December days, filled with a sense of the approach of the main holiday, are often more interesting and brighter than the New Year itself. By the time the solemn moment arrives, when the guests raise their glasses of champagne, we are already tired of mutual congratulations, cooking and seeing off the outgoing year.

New Year, so coveted and fabulous, comes to the house almost everyday, without memorable impressions and pleasant surprises, accompanied by boring television programs.

But it is in your power to make your favorite winter holiday beautiful, mysterious and fabulously romantic!

We invite you to meet the New Year in an unusual and fun way - on a trip around Moscow with Santa Claus! Our trip around the capital will begin in the evening and end next year!

We'll drink a glass of champagne to a melodic chime Kremlin chimes, light the sparklers, admire the enchanting fireworks in the mysterious and mystical square near the Novodevichy Convent!

What surprises are the decorators preparing for us in December? This is still a secret. However, there is no doubt that it will be something grandiose! Last year, Father Frost proudly sat near the Triumphal Arch, driving a trio of horses, a flying angel soared on Gogolevsky Boulevard, and Tverskaya was decorated with fabulous animated installations!

In continuation bus tour in Moscow new year's eve with Santa Claus we will see:

• a magnificent ensemble of sights of Red Square in festive decoration;
• sparkling domes of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in the night sky;
• the main squares of the capital, Pushkinskaya and Teatralnaya, flooded with the light of multi-colored garlands;
• most beautiful Christmas trees in the center of Moscow;
• original luminous structures - tunnels, slides and fairy-tale castles;
• elegant metropolitan boulevards, immersed in the New Year's glow - Tverskoy, Sretensky, Rozhdestvensky, Chistoprudny, Gogolevsky, and much, much more!

During the bus tour "New Year's Eve on the streets of Moscow with Santa Claus" you will learn:

• how the folk symbols of the New Year appeared - Santa Claus and his granddaughter Snegurochka;
• who is the author of the song “A Christmas tree was born in the forest”, and in what years did it become popular;
• which country is the birthplace of the popularly beloved Olivier salad;
• where did the tradition of celebrating the New Year in winter come from;
• what kind of treats were prepared for the holidays simple people, and what dishes were on the table of the nobility, as well as many others, no less Interesting Facts and stories about the New Year!

In continuation of the bus tour of Moscow on New Year's Eve, we will make several stops and visit:

• Tverskoy Boulevard, the most noisy and fabulously elegant;
• Tsvetnoy boulevard, illuminated with painted balls and bewitching New Year's illumination;
• Chistoprudny Boulevard, decorated with LED snowflakes;
• Patriarch's Ponds, where characters from New Year's fairy tales give gifts.

You will feel the atmosphere of a fairy tale, the joyful anticipation of New Year's adventures. Everything is like in childhood, when you make a wish on a magical night with bated breath.

Do you know that Moscow has been ranked first in the world for New Year's design and installations for several years in a row? We will admire the magnificent views of the winter capital to our heart's content, make a secret wish that will surely come true!

On New Year's Eve, the metro, MCC and 59 surface transport routes will operate around the clock. Suburban trains on the night of December 31 to January 1 will extend their work until 02:00, and all holidays will run according to the weekend schedule. Motorists will be able to park for free on the streets of the capital from December 31 to January 8.

In the days winter holidays Hundreds of festive events, concerts and performances await everyone. After all, from December 22 to January 14, Moscow hosts one of the brightest and richest festivals of the year in terms of the program - Journey to Christmas, dedicated this year to the theater. 240 interactive programs will be held for its guests, 480 performances will be given by street theaters, and will also be held. In order not to miss the most interesting at the festival venues, you can use public transport. By the way, its work schedule will change during the New Year holidays for the convenience of citizens and tourists. How exactly - read the material.

Metro and MCC will not fall asleep on New Year's Eve

For the second year in a row, the metropolitan metro and the Moscow Central Ring (MCC) will operate throughout New Year's Eve. Train intervals will be from 3.5 to 15 minutes. Muscovites and guests of the capital will be able to comfortably get to festival venues anywhere in the city, not miss the most interesting shows, and then return home.

Citizens will have access to 59 round-the-clock ground routes

On New Year's Eve, 168 of the most popular routes of ground urban transport will operate -. On 98 routes, transport will finish delivering passengers at 03:30, and on 59 more routes, work will continue around the clock.

The operation of buses, trolleybuses and trams will also be extended on Christmas Eve: they will run on 163 routes until 03:00. In addition, 11 night city routes will keep their usual schedule both on New Year's Eve and on Christmas Eve.

The interval of movement of land transport on holidays will be 25-30 minutes. You can follow the changes in the transport schedule on specific routes on the website of the State Unitary Enterprise "Mosgortrans".

Suburban trains will run according to the weekend schedule, while the Aeroexpress timetable will not change

From December 29 to January 8, the schedule of electric trains running from Moscow in all directions will change. On New Year's Eve and Christmas Eve, commuter trains will be extended until 2 am.

So, on December 29, electric trains will follow the Friday schedule, from December 30 to January 7 - according to the Saturday schedule, January 8 - according to the Sunday schedule. And on January 9, they will return to their usual schedule. In addition, 24 trains of the Central Suburban Passenger Company (CPPK) will be canceled due to a reduction in passenger traffic in a number of directions, and 15 electric trains of the company will depart later at night on January 1 and 7.

A detailed train schedule for the New Year holidays can be found on the CPPK website. Aeroexpress trains will continue to operate as usual during the January holidays without any changes in the schedule. You can check the schedule of their movement to the capital's airports on the Aeroexpress website.

Parking on city streets will be free

For motorists, parking in the capital will be free during all New Year holidays, from December 31 to January 8. It will be possible to leave the car at any street parking, which is included in the city's parking space zone. At the same time, flat parking lots with barriers will continue to operate at the current tariffs. There are about 80 of them, they are open around the clock, including weekends and holidays. Tariffs and payment methods are indicated on the information boards at the entrance.

Inspectors of the Moscow Administrative Road Inspectorate and the "Administrator of the Moscow Parking Space" will strengthen control over compliance with parking rules. In order not to interfere with other motorists and not create a danger to pedestrians, drivers will need to leave their cars only in permitted places.

Movement will be limited for a short time for the festive festivities

On the central streets, traffic will be limited due to mass festive festivities. From December 29, ceilings will be introduced on the extreme lanes in both directions on Tverskaya Street (from Okhotny Ryad Street to the intersection of Tverskaya and Garden Ring). They will also block one lane on Okhotny Ryad from the Moskva Hotel to Teatralny Proyezd. And from 00:00 on December 30 to 15:00 on January 3, Tverskaya Street (from Okhotny Ryad to Garden Ring), as well as Mokhovaya, Okhotny Ryad and Teatralny Proezd will become pedestrian streets.

Transportation security will be strengthened

The work of urban transport will be provided by more than 92,000 employees of the Moscow transport complex - services of the Department of Transport, the Moscow Metro, GKU "Center for Organization traffic”, GKU “Administrator of the Moscow parking space”. AT holidays security measures will be strengthened at all transport facilities - in the metro, at the MCC, stops, ground transport and trains. All rolling stock will be inspected before entering the line. In addition, they will strengthen the screening of luggage and passengers, platforms, stops, lobbies, and under-street crossings. Also, the frequency of checks in relation to left things and suspicious objects in the interiors of buses, trolleybuses and trams will be increased.

December 30th. website - On New Year's and Christmas night, ground transport will operate in the capital longer than usual. This was reported on the official portal of the mayor and government of Moscow.

Central administrative district

Until 03:30, trams No. 9, 35 and 46, as well as buses of routes M1, M2, M3, M6, M10, M27, T3, T13, T79, No. 101, 158, 608 and 904 will operate in the CAO.

And throughout the night, Muscovites and guests of the capital will be transported by trams No. 24, 26 and 50, trolleybuses No. 20, 28, 41, 54 and 56, as well as buses M5, T18 and T71. The work of night bus routes H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, B, T15, tram number 3 is also preserved.

At the same time, some buses in the city center will change routes due to festive events.

Northeastern Administrative Okrug

Buses M2, M10, T3, T13, T79, No. 124, 185, 238 and 685, as well as tram No. 9 will help residents of the North-Eastern Administrative District to get to the festive sites. They will run until 03:30.

Eastern administrative district

Until 03:30 the following routes will operate in the Eastern Administrative Okrug:

Buses M3, M27, No. 3, 21, 86, 133, 214, 223, 247, 645, 664, 792, 872;

Trolleybuses No. 64, 77;

Tram number 36, 46.

Trolleybus No. 41, trams No. 11, 24 and 50, buses No. 52, 716, 841 and 855 will run around the clock. Also on the night of December 31 to January 1, it will be possible to use night buses H3 and H4.

Southeastern Administrative Okrug

In the south-east of the capital, until 03:30, you can use:

Buses No. 29, 81, 89, 133, 242, 608, 623, 655, 669, 703 (to Kuryanov), 728, 749;

Trolleybuses No. 38;

Trams number 24, 50.

Routes will operate around the clock:

Buses No. 209, 670 (to the Kozhukhovskaya metro station), 841;

Trolleybus No. 74;

Trams number 24 and 50.

The work of the night bus routes H4, H5 and H7 is also preserved.

Southern Administrative District

In the South Administrative District, tram No. 26, trolleybuses No. 11k, 52, 72, as well as buses M5, T71, No. 203 and 220 will operate all night. Bus No. 670 will run only to the Kozhukhovskaya metro station. Also, citizens will be able to use the services of night transport - buses H1 and H5, tram number 3.

Those who plan a trip before 03:30 will also be able to leave for:

Buses M1, M6, No. 158, 192, 217, 274, 289, 296, 608, 623, 680, 682, 738, 765;

Trolleybus number 40 or tram number 35.

Southwestern Administrative Okrug

In the southwest, trolleybus No. 85 and bus routes M1, No. 103, 108, 202, 213, 227, 295, 577, 611, 636, 642, 720, 737, 767 and 804 will operate until midnight.

Trips throughout the night can be planned for:

Buses M5, No. 130, 224, 531, 752, 895 and night route H1;

Trolleybuses No. 28, 34, 52, 72;

Tram number 26.

Western administrative district

Residents of the west of Moscow until 03:30 can use buses M1, M3, M27, No. 11, 32, 42, 77, 103, 120, 157, 227, 507, 611, 642, 715, 720, 733, 767, 794, 810 and 830.

And throughout the night, passengers will be transported here by bus routes T19, No. 127, 130, 224, 688, 752, 950, H1 and H2, as well as trolleybuses No. 17, 28, 34, 54.

Northwestern Administrative Okrug

Buses T19, No. 2 and 652, trolleybuses No. 20, 43 and 59, as well as trams No. 6 and 28 operate in SZAO all night.

By 03:30, buses M1, M6, No. 210, 266, 267, 268, 904, 400t, trolleybus No. 70 and trams No. 21, 30 will stop running.

Northern administrative district

The following routes will operate in this district until 03:30 at night:

Buses M1, M6, M10, T3, T79, No. 65, 90, 101, 167, 677, 904;

Trolleybuses No. 57, 70;

Tram number 30.

At night, the work of the H1 bus route is preserved, and during the day the following routes will be available:

Buses T19, No. 70, 149, 200, 400, 857, 774;

Trolleybuses No. 20, 43, 56, 58, 59;

Trams number 6, 27, 28.

Zelenograd administrative district

Residents of Zelenograd will not be left without night transport either. Buses No. 11, 15 will carry passengers until 01:30, buses No. 400t will run until 03:30. And bus routes No. 19 and 400 can be used throughout New Year's Eve.

Troitsky and Novomoskovsk administrative districts

In the annexed territories, bus routes No. 531, 863, 895, 950 and 19z will operate all night. And it will be possible to get to the festive sites by buses No. 32, 507,577, 611 and 804 until 03:30.

Private carriers

Carriers working under government contracts will also be entrusted with transporting passengers on New Year's Eve. Buses No. 112 "Kapotnya" - "Metro" Bratislavskaya "" (YuVAO) and 714 "Pavel Korchagin Street" - "Rizhsky Station" (SVAO) will run all night.

Until 03:30, bus routes No. 88 "Metro Planernaya" - "Gidroproekt" (SAO and SZAO), 236 "Matveevsko" - "MKAD" (ZAO) and 259 "Street Korneichuk" - "Metro" Vladykino "" will operate (SVAO).

On New Year's Eve, the metro, the Moscow Central Ring and 153 surface transport routes will operate around the clock. And motorists from 1 to 8 January will be able to park on city streets for free.

On New Year's Eve, in the center of the capital, Muscovites and guests of the city are waiting for a lot of festive events. Moscow is preparing for the New Year and Christmas, which can be visited by up to 10 million people. Exactly at midnight, a pyrotechnic performance will begin on Red Square, and it will be possible to walk around the Journey to Christmas festival venues until three in the morning.

Muscovites will be able to return home at night, as well as move between sites by public transport. For the first time this New Year's Eve, the metro and the MCC will operate around the clock. In addition, buses, trams and trolleybuses will run around the city. During the New Year holidays, parking in Moscow will be free, and commuter trains will begin to follow the weekend schedule.

Metro and MCC in non-stop mode

On the night of December 31, 2016 to January 1, 2017, the Moscow Metro will operate around the clock for the first time. Trains will run at intervals of up to 10 minutes from 01:00 to 05:30.

On New Year's Eve, passengers will also be able to use the Moscow Central Circle (MCC), which will also operate. Lastochka trains will run at intervals of up to 12 minutes from 01:00 to 05:30.

The movement along the MCC was launched in September this year. 31 stations of the ring are open for passengers, from which they can make 14 transfers to the metro and six to commuter trains.

Thanks to the round-the-clock operation of the metro and the MCC, passengers will be able to celebrate the New Year in the city center and then comfortably get home.

In addition, on Christmas Day, on the night of January 6-7, the work of the Moscow Metro will be extended until two in the morning. The MCC will work the same way.

At the same time, passengers using the Krasnye Vorota and Leninsky Prospekt stations should be aware of the restrictions on the operation of their lobbies. It is undergoing renovations, so the northern lobbies of these two stations will be closed for New Year and Christmas.

Also, the western vestibules of the Fili and Pionerskaya stations are closed for passengers, you can use the stations through the eastern vestibules.

Suburban trains: late departures and additional trains

On the night of December 31, 2016 to January 1, 2017 suburban trains most different directions Moscow Railways will run on average until 3 am.

The daily train schedule will also change for the entire period. New Year holidays. From January 1 to January 7, commuter trains will run according to the Saturday schedule. Aeroexpress will operate as usual.

Land transport: 153 routes will operate on New Year's Eve

On New Year's Eve, surface public transport on the most popular routes throughout the city will operate around the clock. For the convenience of passengers, buses, trams and trolleybuses will run on 153 routes.

Passengers will be able to find all information about the extension and change of specific routes at bus stops and on the Mosgortrans website.

On Christmas Eve, the work of ground transport will be extended until three in the morning. In total, ground transport will travel around the city on 162 routes.

In addition, all 11 night city routes will operate on New Year's Eve and Christmas Eve.

To the Christmas tree at the Luzhniki sports complex - on the new bus route L

Muscovites who, together with their children, will go to the children's New Year parties at the Luzhniki sports complex and to the performances of the Zapashny Brothers Circus at the Malaya Sports Arena, will be able to use the new bus route L. It is planned that buses will run from the Sportivnaya metro station to the Luzhniki Sports Palace. From 10 to 20 buses of especially large capacity will go on the route.

Good tradition: free parking for all New Year holidays

Traditionally, on New Year's holidays, from January 1 to 8, inclusive, parking in the capital will be free. Muscovites who will come to the center will not have to pay for cars left in city parking lots. All other car parks and car parks will operate as normal.

Safe transport

From December 29 to January 9, a special control over transport security will be established. During the New Year holidays, the work of the services of the Department of Transport, the Moscow Metro, the State Institution "Center for the Organization of Road Traffic", the State Institution "Administrator of the Moscow Parking Space", the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for Moscow, and municipal services will be strengthened.

There will be enhanced screening of luggage and passengers, as well as a 100% screening of the rolling stock of all public transport in Moscow, as well as platforms, lobbies, under-street crossings and ground transport stops. The frequency of checks for abandoned items and suspicious items in the interiors of buses, trolleybuses and trams will also be increased.

New Year's transport: bullfinches on postcards and Christmas trees at stations

Muscovites can already feel the festive atmosphere in transport. So, subway stations, train cars, platforms and lobbies with congratulations.

Red-breasted bullfinches, lush spruce branches and the number 2017 became the main elements of the festive decoration this winter. A New Year's train travels along the Metro's Circle Line, and musicians perform New Year's songs at official venues in the metro.

On New Year's Eve, congratulations from Russian President Vladimir Putin will be heard online in the metro. So those who will not be on the road at midnight will still be able to hear what the President wishes the Russians.

Metro and Moskovsky stations central ring also decorated for the New Year. Coniferous garlands with Christmas balls and bows were hung at the entrances to the lobbies and above the ticket offices. At the end of the year, at 14 MCC stations intersecting with metro stations, . The smallest passengers will be presented with chocolates with the symbol of the Moscow metro, and adults will receive a combined metro and MCC scheme.

Buses and public transport stops will be decorated in New Year's style. The New Year's tram also went on the route. In addition, the entire rolling stock of Mosgortrans will be decorated with flags. Buses, trolleybuses and trams will be driven by drivers dressed as Santa Claus and Snow Maiden. From Monday, December 19, from passengers. Everyone could take part in the recording of congratulatory messages and convey their wishes to friends, relatives and all passengers.

On December 30, the sale of New Year's Ediny travel passes at metro ticket offices began - in total, one million holiday tickets will be issued.

Considering that in the New Year 2018 the bulk of entertainment cultural centers will meet and entertain guests until the morning, the city authorities prudently reviewed public transport schedule. Now, everyone can visit the most popular places the capital, without worrying later about how to get home from there at night.

Metropolitan

According to the mayor of the capital, who first mentioned traffic on New Year's Eve back in 2016, it can be said that the Moscow Metro on the upcoming New Year's Eve 2018, as well as on other public holidays, will work around the clock, without interruptions. The only remark of transport workers indicates that train intervals will vary from 10 minutes to a quarter of an hour. Starting from 05:30 on January 1, the Metropolitan will work as usual.

However, there is still no official data on the operation of underground transport, but the townspeople hope that the words of the mayor will turn out to be true and nothing will prevent it. Moreover, in recent years, the reliability of underground travel communication has been significantly improved.

Ground transport

Most citizens can get home ground transport(trolleybuses, buses), which will run through the streets of the capital until 03:00, with an estimated one and a half hour break. Public transport will move around all the most demanded areas of the city. For those who do not have time, it is still possible to get a taxi.

It will be somewhat more difficult to get on your own transport. The main part of the roads near the New Year's entertainment events will be 90% blocked (as usual), so the cars will have to be left far away in principle. Well, in order to get to the right street, you often have to go around the restricted areas.

Suburb

Guests of the capital will be able to get home on commuter trains until 03:00. The mode of operation of some electric trains may be changed, which will be announced later. As well as the rest of the official information about the proposed schedule of transport on New Year's Eve 2018, along the streets of our capital.

Despite the fact that sometimes many will not be able to get to their homes by a particular mode of transport, in principle, work transport system on the New Year's celebration quite conveniently set up.