Snowy ice town. The best ice towns: list, rating, description and reviews from visitors. Ice town in Novosibirsk

Many people do not like the onset of cold weather. They say that at this time there is practically nowhere to go. However, in many Russian cities There is a place that will be real entertainment for everyone and will make you forget about the cold - these are ice towns.

Ice town - the best entertainment in winter

In Russia, a popular art form is the creation of ice towns. In winter, when in the pre-New Year period the atmosphere of celebration and expectation of a miracle is in the air, a visit to such fabulous place cannot leave anyone indifferent. After all, this the whole city, which is completely created from ice and snow. It can contain skillfully made sculptures, thematic figures, entire castles, slides of various sizes, real labyrinths and plots from children's fairy tales. The central figures of such a town are, as a rule, the New Year tree and Father Frost and the Snow Maiden.

To build ice towns, the participation of at least 20 people is necessary, including representatives of various professions: designers, sculptors, builders, architects, engineers, workers and electricians.

The subject matter can be completely different, for example, the plots of well-known fairy tales, loved since childhood, or elements of national culture.

The best ice towns in Russia 2016

  1. "The Holiday and Miracle of Christmas", Yekaterinburg;
  2. "Legends of Space", Novosibirsk;
  3. "Perm the Great", Perm.

In each of them, the opening of the ice town was a real event. According to visitors' reviews, real works of art were created. Motifs from Russian folk tales, the opportunity to find yourself in icy space and pride in the sights of the city immortalized in ice - all this was present this year for guests of snowy cities. Now, after the completion of the ice kingdom, visitors fondly remember the beauty and grandeur of the structures, as well as the opportunity to find themselves in childhood again.

Ice town in Yekaterinburg

Ice towns are an integral attribute of the annual New Year's holidays In Ekaterinburg. In 2016, the theme of the snow fairy tale was “New Year's Holiday and the Miracle of Christmas.” Ice figures of Father Frost and the Snow Maiden, arches decorated in the style of ancient Russian architecture, a snow tower with turrets surrounded by Christmas trees - all this could be seen by visitors to the town this year. In addition, a playground with many slides, labyrinths and an ice bowl was built for children.

A fence in the shape of frosty lace protected the ice town from unauthorized entry. Yekaterinburg opened it to visitors this year on December 29, and the attraction was open until January 24. New this year were benches with patterns, which were placed especially for parents whose children play on the territory entertainment complex. 5 thousand light bulbs with 18 shades on the main Christmas tree of the city shone for the townspeople around the clock. According to visitors' reviews, this year's ice town was one of the most beautiful and interesting. A huge slide with a 70-meter slope delighted all small and adult guests without exception. Residents of Yekaterinburg did not ignore the attention of the authorities to all age categories of visitors to the town; everyone found something to their liking in the snowy kingdom.

Ice town in Novosibirsk

As usual, a favorite place to stay in winter period It became an ice town for the townspeople. This year Novosibirsk decided to give its guests the opportunity to visit icy space. All the sculptures and slides in the town were dedicated to this theme. Visitors could see a labyrinth in the shape of the solar system, a slide in the shape of an observatory and many other icy wonders. Praiseful reviews from Novosibirsk residents and city guests prove the justification of the efforts of the authorities who organized this holiday. The spiral slide with the launching rocket was recognized as the main ice object.

Also during the New Year holidays, the residence of Father Frost operated on the territory of the town, and entertainment events were organized for visitors of all ages. Cozy cafes provided an opportunity to warm up and eat well. And the skating rink and attractions have become entertainment for older guests as well. Many visitors admit that while visiting the ice town they had fun and relaxed, forgetting about age.

Ice town in Perm

The New Year's time was marked by the fact that everyone's favorite ice town finally opened. Perm dedicated it to the sights of the city. The spirit of patriotism was evident in all the sculptures. All ice figures symbolized legends and monuments dear to every citizen: the Usolsky Chambers, Lysvenskaya Fortress and others. 8 figures of bears, Father Frost, Snow Maiden and a monkey as a symbol of the coming year completed the winter composition.

The 7 m high figure of “Queen Kama” has become a real work of art. The hem of the statue ended in a 500-meter labyrinth of pure ice.

For visitors there was daily entertainment. During the operation of the ice town, city guests also participated in the marathon, which was held online. Participation consisted in the fact that visitors posted in social media photographs of your favorite sculptures. The grandeur of the construction of the Perm the Great ice town did not leave anyone indifferent. The Snowy Kingdom even witnessed the birth of a future family when a young man proposed to his girlfriend among the ice sculptures.

Ice town - an opportunity to find yourself in a fairy tale

Not only for children, but also for many adults, ice towns have opened up a wonderful opportunity to find themselves in fairy tale world from snow and ice. Every winter, Russian residents eagerly await their opening, wondering what is in store for them this time. The fact that every year the entertainment complex is dedicated to a specific theme adds a little intrigue to the anticipation.

The best ice towns of 2016 in Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk and Perm did not leave any of the visitors indifferent. In addition to the fabulous atmosphere, a visit to such an entertainment complex is a cultural and sports holiday for the whole family.

Every year, in the very center of Perm on the esplanade before the New Year, a superb ice city appears. Its theme changes from year to year. For example, there was the Olympics in Sochi, and we have an Olympic village. 2017 has been declared the Year of Ecology in Russia, and we are again in the trend, we have grown the Ice Town “Eco-Garden”, whose inhabitants are rare species of animals and plants. And what a big one, the biggest one in Russia. Just a few numbers. The total volume of ice used for the construction of the winter complex exceeded 2,100 cubic meters. Over 2,500 meters of decorative RGB lighting were used to decorate the complex. A total area The town area is 6 thousand sq.m.


2. Observation deck “In the Clouds”. It's no secret that giraffes are the tallest animals on our planet; they can grow up to 6 meters. That’s what the organizers intended with this very observation deck the most best view to Ice Town. And if giraffes are ready to eat from 16 to 20 hours a day, then visitors to the town can see such beauty from 12 to 23 hours on weekdays and from 10 to 23 hours on weekends. For lovers of all statistics: h (object height) - 5.6 m / s (object width) - 6.1 m / l (object length) - 11.5 m.

3. In total, 21 objects have been created in the Ice Town. Of these, 14 slides (23 slopes), 3 traps, a labyrinth whose passages are over 300 meters long, an observation deck, 12 objects for the youngest visitors and, of course, a very tall Christmas tree.

4. Children's slide complex "Penguins". It is believed that the first penguins appeared on Earth 65 million years ago. Previously, they could fly, but in the process of evolution, the wings of penguins changed and began to resemble flippers. Now he can only dive and swim, but on land he is no longer so mobile. Often raising their heads too high, they lose their balance and fall on their backs. They can no longer get up on their own, so people came to their aid. This is how an amazing profession appeared at many polar stations - penguin “raiser”. This person helps the penguins turn over and take the bird's usual position. But it’s there in the North, and in our town boys and girls help them fight boredom, the more they ride on these slides, and there’s a whole herd of these “Penguins” here, the more fun everyone has! / h (object height) - 2.3 m / s (object width) - 2.2 m / l (object length) - 6.3 m.

5. The author of the artistic concept of the ice town was theater artist, member of the Union of Artists of Russia Larisa Kamenskikh.

6. Slide "Whale". It is known that the blue whale is the largest animal existing in the world. The length of one average blue whale is 33 meters, and its weight is identical to the weight of 40 African elephants. The heart of this mammal alone reaches truly enormous sizes and can weigh a whole ton. In nature, they can not be found so often due to extermination in the past, so they are even listed in the Red Book. But in Perm, in our Ice Town, there is one copy. You can touch it, take a photo with it and, of course, ride it many, many times. / h (object height) - 5.9 m / s (object width) - 7 m / l (object length) - 35 m.

7. By the way, our Stas liked this slide the most

8. Entry group"Ecological garden". This is one of the entrances to our ice fantasy world, which invites us to plunge into the harmony and beauty of nature. / h (object height) - 3.5 m / l (observation deck length) - 11 m / l (slide length) - 36 m.

This year, the cost of the town was 33 million rubles, plus another 8.5 million rubles were allocated from the budget of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation for the Russian Cup in Snow and Ice Sculpture. The town will be happy until mid-February.

11. Slide “Tree of Life”. There are trees on our planet that have seen the rise and fall of ancient civilizations and stubbornly fought for life in the changing climate of the Earth. The oldest tree in the world is a pine named Methuselah, and the tallest sequoia is General Sherman, 84 meters high. The Skhtorashen plane tree can be seen even from space: the size of the leaves of the plane tree reaches half a meter, and the area of ​​its crown is 1,500 sq.m. The Tree of a Hundred Horses is the oldest chestnut tree, under whose foliage the Queen of Aragon hid with a hundred knights. The majestic Sarw-e Abar-Kuh cypress grows in Iran, and the oldest yew, included in the list of 50 great trees of Great Britain, grows in Wales. And in Sweden there is the oldest spruce - Old Tikko. But now a new tree has appeared on the planet, yes, its life is not long at all, only a couple of months, that’s why, friends, have time to visit our city and it will be a plus for your karma. / h (object height) - 5.9 m / s (object width) - 8 m / l (object length) - 28.7 m.

12. Play climbing frame “Snake”. There are about 3,000 species of snakes in the world. Having appeared in the era of dinosaurs, they adapted to different living conditions, evolved and acquired an unusual appearance. Our snake is not poisonous at all, but on the contrary, it is ready to make everyone happy. Its h (object height) is 3 m / s (object width) 13.5 m /
l (object length) - 22.8 m.

14. Traps for children “Big and small turtles.” It's like the bigger one. Now there are about 230 species of turtles on our planet. These reptiles are found on all continents except Antarctica. Apparently they freeze there. But our new innovative icy species is quite comfortable in Perm, and they also have mutual love with the local children. / h (object height) - 1.1 m / s (object width) - 8 m / l (object length) - 8.3 m.

16. The 21st century has arrived and you can’t live without gadgets, so here too the organizers installed several information kiosks with which you can send your video greetings to your loved ones or friends. We sent it to Sveta, and it finally arrived!

17. “Snail” slide. One of the oldest inhabitants our planet are snails. Scientists claim that these mollusks appeared more than 500 million years ago. They live both on land and in water. The largest snail in the world is the East African Achatina, which grows up to 20 cm in length. Hey, where are the representatives of the Guinness Book of Records, our snail will be sicker :). / h (object height) - 6.6 m / s (object width) - 11.4 m / l (object length) - 34.7 m.

18. Directly opposite the town is the administrative building of LUKOIL-Perm, and this year they took first place in the city for the New Year’s decoration of their office.

At first glance this year our Ice Town seemed simple to me. “The Permians got greedy,” you say! Yes, I agree, every year the organizers spoil us with such beauty. And then I remembered, because there will be more new features very soon. On January 15, the next “Russian Cup of Snow and Ice Sculpture “Winter Vernissage”, already the fifth in a row, starts in Ice Town. Right now, preparations for the competition are underway at an accelerated pace.

This year, the best sculptors from 12 cities of Russia and 14 countries of the world will come to our city, including such “winter” powers as Mexico, Malaysia and Thailand. A total of 20 teams will compete. The start of the Cup is scheduled for January 15. The winners will be awarded in a week - on the 21st. The theme of this year's Cup is "space".

The craftsmen will have only five days to turn huge cubes of snow and ice into sculptural compositions from their sketches. For all participants at the work site, a fixed working day is established from 09.00 to 19.00 hours. Work on the creation of sculptures before and after the established time is prohibited by regulations.

Let me remind you that the Open Competition “Russian Cup of Snow and Ice Sculpture “Winter Vernissage” is an author’s project of the Non-Profit Foundation of Russian Sculptors “Unity”, held once every two years, starting in 2007. Today, the Russian Cup for Snow and Ice Sculpture “Winter Vernissage” is the most high-profile international competition in the field of art of snow and ice sculpture in Russia and the only one in the country held with the official support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.

 

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