Winter season has officially started in Moscow: the main parks of the city celebrated the opening of their outdoor skating rinks with massive festivities. A beautiful light show took place at VDNKh's skating rink, which has become the largest ice rink in Europe for the third year in a row. Those who attended the opening show of the Hermitage Garden's skating rink enjoyed a Venetian carnival. The Lyod skating rink, which opened in the Sokolniki Park, was recognized one of the most colorful and modern rinks in Moscow — its artificial ice does not depend on weather conditions due to the unique technology used to create it.
Participants of a theatrical performance at the skating rink opening in the Hermitage Garden, Moscow.
A fireworks display at the opening of the skating rink at the VDNKh exhibition center.
Visitors at the opening of the skating rink at the VDNKh exhibition center. The skating rink is able to accommodate about five thousand people at a time. The area of the rink is almost 70 thousand square meters.
Visitors take pictures at the skating rink opening in the Hermitage Garden.
Visitors at the opening of the skating rink at the VDNKh exhibition center. The biggest skating rink in Russia is decorated in an "Arctic" theme, with figures of northern animals and imitation of northern lights.
A fireworks display at the opening of the skating rink at the VDNKh exhibition center. A fantastic Momentum of Lights performance by DUNDU, a famous light theater from Germany, became the bright culmination of the celebration.
A child at the Serebryany Lyod (Silver Ice) skating rink which opened in the Izmaylovsky Park. On opening day, the Serebryany Lyod offered a free entry, as well as many other skating rinks of the city.
Visitors at the Lyod (Ice) skating rink in the Sokolniki Park.
