Where to go for New Year in Russia? Where to celebrate New Year's Eve

At the 102nd year of life. The editors of RIAMO have collected the most interesting facts from the life of the great actor.

Soviet and Russian theater and film actor Vladimir Mikhailovich Zeldin, having crossed the century mark, did not say goodbye to his profession. He is famous throughout the world precisely for his endurance, which allowed him to appear on the stage of the Russian Army Theater again and again at the age of 101.

Dreams of ballet

As a child, Vladimir Zeldin seriously planned to realize himself on the ballet stage. At the age of 12, he even tried to enter the Bolshoi Theater Choreographic School in the department of character dances, but his musician father did not approve of this idea. He saw in his son the successor of his business

And yet, his father failed to “seduce” Vladimir with music, although he managed to master the trumpet, piano and even the violin.

The famous actor began his creative career on the stage of an amateur performance group, at a factory, where he worked as a mechanic.

Colleagues were the first censors of his talent. Of course, Vladimir Zeldin did not work as a mechanic for long. One fine day he decided to take a desperate act and left his job at the factory. The path lay to the Mossovet Theater, where he managed to audition and become a student.

During exams, Zeldin read poems by Bezymensky and stories by Natalia Konchalovskaya. Needless to say, the efforts of the young actor were appreciated. The course director was Evgeny Lepkovsky, and the dance was taught by the former ballerina of the Bolshoi Theater Vera Mosolova and the future chief choreographer of the Moscow Operetta Theater Galina Shakhovskaya. Thus, Vladimir’s childhood dream of ballet finally came true.

The most striking shootings

All-Union fame came to Vladimir Zeldin in 1940, after playing the role of Musaib in Ivan Pyryev’s film “The Pig Farmer and the Shepherd.” At this time, Vladimir worked at the Transport Theater (now the N.V. Gogol Theater). There, at one of the performances, the director's assistant noticed him. The artist will remember the shooting for the rest of his life, during which many interesting events took place.

“We shot some shots of the film “The Pig Farmer and the Shepherd” at VDNKh, where at that time an agricultural exhibition was taking place, which, in my opinion, was unique, combining all the talents and abilities of the republics that were part of the Soviet Union. We were able to try real pilaf, beshbarmak, shashlik there...”

During the Great Patriotic War, the Transport Theater, in which Zeldin performed, was evacuated to Kazakhstan. The actor worked at the Alma-Ata Russian Drama Theater for about a year, and then, in 1943, he returned to Moscow.

“On one of these trips, I met Valentina Stepanovna Grizodubova, a hero of the USSR, commander of the Guards Bomber Aviation Regiment,” recalls the actor. “We became close friends with her and met more than once in Peaceful time. Valentina Stepanovna loved literature and poetry very much, I remember on Sundays we would gather in her apartment on Leningradskoye Shosse, read poetry, sing, she played the piano... It was an unforgettable time!”

Torchbearer of the Olympics

On October 7, 2013, he took part in the Olympic torch relay, which took place in Moscow. He became the oldest torchbearer in the history of the Olympics. Zeldin's record was broken only by 101-year-old Novosibirsk resident Alexander Kaptarenko when he carried the torch on December 7. The endurance that amazed many is the merit of the actor himself. Vladimir Zeldin has always followed a healthy lifestyle.

“I never drank, never smoked, went in for sports, swam, skied and still follow the regime, despite the fact that my age no longer allows me to exercise,” said the famous actor. “I remember hunger, communal services - me nothing can surprise you now. I’ve developed patience over many years - it’s what helps me still go on stage.”

By the way, Vladimir Zeldin was a devoted fan of the CSKA football club.

101st anniversary on stage

The artist celebrated his 100th anniversary on stage at the Russian Army Theater.

And on his 101st birthday, on the same stage, he played the main role in the play “Dancing with the Teacher.”

Vladimir Zeldin was the oldest living people's artist of the USSR. The amazing thing is that he continued to appear on stage.

“The most important thing in the profession of an actor is patience and vocation, as in any other profession,” Zeldin believed, “Then a doctor can rightfully be called a doctor if he feels the patient’s pain as his own. Our profession cannot take place without temperament, charm, voice, and emotionality. It is also very dependent on many circumstances - the theater repertoire, direction, team. It's quite enough to live in this complex world art for a lifetime and achieving some results is a feat. I think I haven’t played many roles, but I’m glad that I have.”

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The rapid approach of New Year's Eve makes us think about how and where we will spend this bright holiday. Fortunately, the capital's establishments offer an abundance of their holiday entertainment programs for everyone. Which of them are worth paying special attention to - we will consider further.

Travel along the Moscow River

River Castle or RIVER PALACE is a restaurant on the water that has extensive experience in organizing New Year's evenings. On December 31, 2017, guests of the establishment will have the pleasure of being in close proximity to the Moscow Kremlin, hearing the chimes and watching the grandiose festive fireworks on the Kremlin embankment. The gathering of guests in the program is indicated at 21.00; at 23:45 the liners will be at the walls of the Kremlin, after which the journey along the river with a musical program begins ( live music and DJ). IN New Year's Eve The establishment offers guests a menu with Russian cuisine, in which you can choose dishes for every taste, premium alcohol and a birthday cake. The average cost of such a dinner for one person is 10,000 rubles, but the exact cost can be found out on December 1, when the start of ticket sales is announced.

New Year's Eve in a fairytale house

One of the most spectacular events promises to be organized by the Celebration House in Moscow. And this is not surprising: judging by the announcement, real professionals are responsible for the entertainment program of the evening. The evening will begin with an exclusive musical staged by the Bolshoi Theater artists, it will last until the chimes, after which Alexandra Belyakova and Alexander Babenko, participants in the show The Voice, will continue the musical program. The program also includes a light and fire show. The dance component of the evening fell on the shoulders of DJ Sviridov. Experienced chefs from the capital are working on the menu for New Year's Eve, this moment Guests can enjoy Russian and French cuisine. The Celebration House offers three ticket options for the event:

  • Standard - 18,000 rubles. This price includes tickets away from the stage, a welcome buffet, unlimited alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks, participation in competitions and viewing of the show program.
  • Premium - 30,000 rubles. Standard + tickets near the stage.
  • VIP - 50,000 rubles. Premium + tickets for the stage and dance floor + premium alcohol + VIP service + separate security.

The evening starts at 22.00 and ends at 6.00.

Theater evening at the mansion

Fans of theatrical art will be able to fully enjoy the New Year's celebration dedicated to the musical “The Phantom of the Opera” in the Smirnov mansion. The same theme should be reflected in the dress code of guests. The entertainment program will be provided by the leading artists of the musical “The Phantom of the Opera”, the Bolshoi Theater ballet, the Salamandra group with a light show and the experienced cover group I-LIKE. And the fashionable Moscow DJ, DJ Artemy Zolotov, will maintain the dancing mood of the evening. The evening menu includes a welcome buffet with mulled wine and a large assortment of snacks, as well as a festive table with Russian cuisine and an all-inclusive bar. Three types of tickets are available for guests:

  • Standard - 35,000 rubles, it includes a welcome buffet, gala dinner, participation in competitions, gifts, seats away from the stage.
  • Premium - 50,000 rubles, Standard + seats near the stage.
  • VIP – 70,000 rubles, Premium + seats near the stage and VIP service.

For lovers of oriental flavor

Oriental flavor always adds exotic notes to a holiday, which is why many establishments have appeared in Moscow offering to celebrate new year holidays in the atmosphere of an oriental fairy tale.

Celebrate outside the box New Year you can in the Azerbaijan restaurant, famous in Moscow for its oriental cuisine. Guests will be entertained all night by the group "Prime Minister", the Caucasian dance ensemble "Metekhi", a concert group with the participation of actors from the gypsy theater "Romen", pop singer Olga Klein, as well as a show - a group of the Snow Maiden and Father Frost. An evening in an oriental atmosphere will cost around 10,000 rubles per person; ticket to the first floor - 7,000 rubles, ticket to the second floor - 6,000 rubles. A menu selection is also available depending on the number of people in the company.

Banquet Paradise complex I have prepared a family holiday, where every participant in the celebration: both adults and children, will be able to plunge into the New Year's magic. In the evening's program:

  • Sogdiana's performance;
  • oriental dance show;
  • competition program with the participation of Father Frost and the Snow Maiden;
  • gift sets for children.

The menu includes both traditional oriental dishes and Russian cuisine. It is also possible to choose a children's menu. The ticket price for an adult is 5,000 rubles, for a child - 2,500 rubles.

For lovers of a relaxing holiday

If you are going to celebrate the New Year with your family or with your significant other, the ideal option for you is to celebrate in a hotel, where hotel service professionals will take care of all the hassle.

City Hotel Group has an interesting offer in this area, namely the Blues Hotel, where a holiday atmosphere will be created with the help of New Year's decorations and a well-designed menu. From 18.00 to 20.00 there will be a pre-holiday evening with champagne, light snacks and sweets. An entrance ticket to the buffet will cost 1,000 rubles. Next, you can go up to your room, where as a gift you will receive a bottle of champagne and a ticket to participate in the New Year's lottery. At 23.00 the festive evening will begin in the restaurant, where each guest chooses dishes specially prepared for this holiday by the chef. The average check per guest can vary from 3,500 to 10,000 rubles. Your stay at the hotel in the morning will be marked by a New Year's brunch with champagne and salads.

For lovers of club life

For those who want to combine New Year celebrations and a concert of a good band, the 16 ton club is suitable. The headliner of the party on this day will be the Bravo group; in addition, access to three dance zones will be available, where famous Moscow DJs will work. Entrance to the club on December 31 will cost 5,000 rubles, a gala dinner in a restaurant will cost from 8,000 rubles, and a table in the concert area will cost from 10,000 to 12,000 rubles. Each ticket price includes all-inclusive alcohol, access to buffet with appetizers and desserts.

You can also visit the Izvestia Hall club, where among the participants entertainment program There will be a show by the Safronov brothers, Ivan Dorn and MTV DJs Nick and Vanya. A dance stall will cost visitors from 5,000 rubles, a place at a table - from 15,000 rubles.

A classic club holiday for the New Year can be found at Shishas Sferum Bar, where you will spend most of the time in the company of friends and loud music. The club's New Year's program includes a performance by the go-go Snow Maidens, competitions, gifts for all guests and much more. There will be no performances by popular artists. Price entrance ticket is - 2000 rubles, deposit for a table for up to 4 people - 4000 rubles, deposit for a table up to 4000 rubles and free access to the bar with seat- 5000 rubles. The evening starts and guests gather at 21.00.

You always want to celebrate the New Year in some unusual way, so that the celebration brings maximum positive emotions and is remembered for a long time. Many people advise meeting the chimes abroad, but in Russia there are plenty of places that will give you a real New Year's fairy tale.

Among domestic tourist destinations There are options for both extreme sports lovers and those who are going to celebrate the occasion with children.

If you are already interested, where to celebrate New Year 2018 in Russia, then our selection is just for you.

Moscow: the main Christmas tree of the country

Celebrating the New Year in the capital is a classic option, and you definitely won’t go wrong by choosing it. Every year, on Red Square in Moscow, the most beautiful Christmas tree in the country is installed, and next to it they arrange holiday fairs, concerts, competitions and all kinds of entertainment for those present. Fun reigns in every capital square, so no matter where you go, you definitely won’t be bored.

If street celebrations do not appeal to you, then New Year 2018 can be celebrated in one of the many restaurants, theaters or nightclubs.

You can also attend festive performances for adults and children, and there is plenty to choose from: in Moscow, Christmas trees are traditionally held on ice, in water, in the circus, etc.

Saint Petersburg

It is impossible to ignore and northern capital Russia. St. Petersburg is famous for its special atmosphere at any time of the year, but before the winter holidays it becomes truly fabulously beautiful. You can celebrate New Year 2018 in the city center, enjoying laser show and performances by artists.

On Vasilyevsky Island a grandiose fireworks display awaits you, as well as fairs and a meeting with fairy-tale characters. On Palace Square traditionally they organize various competitions, for example, for the largest round dance.

You can celebrate the holiday in St. Petersburg, as in Moscow, in a theater, cozy restaurant or hotel. In addition, the city hosts New Year's balls, where you can feel like a real aristocrat. If you are planning to celebrate the New Year with children, then you can expect festive performances featuring your favorite cartoon characters.

Veliky Ustyug

Veliky Ustyug, where the official Russian residence of Father Frost is located, is becoming more and more popular every year. popular place to celebrate the New Year. Tourists from all over the country come here, not only families with children, but also just people who want to plunge into a fairy tale for a few days. Here you will find a visit to the magical tower of Father Frost, the Fairy Tale Trail and many other interesting places.


No one will be bored here, because in addition to walking around the magical monastery, you can ride a reindeer or horse sled, send a letter to Santa Claus, take part in traditional Russian entertainment and just have a great time.

Not far from the residence of the main winter wizard are comfortable cottages for tourists, restaurants, bars, cozy cafes. All establishments offer delicious menus and entertainment programs.

Baikal

Celebrating the New Year 2018 on Lake Baikal will be an unforgettable event. Here tourists can expect a variety of entertainment and the main pride of Siberia - incredible natural beauty. Lake Baikal is the deepest on the planet and one of the cleanest. It attracts tourists not only beautiful landscapes, but also developed infrastructure and lots of interesting entertainment.


On Lake Baikal you can take part in extreme trips through the forest on jeeps or ATVs, exciting winter fishing, skiing or sledding, hiking to interesting sights. They offer both traditional Russian entertainment and quite familiar options for celebrating the New Year.

Absolutely everyone will enjoy a trip to Baikal, because even if you don’t like extreme sports, you will definitely not be indifferent to the greatness of nature.

Kamchatka

Another way to meet the New in an unusual way is to go to Kamchatka. This is where the New Year's chimes strike first, and if you try, you can make a wish twice: in local time and in your own time. The main thing that awaits tourists in Kamchatka is a very beautiful nature, which does not exist anywhere else in the country. Here you can visit unique places, see the Valley of Geysers, volcanoes and watch bears.


Among the most popular activities is swimming in geothermal springs. Staying in hot water under a frosty sky surrounded by snow-covered trees brings an unforgettable experience. In addition, it is in Kamchatka that you can enjoy the freshest and most delicious red caviar, red fish and other delicacies.

Gold ring

If you are interested in Russian history and love ancient architecture, then traveling around the cities of the Golden Ring for the New Year will be an excellent option. As part of the trip you will visit Murom, Yaroslavl, Suzdal, Vladimir and others interesting places. Every day will be full of new impressions, because you will see a wide variety of ancient monuments, some of which are included in the list World Heritage UNESCO.


But the Golden Ring is not only about excursions and stories about historical places. In every city you will find traditional Russian festivities, horse-drawn sleigh rides, banquets with delicious dishes and much more entertainment. Such a trip will allow a short time see a lot of interesting things and have a great time.

Krasnaya Polyana

The ski resorts of Sochi have always been very popular, but after the Olympic Games the level of recreation here became much higher. They're waiting for you here ski slopes world-class, comfortable hotels and restaurants. All hotels offer holiday programs, and on the main square, Rosa Khutor, tourists can enjoy street festivities.

The main entertainment here is skiing and snowboarding, but lovers of a more relaxing holiday will also find something to their liking. So, in Sochi you can take part in interesting excursions, take a stroll through the picturesque surroundings, relax in one of the spas. Local restaurants will surprise you not only with European cuisine, but also with very tasty Caucasian dishes.

Kazan

Kazan is a very ancient and beautiful city, which is also called the third capital of Russia. Here, among historical monuments and beautiful architecture you can celebrate the New Year 2018 in a very interesting way. Every year Kazan prepares for the arrival of tourists and offers fun street celebrations, festive events and a lot of entertainment.

 

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