Where to go in December 2022 in Russia: cheap holidays

On the eve of the New Year holidays, everyone thinks about how to spend their holidays. You can do this with minimal expenses and get a boost of emotions from the trip while traveling around Russia. We present to your attention the TOP 5 cities for holidays in December 2022. 

Moscow

The undoubted leader – the capital of Russia, living in anticipation of the New Year since the beginning of December. From the festive mood that prevails on the streets of Moscow, in shops and restaurants, no one will be able to hide. Rest here will certainly charge you positively.

In order not to overshadow your vacation, and leave only positive impressions, it is important to take care of renting an apartment. The easiest way to do this is with the help of the ruroom.net service. This is a great opportunity to find the "island" for a good rest in the capital at the best price. You can easily and quickly select apartments without intermediaries.

Having decided on the place of residence for the period of the trip, you can completely surrender to rest. Enjoy the beauty of Journey to Christmas Festival and make sure that Moscow deserves to be among the most beautifully decorated capitals of the world.

Saint Petersburg

The northern capital attracts tourists all year round, but in December it meets with special colors. Holidays at this time of the year will be appreciated by everyone without exception. Winter streets and bridges captivate with the beauty of festive illumination. Malaya Konyushennaya Street opens up space for Christmas Book Alleys, where a cultural program and meetings with Santa Claus take place every day. The Mikhailovsky and Mariinsky Theaters invite you to visit the iconic New Year's production of The Nutcracker.

Fans of sightseeing tours who want to enjoy amazing views of the city should prefer bus tours rather than walking tours. It is worth taking the time to visit the Leningrad region – Gatchina, Kronstadt and Vyborg are especially beautiful at this time of the year.

Kazan

The third capital is famous for its thousand-year history, and impresses with the interweaving of authentic culture, the hospitality of local residents and a high level of service. December – a great time to get acquainted with the views of the city, transferring to the atmosphere of a winter fairy tale. Bauman's pedestrian street in the evening will not leave anyone indifferent, and everyone will find something to their liking. There are a lot of cafes, shops, fairs, and theatrical performances are regularly given here.

Yekaterinburg

Those who prefer to admire the picturesque nature should go to Yekaterinburg. The Urals will please you with a variety of ski slopes and will help you to move into the tundra. The Northern Lights nursery operates here, where you can ride in a sled.

Novosibirsk

It is impossible not to mention the main Siberian city, which in 2022 received the status of the "New Year's Capital of Russia". Appropriate decoration and a huge pedestrian area will delight residents and guests of the city throughout the New Year holidays. Santa Claus shows, snowman festivals, round dances and discos – far from all the points of the program, which the city plans to surprise guests with. And just a few hours drive is the ski resort Sheregesh – mecca for outdoor enthusiasts.