Moscow's Winter Wonderland: A Festive Bouquet of Lights and Delights

Hello everyone!

This boulevard is aptly named - it's a wide and lengthy pedestrian space. In the summer, it's lush and shaded under the dense tree canopies. In the winter, there's no shade, but there are plenty of festive decorations and great spots for photo shoots and even some active fun.

I've got some old family photos from past winters that I'll have to dig up and share.

Interestingly, there are three places in Moscow with similar names - Tverskaya Street, Tverskaya Square, and this boulevard. It's not Red Square or the Kremlin, but it's still the heart of the city and right next to the Moscow City Hall building.

Every year, Moscow hosts a winter festival called 'A Journey to Christmas'. The event is marked by beautiful signage.

There's also a 'Winter in Moscow' event.

At the very beginning of the boulevard, they've traditionally set up a colorful arch that lights up at night.

It's beautiful during the day, but at night, it's like stepping into a different dimension.

It's hard to find a good spot to take a photo without any passersby in the background.Before the current times, you could even see installations of European cityscapes on the boulevard.

These gingerbread houses, for example, remind me of the ones we saw in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands...

But those kinds of Western freedoms are a thing of the past now. The screen name of one of our beloved actors, Shaman, doesn't count.This year, they set up a free snow bowling area for kids to enjoy.

They've got a train locomotive on the boulevard, but it's not the real deal - it's more like a flashy prop.

You can send a letter to Santa Claus by throwing it in a special mailbox - how cool is that?

And if your hands get cold, they've got free hot tea to warm you up.

They've even got free hot tea, served in a samovar - nice touch!

But if you want some fast food snacks, you'll have to buy those yourself.

And if you don't want to eat or drink standing up, they've got tables and benches for you to sit on.

The red rotunda is a great spot for taking some cool photos.

These decorations match the color of the columns and wooden benches, which were thoughtfully set up for posing.

But the most numerous and vibrant decorations on the boulevard, of course, are the Christmas trees.

There are plenty of them, and each one is beautiful and festive in its own way.

I love how the pedestrian zone isn't the only thing that's getting a festive makeover - the buildings on the boulevard are getting in on the action too. Check out the entrance to that super trendy restaurant, Palazzo Ducale - it's got gold accents everywhere. It looks fancy and rich!

Just a stone's throw away from that spot is another installation that's all about subtlety and beauty.

If you head down Tverskaya Street, which runs perpendicular to the boulevard, you'll hit Malaya Bronnaya Street. Walking down that way will take you to the famous Patrice, a place that's been a hotspot for Moscow's bohemian crowd for years. It's always buzzing with activity, 24/7. I've never been there myself, but I did take a stroll down Bronnaya Street. It's a nice change of pace from the hustle and bustle of the boulevard.

Along the way, I stumbled upon a clinic. From the decor, it looks like it's not a government-run institution, but rather a private clinic catering to the Patrice crowd.

The fresh snowfall adds a touch of magic to the atmosphere, making everything feel bright and cheerful. Check out my other reviews of Moscow's New Year's decorations:Winter in Moscow 2025, the main city project of the season

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