{"id":3353,"date":"2015-11-28T18:19:36","date_gmt":"2015-11-29T01:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/?p=3353"},"modified":"2019-08-27T03:58:58","modified_gmt":"2019-08-27T10:58:58","slug":"11-things-you-can-not-miss-this-winter-in-moscow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/11-things-you-can-not-miss-this-winter-in-moscow","title":{"rendered":"11 Reasons to Travel to Moscow in Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Moscow is a friendly city, but &#8220;Moscow in winter&#8221; is a different story.<\/h2>\n<p>As a beautiful lady, it dresses in white and shines, as night starts earlier and street lights are sparkling along the famous Moscow Boulevard Ring.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_39516\"  width=\"1070\" height=\"602\"  data-origwidth=\"1070\" data-origheight=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ay7zQfyKS1c?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We 1000% understand that when you say you are going to visit Russia\u00a0in winter, your friends might look at you as if you are crazy. It\u2019s cold! Yes, it is. But believe us, in winter Moscow is gorgeous and offers so many fun things to do!<\/p>\n<p>Are you with us?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3357\" style=\"width: 570px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3357\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3357\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/moscow-in-winter.jpg\" alt=\"moscow in winter\" width=\"560\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/moscow-in-winter.jpg 560w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/moscow-in-winter-150x105.jpg 150w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/moscow-in-winter-300x209.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3357\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visiting Moscow in winter<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>11 reasons to travel to Moscow in winter<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>45 skating rinks<\/strong> will be open in Moscow from the glamorous one like on Red Square to simply huge and massive like the ice rinks in most of the Moscow parks. Some of them are served with Figure skating schools both for kids and adults. The most prominent of them are the skating rink in the Gorky park, in Sokolniki, on Red Square and in VDNKh with its largest skating rink in Moscow so far. The list can be continued! SO if you were thinking what to do in Moscow at night &#8211; explore at least three skating rinks and feel the real Russian winter!<\/li>\n<li><strong>The<\/strong> <strong>skating rink in VDNKh<\/strong> will turn for the first time into a large display and is going to broadcast beautiful shining patterns. Don\u2019t miss it! VDNKh (or VVC) park itself is a hit on all our <a href=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/moscow\/tours\">Moscow tours<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>This winter Moscow will see <strong>Russia\u2019s longest slide<\/strong>, which is to appear right in the city centre \u2013 between Manege square and Revolution square. This slide is going to be about 7 meters high and around 100 meters long. This is a part of the festival \u201cA journey to Christmas\u201d. Our FLG team is going to check it, will you join us?<\/li>\n<li>In winter 2015-2016 Moscow city will host the festival \u201c<strong>A journey to Christmas<\/strong>\u201d, which includes lots of winter activities. 428 small souvenir market shops plan to open due to this occasion, as well as a number of dancing and singing fountains. Just imagine: smell of hot mulled wine, hot cocoa, Russian medovukha, snowflakes and everything \u2013 that\u2019s just a fairytale. You will know who Snegurochka is and where she and the Russian Father Frost live!\n<div id=\"attachment_3356\" style=\"width: 906px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3356\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3356\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/moscow-gum.jpg\" alt=\"GUM in Moscow\" width=\"896\" height=\"672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/moscow-gum.jpg 896w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/moscow-gum-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/moscow-gum-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/moscow-gum-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3356\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GUM in Moscow<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3360\" style=\"width: 638px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3360\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3360\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/things-to-do-in-moscow.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in moscow\" width=\"628\" height=\"784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/things-to-do-in-moscow.jpg 628w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/things-to-do-in-moscow-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/things-to-do-in-moscow-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/things-to-do-in-moscow-600x749.jpg 600w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/things-to-do-in-moscow-615x768.jpg 615w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3360\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bustling Moscow in winter<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3361\" style=\"width: 625px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3361\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3361\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/what-to-do-in-moscow.jpg\" alt=\"what to do in moscow\" width=\"615\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/what-to-do-in-moscow.jpg 615w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/what-to-do-in-moscow-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/what-to-do-in-moscow-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/what-to-do-in-moscow-600x749.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3361\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Winter vacations in Moscow<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>This winter in Moscow you will have an amazing opportunity to enjoy live ballet <strong>performances of Russian ballerinas<\/strong> in the streets of Moscow! In the daytime there will be the charming Nutcracker ballet performances in the streets, and in the evenings \u2013 the legendary Snow Lake!<\/li>\n<li>Only this 2015-2016 winter in Moscow the traditional light <strong>festival \u201cThe circle of light\u201d<\/strong> becomes the unique \u201c<strong>Christmas light<\/strong>\u201d! There are already several areas ready for the stunning laser show, experts from all over the world took part in making it ready for everyone coming to Moscow this winter!<\/li>\n<li>Special event: visit the <strong>funny fairy tale \u201cRoboyolka\u201d<\/strong>, performed by robots. This year it is going to be the Snow White fairy tale! Lots of contests both for kids and adults will never leave you indifferent.<\/li>\n<li>Living in a big city, we always miss clean sky in the night, dark blue with sparkling stars&#8230; But only this winter one can enjoy <strong>a myriad of artificial stars above your head<\/strong>, while having a walk in the city centre. You will be able to enjoy this for free, and the only thing you need is a ticket to Moscow. What are you waiting for?<\/li>\n<li>The Poklonnaya hill will show you <strong>mini-Moscow made of ice<\/strong>! The exposition will include the most recognisable sights, such as the Triumphal arch, the Ostankino tower and the Kremlin, for sure. It is going to be one of the must sees of the upcoming winter. Gorgeous lighting will make your adventure an unforgettable experience!\n<div id=\"attachment_3358\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3358\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3358\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/moscow-winter.jpg\" alt=\"moscow winter\" width=\"710\" height=\"443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/moscow-winter.jpg 710w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/moscow-winter-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/moscow-winter-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/moscow-winter-600x374.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3358\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visit Russia in winter<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3359\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3359\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3359\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/russian-holidays.jpg\" alt=\"russian holidays\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/russian-holidays.jpg 600w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/russian-holidays-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/russian-holidays-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3359\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ice sculptures in Moscow<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>New Year and Christmas&#8230; This is time to make wishes. Don\u2019t lose a chance to do that on <strong>\u201cWish Wall\u201d in Victory Park<\/strong>. It is going to be a perfect location to take beautiful pictures and get some luck from the Universe!<\/li>\n<li>The last but not least, this winter everyone in Moscow will see the greatest <strong>ice sculptures <\/strong>as a part of the festival \u201cChristmas light\u201d! This is amazing, and all the Muscovites are already missing the sand sculptures that we had in summer! We still don\u2019t know what it\u2019s going to look like, but we know that it is going to be right in the downtown, close to the street Krymsky Val, and will be called <strong>\u201cHappy New Year, Moscow!\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>And remember: if you are considering <a href=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/saint-petersburg\/tours\/st-petersburg-and-moscow-tours\">Moscow to St Petersburg tours<\/a> &#8211; there&#8217;s no place you&#8217;d rather be than Red Square in Moscow and Palace Square in St Petersburg. They are born to be The Place for holidays.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3355\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/moscow-at-night.jpg\" alt=\"night in moscow\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/moscow-at-night.jpg 768w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/moscow-at-night-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/moscow-at-night-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/moscow-at-night-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/moscow-at-night-614x768.jpg 614w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moscow is a friendly city, but &#8220;Moscow in winter&#8221; is a different story. 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