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There are few people who will say that on New Year's Day Moscow does not transform and it is impossible to feel a fairy tale even in the air. The capital of Russia, proud and bright, magically dresses up, is replete with lights, and fascinates with its otherworldly atmosphere. From year to year, Moscow streets are increasingly decorated with illumination, and the number of interesting places grows exponentially.

Here you can even just walk around the center, along Red Square or along Arbat, and just recharge yourself with this New Year's mood. At this time, a huge number of bazaars appear, which are in no way inferior. But still, if you are a tourist or a local resident, you can please your children and yourself with one colorful and unforgettable activity and performance. There are a lot of places in the capital to suit every taste, budget and age. And believe me, your children will be grateful to you, and their joyful sparkle in their eyes will be the best reward.

The 2019-2020 program is so rich that you can go to all kinds of Christmas trees and performances from morning to night until the New Year itself. In addition, starting from the end of November and the beginning of December, all kinds of fairs and bazaars, exhibitions and master classes open in Moscow. You can go there with children of any age. For example, on November 30 the most famous capital fair opens at TSUM.

Every year, tens of thousands of Muscovites and tourists come to Red Square to take pictures as souvenirs. Every year the decorations and illumination become richer and brighter. There is no need to rush, as the event will take place until the end of February. However, the program changes every week - various competitions with prizes are held, stars perform. Along the perimeter there are benches with traditional Russian food. Entrance is free, so this option is suitable even for budget tourists. If you want to diversify your trips to various bazaars, you can visit other exciting events in the capital.

1. Christmas party in GUM

• Monday-Thursday: 11:00-22:00
• Friday: 11:00-23:00
• Saturday, Sunday and holidays: 10:00-23:00

Every year the fair in GUM is considered one of the most exciting events in Moscow.

The organizers do not skimp on decorations, and the entire perimeter literally glows with garlands and balloons. Here you can walk with your child endlessly, sharing pictures as memories and absorbing new emotions. At the same time, the option is absolutely budget-friendly. But if you wish, you can see an exhibition of Christmas tree decorations and buy a gift for yourself and your child. Only in this place during the fair the number of souvenirs and crafts self made it's just off the charts.

Numerous houses with hot food and drinks, traditional Russian cuisine, and sweets will open on the territory. Not only buying gifts is what attracts guests. Here throughout winter holidays Artists and musicians will perform, quizzes with prizes will be held, Father Frost, Snow Maiden, fairy-tale characters who sing ditties - this is a small list of magical guests.

All showcases and houses are decorated in the same style to create a beautiful New Year's composition. Recreation areas are also full of tinsel and garlands. The fair will be open from 10 am to 11 pm.

• Issue price: for free.
• Where: GUM building.

2. Christmas Gift Fair of the Central House of Artists

• When: from December 7 to December 27, 2019.
• Opening hours from 11:00 to 20:00
• Monday is a day off.

Any person loves to receive gifts, and children even more so. If you don’t want to rack your brains over New Year’s entertainment, Christmas markets can be an excellent option. Here you can choose a souvenir for a small price, and enjoy the magical atmosphere, and take part in master classes, and watch performances. The weekend will be filled to capacity with impressions and joyful cries of children.

In the Central House of Artists, in this cradle of art, you can attend a large-scale celebration. Both independent artists and representatives of various workshops and guilds, not only from Moscow, but throughout Russia, will gather here. This is not just a fair, but a wonderful, magical exhibition. Your children will be amazed by New Year's paintings, photographs, installations, decorative toys, and sculptures. If you decide to buy a gift, you will be very original, since often the products here have no analogues.

• Price issue: for free.
• Where: Central House of Artists, Park Kultury metro station.

3. “Christmas Gift” in Sokolniki

Exhibition opening hours:

• 21.12 - 26.12 - from 10:00 to 19:00
• 27.12 - from 10:00 to 16:00

It is very important from the very beginning early age instill in children the most important Christian values, kindness, compassion, love for the world around them. New Year is not only a time of thoughtless fun, it is a bright holiday that can leave pleasant and inspiring feelings. A child can remember just such a day in his life, and parents, at the same time, do not have to spend a fortune on organizing it.

Every year the Christmas Gift festival is held in Moscow. For more than ten years, this large-scale event has been delighting children and adults. The largest monasteries, churches and Orthodox workshops in Moscow participate in this charity fair. Adults will be able to purchase various church goods - books, candles, souvenirs. But children will not be bored here. There are various gifts for them; any child will be happy with an angel toy. They will be given excursions into the past, various theatrical performances, simple and game form revealing biblical themes. Each person will be able to communicate with priests if desired.

• Price issue: for free.
• Where: Sokolniki.

4. New Year's festivities on Poklonnaya Hill

All tourists who come to Moscow strive to visit Poklonnaya Hill. The residents of the capital themselves also love this place for its beautiful views and entertainment. This year you can enjoy a wonderful New Year with your child here. There will be a huge fair here. Next to it there is a sea of ​​attractions and entertainment events.
The organizers said that Moscow in miniature will open in Victory Park at this time. All the most significant architectural monuments... only in the form of ice sculptures. Your child will be happy to take a walk near such a Kremlin or GUM. The figures will be the size of three human heights - this exhibition will captivate even adults.

Every evening you will be able to participate in traditional Russian winter games and taste Russian cuisine. You will see a fire show and various musical and choreographic performances. There are snow forts throughout the territory, where you and your children can play in the snow and even remember your childhood. And this is not counting the beautiful snowy views that open from the mountain. For the New Year, they also plan an extensive program rich in entertainment. From the morning until January 1, a concert with live music and competitions with prizes will be held here. The skating rink will open, and at midnight you will be able to enjoy one of the best fireworks displays in Moscow and, perhaps, the country.

• Price issue: free, but according to eyewitnesses - 350 rubles.
• Where: Poklonnaya Mountain.

5. New Year in Gorky Park

Traditionally, Gorky Park is the first association that arises with a fun and unusual vacation for Muscovites. Winter time is no exception. Any child you invite to go there will jump with delight. During the New Year holidays the park will be transformed into winter's tale. Pre-holiday bustle, fireworks, music, entertainment for every taste and budget, gifts, quizzes, attractions - that's what awaits you here.

And on New Year's Eve you can stop racking your brains over original holiday for yourself and your children. You will remember such a celebration for a long time. Gorky Park at this time is the center of street fun. You will be able to skate on a huge skating rink, chat with Father Frost and Snow Maiden. Music sounds from everywhere, popular bands play on stage. You will be happy when you celebrate the New Year 2020 with the chimes in a huge crowd, accompanied by fireworks. Every hour after this, competitions and events are planned; the program will be extremely eventful.

• Price issue: for free.
• Where: Gorky Central Park.

If you want to diversify your outdoor festivities, you can visit other New Year’s events that festive Moscow is so rich in.

6. New Year's show at Moskvarium

• When: from December 14 to January 19, 2019.
• Where: VDNH metro station, Moskvanarium.

If you really want to try something new and amaze your child, then it’s time to throw away the usual options with children’s performances and Christmas trees. And believe me, there are events that will surprise even you and leave you in a great mood for a long time. The element of water is strongly associated with summer, sea and heat. But who said it can't help in winter? No matter how surprising it may be, Moskvarium is preparing a New Year’s program, and what a program it is. This is an unusual, original show that will not leave young children or teenagers indifferent.

Moreover, in addition to being fabulous and magical, this is the only musical in the world with the participation of live killer whales. An exclusive show with a large number of experienced trainers, performers and sea animals awaits you and your children. The creators tried their best New Year's decorations, as well as 5D effects - viewers will literally be able to feel underwater, in the marine world.

The plot is nontrivial - young sailors go in search of their lost father. Brother and sister must go through a dangerous sea voyage, overcome mermaids and monsters, cold and ice, and even visit the sunken Atlantis. But they have curious and unusual allies - dolphins, killer whales, walruses, fur seals. In addition to sea animals, you will be amazed by acrobats, actors, musicians, and singers. And all together this creates an amazing and colorful fairy tale one and a half hours long.

Ticket price: 600 rubles on weekdays and 700 rubles from Friday to Sunday and on holidays.

7. Performance “The Snow Queen”

When:

• December 25 12:00–14:20
• December 29 11:00–13:20
• The opera runs 2 hours 20 minutes, with one intermission.

The tale of the Snow Queen is rightfully considered the most wintry, New Year's and touching in the whole world. Both children and adults love it for its instructive and deep meaning. Every year in the capital's theaters and circuses you can find performances on this topic, on new way. This year, if you want to choose a proven option for relaxation, which, nevertheless, will give you unforgettable emotions and happiness of the New Year, then you definitely need to attend a performance with your child at the Natalia Sats Theater.

The productions here have always been famous for their quality, thoughtful decoration, colorful costumes and performances. "The Snow Queen" confirms the high standard of acting and thoughtful script, despite this, it will be understandable for children. As you might have guessed, this is a production based on the play by Schwartz, who in turn was based on the cult fairy tale.

The stage line remained as expected, but the authors revised the character of the characters, their actions and motivation, which added a wonderful novelty that attracts children so much. The theme of holiday, home comfort, runs through the entire production. human values. Classical music perfectly frames the entire performance. The creators say that it is better to go to the theater with children who have reached the age of seven. “The Snow Queen” runs with an intermission, the total duration is two and a half hours.

The production is intended for spectators aged 7 years and older.

• Issue price: from 300 to 700 rubles.
• Where: N.I. Sats Theater, Universitet metro station.

8. Water show “The Little Mermaid. Parallel worlds"

Some fairy tales have literally been with us since birth. Almost everyone knows “The Little Mermaid,” both adults and children. Heroes and time-tested truths are what attracts people in this work. You may have already attended many performances with your child. But there are productions that will surprise you, even if you have seen ten interpretations.

Undoubtedly, this year it is a grandiose water show “The Little Mermaid. Parallel worlds." Creator Maria Kisileva announces a wonderful event filled with colors and amazing performances. It is unique, since the scene of action will not be a stage, but a huge water pool. The country's most famous athletes and even Olympic champions will be transformed into famous fairy tale characters. All of them will show amazing and complex pirouettes on the water.

Triple Olympic champion Maria Kisileva created a show that you have never seen before. Her achievements and performances in synchronized swimming are highly valued all over the world. Just imagine these rooms in a New Year's setting, illuminated and with a professional light show. The program includes famous athletes, circus performers, film and theater actors - they all create a unique atmosphere and mysterious tricks.

• Price issue: 1,500 - 3,000 rubles.
• Where: Water stadium "Dynamo".

9. Kremlin Christmas tree

• When: from December 24, 2019 to January 8, 2020 at 10.00, 14.00 and 18.00.
• On December 25, 2019 at 12.00 the All-Russian Christmas tree will be held.
• On December 30, 2019, all performances will be accompanied by sign language translation.
• On January 8, 2020 at 14.00 a charity Patriarchal Christmas tree will be held for children from Sunday schools, shelters and orphanages.

Since the times of the Soviet Union, the Kremlin Christmas tree has been the most important and long-awaited event for residents of the capital. Absolutely all the children in the country dreamed of getting into it, if their parents gave them such an opportunity, they remembered it later all their lives. Every year the program changed, became even better, and even more desirable. But fortunately, now there is no need to perform feats and knock out tickets, because everyone can buy them, and thereby give the child the best holiday.

With the participation of the Presidential Affairs Department, the organizers created a bright and memorable environment. This tree is not just the most important New Year's event in Moscow, but throughout the country. Every year, about 5 thousand children attend this event, and over the entire period, more than 200 thousand people visited the Kremlin on New Year’s Day. Since 1963, this monumental building has been decorated with a huge amount of tinsel and illumination.

As in all previous years, children and their parents can expect many productions and performances in the main Kremlin halls. Leading theaters, film actors, athletes and musical ensembles took part in the creation of the program. The plot is kept secret until the last moment, but the organizers promise new, even more spectacular performances than in previous years.

The Kremlin Christmas tree 2019 will last about three hours. Guests will enjoy performances, dances, exciting games and quests within the walls of the Kremlin. Children preschool age can go to the Christmas tree for free, but accompanied by their parents. For convenience, there are morning, afternoon and evening sessions. And after the performance, all children are guaranteed to receive gifts from Santa Claus.

• Where: Kremlin Palace.
• Issue price: from 1800 to 4700 rub.

Check prices on the website kremlevskaya-elka.mtuf.ru

10. New Year's show in Crocus

• When: December 21, 2019 – January 8, 2020.
• Price: from 590 rubles.
• Where: Crocus City Hall, Mayakino metro station.

The Crocus City Hall concert hall is famous for its high-quality and impressive performances, be it a concert, a children's performance or a presentation. Every year the best New Year's events in the capital are held here. If you want to give your child the full feeling of the New Year and the holiday, but at the same time want not to deviate from the traditional scenario, then you should book tickets for the “Santa Claus Birthday” show now. This grandiose New Year's performance is suitable for spectators from three years old, and is unlikely to leave little guests indifferent.

A magnificent celebration for children, which will take place at Crocus City Hall, will completely immerse children in the festive atmosphere. This is a unique show that will not be able to find analogues. Modern and colorful special effects with excellent sound transform the auditorium into a fairyland. The Christmas tree in Crocus City will leave many vivid impressions for the whole year. Your favorite fairy tale characters will be next to you.

The Christmas tree in Crocus 2020 will make even adults believe in the existence of Santa Claus again. The reason for this will be an exciting adventure. The Christmas tree in Crocus City Hall “Father Frost's Birthday” will send the children to a fairy-tale world, where they will help their grandfather and celebrate his birthday, as well as celebrate the long-awaited holiday - the New Year.

How to get to Crocus City:

The concert hall is located very close to the Myakinino metro station, with a convenient direct passage without going upstairs. For those who arrive by personal car, free parking (ground and underground) is available. On the territory of the shopping center there is a huge cinema, shops for every taste, a petting zoo, an ice skating rink, and restaurants. So you can spend the whole day in a cozy complex. The Crocus City Oceanarium is also located nearby.

11. Circus show “In the Far Far Away Kingdom”

• When: from December 28 to January 6
• Show start times: 11:00, 15:00, 19:00.
• The duration of the show is 2 hours 15 minutes.

“In the Far Far Away Kingdom” is a New Year's fairy tale built in the style of an adventure saga. Main character- Soldier Yegorka will be busy searching for the royal bride. On his way he will meet King Pea, Voivode-General, Princess Lyubava, Sea Princess, Cat-Scientist, as well as the Princess of the East and Princess Fi-Fi.

The plots of famous folk tales will intertwine with each other, creating new story, and professional artists will perform real magic in the arena. The program includes performances by hundreds of circus, theater and ballet performers, as well as trained animals - bear cubs, sheep, deer, tigers, dogs and arctic foxes. Over 25 tons of equipment and scenery, 60 original music tracks, 150 unique costumes and 15 circus genres in one show.

• Ticket price: from 600 to 3000 rubles, VIP box – 5000 rubles.
• Where: CSKA sports complex, Airport metro station

12. Show “Pirates and the Lost Island” at Luzhniki

Another famous hall throughout the country, Luzhniki, opens its doors to children on New Year's Day. Famous and beloved characters from fairy tales, cartoons and folklore are waiting for you, united for the sake of fun and celebration.

A new circus production that combines circus acrobatic acts and show ballet, as well as extreme stunt tricks. The main characters of the New Year's show will go on an exciting journey and end up on a lost island that keeps many interesting secrets.

A storyline full of unexpected twists, combined with fantastic special effects, large-scale scenery, performances by gymnasts, acrobats, stuntmen and dancers. Thanks to effects with projection graphics, colorful costumes, interaction with the audience and high-quality musical accompaniment, adults and children will feel like an integral part of a real New Year's fairy tale.

• Ticket price: 650 rubles.
• Where: Olympic complex "Luzhniki", metro station "Vorobyovy Gory".

"Magic ball. Battle with the troll"

In previous years New Year The “Magic Ball” took place in Luzhniki. Battle with the troll." What can you say about your impressions? Already in the foyer you can immerse yourself in a fairy-tale atmosphere, because you will be greeted by the inhabitants of the fairy forest and the elven orchestra.

The organizers created an interactive performance where the audience is a full participant in the performance. The performance will end with a festive ball, and children of any age will be able to dance with the prince, Cinderella and other characters. During the performance itself, the audience simply will not be able to get bored - they will have to constantly help the heroes and take an active part in the action. The finale has several options for the development of events; they completely depend on the decisions of the public, which only intrigues and creates an indescribable atmosphere of presence.

The main characters will have to go through a real elven forest, which is full of dangers and adventures. In it, Cinderella and her friends have to defeat the evil stepmother and her troll servant. And only with the help of the audience can they really succeed. And at the end, when the clock strikes 12 times, everyone will be invited to a ball. Children receive not only dances, but also memorable photos and gifts.

"New Year's adventures in the Monsique Valley"

Monsiki's new cartoon characters have won millions of hearts of children and even adults throughout Russia. Moscow children now have the opportunity to get to know them better, and even in an unforgettable New Year's atmosphere. Parents will be pleased to know that this year the Monsiki show received an award for the best innovations that help in the development of a child. So such a trip to the New Year's play will not only entertain your children, but will also bring real benefits.

The creators claim that their script allows children to develop emotional intelligence, better understand their own inner world, completely relax, and communicate fruitfully with other participants in the show. Spectators can expect a bright and fabulous performance with famous characters.

Children and adults will be transported to the wonderful Monsique Valley, where their adventure begins. And all because of the attack of the evil Professor Zlodevarus. His destructive comet turned the colorful world into black and white, and the inhabitants of the valley lost all emotions. And all this on the eve of the New Year. Friends Nikita and Sonya decide to save their acquaintances Monsik, since everyone deserves magic for this holiday. The guys fearlessly set out on a dangerous adventure to fight an evil wizard and overcome his destructive magic.

And that’s not all, before the performance itself, numerous educational master classes of any level of complexity will be held for guests. “School of Santa Claus's Helpers,” which also operates before the performance, will allow you to enjoy games and exciting quests. For example, children will learn to tell fortunes by snowflakes, make a holiday calendar with their own hands, and also collectively repair a New Year's clock so that the year will come. For older children there will be a lecture about winter and the peculiarities of this time. And, of course, at the end of the performance, guests will witness the ceremonial lighting of the Christmas tree. Excellent music, script, educational games - all this is expected at the Monsik show.

The events described above are just a drop in the ocean of the whirlpool of New Year's events in Moscow. December marks the busiest days for parents. You can dilute performances with various exhibitions, master classes, and fairs. Be sure to have time to take a walk with your children after December 15 along Arbat and Bolshaya Ordynka, where the “Road to a Fairytale” - a traditional Christmas fair - will be held. The festival is distinguished by a large number of decorations in the traditions of the Russian New Year. If you want to ride surrounded by snow and trees, go to " New Year's fairy tale» in Sokolniki. Here you can also get master classes in folk dancing and buy memorable souvenirs. In general, there are still a lot of options, just don’t sit at home, because a miracle is available only to those who believe in it and want to touch it.

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This year we will have a holiday from January 1 to January 8 inclusive. Every year, thousands of families are faced with the question of how to have fun during the New Year holidays, so today I will collect several affordable ideas.

Many of us are understandably staying home this year. There will be costs in any case, since absolutely free New Year's entertainment for the whole family is very difficult to find. There will be all sorts of options - grandiose and minimal :-).

I won’t be able to grasp the immensity (the website “Again Holiday” is read in different cities of Russia), some ideas are relevant only for Moscow, but you will get a vector for thought in any case.

It’s convenient to create your entertainment calendar in early December in order to have time to prepare.

Where to go on New Year's holidays 2020

January 1, Wednesday

Even if you woke up only in the evening of this day, you need to think through the program.

Many establishments (especially cinemas) will be open on this day, so we study the poster in advance, buy tickets in advance (in early December) so that everything will definitely work out. Personally, I find it convenient to use the Yandex Poster, where all events, performances, exhibitions and museums are scheduled by day.

An evening walk around an elegant city is a favorite option for my family. It’s definitely very pleasant after a long feast, so we’re planning a route that will include visiting the most beautiful streets. New Year's lights, Christmas trees, light figures and trees... Beauty! There are few cars, walking is a pleasure.

January 2, Thursday

This is a day of active fun. You don’t need to buy tickets for such entertainment, but if you don’t plan in advance, don’t prepare clothes, sleds, ice skates, and ice skates, you’ll be incredibly lazy and spend the day watching TV again.

All locations must be published in local newspapers and city websites active recreation before the start of the season. Don't miss these announcements, choose a place to celebrate January 2nd.

So, let's go to the slides or skating rinks. We will definitely go to VDNKh; the news shows the figures decorated with LEDs and the largest ice skating rink in Moscow were too tempting. You can easily select the nearest skating rinks in the Yandex.Maps application.

As a rule, there is always the opportunity to drink hot tea and a donut, so the pleasure is doubled.

January 3, Friday

Circus performances, show programs, and children's New Year trees begin. This will be our most expensive day, but what can you do, New Year. The day also requires advance preparation (good tickets can be bought as early as November).

How can I give advice to a mother twice! Young children are more suited not to mass performances, where you are all just spectators, but to small holidays in cultural centers and small clubs, where there will be good games and round dances, where you can agree with Santa Claus on an individual congratulation and gift.

If the children have grown up, we are planning a big family trip and choose:

• ice show
• New Year's circus program
• musical
• drama theater
• operetta

January 4, Saturday

Let's go out into the fresh air again. Let's see which park it's in ice sculpture exhibition(they look great both during the day in the sun and in the evening with internal lighting). Children can have fun in the ice fortress.

You can simply invite all your friends and neighbors to build snowmen in the yard. One of them is suitable for this day. No makeup artist can create such a blush! Let's take advantage of the moment!

January 5, Sunday

Let's dedicate this day to children. Here are some options:

If on December 31st children celebrated the New Year like adults, i.e. at the table in front of the TV, give them a holiday with New Year's competitions and prizes. For example, we transfer from year to year the honorable role of organizers of such a program from one parent to another. In other words, if this year you host all your child’s friends, next year they will go to visit, and you will have a few hours for a romantic evening :-).

The Pushkin Museum, the Darwin Museum, the Glinka Music Museum, the Biological Museum and many others await us with interesting interactive programs. I usually get all the latest information from osd.ru. By the way, there is a “FREE” tab there; you can create a program of events for which you do not need to pay.

January 7, Sunday

Christmas festivities in every major park in the city begin in the afternoon. Tasty and fun, you don’t need to plan anything else on this day. The main thing is to dress warmly. It's good if someone invites you to Christmas dinner...

Personally, I stand at the stove on this day, but I send grandparents and children to the nearest park for a couple of hours. Until they freeze... Let them participate in all active fun.

January 8, Monday

Let's declare this day Summer Day. It's time to go to the water park with the whole family. The journey will take a whole day, but will be remembered for a long time. By the time you get there, change clothes, frolic, get hungry... You still need time to dry yourself thoroughly, you can’t go outside right away. The holiday is so active that children spend the rest of the evening playing quiet games, and adults have the opportunity to lounge in front of the TV. How I love weekends!

More ideas for “Summer Day”: trampoline jumping (cool centers for those who like to jump have appeared in Moscow), rock climbing (there are rocks and equipment even in shopping centers), laser tag.

Backup options

If you haven’t bought tickets in advance and haven’t planned a trip to a performance or pre-New Year events in museums and planetariums, go to the aquarium. I recommend going to Crocus City Oceanarium. There are not only fish there, it is already a mini-zoo. There are several programs (“Seas and Oceans”, “Jungles” and “Rivers and Lakes”), you will have great fun and will not freeze. The food court there is charming too!

For those who prepare on their own New Year's table, there is not much choice. They will spend most of their time in the kitchen.

Children with their fathers or grandmothers can be sent to the cinema. December premieres for family viewing: “Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs”, “Our Children”, etc.

A lot of games and two game consoles were released in 2017 (even three, if you count the SNES Classic mini), but not all of them are worth spending your time on.

For maximum objectivity, we took the most prestigious award - The Game Awards 2017, which awards various titles, including based on audience voting. We also did not take into account the various “sound awards,” “directing awards,” and “best acting awards,” since we will still be talking about games. Well, the author also limited himself to one game per genre, so as not to drag it out.

Publisher: Microsoft

Developer: Turn 10 Studios

Genre: racing simulator/sports simulator

Platform: Xbox One/PC

The racing simulator Forza Motorsport 7 won in the sports game category, beating not only its main competitors - GT Sport and Project Cars 2, but also FIFA 18, as well as NBA 2K18. It probably sounds a little strange that racing is compared to football and basketball, but racing simulators are truly a genre that is closer to sports than to racing itself. That is, such a game requires the most accurate reproduction of real-life tracks (fans argue until they are hoarse about which game has the more accurate width of the Nürburgring), cars, as well as the physics of their behavior with sports tuning. In such harsh conditions, implement interesting gameplay for those gamers who have not purchased all sorts of steering wheels, pedals, racing chairs, etc. extremely difficult, but the developers from Turn 10 Studios succeeded. Indeed, of all the races listed here, Forza Motorsport 7 is the most fun to play on a regular console gamepad. And if you are indignant that some casuals have taken over the world and now everything is done for their sake, remember how relatively few people play simulators for real - with all the necessary equipment. For this small handful of enthusiasts, no one would make games - they simply would not pay off or cost almost as much as a real car. However, no one forbids you to connect a steering wheel with feedback to your Xbox One or PC, remove all control assistants in the game, and enjoy a high-quality simulation. That is, both the arcade part and the simulation are good in FM7 - and that’s why the author recommends it.

Cuphead

Publisher: StudioMDHR

Developer: StudioMDHR

Genre: platformer

Platform: Xbox One/PC

This acclaimed action platformer won the Best Indie Game category. In general, there are also complaints about this formulation - some indie games today are clearly better than large projects from large studios (just remember Mass Effect: Andromeda) and it’s probably time to stop separating them into a separate category. Moreover, instead of simple pixel graphics, which indie developers often offer, StudioMDHR really went crazy and drew absolutely all the animation frames by hand, on paper! And all to make the game look and feel like mid-century American cartoons. Moreover! Music was even recorded especially for the game (mostly in a jazz style) and played live.

The result is an amazing game that is worth playing if only for how unusual and interesting it looks and sounds. However, the old school here is not only in appearance, but also in the gameplay itself - Cuphead turned out to be incredibly complex, and the developers themselves do not hide the fact that they were inspired by the famous 8-bit Contra, and a couple of other similar games. Have you ever gone through the whole “contra” with those three lives that are given at the beginning? In Cuphead it will be even easier - the number of lives you have is not limited, but if you die, you have to start the level completely over again, there are no checkpoints. But you have three “health bars” (in general, it’s just a number in the lower-left corner of the screen, but it’s clearer) and even if you fall into the abyss, only one bar is taken away from you, and not your whole life.

Well, in general, the game is full of battles with different, complex and interesting bosses, and the usual “shoot and run” levels are extremely rare here.

Publisher: Bethesda

Developer: MachineGames

Genre: First Person Action

Platform: Xbox One/PlayStation 4/PC

The winner of the Best Action Game category couldn't have been any different. Wolfenstein II is an excellent first-person shooter that honors old traditions, but does not forget about new ones. The disadvantages of the game include, perhaps, the constant jump from drama (sometimes there is too much of it) to farce and back, as well as an abundance of backtracking - the need to revisit previously completed locations, which is not very suitable for this genre. Nevertheless, MachineGames managed to make another interesting and fun game about exterminating Nazis in an alternative reality.

The main advantage of the game is a very charismatic weapon that chirps, rumbles and roars deliciously. Everything is as it should be for a decent shooter. Additionally, it is worth noting that the game is made on the id Tech 6 engine, which also ran DOOM 4, the best shooter of 2016. So, graphics were not deprived either.

Mario+Rabbids: Kingdom Battle

Publisher: Ubisoft

Developer: Ubisoft

Genre: turn-based strategy

Platform: Nintendo Switch

What? How? Mario game on the list " best games", and not even a platformer? That's right - Super Mario Odyssey, released in December, is wonderful in every sense, but we already have a platformer in the article - Cuphead. Yes, there is nothing in common between it and SMO (Mario is even three-dimensional), but the author promised one game per genre, right?

In general, whatever one may say, the success of Mario+Rabbids was completely unexpected. Firstly, it was made by Ubisoft, which was widely criticized among players in the recent past. Secondly, the game's trailer from E3 was painfully reminiscent of XCOM. Thirdly - a combination of Mario and the Rayman universe (“rabbits” rabbids are from there)? And a game about Mario not from Nintendo? In general, nothing foreshadowed success.

However, Mario+Rabbids: Kingdom Battle is truly the best strategy game of 2017. And it doesn’t have much in common with XCOM - while games about aliens focused on base development and crisis management, Mario+Rabbids forces you to think more directly on the battlefield and not sit in cover. There are also much fewer random events here - you definitely won’t miss an enemy two cells away from you, as can be the case in XCOM. And you definitely won't kill anyone if the game tells you that the hit chance is 0%. Unless you hit an exploding block that will hurt nearby enemies...

Publisher: Nintendo

Developer: Nintendo

Genre: open world adventure

Platform: Nintendo Switch

The number of awards that this game has won can be listed for a long time, but we will limit ourselves to one - “game of the year 2017”. Moreover, this is not only according to The Game Awards, but also many other awards, as well as individual gaming media. Indeed, the new “Zelda” is beautiful in almost everything, except perhaps not for the most advanced graphics - the game was originally developed for the Wii U, and even on the more powerful Switch it looks almost the same. Nevertheless, the developers managed to squeeze out such depth from the cartoonish-minimalistic style that you can play for 300 hours - and it will still be interesting.

Nintendo showed what Skyrim could be like if you could actually interact with the game in any way you want and go wherever you want, and if it had a combat system that was at least a little more interesting. Or what The Witcher 3 could have become if there really was a huge open world, and not a collection of relatively small locations with long loading times when transitioning between them.

In Breath Of The Wild, during a thunderstorm, you can throw a metal sword at the feet of an unarmed enemy, which he will pick up in excitement, and then you will enjoy the spectacular spectacle of an enemy being killed by lightning. However, you will be in his place if you do not take off your metal equipment in time. Here you can also set fire to grass, hunt, brew potions and cook food, chop down trees, ride captured wild horses, go rafting, fight ultra-difficult enemies that you might not even find during a normal playthrough of the game, and don’t forget to save the kingdom of Hyrule from the evil Ganon in the end.

For those who have not gone to hot countries and are not lying on the hot sand under a spreading palm tree, but who have courageously (and correctly!) decided to organize their own holiday for New Year 2017 Here, in Moscow and Moscow region, our article today. Read about what to do after the main magical night and How fun and memorable carry out coming New Year holidays .

We think many of you have already decided on the answer to the question “ What to do for the New Year?” and imagine where the traditionally solemn chiming of the chimes will find them. In our “northern latitudes” new year holidays so expected and loved that the desire of the majority to sum up the past 365 days, finish all urgent matters and retire to a well-deserved rest is quite understandable.

Let us remind you that in the approaching 2017, the all-powerful master (if you believe eastern calendar) will Red Fire Rooster, an animal that is active, curious and very smart. When preparing a festive dinner, much attention should be paid to fruits, vegetables and all kinds of sweets.

Still, it’s great that Russia has already developed a good tradition of long winter holidays. We believe that you have enough time, energy and desire to visit all the planned places, see and participate in the most.

New Year holidays 2017 will continue from December 31 to January 8- the holiday night falls on Saturday, and the end of the holiday falls on Sunday. We return to work on January 9, Monday.

A small digression. Have you ever caught yourself thinking that in the crowd of passers-by you just want to spot the treasured red and white outfit? Well, what if Santa Claus still exists? The fabulous old man will certainly have something to do during the New Year holidays, but for now... for now he will arrange a real holiday for everyone. By the way, not him, but them!

The Santa Claus dance flash mob takes place annually in Moscow's Fili Park. Hundreds of colorful old people will dance wildly and invite guests to join in the fun. Maybe in 2017 they will appear to adults and children?

In Fili Park

And for those who are not yet ready to dance on their own, but would be happy to watch and listen - from January 2 to January 7 Fili are waiting for theatrical performances with the participation of the main characters of “winter” Russian fairy tales. From noon until lunch every day, Father Frost and Snow Maiden will take an active part in them. Let us remind you that in Fili you can rent skis or a snow scooter in order to relax on the move, with a blush on your cheeks.

In addition, on January holidays in Fili Park Free public events will be held. You can see a lot of interesting and funny things: there will be a humorous cooking show, musical performances, stand-up, as well as many opportunities for unique photographs, delicious food in a screen cafe and a lot of positive emotions from guests and organizers of the holiday.

The most striking events of Fili Park for the New Year 2017:

• tubing slide for children, which will work throughout the New Year holidays
• jibbing contest, January 3, 2017, this is a competition and demonstration performance on snowboards
• quest "The Secret of the New Year's Forest", January 4
• activities for children "Hawaiian sandbox, from January 3 to 8

Christmas Light Festival 2017

The main Christmas and New Year festival in Moscow, which will unite many December and January events, will be called "Christmas Light".

“Christmas Light” will present Muscovites with light installations and memorable shows in the evening hours. All decorative elements created under the guidance of famous Russian and European designers.

In Gorky Park

You can’t ignore the “most important” and beloved Moscow park by many, Gorky Central Park of Culture and Culture, and his legendary ice rink. There are many platforms and “artificial” skating rinks filled with real ice in Moscow, but there is only one like the one in the Park of Culture, because this is not just a place where you can leisurely glide in circles. Ice-covered alleys and paths of the park, wonderful illuminations, the opportunity to see the panorama of the skating rink from the pedestrian bridge and choose the place of celebration in advance.

This year the theme of the skating rink is Street Art or Street Art. Fans of active recreation will find a lot of interesting things for themselves: Dozens of light arches arranged in a tunnel, huge geometric figures with lighting and an iridescent fountain! So, if you are still wondering what to do on New Year’s holidays, include Culture Park in your rating of places worth visiting, a lot of fun awaits you.

We remind you that the skating rink at the Gorky Central Park of Culture and Culture is open daily (closed on Mondays) from 10:00 to 23:00 with a technical break from 15:00 to 17:00.

By the way, the park prepared more than thoroughly for the winter season! And if you were here on autumn walks (and, as you know, the Central Park of Culture and Culture is good at any time of the year), you could already see the beginning of thorough work on the installation of the skating rink in October.

In December and January, Gorky Park invites everyone to free exciting excursions to the “winter fairy tale”. You can read the schedule of excursions and how to register. By the way, this year not only the schedule will change, but also the excursion program itself. Pleasant surprises await those who like to take leisurely walks and learn a lot about their favorite city!

And the main highlight of the New Year holidays in Gorky Park will be the 18-meter parachute tower directly opposite the entrance. It will be installed on December 20, 2016.

In Sokolniki Park

PKI "Sokolniki" keeps up with other parks and offers its own options for spending time during the New Year holidays. Let's start with the fact that at 18:00 in the last days of December and during the New Year holidays, Father Frost and Snegurochka will traditionally light it up festive illumination. Until January 10, every day Sokolniki welcomes guests to a noisy fair, colorful shows and performances, children's creative laboratories and, of course, to the skating rink.

And the multifunctional center Snegohod-Ville offers everyone active and not sitting still a varied “ winter equipment» - snow scooters, snowboards, bicycles.

At the Estate of Father Frost

No matter how your New Year holidays turn out, visit one of Father Frost's estates- this is an important and interesting matter. For example, in “Kuzminki”, where the fabulous old man has an entire residence. There, until January 10, bright performances on a New Year's theme will be staged, and all guests, young and old, will be given surprises.

And the little ones will have a children's disco“New Year's Masquerade”, where you can appear as a snowman, a polar bear, a hare or a squirrel.

Babushkinsky Park

Babushkinsky Park invites its regulars to the Color park workshops - here everyone will become the creator of their own beautiful Christmas tree decoration, try themselves in a new capacity - a painter, a felter, a wood carver, and will receive a charge of positivity and a great mood.

Your traveling companion will be neither more nor less, but Santa Claus himself. He knows exactly what to do for the New Year holidays! While traveling, you will see the most beautiful Christmas trees in Moscow - on Red Square, the Garden Ring, and Poklonnaya Hill.

At the Cathedral of Christ the Savior

January 7, on the bright holiday of Christmas, at 11:00 Cathedral of Christ the Savior there will be a noisy celebration with performances at eternal themes love and kindness, performances of buffoons, song ensembles.

In VDNKh park

VDNKh Park itself is a unique place where you can have a wonderful time not only during the New Year holidays. House of Fairy Tales, Museum of Illusions and Museum of Cinema, playgrounds for children and a huge skating rink! And at VDNKh there are a lot of cozy restaurants and cafes where you can go have a snack and warm up.

From December 18, 2016 to January 10, 2017, VDNKh will host a New Year's fair. Visitors will be able not only to buy gifts and cute souvenirs, but also to take memorable pictures in specially installed colorful photo zones.

In Victory Park

Victory Park pleases Muscovites and guests of the capital! From December 29 to January 8, the beloved festival “Ice Moscow” will be held here. In the Family Circle." On Poklonnaya Hill, a wonderful city made of ice will be built by skilled craftsmen. Some ice sculptures will reach five meters in height.

Among the creations: the Moscow Kremlin, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Kizhi, the Tsar Bell, Ostankino TV Tower, monuments to A.S. Pushkin and Yuri Dolgoruky and many others. You won't be able to do without icy mountains, from which you can ride like a breeze.

Deer farm

Well, if you want to arrange for yourself the most unusual New Year holidays - a direct road to a real deer farm. True, it is located in the Moscow region, on the 51st kilometer of the Yegoryevskoye Highway, but the road running through ancient Gzhel is extremely pleasant, conducive to stopping and exploring Russian beauties - small churches, carved houses.

On the farm you can feed and pet deer, regular and albino, rare, snow-white and incredibly beautiful, learn to play Nenets games, drink tea in a yaranga and even ride in a sled!

Festival "Journey to Christmas" 2017

The traditional annual New Year's festival "Journey to Christmas" will last almost a month - from December 16 to January 15, 2017.

Some figures of the Christmas festival: will work 42 fairs where you can buy gifts, original Russian souvenirs, sweets, jewelry, honey and much, much more.

Detailed program of New Year's events in Moscow in 2017. Description of all the events that will take place as part of the Journey to Christmas festival.

They will make money at the festival 80 restaurants, so after a long walk you can taste hot, traditional Russian borscht or any other cuisine of your choice.

When you find yourself at one of the festivals, take part in competitions, quizzes, master classes and other events. For your victories and participation you will receive special coins. Then they can be exchanged for gifts.

The Moscow government has stated that despite the fact that in 2017 less money will be spent from the budget on celebrations, the New Year will be held in Moscow in full swing: there will be many open-air skating rinks, fairs, exhibitions, museums and other places for unforgettable leisure. After all, how you celebrate the New Year is how you will spend it.

We hope that after reading our excursion, you will decide the dilemma “How to spend the New Year holidays” in favor of several events at once, alternating colorful park performances with active winter fun, and the New Year holidays of 2017 will remain in your memory frosty and snowy, cheerful and exciting, full of ringing joy and expecting the best!

Will last until January 8 inclusive. Working days will begin on January 9. And for people who want to spend their holidays actively and profitably, they should plan activities for each day in advance. What to do in New Year holidays 2017 in Moscow? It’s difficult to decide, because... there will be events large number, and even the most active people are unlikely to be able to visit everything.

Fili Park

Fili will welcome its visitors with a large list of entertainment events. Theatrical performances will be held in its open spaces every day. In each scenario, the main characters will be heroes of Russian fairy tales. The main New Year's characters will delight their viewers in the first half of the day. In the park you can not only watch the performances of fairy-tale characters, but also spend time with health benefits, i.e. rent a snow scooter or skis and go for a ride.

There will also be a large number of public events where you can not only have fun, but also learn useful information. You can watch from the sidelines or take part in a humorous cooking show, listen to live music, or stand-up. To remember the New Year holidays 2017, you can take a large number of colorful pictures.

Events that will leave the most vivid memories

· A tubing slide designed for children will be open throughout the holidays.
· Snowboard competitions (jibbing contest) will be held on January 3. There will also be demonstration performances that look no less fascinating.
· For those who want to take a direct part in the active fun, you can take part in a quest called “The Secret of the New Year’s Forest.” You can complete the quest on January 4th.
· From January 3rd to 8th inclusive, children can have fun at the Hawaiian Sandbox event.

Hermitage Garden

There will be no particularly interesting and exciting events in the garden until January 7th. And on the 7th, the Mediaskazki theater will perform in the garden. The performance will begin at 16:00 and last until 22:00. The artists promise that it will be fun and interesting.

Gorky Park

When drawing up a program of events, one cannot ignore Gorky Park, where the most beautiful skating rink is located. You can view the skating rink from the pedestrian bridge and select a possible place to rest in advance. For the New Year holidays 2017, the skating rink was decorated according to the theme of Street Art.

Those who like to relax will actively encounter tunnels made up of many light arches, with geometric shapes large sizes and a marvelously beautiful fountain with built-in iridescent lighting. The park is open to its visitors every day, except Mondays, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. You should not go to the park from 15 to 17 hours, because... At this time there is a break in the park for technical reasons.

For lovers of hiking, park employees offer free city tours. Even native Muscovites, and especially guests of the city, will be interested in walking along the streets of the capital and listening to interesting facts. The excursion program in 2017 has undergone changes, as well as the schedule. Therefore, before signing up for a tour, you should check the time.

Sokolniki Park

Sokolniki Park was no exception and also prepared a program of events for its visitors. Every day at 18:00 the festive illumination will be lit with the help of the Snow Maiden and Father Frost. Every day there will be noisy fairs with a large assortment, bright shows, performances with fairy-tale heroes, entertaining and educational activities for even the youngest children.

For those who want to be active, it is suggested to rent a snowboard, snow scooter or bicycle and ride along the slides and alleys in the park. More detailed information about ongoing events in the park should be found on the official website.

Estate of Father Frost

Any New Year's program should include a visit to at least one of Father Frost's estates. This is especially important for families with children. For example, at the estate of Father Frost in Kuzminki, a costume disco will be held for children. There will be another reason to put it on your child New Year's suit. On January 10, visitors can expect performances with bright decorations, and surprises await everyone present.

Babushkinsky Park

Handicraft lovers should visit Grandma's Garden during the New Year holidays, because... These days everyone can make their own Christmas tree toy. In order to make a toy, you have to do the work of a painter (apply a pattern or picture), a felter, and even a wood carver. Great mood and mass positive emotions guaranteed.

You can go on a tour with Santa Claus as your guide. The organizers promise that they will be able to surprise everyone, even native Muscovites.

Cathedral of Christ the Savior

On Christmas, a bright holiday, which will take place on January 7, there will be a festive festivities at the Temple, starting at 11 am. All believers can expect performances on the themes of goodness, peace and love; buffoons and song and dance ensembles will also appear before the public.

Festival "Journey to Christmas 2017"

The festival has already become traditional, and its duration is almost a month. The opening of the festival will take place on December 16, 2016, and the last day will be January 15, 2017.

During the festival there will be approximately 42 fairs and 80 restaurants. Therefore, you can purchase a gift at any time, as well as have a snack on delicious borscht and other dishes of national cuisine, and not only after long walks. It is recommended to participate in various quizzes, competitions, master classes, etc. Besides good mood the winner will be awarded special coins, which must then be exchanged for the most preferred gift.

The government promised that, despite less spending on New Year's celebrations in Moscow, the 2017 New Year holidays will be held on a large scale. All parks will be open, with their own festive programs, performances in all squares, a large number of excursions and open skating rinks. It is recommended to study at least part of the list of events that will take place during the New Year holidays and create an individual program taking into account personal wishes.

Participation in the festival is free, even skating on the Red Square skating rink. But you don’t have to go to the center of Moscow to enjoy yourself and take part in events, because... The festival will take place in almost all areas of the city. The festival begins at 11 a.m. on December 16 and ends at 9 p.m. on January 15.

There will be an ice skating rink and fairs on Red Square. The skating rink schedule should be found on the official website. It is not recommended to let children go, especially alone, because... a child may get lost in a crowd of people, but people who are confidently skating will receive a lot of positive emotions. At the fair you can buy handmade souvenirs, as well as buy something to eat. There will be a lot of tasty things.

Exhibitions and fairs will be held on Manezhnaya Square. A large number of cafes will be open and various master classes will be held. All sites are made in the form of fairy-tale cities. Positive emotions are guaranteed not only for children, but also for adults. And bright photographs will become a memory of the New Year holidays.

It will also be held on Revolution Square, the square in front of the Central Department Store, on Kuznetsky Most, on Pushkin Square, in Novopushkinsky Square, on Rozhdestvenka Street, on Tverskoy Boulevard and in about 20 other places in Moscow. More detailed information can be found on the official website. Fair participants will be treated to a large number of glacier slides, skating rinks, and performances. There will be many competitions and master classes in various fields.

During the New Year holidays, residents and guests of Moscow can expect a wide variety of events. For example, the Museum of Moscow conducts a quest through the streets of Kitay-Gorod. For everyone who wants to take part, the quest will take place from 12 noon to 22 pm from the second to the eighth of January. A walk along the oldest streets of the city will be educational not only for city guests, but also for local residents. Also on the 7th, the Museum will host a masquerade ball dedicated to Christmas.

For those who want to actively spend the New Year holidays, it is recommended to draw up a program of events in advance and purchase tickets, because at the very last moment it may not be possible to purchase an entrance ticket - there are many people who want it.