New Year's trees are being put up in Russian cities: is it too early or not?
Russians are sharing photos of the New Year's trees that have already begun to be installed in their cities. They note that the New Year's decorations are appearing in urban spaces earlier each year. The trees have already appeared in Kaliningrad, Novosibirsk, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Surgut, and Omsk There are already several of them, the work is in progress BelgorodThere is no snow yet in many of these cities.
New Year's trees on social media: opinions differ
"Where are you all rushing to with this New Year? The leaves haven't fallen yet, it's still autumn!""—some social media users complain. Others say they've already put up Christmas trees at home and are already mentally preparing Olivier salad.
Russia's New Year's capital: Omsk and Vologda
Omsk will be Russia's "New Year's Capital" for the 2027–2028 season. Competition results announced The Ministry of Culture. The title will allow us to "attract additional attention from tourists, expand the holiday program, and introduce guests to Siberian hospitality," commented in the regional government. And this December, the New Year's capital of Russia— Vologda.