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January 1, 2026

FACTBOX: Cities awarded Russia’s New Year’s capital title

TASS has prepared this factbox on the project dubbed The New Year’s Capital of Russia

FACTBOX: Cities awarded Russia’s New Year’s capital title

TL;DR

  • Ryazan launched its festive marathon for the 2026 New Year's Capital of Russia title on December 13, 2025.
  • This is Ryazan's second time holding the title, previously in 2020.
  • The 'New Year's Capital of Russia' project was launched in 2012 by the Russian Ministry of Culture to promote tourism.
  • Cities are selected based on cultural infrastructure, event organization experience, and readiness to host tourists.
  • The project's symbol is a snowflake passed from city to city.
  • Kazan was the first New Year's Capital in 2013.
  • Past New Year's Capitals include Vologda, Vladimir, Sortavala, Tambov, Khanty-Mansiysk, Tula, Ryazan, Kaluga, Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Suzdal, and Kirov.
  • Kirov was the New Year's Capital for 2025.
  • Ryazan's 2026 celebrations will include a main New Year's tree, stage, fairs, art objects, workshops, and a skating rink.
  • Around 700 events are planned, including festivals, a sports event with biathlon and cross-country skiing champions, theatrical performances, and street processions.

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