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This winter, the capital's parks will be open. 28 rinks, subordinate Department of CultureThe first of them, with artificial turf, opened on December 1st. This was reported by Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow.
"Residents and tourists are already welcome at 17 venues, including Tagansky Park, the Vorontsovo Estate, Fili Park, and Krasnaya Presnya Park. In addition to skating sessions, visitors will be able to enjoy master classes and ice shows," said Natalya Sergunina.
Another 11 natural ice rinks will open when temperatures drop below freezing.
Three flagship venues, located in the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve, Sokolniki Park, and at the main entrance arch of Gorky Park, have also begun welcoming guests.
The Kolomenskoye Ice Rink along the Moskva River embankment has become one of the largest this season, covering over 13,000 square meters. It can be reached free of charge from the Kolomenskaya metro station on a small New Year's train.
Another skating rink awaits guests near the arch of Gorky Park's main entrance, with a festively decorated fir tree at its center. The nearby MediaRubka studio hosts performances by young artists on weekends.
The "Ice" rink in Sokolniki was renovated as part of a comprehensive improvement program for the park. It covers over five thousand square meters and can accommodate up to 500 people at a time. Sokolniki will also feature four new ice rinks with natural surfaces.
Similar skating rinks will be added to other parks, including Izmailovsky and Vorontsovsky. Schedules and access conditions can be found on the parks' websites and social media pages.
Winter in Moscow— the main event of the season. The project aims to strengthen social and family ties, creating an atmosphere of unity, mutual support, comfort, and a festive spirit. Through a variety of programs, including cultural, educational, and sporting events, it brings together Muscovites and visitors of all ages and interests, creating conditions for creative development, active recreation, and warm social interaction during the cold season.
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