Christmas Fair in Pionerskaya Square

A: December is always the time for New Year’s preparations. People try to decorate their houses and buy gifts for all relatives and friends. The traditional New Year's Fair in Pionerskaya Square can help you to choose cute and pleasant things which are necessary to feel the atmosphere of this magic holiday.

B: In the center of the fair there is a large Christmas tree decorated with beautiful toys, bells and lights. The square shines with festive illumination and it is filled with children's laughter, sounds of music and the aromas of traditional Christmas delicacies.

A: The stalls here are fabulous little huts decorated with fir branches and colorful lights. In this place, sellers from Russia, Germany, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and other countries offer their products. Every year the number of wooden houses increases.

B: Sellers from different countries offer souvenirs and Christmas-tree toys, candles, warm mittens and socks made of natural wool. In addition, the fair will please you with festive treats: natural honey, tea with flavored additives, gingerbread and colorful candies.

A: Every year Father Frost from Veliky Ustyug opens Christmas Fair. He personally takes part in the celebration, so on this day there are always lots of miracles here! You can watch theatrical performances on the stage, take part in master classes or just look into the House of Father Frost and take a picture with the main magician.

B: You can also participate in a charity program to support the elderly people and children left without parents. Each guest of the fair can do at least one small good action for those who need your help and care.

A: An open-air rink is called a family ice rink, because families with children traditionally come here. You can ride all day long in this magic place. There is an instructor at the rink who is always happy to help the beginners.

B: If you are going to spend several hours on the ice, don't be afraid to get hungry - there are cafes near the skating rink, where you can find delicacies for every taste. Of course, hot drinks are also sold there.