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The New Year will be celebrated in all Russian regions, including new republics and regions, with festivals, concerts, street and sporting events. In most regions, New Year's fireworks displays will not take place and a temporary ban on the use of pyrotechnics has been introduced to ensure safety during the special operation, TASS reports.
In the regions in eastern Russia, which will be the first to celebrate the New Year, street events are planned in central squares.
Residents and guests of Novosibirsk will witness the procession of New Year's toys and the ''Novosibirsk - the Birthplace of Snow Women" Festival. In Khanty-Mansiysk, ''Freaky Street'' will be opened for the holiday, where one can try Siberian cuisine and play national games.
In Kazan, a party in bologna pants and extreme sports competitions are planned for the New Year holidays. A concert of famous Russian musicians on Palace Square is scheduled to take place in St. Petersburg on New Year's Eve.
In a number of southern regions, mass holiday events have been canceled for security reasons, but festive events have also been prepared for locals. For example, in Volgograd there will be a disco on an outdoor skating rink, a light show and a race with Christmas trees.
On New Year's Eve in Moscow, guests are expected at 12 district venues and 21 cultural and recreation parks. The unified program of the celebration will open on December, 31 at 17:00, the program includes performances, concerts, ice programs and much more.
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