This year, ice rinks opened in Moscow later than usual and with some restrictions, due to the pandemic. However, the city’s citizens and guests won’t be left without their favorite winter entertainment.
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In the 2020/2021 season, around 1,500 ice rinks will be operating, including the famous ones in Gorky Park and VDNKh, as well as smaller rinks in the yards further from the city center. They all have different designs and decorations.
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One of the biggest rinks in Moscow in VDNKh this year is decorated with an Antarctic theme in honor of the bicentennial of the continent’s discovery. Penguins are everywhere!
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The rink in the Gorky Park called ‘Navigator’, meanwhile, reimagines five “miracles” of Russia: Murmansk lighthouse, Mount Elbrus, Golden Bridge in Vladivostok and Swallow’s Nest castle in Crimea. And many many food kiosks to warm up at after!
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The cozy ice rink near the GUM store on the Red Square will entertain guests with the songs from famous Soviet movies and animation.
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Purchasing tickets to the rinks is only possible online, the ordinary cash offices won’t be in operation this season.
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People who visit free ice rinks will need to get a QR-code online. If there are too many people on the ice, the administration will temporarily close entry.
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Moscow ice rinks are open from 10 am to 10 pm on workdays and until 11 pm on weekends.
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All inventory will be disinfected. Inside the locker rooms, guests will need to wear masks and gloves.
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People with a high temperature won’t be admitted to the rink. While on the rink, masks are not required.