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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.

Option one:  go to St. Petersburg for the New Year. It is impossible to convey all the charm of the winter image of the Northern capital. Numerous entertainment programs and excursions will allow you not only to distract yourself and forget the hardships of the past year, but also to expand your horizons.

Option two: if you love outdoor activities and sports, then snowboarding, alpine skiing and sledging is absolutely for you here. Ski resorts in Russia will surprise you with a variety of slopes: from beginner to professional. If you are just learning to ride and still do not know what is needed for the chosen sport, you will be pleased with the rental offices with all the necessary equipment, which are present in every ski resort. One of the best ski resorts in Russia is Abzakovo. It has thirteen tracks of varying difficulty, the length of the slopes is from 365 to 2780 meters, the elevation differences on the tracks are from 20 meters to 311, and there is also a biathlon center on the territory of the resort. The ski resort has a hotel complex with rooms of all categories. In addition to outdoor activities, you can also enjoy the comfort  of the spa center, and walks in the zoo. The Elbrus region is considered one of the most famous ski resorts in the world. This is a fabulously beautiful place, and for lovers of skiing and snowboarding, it is a paradise. The resort has 15 slopes of various difficulty levels, the total length of which is 35 kilometers. Most of the trails start at 3800 meters. In addition to the slopes, tourists are encouraged to visit museums, take excursions, and for extreme sports fans there is a snowmobile race.

Option three: sanatoriums and spa hotels will become an ideal place for those who just want to take a break from the bustle of the city and at the same time improve their health. The choice of such places is considerable. Russia is famous for resorts with healing springs.