The inhabitants of the regions of the Russian Far East were the first in Russia to say goodbye in 2021 and welcome in 2022. In the eastern regions of Russia, Kamchatka and Chukotka, they welcomed the New Year when in Moscow it was 15:00 (Greek time 14:00 ), while in the westernmost region of the Far Eastern Federal District, Bouriatia, they welcomed the New Year at 19:00 Moscow time (Greek time 18.00).
This year, the weather conditions and the restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic brought about changes in the festive program. So some cities decided not to hold big celebrations, such as the city of Ulan-Ude, which decided to celebrate on December 30, and Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on January 1.
“The opening of the Christmas tree in Soviet Square in the city of Ulan-Ude, accompanied by fireworks, took place on December 30. The artists prepared a theatrical performance entitled “Miracles of the New Year”, games and quizzes, while the children were welcomed by Father Pagetos (s.s. the Russian Santa Claus). “Today, the people of the Republic of Buryatia and the city of Ulan-Ude are celebrating the New Year at home with their loved ones,” the regional government told TASS.
This year, a 27-meter-high ice sculpture with slides and 40 illuminated ice sculptures was created in Soviet Square in Ulan-Ude, including 12 sculptures of animals from the Far Eastern calendar, including the symbol of the coming year. which is the tiger.
New Year’s Eve in Vladivostok was very cold and icy, but this did not affect the celebrations as the inhabitants of the capital of Primorye skated on the ice rink in the city center, having fun at night with puppet shows, light show, DJ and multicolor illuminating the icy sky. On the night of December 31, the square became part of this whole scene, which was enriched by a fairytale show given for the triumph of the holiday spirit, entitled “Winter Night Dream”.
In Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the night of December 31st to January 1st was a night of strong winds, as a Pacific cyclone began to affect the Kamchatka region from today, Friday. Due to the worsening weather, the planned festive events have been postponed to January 1, including the fireworks that are launched on New Year’s Eve. Residents welcomed the new year in their homes with their families and friends.
In the area of ​​South Sakhalin, the pandemic caused the first cancellation of the New Year celebration around the central Christmas tree, but residents and visitors to the island center were able to watch the fireworks from various parts of the city. Many residents decided not to stay in their homes but to go out and take a walk. The people of Magadan did the same. However, even on New Year’s Eve, no festive events took place in the city streets as the temperature in Magadan reached -20 degrees Celsius at night.
In the capital of Russia’s largest region, Yakutsk, they traditionally celebrated the New Year with fireworks in Lenin Square. However, the local government announced that there were no mass celebrations due to the restrictions imposed due to the pandemic, but also for the safety of the residents as on January 1 the temperature in Yakutsk reached -50 degrees Celsius.
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