoes of the Royal Palaces and Fashion Catwalks
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| Katanki, Valeny, Valenki, Chesanki, Samokatki, Valenukhi, Valezhki – shoes made of sheep wool have many names in Russia, and their long history proves that they are not just simple winter boots. Centuries ago Russian Valenki were precious gifts and passed on from generation to generation.
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| --04-10-2018-- |
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Just “Shapka”
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| Shapka (hat, cap) is the most popular winter gift from Russia. However, the cap with earflaps in frosty days turns from a souvenir into a vital necessity. No wonder, Russian shapka has a very long history.
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| --02-10-2018-- |
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Skiing in Khibiny
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| Khibiny are a part of the territory called Lapland. That same Lapland where Niels was flying with the geese. That same Lapland, the domain of the Snow Queen. Besides, of course, the Khibiny are a country of forests and streams.
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| --30-09-2018-- |
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Russian Holidays Calendar 2019
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| The Ministry of Labor of the Russian Federation presented a new calendar of public holidays in Russia. You can plan your trip to Russia adding to agenda the New Year celebrations in Russian style or visiting parades in May.
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| --08-08-2018-- |
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Meteorologists have Found Connection Between Record-breaking Cold Weather in The U.S. and Warm Winter in Russia
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| The natural climatic variations were caused by so-called Rossby waves. Natural variations in climate are the reason why extreme cold in North America is accompanied by an unusually warm winter in Central Europe and the European part of Russia.
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| --15-01-2014-- |
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Renewed Sheregesh Is Ready to Receive 40% More Tourists in Winter
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| The most popular ski resort in Siberia "Sheregesh" will receive 30-40% more tourists in this season due to the reconstruction of trails and hotels, the opening of new accommodation facilities and the improvement of the infrastructure.
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| --10-10-2013-- |
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Russian Winter Games and Entertainment
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| When the snowflakes swirl outside the window and the weather is slightly frosty, it's time for winter entertainment. In order to enjoy the winter you need to organize your leisure time in a proper way. This can be done by trying the variety of games on the snow, snowman making and building snow fortress, playing snowballs and sledging.
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| --11-12-2012-- |
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Russian Winter: Christmas Fairs In Yekaterinburg
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| Mass open-air celebrations, concerts, shows, entertainment for every taste, a great variety of gifts, and competitions in winter sports await the guests and citizens of Yekaterinburg at the Christmas fairs. The city pleases everyone with many New Year's surprises.
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| --10-12-2012-- |
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Surviving the Russian Winter: 5 Tips To Stay Healthy and Avoid the Winter Blues
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| In the season famous for soft snow, festivities, and skating rinks you want to take a full advantage of the good moments. But beware: colds, bruises, and depression await for the unprepared. So brace yourself with our quick guide to surviving the winter in Russia.HAWNNU4NYRJT
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| --28-11-2012-- |
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City Hunter: Visiting a Reindeer Farm
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| I always wanted to touch a fairytale and to feel a little New Year magic. And I finally did it at the end of January, in a village of Antsiferovo, located in Moscow region. My fairytale was full of snow, white and brown Christmas reindeers, hot mulled wine and traditions of indigenous north people. Today I would like to share with you my report from the only private reindeer farm hidden in a rural Moscow suburb.
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| --13-02-2012-- |
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Best Russian Movies about Winter Time and Holidays
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| Winter with all the holidays during this time of the year is very important part in lives of all Russian people. So no wonder that Russian cinematograph has created so many good movies dedicated to this period. Today we'll tell you about the best examples. Some of them are about New Year, some about Christmas, some are just classical fairy tales in winter decorations. But all these films create good and warm mood in every snowy and frosty day. Enjoy!
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| --13-01-2012-- |
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Russian New Year and Christmas Songs
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| Nothing brings a special holiday mood as well as New Year and Christmas songs. In this article we'll tell you about the most popular holiday songs among Russian people. These song are usually come from our favourite movies or cartoons and stay with us for many years helping to celebrate merry winter holidays happily. So let's go, the music is waiting for you!
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| --30-12-2011-- |
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City Hunter: Russian Winter Museums
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| Even when the weather is cold, there are plenty of interesting activities to keep yourself and your family entertained. If you are looking for some interesting ideas, we recommend you to visit one of the three museums, described in the article. Winter season is the best time to go there and to have much fun.
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| --13-02-2012-- |
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10 Symbols and Traditions of Russian New Year
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| New Year is a favourite holiday of Russian people. No other event has so many symbols, customs, traditions. As the general rules for that holiday are equal to almost all the countries, in Russia New Year has its own unique face. It is a very interesting blend of secular, Soviet, orthodox and pagan traditions. Do you want to know more? Well, let's go!
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| --28-12-2011-- |
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Russian Vintage Christmas Cards
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| Today we would like to share with you an exciting gallery of old Russian Christmas cards. These vintage pictures reflect unique Russian traditions and present the beautiful art of card making in the country.
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| --27-12-2011-- |
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Russian Winter: Skating in Yekaterinburg
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| Yekaterinburg is rich with leisure activities for New Year holidays. You can go to museums and Christmas fairs, drink hot tea in cozy cafes or make the most of winter by visiting an ice skating rink. In this article you will find useful information about some of outdoor ice rinks in Yekaterinburg.
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| --27-12-2011-- |
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Beautiful Poems about Russian Winter
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| Russian winter is not just a very cold weather with frost and snow. It is a beautiful and even romantic time, which always was an inspiration for many Russian writers, poets, artists and musicians. Their works help people to understand not only charm of Russian winter, but to get to know peculiarity of mysterious Russian soul. Today we'll proudly show you some poems about Russian winter by the best Russian poets in English translation. Enjoy!
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| --21-12-2011-- |
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Russian Winter: Christmas Markets in St. Petersburg
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| Christmas markets in Russia are becoming more and more popular each year. We continue to explore the topic and today present you a guide to the most colourful events and original winter fairs in St.Petersburg.
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| --05-01-2012-- |
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Russian Winter: Skating in St. Petersburg
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| If you are going to visit St. Petersburg during this winter season, don’t forget to come to an ice rink and enjoy skating in this picturesque city.
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| --04-01-2012-- |
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Russian Winter on the Maps
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| As we are writing about Russian winter activities and events, we also put them on the map, marked with lovely blue snowflakes or skiers. Here, then, comes a snowfall of flakes and skiers, as we bring all the Russian Winter maps in one article.
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| --21-12-2011-- |
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Snegurochka (The Snow Maiden)
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| Snegurochka, i.e. Snow Maiden, is an indispensable New Year's character from Russian fairy tales, the charming granddaughter of Father Frost, his constant companion and assistant. Sometimes she is depicted as a little girl, and sometimes as a young lady.
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| --13-12-2011-- |
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Top Russian Winter Destinations
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| Winter is a great time to start exploring Russia. We have prepared a digest of our most popular articles, dedicated to Russian winter activities, adventure holidays and extreme tourism.
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| --05-01-2012-- |
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Old Soviet Christmas-tree Decorations
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| There are so many beautiful Christmas-tree decorations in modern shops, so why do the Russian people love their old Soviet toys so much and hand them on Christmas trees every year? They are not so beautiful and bright, so what is so charming about them? Read our article with colourful photos and you will see...
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| --14-12-2011-- |
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Russian Winter: Christmas Markets and Fairs in Moscow
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| The winter holiday season in the city is not so cheerful and festive without the traditional Christmas markets that spring up each year. We are glad to present you a guide to several Moscow spots, where you can buy handcrafted gifts and enjoy beautiful New Year atmosphere.
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| --16-12-2011-- |
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Old Soviet New Year's Postcards
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| The story of the Soviet New Year's postcards is a story of millions of Russian people, the breath of discrepant, but still great epoch.
In this article we will show you a very colourful gallery of the most remarkable examples of the Soviet New Year's cards. Enjoy!
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| --08-12-2011-- |
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Russian Winter: Best Ice Skating Rinks in Moscow
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| The winter has finally come to the city and it's time to get your skates on. Find out where to go skating in Moscow and how to spend your Christmas holidays.
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| --18-01-2017-- |
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Russian Winter Season: A Digest of Russia-InfoCentre Features about the Festivities
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| This season we decided to help you glide through the Russian winter. The forecasters promise us a "European" winter, meaning it is going to be mild, but the holiday season is nearing, and we wanted to feel the festival glee and to share it with you. So, here is what we have already written about the Russian traditions of celebrating the New Year and Christmas.
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| --02-12-2011-- |
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Russian Far East in Winter: Amur Tigers, Non-sleeping Bears and Frontier between Yesterday and Today
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| Russian Far East, discovered by Russians in 16th century is still at most an enigma for a European. Far East is a kingdom of fire breathing volcanoes and geysers, deep blue mountains and exotic animals, - white and brown bears, and of course, Amur tigers. Brown bears don’t sleep in Kamchatka, and salmon species come here for spawning even in winter. There are some big cities here, but at the same time people still live in yurts and their best transport is reindeer and dog sleds. Here are some examples of winter activities on the Russian Far East.
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| --20-12-2011-- |
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Kamchatka in winter
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| Kamchatka belongs to travel destinations which don't need any special introduction. Volcanoes, geysers, thermal springs and marvelous wildlife - all of it attracts travelers from Russia and abroad. But there is lack of information about this region: we know more about missing tourists, mainly independent travelers, who neglected professional tour services which however exist. Thermal springs and active volcanoes make seasons on Kamchatka something relative, but there are some special winter things to do there.
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| --31-01-2011-- |
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All about Baikal winter holidays
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| Baikal Lake is a unique place on the Earth with crystal water and breathtaking landscapes. The local public calls it The Sea. Most people think Baikal is a place to go in summer only, when it is not so cold and when it is possible to sail the lake. If the question is sailing and rafting on the rivers, they are right. But if we speak about winter outdoor activities, like jeep, snow mobile and dog sleds safari, skiing and mountain skiing on the rocky shore, with many wild slopes for free riders, ice fishing and ice diving.
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| --24-01-2011-- |
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Russian North snowmobile safari: Kalevala, Kizhi and beauty of Polar Night
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| Snowmobile safari is the most popular kind of winter leisure in Republic of Karelia. It is amazing winter leisure in combination with visito Kalevala, where Karelo-Finnish epos originates and specific Russian exotic like wooden churches of Kizhi. There are also special Polar Night safari tours in Murmansk Region, also popular last time.
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| --20-01-2011-- |
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Tradition of Merry Russian Sleighing
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| Sleighing has been a traditional Russian winter entertainment, especially popular during Christmas-tide, Maslenitsa (Pancake week), and saints’ days.
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| --28-08-2011-- |
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Ice-diving in Karelia: high season despite winter
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| Here in White Sea, all sea flora and fauna appear in all their glory in unusually crystal water, with 50 meters visibility, and all of it happens under arches and vaults of ice, forming fantastic and surrealistic forms.
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| --27-09-2012-- |
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Skating in Moscow: where to go?
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| After a few warm almost snowless winters we are finally having one looking like winter. It means that skiing and skating is possible again. Skating is one of the traditional Russian winter outdoor activities. The rinks appear again in the yards for skating and playing hockey. These are like for the private use of the people living in neighboring houses. There are also public open rinks in the centre of Moscow, where there are rental stores, check-room and related services like skates grinding. I tell you about some of them.
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| --11-11-2010-- |
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Beware of Icicles
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| In summer not only sledge should be prepared for winter, but also roofs, which in Russia and other northern countries will definitely be covered with tons of snow and icicles. What shall we do to save our lives from icy threat?
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| --22-08-2008-- |
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Happy Old New Year!
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| Sounds strange, doesn't it? For Russia it is quite OK. Comrade Lenin had no idea of the present he was giving to many generation ahead, when signing the decree “On introducing the West European calendar in the Republic of Russia” on January 24, 1918. He presented the Russians with the unique holiday of the Old New Year! How naive he was supposing that we would celebrate the New Year like all the rest, only by the Gregorian calendar!
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| --28-08-2011-- |
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Merry Russian Christmas
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| Christmas in Russia strangely falls on January 7 and not on December 25 like in Europe and all Catholic and Protestant countries, since the Orthodox Church of Russia still adheres to the Julian calendar. Hence the confusing matter with the New Year, which precedes Russian Christmas instead of following it and, moreover, interferes with the traditional Christmas fast.
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| --28-08-2011-- |
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Russian New Year
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| New Year is the main holiday of the year in Russia– the most welcome and the most beautiful one, rich in history, fascinating traditions and amusing customs.
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| --28-08-2011-- |
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Russia in winter: not to get cold and bored
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| Drinking vodka in order to warm up is out of fashion now. Despite being cold, Russian winters can offer a lot to all willing to spend a nice and merry time.
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| --07-12-2006-- |
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Nizhny Novgorod will Become the New Year's Capital of Russia-2022
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| Kaluga handed over the symbol of the all-Russian project "Kaluga - the New Year's capital of Russia 2021", a cosmic snowflake, to Nizhny Novgorod, thus closing the celebrations in the city.
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| --11-01-2021-- |
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Tourist Train will be Launched from Moscow to the Residence of Father Frost
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| A special weekend tourist train will run for passengers planning to visit the winter estates of Father Frost and Snegurochka - Veliky Ustyug (Vologda Region) and Kostroma.
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| --11-01-2021-- |
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Due to the Cold Winter, Demand for Felt Boots and Woolen Scarves has Grown in Russia
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| Due to the cold winter in Russia, sales of felt boots, fur coats, and shawls increased.
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| --11-01-2021-- |
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D-line Cable Car Started Operating at the Rosa Khutor Resort
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| This is the first in Russia cable car of the D-line series. Its length is 2039 m.
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| --28-12-2020-- |
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Christmas Fair Opens in Murmansk
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| There will be a Christmas bazaar and fair pavilions.
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| --28-12-2020-- |
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The Ski Season at the Rosa Khutor Resort will Start on December 25
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| Due to favorable weather conditions, the Rosa Khutor resort will open the ski season, as planned, on December 25th.
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| --25-12-2020-- |
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The Residence of Father Frost Opened in Kaluga
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| The residence of the fairy tale wizard will work in Kaluga until January 8. Kaluga is the New Year's capital of Russia this time.
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| --17-12-2020-- |
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Sixteen Ski Resorts have Opened in the Moscow Region
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| There are equipment rentals, cable cars, cafes, restaurants and hotels. Sports facilities operate in compliance with anti-epidemic safety measures.
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| --16-12-2020-- |
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The New “Red” Run for Skiers and Snowboarders has been Opened at the Krasnaya Polyana Resort
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| The run is called “Backcountry”, it is located in the Circus-3 mountain valley and has a height difference of about 200 meters.
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| --22-01-2020-- |
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Kaluga has Officially Become the New Year's Capital of Russia for 2021
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| The “Crystal Snowflake”, the symbol of the All-Russian New Year's Capital of Russia project was transferred to the city of Kaluga.
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| --21-01-2020-- |
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World Snow Day will be Celebrated in Rosa Khutor
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| World Snow Day will be celebrated on January 19 in the Rosa Khutor resort in the mountains of Sochi.
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| --14-01-2020-- |
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Moscow Festival "Journey to Christmas" will Last until the End of January
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| Moscow Mayor has extended the 'Journey to Christmas' until the end of January.
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| --10-01-2020-- |
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Two Snowboard Parks will Open on Tversky Boulevard and on New Arbat Avenue
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| Two snowboard parks will open on Tversky Boulevard and on New Arbat Avenue as part of the Travel to Christmas Festival.
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| --30-12-2019-- |
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3920 Infrastructure Winter Facilities will Operate in Moscow during the Winter Season
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| In recent years, the popularity of winter recreation has grown more than five times. It is expected that they will be visited by at least 50 million people during the season of 2019-2020.
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| --26-12-2019-- |
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International Festival “Winter Begins in Yakutia”
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| Father Frost from Yakutia has handed over the symbol of the New Year’s capital - a snowflake - to the city of Ryazan.
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| --26-12-2019-- |
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The Solemn Opening of the Winter Tourist Season was Held at the Rostov Kremlin
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| The guests of the Kremlin are invited to participate in traditional Russian winter activities: ice fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, etc.
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| --26-12-2019-- |
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Several Thousand Snowmen will be Installed in Tyumen
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| Several thousand snowmen will be installed on the embankment of the Tura River in Maslovskiy district of Tyumen in December.
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| --24-12-2019-- |
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“New Year House” Visit Centre will be Open in the Bylina Complex in Ryazan
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| The “New Year House” will encompass the All-Russian Fair of Folk Arts and Crafts where the residents of Ryazan and city guests will be able to purchase various souvenirs and gifts made by the masters from Ryazan, Tula, Tambov, Lipetsk, Vladimir, Omsk and other regions.
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| --24-12-2019-- |
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Winter in Moscow Oblast
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| The project titled “Winter in Moscow Oblast” has been launched with the simultaneous ceremonial lighting of Christmas trees in 70 parks in Moscow Oblast; within the frame of the campaign, various events will be organized for the residents of the region.
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| --23-12-2019-- |
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Christmas Fair in St. Petersburg will be Held in the Very Centre of the City
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| This year the Christmas Fair in St. Petersburg will be held in the very centre of the city - on Manezhnaya Square and on Malaya Sadovaya Street.
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| --21-10-2019-- |
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A New Cableway will be Built at the Sheregesh Ski Resort
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| The new passenger overhead monorail system will be built for the needs of the resort on the eastern slope of the Zelenaya Mount that is 1,270 meters high.
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| --24-07-2019-- |
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The Millionth Ski Pass was Sold at the “Arkhyz” Ski Resort in Karachay-Cherkessia
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| The tourist flow to the resort is constantly growing.
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| --24-03-2019-- |
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Photo Exhibition “Snow. Nix. Snow”
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| In March, the Nagornaya Gallery will host an exhibition of art photos dedicated to the snow.
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| --18-02-2019-- |
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The First Ski Resort Opened in the Altai Subcluster "Belokurikha-2"
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| The Mishina Gora ski resort with a ski lift was opened on the territory of the Belokurikha-2 subcluster near the Belokurikha resort in the Altai Territory.
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| --28-01-2019-- |
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Austrian Ski Weekend in Sochi
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| An Austrian ski weekend for the first time will be held at the Rosa Khutor ski resort in Sochi from January 25 to January 27.
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| --23-01-2019-- |
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Ski Resort "Gorky Gorod" in Krasnaya Polyana will Celebrate the Fifth Anniversary
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| The Gorky Gorod ski resort, located in Krasnaya Polyana in Sochi, will celebrate the 5th anniversary on January 4, 2019. Concerts of stars and bright light shows are planned.
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| --31-12-2018-- |
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More than 200 Cafes and Restaurants Wait for Tourists in Sochi Mountain Cluster
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| The public catering of Krasnaya Polyana is various: from fast food cafes to premium class restaurants.
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| --29-12-2018-- |
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A Record Number of Tourists will Visit Moscow during New Year Holidays
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| Hotels in Moscow are almost 100% booked.
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| --29-12-2018-- |
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The Ski Season Opened at the Rosa Khutor Resort in Sochi
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| The main novelty of the upcoming winter season will be a single ski pass.
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| --27-12-2018-- |
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New Year's Village Opens in Ryazan Forest Park
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| All visitors of the New Year's village can talk to Father Frost or the Snow Maiden and take a photo together.
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| --27-12-2018-- |
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More than 200 Christmas Tree Markets have Opened in Moscow
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| All Christmas bazaars of the capital are decorated in a single style.
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| --27-12-2018-- |
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Park for Free on Moscow Streets during the New Year's Holidays
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| Beginning from December 31, 2018 until January 8, 2019, level parking spaces with barriers will also work in a routine mode.
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| --19-12-2018-- |
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Moscow Metro and the MCC will Work around the Clock on the Night from December 31 to January 1
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| By the decision of the Moscow authorities, both the metro and the Moscow Central Circle will work around the clock on the Day of the City and on New Year’s Night in the years 2019-2021.
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| --19-12-2018-- |
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Father Frost from Veliky Ustyug will Visit Dobrograd
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| Dobrograd is the first city in Russia, which was built on private investment with the active support of the state.
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| --12-12-2018-- |
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The Largest Ski Base of Kamchatka has been Equipped with Special Artificial Snow System
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| It will significantly extend the ski season, consistently producing frosty artificial snow.
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| --11-12-2018-- |
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Battle of Snowmen
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| Several tons of snow will be prepared for the participants of the "Battle of Snowmen" contest in Tyumen.
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| --10-12-2018-- |
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The Khopersky Ski Slope will be Ready in Uryupinsk Soon
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| It has slopes for skiing, snowboarding, and tubing.
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| --07-12-2018-- |
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72 Ice Shows will be Presented in Moscow
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| Ice shows in Moscow will be presented during the “Journey to Christmas” festival.
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| --07-12-2018-- |
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72 Ice Shows will be Presented in Moscow
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| Ice shows in Moscow will be presented during the “Journey to Christmas” festival.
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| --07-12-2018-- |
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Tverskaya Street in Moscow will Become Pedestrian for Several Days
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| Tverskaya Street will be pedestrian from December 29 to January 3.
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| --07-12-2018-- |
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The First Skating Rinks with Artificial Ice have Opened in Moscow
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| It is possible to skate in the Hermitage garden, Sokolniki and Tagansky parks.
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| --20-11-2018-- |
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The Skating Rink in Gorky Park will Open on November 22
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| In honor of the start of the new winter season, a party with musicians will be held on the ice.
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| --20-11-2018-- |
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“Altai Wintering” Festival
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| The beginning of winter tourist season in the Altai Territory will be celebrated at the “Altai Wintering” festival, timed to the arrival of the whooper swans to a non-freezing lake in Sovetsky district.
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| --16-11-2018-- |
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How to Choose a Warm Jacket for Russian Winter
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| The representatives of Russian Quality System told how to choose a warm jacket for the winter. Experts believe that people with allergies should not buy clothes with natural fillers - down and feathers.
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| --09-11-2018-- |
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The First Cable Car will Start Operating in Sheregesh Ski Resort (Sector B)
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| The first and so far the only cable car Mustag 4 in the developing sector B of the Sheregesh ski resort will start operating in the new season.
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| --31-10-2018-- |
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The First D-Line Cable Car in Russia will be Built in Sochi
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| The Austrian company Doppelmayr plans to build and put into operation the cable car of the new generation D-Line in Sochi at the Rosa Khutor resort for the winter season 2019-2020.
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| --29-10-2018-- |
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A New Ski Slope will Open in the Western Part of Moscow
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| The length of the slope will make up 60 meters.
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| --26-10-2018-- |
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The Highest Mountain Skiing Track in the Altai Territory will Appear near Belokurikha
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| The tracks will operate on the Mishina Mountain.
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| --04-10-2018-- |
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Winter Hotel of the Stauropegic Valaam Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour will be Commissioned in 2019
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| The restoration of the building has become possible due to the inclusion of the project into a target program.
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| --25-07-2018-- |
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The Fun Slide At the ENEA Is Not Affected By Weather Changes
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| A tubing slide 8 meters high and 35 meters long operates next to the skating rink at the ENEA on the site between the pavilion No. 64 “Optics” and the food court.
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| --28-01-2015-- |
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Altai Wintering Festival
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| A festival dedicated to the beginning of the winter tourist season called “Altai Wintering” will be held in the Altai Krai (Altaisky, Smolensky, Soloneshensky, Sovetsky districts) on December 12-13, 2014.
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| --10-12-2014-- |
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Warm Weather in Sochi Makes Changes in Olympic Program
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| The first change have been brought to the Olympic schedule on Thursday, February 13, with the men’s super combined skiing brought forward due to an abnormal high temperature in the Sochi mountains.
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| --13-02-2014-- |
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Thousands of People Bathe in Icy Water on Epiphany in Moscow
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| About 82,000 Muscovites took traditional icy bathes to mark the Epiphany early Saturday, as air temperature in the city was at minus 13 degrees Celsius (+ 8.6 Fahrenheit).
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| --19-01-2013-- |
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Russian Orthodox Believers Celebrate Christmas
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| Many thousands Russian orthodox believers gathered on the night on January 7 in churches to attend Christmas services.
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| --07-01-2013-- |
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A 4-meter High Ice Sculpture of St. George
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| The ice sculpture of the patron saint of the capital – St. George - was opened at the Revolution Square within the frame of the folk arts and crafts festival "Russian winter".
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| --30-12-2012-- |
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Moscow Museums Will Work For Free On the New Year Holidays
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| Moscow museums and galleries will work for free during the Christmas holidays for the second year in a row.
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| --30-12-2012-- |
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Send a Letter With Santa Claus From Moscow Christmas Fair
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| Visitors to Christmas Fair at the All-Russia Exhibition Centre will be able to participate in master classes, skate for free, buy natural wax hand-painted candles and dispatch greetings cards with a special Santa Claus postal service.
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| --24-11-2012-- |
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Ice Golf Tournament to be Held on Baikal
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| The 8th golf tournament will be held on the ice of Lake Baikal near the settlement of Listvyanka March 24-25, 2012.
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| --21-03-2012-- |
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Norway Will Hold a Ski Festival in St.Petersburg
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| A ski festival, organized by the Norwegian Council for Tourism, the Bergans company and the Ski and Snowboard Federation, will take place in St. Petersburg February 18, 2012. Winter sports enthusiasts are welcomed to visit the "Okhta-park" from 11.00 to 15.00.
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| --13-02-2012-- |
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Russian Cows Wear Fur Bras in Winter
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| Cows in Russia's Republic of Yakutia have been equipped with hand-made fur bras to help survive the biting cold.
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| --17-01-2012-- |
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Winter Motofestival to be Held in Samara Region
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| Winter motofestival “Snowdogs 2012” will take place in Togliatti, Samara region January 20-22, 2012. The first ice world championship of unimotorcycle drag racing will be held during the festival.
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| --13-01-2012-- |
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“Moroz City” Opened in Sokolniki Park
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| An ice town “Moroz City” has been opened in Sokolniki Park in Moscow. The attraction, built within the scope of the youth architectural festival, is interesting for both adults and children.
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| --12-01-2012-- |
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Russia Will Take Part in World Snow Day
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| Russia ia among 39 countries, which are going to participate in the first World Snow Day, initiated by the International Ski Federation. The event will be held January 22, 2012.
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| --12-01-2012-- |
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Winter Palace to Appear in Russia
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| The social project “The Fairytale Map of Russia” has created one more tourist route – Arkhangelsk region is now considered to be a home to Winter from Russian folk tales.
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| --11-01-2012-- |
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Funny Ski Holidays in Moscow
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| Big ski festival "KrylatSki New Year" will be held in Moscow, on January 14. The event will take place on the territory of athletic and ecological complex "Lata Track" in the Krylatskoye district.
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| --09-01-2012-- |
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New Year Carnival to be Held in Elbrus Region
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| Winter carnival, colorful ski show and best costume contest will be offered to visitors of the Elbrus region on New Year's Day.
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| --28-12-2011-- |
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Nizhny Novgorod to Prepare for Winter Holiday Season
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| Christmas and New Year entertainment programs will be presented in different parts of Nizhny Novgorod during winter holidays in Russia.
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| --23-12-2011-- |
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Christmas Reindeer Came to Moscow
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| A reindeer named Sakha Khotoy has come to Moscow from Yakutia om Wednesday night. He will take part in New Year celebrations in Sokolniki Park.
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| --23-12-2011-- |
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Sober New Year in the Central Moscow
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| If you want to celebrate New Year's Eve on Moscow streets, you should prepare for the sober holiday, as the authorities decided to ban the sale of alcohol in the city centre on New Year's Eve night.
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| --23-12-2011-- |
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Moscow Is Covered With Snow
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| Two days running Moscow and a number of other cities are paralyzed by the huge amount of snow. The first serious snowfall of this winter was marked by record-breaking traffic jams.
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| --22-12-2011-- |
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Christmas-tree Markets Open in Russia
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| On December 20, thousands of Christmas firtree markets opened in all Russian cities and big villages. Only in Moscow there are more than 300 places to buy a natural green tree.
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| --22-12-2011-- |
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Yevgeni Mironov Brings New Year Presents to Disabled Children
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| The Russian actor Yevgeni Mironov, a co-founder of the Artist Charity Fund, has lent his support to disabled children who spend their New Year at the federal centre for prosthetic treatment in St. Petersburg.
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| --21-12-2011-- |
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Snowmobile Tour Offered in Caucasian Reserve
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| The Western Caucasus aims to attract new tourists. This winter season visitors will be offered a snowmobile eco-tour in the Caucasian State Biosphere Reserve.
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| --19-12-2011-- |
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Post Boxes for Letters to Ded Moroz to Appear in Russia
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| Special post boxes accepting only letters to Ded Moroz (Russian Santa Claus) will appear in Moscow parks. There will be two types of boxes – for children and for adults as well.
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| --14-12-2011-- |
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Christmas Workshops for Children Offered at Winzavod
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| Don't forget about your children during winter holidays in Russia and visit one of the creative Christmas workshops that will take place on the territory of Winzavod Centre of Contemporary Art.
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| --14-12-2011-- |
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The Best Place for Christmas is Home
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| The recent poll opinion has found out the Russians' favourite places for spending their New Year and Christmas holidays.
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| --12-12-2011-- |
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Tourists Can Enjoy Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides in Moscow
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| Tourists will be able to enjoy exciting horse-drawn sleigh rides during winter holidays in Moscow. Warm blankets, sounds of bells, parks covered with snow – what can be more romantic and relaxing?
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| --05-12-2011-- |
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Christmas Festival “Russian Winter” to Start in Moscow
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| Today the annual Christmas festival “Russian winter” will be opened in the centre of Moscow, at Revolution Square.
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| --01-12-2011-- |
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The Highest Christmas Tree to Be Set Up in Caucasus
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| The highest Christmas Tree in the Northern Caucasus will be set up in the city of Grozny.
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| --01-12-2011-- |
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How to Celebrate New Year on Baikal Lake
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| It is time to think about the approaching New Year holidays. You can spend it at home with your family, visit Moscow museums that will be free during the winter time or have the most extraordinary New Year and enjoy Baikal adventures in Siberia.
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| --29-11-2011-- |
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12-Metres-High Ded Moroz is Ready to Fulfil Wishes
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| For the third time before Christmas and New Year people in Chelyabinsk dress the 12-metres monument in a costume of Ded Moroz and make wishes.
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| --28-11-2011-- |
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Irkutsk Citizens to Hand Make Felt New Year Presents
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| With the New Year holidays approaching, we already wonder what presents to give to our friends and relatives. So, why not take the citizens of Irkutsk as example and give out felt pressies you've made yourself?
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| --28-11-2011-- |
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How to Overcome Russian Cold Weather
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| Russia is famous for its severe winter, but even in extreme cold you can greatly simplify your life by following some advice during your travel.
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| --25-11-2011-- |
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Snow Paralyzed Traffic in Moscow
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| First snow that came to the capital has caused huge traffic jams.
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| --09-11-2011-- |
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The Largest Skating-rink in Europe to open in Moscow
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| This winter, one of the largest skating-rinks in Europe will open in Moscow, in Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure.
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| --13-10-2011-- |
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