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If you meet the New Year 2020 in Kostroma, you can be charged with positive emotions for a long time. In this ancient city, it is easy to feel the spirit of the holiday and get to know Russian traditions more closely. Ancient architecture, delicious national cuisine, entertainment for every budget and taste await tourists in Kostroma. And although the prices are quite reasonable, the service is at a high level.
Street walks
To fully plunge into the festive atmosphere, you should go to the main Christmas tree. Traditionally, a green beauty is installed on Susaninskaya Square. Local authorities spend tens of thousands of rubles on illuminations and decorations, so she charms with her beauty. For the New Year's Eve, a rich program is usually thought out, which includes:
- a concert with the participation of local groups and stars;
- disco to incendiary music;
- fire show;
- contests and quizzes;
- other entertainment.
In the square you can see a beautiful salute. Not far from the main tree is the New Year's Fair. On it you can not only buy original souvenirs or interesting crafts, but also try cakes and pancakes with various fillings, sausages, other dishes, drink hot mulled wine or tea.
You can also have fun and actively spend time in the park on Nikitskaya. Although the rides in the winter usually do not work, visitors can ride the largest ice rink in the city. In the evening, an entertainment program with songs, jokes and dances is usually held near the Christmas tree.
Vacation with children
Kostroma is great for families. The city has a lot of entertainment for adults and children:
- Terem Snegurochki. You can compare it with the residence of Santa Claus in Veliky Ustyug. It is located in the park "Berendeevo Kingdom". All visitors are met personally by the Snow Maiden. In Terem, they conduct interactive programs, show theatrical performances, and hold competitions. There is a cafe on site where you can eat deliciously. Ticket - from 300 rubles.
- House of Culture "Settlement". Every year, various theater performances for children on various topics are organized here. Everyone can see them, because admission is free. It is only necessary to clarify the time by looking at the city posters.
- City tour. During a walk around the city you can see the ancient architecture, visit the fire tower and the main guardhouse, and see other attractions.
- Drama Theater named after Ostrovsky. On New Year's holidays, the program of performances in the theater is rich. There are offers for both adults and children of different ages. Professional actors allow you to plunge into the world of fairy tales and magic. Ticket price - from 200 rubles.
- Sumarokovo elk farm. Located 70 km from Kostroma. It is best to go here as a family or a large company. There are different excursions in duration - from 30 to 90 minutes. The cost is from 100 rubles for children and from 150 rubles for adults.
In some cultural institutions of the city you can visit the festival for free with dances, songs, quizzes and comic contests, as well as watch cartoons or movies on New Year's themes.
Cafes and restaurants
Since Kostroma is included in the list of cities of the Golden Ring, it is considered one of the tourist centers of Russia. In this regard, the city has many cafes and restaurants with different cuisine and prices. Locals and tourists usually spend New Year's Eve in such establishments:
- “Honey, I'll be late”;
- "Horns and hooves";
- "Commun cafe";
- Merano
- "Samovar";
- "Susanin House";
- "Slavic" and others.
In Kostroma, you can cheaply meet the New Year 2020. The average check for a New Year's banquet is 3-5 thousand rubles. Institutions usually arrange an entertainment program that includes live music, dancing, contests, etc. A table should be booked in advance, because due to the large influx of tourists it will be difficult to find an empty seat on New Year's Eve.
Accommodation
Problems with living in Kostroma usually do not arise, but it is better to resolve this issue in advance. The following options are available to travelers:
- Hotels and hotels. Many institutions organize a New Year's banquet for guests and conduct an entertainment program, but you need to pay for it separately. A day in a 3-star hotel will cost from 2500 rubles. Accommodation in a hotel with 4 stars will cost 4-5 thousand rubles per day per person.
- Sanatoriums and pensions. Accommodation in such an institution allows you to improve your health and have a fun New Year. So that vacationers do not get bored, on New Year's Eve concerts and discos are organized for them. In addition, tourists can use the pool, gym and other services. The cost of stay is from 1.5-2 thousand rubles per day.
- Vacation home. Good for family or friends. The opportunity to spend time outdoors, fry kebabs, go for cheesecakes or ski. Rental price - from 7-8 to 15-20 thousand rubles per day, depending on location, area and other factors.
Offers from tour operators
New Year's tours to Kostroma are inexpensive. A three-day vacation for two can cost 25 thousand rubles. Although the price of the tour usually depends on several factors, in particular the starryness of the hotel, food, saturation of the program, the cost of the New Year's banquet, etc. The tour usually includes:
- transfer;
- city tour, acquaintance with the sights of Kostroma;
- an excursion to a moose farm or a visit to Terem Snegurochki;
- visiting festivals, fairs, master classes;
- accommodation;
- food;
- New Year's banquet.
In Kostroma, you can spend unforgettable holidays, plunge into the Russian flavor of traditions and customs. In this case, the costs will be minimal.
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