Moscow. Red Square. GUM skating rink 2020-2021.
Moscow. Red Square. GUM skating rink 2020-2021.
Perhaps the best news of 2020: the GUM Skating Rink on Red Square began work on November 29 and will bring festive mood to Muscovites and guests of the capital until March 1. This year GUM Skating Rink celebrates its anniversary! The 15th season of GUM-Skating Rink will take you to a fabulous winter country with New Year's deer, funny penguins and wise owls. A proven life hack of Moscow residents: if the New Year mood does not appear in any way, then the easiest and most effective way to find it is to ride on the central skating rink of the country. The belief in New Year's miracle always comes with the opening of the GUM Skating Rink. The GUM Skating Rink will be open to the public in any weather: both in a snowstorm and in freezing temperatures. The reputation for perfect ice on Red Square has been built over the years. Professional skaters and hockey players have repeatedly noted that the ice coverage here is no worse than in the Olympic arenas. The frosty air is permeated with the delight of adults and children, the illumination of thousands of bulbs turns GUM into an intricate fairytale castle. Iridescent lights of garlands revive childhood memories of the New Year, a Christmas tree with gifts, the very scent of tangerines and a holiday with the family. The playlist of the GUM-Skating rink is being created with special attention. It resonates with visitors of all generations, because it is music from films and cartoons, familiar to everyone from childhood.
The GUM Skating Rink team did everything possible to prevent the pandemic Grinch from stealing the spirit of Christmas from Moscow residents and tourists. GUM-Skating Rink will open its doors to everyone, all necessary precautions will be observed on its territory. Disposable masks and gloves are provided for guests, the area of the GUM Skating Rink (3000 sq. M.) Allows you to maintain social distance. Disinfection of skates is provided after each rental, air recirculators and bactericidal lamps are installed. This season, the number of daily sessions has been reduced, there will be a total of 7 from 10.00 to 23.00. After skiing, it's nice to warm up with warm tea, eat fluffy donuts in powdered sugar, hot pancakes and delicious sausages. The thrill of riding will turn your head and give an incredible charge of endorphins. Young hockey players are also looking forward to the opening of the GUM Skating Rink, because traditionally free master classes of the world ice hockey champion Alexei Yashin will be held here. An outstanding athlete will conduct a full training session and teach the basics of hockey. And for those who have long wanted to try their hand at figure skating, there will be free master classes by the USSR figure skating champion Yuri Ovchinnikov. To participate in this master class, you also need to register on the website. We make wishes, take the most beautiful selfies and slide to the New Year at the GUM Skating Rink!