Events & Holidays
New Year Celebrations, Irkutsk: Tree, Ice Town and Fireworks
The main city tree and an ice town on Kirov Square, a Santa Claus residence, midnight fireworks and Christmas on 7 January.…
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This page is about the winter holiday entertainment of Irkutsk, centered on New Year Celebrations, Irkutsk, when the city sets up its main tree, an ice town and a Santa Claus residence on Kirov Square. The guide explains where the crowds gather, what is free to enjoy outdoors and how the holiday affects daily life in the city. Programs change every year, so check the official announcement for the current edition and dress very warmly for evenings outdoors.
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Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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