Many do not like the onset of cold weather. They say that at this time there is practically nothing to do and nowhere to go. However, in many Russian cities there is a place that will become a real entertainment for everyone and make you forget about the cold weather - these are ice towns.
Ice City is the best winter activity
In Russia, such an art form as the creation of ice towns is popular. In winter, when the atmosphere of celebration and expectation of a miracle is in the air during the pre-New Year period, a visit to such a fabulous place cannot leave anyone indifferent. After all, this is a whole city that is completely created from ice and snow. It can contain skillfully made sculptures, thematic figures, entire castles, slides of various sizes, real labyrinths and plots of children's fairy tales. The central figures of such a town are, as a rule, the Christmas tree and Santa Claus with the Snow Maiden.
To build ice towns, you need the participation of at least 20 people, including representatives of various professions: designers, sculptors, builders,architects, engineers, workers and electricians.
The themes can be completely different, for example, plots of well-known fairy tales loved since childhood, or elements of national culture.
Best ice towns in Russia 2016
Top cities made of pure ice topped by:
- "New Year's holiday and the miracle of Christmas", Yekaterinburg;
- "Legends of Space", Novosibirsk;
- "Great Perm", Perm.
In each of them, the opening of the ice town was a real event. According to visitors' opinions, real works of art were created. The motifs of Russian folk tales, the opportunity to find yourself in an icy space and pride in the sights of the city immortalized in ice - all this was this year for guests of snowy cities. Now, after the completion of the ice kingdom, visitors fondly remember the beauty and grandeur of the buildings, as well as the opportunity to find themselves in childhood again.
Ice town in Yekaterinburg
Ice towns are an essential attribute of the annual New Year holidays in Yekaterinburg. In 2016, the theme of the snow fairy tale was "New Year's Eve and the Miracle of Christmas". Ice figures of Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden, arches decorated in the style of ancient Russian architecture, a snowy tower with turrets surrounded by Christmas trees - all this could be seen by visitors to the town this year. In addition, a playground was built for children with many slides, labyrinths and an ice bowl.
Fence in the form of frosty lace protected the ice town from unauthorized entry. Yekaterinburg this year opened it to visitors on December 29, and the attraction worked until January 24. This year's novelty was benches with patterns, which were set up especially for parents whose children play on the territory of the entertainment complex. 5 thousand light bulbs with 18 shades on the main Christmas tree of the city shone for the townspeople around the clock. According to visitors' opinions, this year's ice town was one of the most beautiful and interesting. A huge slide with a 70-meter slope delighted all young and adult guests without exception. Residents of Yekaterinburg did not leave unappreciated the attention of the authorities to all age categories of visitors to the town, everyone found something to their liking in the snow kingdom.
Ice town in Novosibirsk
As usual, the ice town has become a favorite place to relax in the winter for the townspeople. Novosibirsk this year decided to give its guests the opportunity to visit the icy space. All the sculptures and slides of the town were dedicated to this theme. Visitors could see a solar system-shaped labyrinth, an observatory-shaped slide, and many other icy wonders. Praiseworthy reviews of the residents of Novosibirsk and guests of the city prove the justification for the efforts of the authorities who organized a real holiday. A spiral slide with a launch rocket was recognized as the main ice object.
Also, during the New Year holidays, the residence of Santa Claus operated on the territory of the town, andentertainment activities for visitors of all ages. Cozy cafes made it possible to warm up and eat well. A skating rink and rides have become entertainment for older guests. Many visitors admit that while visiting the ice town they had fun and rested, forgetting about their age.
Ice town in Perm
New Year's Eve was marked by the fact that everyone's favorite ice town finally opened. Perm dedicated it to the sights of the city. The spirit of patriotism was seen in all the sculptures. All ice figures symbolized legends and monuments dear to every city dweller: slides "Usolskiye Chambers", "Lysvenskaya Fortress" and others. 8 figures of bears, Santa Claus, Snow Maiden and a monkey as a symbol of the coming year completed the winter composition.
The figure of the "Queen of Kama" 7 meters high has become a real work of art. The hem of the statue ended in a 500-meter labyrinth of pure ice.
An entertainment program was held daily for visitors. During the operation of the ice town, residents of Perm and guests of the city participated in the marathon, which was held online. Participation consisted in the fact that visitors posted photos with especially beloved sculptures on social networks. The grandeur of the construction of the ice town "Great Perm" did not leave anyone indifferent. The snow kingdom even witnessed the birth of a future family when a young man proposed to his girlfriend among the ice sculptures.
Ice town - an opportunity to find yourself in a fairy tale
Not only for children, but also for many adults ice towns have opened a wonderful opportunity to find yourself in a fairy-tale world of snow and ice. Every winter, the people of Russia look forward to their opening, wondering what they have prepared for them this time. The fact that each year the entertainment complex is dedicated to a specific theme adds a little intrigue to the anticipation.
The best ice towns of 2016 in Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk and Perm did not leave anyone indifferent. In addition to the fabulous atmosphere, a visit to such an entertainment complex is a cultural and sports holiday for the whole family.
