Ice sculptures in Moscow in 2018-2019 can be viewed at several venues at once, which is good news. We can only hope that the weather will not let us down like last year. And then all exhibitions will open on time.

In addition to the annual exhibition on Poklonnaya Hill “In the Family Circle”, several more ice towns will open this year - in Sokolniki, at VDNKh, at Krasnaya Presnya and in Izmailovsky Park. Let's look at them in more detail.

This season, the “In the Family Circle” festival will be held from December 29 to January 13 and will delight visitors not only with beautiful ice sculptures in Moscow, but also with a cascade of ice slides and a show program for children and adults.

As before, the central exhibition will be the 50-meter Kremlin with many slides. And around it there will be ice sculptures that reveal the mysteries of the Great Civilizations. According to the organizers, cartoons about Great Civilizations will be shown on the main stage, and delicious mulled wine will be available for purchase in the tents. And ice cutting masters will conduct their master classes for everyone.

Cost of visit:

• adult ticket - 350 rubles
• child ticket (up to 14 years old) - 250 rubles
• under 5 years old entry is free

Ice Museum in Sokolniki

Also at the end of December, the Ice Museum in Sokolniki will open its doors. In this pavilion you can wander through the ice labyrinth, admire beautiful sculptures and visit the ice hotel.

The temperature here is always maintained at -10 degrees, so the exhibition will run until April 2019.

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 21:30

Cost of visit:

• adult ticket - 250 rubles

Forest of Miracles in Izmailovsky Park

An exhibition of ice sculptures will also be held in Izmailovsky Park in Moscow. Glowing snowmen, fabulous trees, and most importantly, snow fortresses and an ice labyrinth with many sculptures await you. In the evenings, the lights turn on, creating a charming holiday atmosphere. The Ice Town has several slides for children of different ages.

Opening hours: from 12:00 to 20:00 on weekdays, from 11:00 to 21:00 on weekends

Cost of visit: adult ticket - 150 rubles

Ice sculptures at VDNH

In winter, a huge skating rink is set up at VDNKh as part of the Vyugovey festival. But besides this, beautiful ice sculptures are also erected here, which anyone can admire. Having paid, of course, for the entrance ticket.

Last year, visitors to the exhibition could admire an ice UFO and various fairy tale and cartoon characters. What awaits us this year? Let's see.

Opening hours: daily from 11:00 to 23:00

Cost of visit:

• adult ticket - 300 rubles
• child ticket (up to 14 years old) - 200 rubles

It is worth noting that all ice sculpture exhibitions in Moscow are paid. You can, of course, look at them furtively from the side, but this will not allow you to carefully examine all the exhibitions.

Snow sculptures are also expected to appear on the territory of Luzhniki, which you can view completely free of charge.

An exhibition entitled “Ice Museum” has opened in Sokolniki Park.
This exhibition was organized by members of the creative group Art Bliss, Pavel Mylnikov and Bagrat Stepanyan, multiple world champions in ice sculpture. Talented artists, sculptors and designers took part in the creation of ice sculptures.
The theme of the project is Ice Universe.
Here you can see aliens from other worlds, a dinosaur, a mysterious cave, a magic castle, and even sit on an ice chair in an ice living room or lie down on an ice bed.
It is planned that the exhibition will change regularly.

Take a walk through the exhibition —>

All visitors are encouraged to dress warmly. You can wear such a coat on top of your outerwear. Take it, don't refuse! It's very cold near the ice!

Double plastic doors and special curtains in the doorways make it possible to constantly maintain a temperature in the exhibition room of 10 degrees

First a small maze... Pay attention to the lighting! It is constantly changing, colors shimmer, the ice plays with colors, sounds are heard from everywhere that create a fabulous atmosphere of everything that happens around.

Having passed the labyrinth, we see the most beautiful Pegasus:


This ice sculpture is called "Swift Pegasus"
According to ancient legends, Pegasus, born from drops of the blood of the Gorgon Medusa, knocked out the Hippocrene spring on Helicon with a blow of his hoof, the water of which gives inspiration to poets. And our snowy Pegasus, a symbol of poetry, beats its hoof and, flapping its wings, flies off to the sky-high heights.

"Magic Castle"
This fairy-tale castle is inhabited by the forces of good and evil. On one side of the castle you can see the evil sorceress spreading her wings angrily. Her evil spell is held back by the silent knights standing at the entrance to the castle and guarding the “Gate of Desires.” We believe that the cherished wish of anyone who passes under these gates will definitely come true.

"Ice Lounge"
This is an exhibition where all the details of the living room interior are made of ice: fireplace, table, chairs, ice bar, mirror, walls and even the bed. The floor of the living room is also made of ice and is made like a chessboard. In this room you can immediately feel like a master of ice.

Room interiors:

"The Secret of the Third Planet"
Everyone who lived in the Soviet Union remembers the main science-fiction cartoon of that time, “The Secret of the Third Planet,” and its creator, Kir Bulychev. Based on this plot, the sculptors created their own fascinating cosmic composition. Here you will see the six-armed Gromozeka, the young space traveler Alice, the Talker bird, the Vostok rocket flying into the mysterious distance, a fantastic wall that changes space, in which a spiral galaxy unfolds.

Craftsmen are finishing the exhibition.
It is planned that until December 25 it will be possible to watch the masters at work, and closer to the New Year the entire exhibition will be completely ready.

Ice fruit tree

After visiting the exhibition, you can sit in the warm café and warm up

Much remains behind the scenes! We want you to see this beauty for yourself. Be sure to go!

The cost of a standard ticket is 300 rubles.
The cost of a discount ticket is 200 rubles. (for pensioners, students, schoolchildren).
Participants of the Second World War, disabled people of groups 1-2, children under 5 years old and children from large families can enter the exhibition free of charge.
Opening hours: daily from 11:00 to 20:00
Address: Sokolniki Park 5th Luchevoy Prosek (after the central circle go a little to the right).

In Russia, the art of ice architecture has been known since the beginning of the 17th century, when Empress Anna Ioannovna issued a state decree on the construction of the Ice House on the Neva. Nowadays, ice sculptures have become a common sight for Muscovites.

You can admire amazing ice masterpieces in various parts of the capital. For example, the Ice Sculpture Museum in Sokolniki Park annually invites all those who appreciate the beauty created by the hands of the best Russian craftsmen to a unique exhibition. In addition to Sokolniki Park, ice art can be enjoyed on Poklonnaya Hill, VDNKh Square, Luzhniki and Krasnaya Presnya.

When the first frost sets in, an exhibition of ice sculptures will open its doors to visitors on Poklonnaya Hill.

Every year the organizers of the event come up with a new original theme. In 2016, the “Ice Moscow” project was presented to the guests of the exhibition. The central expositions of the ice town are the famous historical sights of the capital:

1. Kremlin;
2. Tsar Bell;
3. Bolshoi Theater;

In addition to the above-mentioned compositions, at the exhibition one could see a beautiful Christmas tree, city transport and many other works of ice art. During the exhibition day, entertainment events took place in the “town”: pop and theater performances, laser shows, competitions and sports competitions for children. A New Year's fair of folk crafts was organized for adults.

Winter festival of ice compositions at VDNKh

Every year, a bright and unforgettable ice sculpture festival called “Vyugovey” takes place on VDNKh Square. In previous seasons, the exhibition delighted its visitors with amazing thematic compositions: from UFOs to biblical scenes. In addition to visiting the ice facilities, the festival organizers have developed a varied entertainment program for their guests, including sledding, snowboarding, skiing and skating. Traditionally, VDNKh Park hosts a lot of interesting events: concerts, round dances around the Christmas tree, performances by folk groups, fairs and folk festivals with dancing, music and food.

Ice sculpture gallery on Krasnaya Presnya

To appreciate the scale of the ice exhibition at Krasnaya Presnya, it is enough to imagine the majestic structures located on an area of ​​450 m². Unique ice compositions delight visitors throughout the winter. Here you can see fairy-tale characters from Russian folk tales and fables by I. Krylov, as well as an analogue of the house in which the Russian Tsarina Anna Ioannovna lived.

Photos of the ice gallery can be viewed on the exhibition’s official website. A team of professional sculptors, designers and decorators takes part in the creation of the exhibition. It is worth recalling that this project has no analogues in the world. You can find yourself in a real fairy tale and give a wonderful mood to your loved ones throughout the New Year holidays.

Magic at Luzhniki

The main theme of the last season of the ice town in Luzhniki was “Ice Age” and “Camelot”. The first exhibition was created specifically for children's entertainment and attractions, the second was a complex of sculptures representing the flora and fauna of the Jurassic period.

Every year, the organizers of the ice exhibition offer their guests colorful show programs with the participation of Russian stage stars, various quizzes and competitions with gifts.

Opening hours of ice towns and entrance ticket prices

Don't miss the opportunity to have a great free time with your friends and family! Visit the ice exhibition displays and give yourself and your loved ones a real New Year's mood!

When and where you can see ice sculptures in Moscow in 2019, as well as get acquainted with the news of the project and the details of its organization, you can find out the information that the founders of this event shared with us.

Mesmerizing harmony of ice and light

Perhaps the largest and most popular exhibition of ice sculptures in the Russian capital is the annual Ice Moscow festival, which traditionally opens its doors in late December. Throughout the entire New Year holidays, the park will delight its visitors with grandiosely beautiful figures and architectural structures. According to the organizers of the project, the height of some sculptures that will be presented at the 2019 exposition will reach 13 meters, which will be a record high in the entire history of this festival.

The theme of “Ice Moscow” deserves special attention. The last edition of the exhibition was dedicated to the World Cup, which took place in Russia in 2019. Ice masterpieces were presented by craftsmen from 11 cities in our country hosting matches of the World Cup, and the sculptures they created symbolized the countries participating in the championship. According to expert estimates, more than 2,000 tons of natural ice were required to organize the 2018 exposition.

The festival guests especially liked:

• ten-meter Egyptian pyramids;
• a copy of the Moscow Kremlin;
• Uruguayan monument “Fingers”;
• legendary Orthodox churches in Moscow;
• Saudi Arabian caravans;
• the symbol of Paris is the Eiffel Tower;
• Japanese samurai and White Heron Castle.

According to preliminary information, the operating hours of the future exhibition will be the same as in 2018. For everyone who wants to enjoy the creations of the best masters of ice art, the doors of the festival will be open daily from 10:00 to 22:00 (7 days a week). The price of invitations for adults will be 350 rubles, for children - 250 rubles. Children under 5 years old (accompanied by parents) will be able to take advantage of a special discount offer. Entry for this category of visitors will be provided absolutely free.

Ice masterpieces at VDNH and Sokolniki

Until 2012, one of the most visited winter exhibitions in Moscow was the Ice Sculpture Museum in Sokolniki Park. Unlike previous years, this exhibition is currently open only in the winter season. During the days of its constant work, visitors had the opportunity to see the ice room, completely suitable for life. Thanks to heavy-duty freezers operating around the clock, this splendor could be admired at any time of the year.

A worthy alternative to the festival in Sokolniki is an exhibition of ice sculptures located at VDNKh. The interesting thing is that spectators come here even at the stage of preparation for its opening. And this is not at all surprising, because before their eyes appears the most incredible picture of the transformation of giant ice blocks into masterpieces of art. As part of the 2019 festival, residents and guests of the city will be presented with sparkling UFOs, characters from their favorite fairy tales, popular cartoon characters, as well as other fantastic objects that will stun the imagination of visitors.

Ice sculpture gallery at Krasnaya Presnya

In this recreation park, citizens and tourists will find many sites on which magnificent architectural compositions will be built from snow and ice, in which one can easily recognize the legendary monuments of Russian architecture, including the ice analogue of the House of Queen Anna Ioannovna. In addition to historical buildings, figures of colorful fairy-tale characters familiar to every resident of our country from childhood will be presented here. It is worth mentioning that 12 of the best sculptors in Russia, as well as a team consisting of world-famous designers and decorators, will take an active part in creating the exhibition. Original photos and video materials of the gallery at Krasnaya Presnya can be easily found on its official portal.

Snow and ice fairy tale at Luzhniki

The ice sculpture festival, which takes place annually in the Winter Fun Park at Luzhniki, is a wonderful opportunity to take a break from the “gray” workdays. Last year's exhibition themes were “Camelot” and “Ice Age”. The first part of the exhibition was entirely devoted to the fairy-tale characters of the fairy tale of the same name. In different places of the park, spectators could enjoy figures of knights and dragons of incredible beauty and size, as well as fantastic castles sparkling in the beams of laser spotlights. As for the second part of the exposition, it was represented by a grandiose complex of attractions, ice caves, game slides and labyrinths.

In 2019, the creators of the project promise to surprise Muscovites and city guests with equally beautiful ice compositions that will surely impress both adults and the youngest visitors to the exhibition.

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Don't miss the opportunity to visit exhibitions with your family or friends. Stunning ice sculptures will definitely give your loved ones a festive mood and leave a lot of indelible impressions in their memory.