New Year capital of Russia is ready for the festive events, which will
be held from December 28 to January 8 in the city and nearby tourist sites.
The main ceremonial events begin in Vologda on December 31 when Russian Ded
Moroz arrives in Vologda. Residents and guests of Vologda and artistic groups
will be greeted by a wizard in 11.00 at the railway station.
On the afternoon Russian Ded Moroz will visit the Kremlin Square. At 15.30
together with the children, he will paint a picture of “Vologda is Russia’s New
Year Capital”.
At 18.00 Russian Ded Moroz will start the ceremony of lighting the main
Christmas tree on Revolution Square.
Theatrical performance will be held on the evening of the Kremlin Square. One of
the major surprises of the New Year will be the light show “Russian patterns” on
the walls of the Vologda Kremlin. At 22.00 jazz singer Olga Khilko will perform
“New Year's overture”. On stage will also perform music and dance groups of the
country. New Year's greetings of the President of Russia will sound at 23.55.
Firework take place at midnight on the Kremlin Square. In 2.00 it will be held
at the Revolution Square.
Program of events on December 31, 2013
11.00 – Ceremonial meeting of the Russian Ded Moroz at the railway station.
15.30 – The walk of Russian Ded Moroz on the Kremlin Square. Together with the
children (all comers) Ded Moroz will paint a picture of “Vologda is Russia’s New
Year Capital”.
17.00 – Start of the New Year program on the Revolution Square. With the
participation of Russian Ded Moroz “greatest choir” (everybody sing) perform the
song “The forest raised a Christmas tree”.
18.00 – Official ceremony of the lighting of the main Christmas tree in the
Revolution Square.
22.00 – Theatrical performance and a concert at the Kremlin square. Fireworks
will be held at the midnight.
1.00 – New Year program on the Revolution Square.
Information of Vologda Oblast Official Website
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